Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any plastic surgery done in Kansas City Mo or in the Overland Park KS area. I have only been banded for 2 months now, and have a ways to go yet. But was wanting to hear some feedback. I'm hopeing that I won't have to have alot of work done. So far I've lost 29 pounds and 27 1/2 inches. But I've always wanted a breast augmentation, so maybe I can work that in. Thanks Susan

Hi all... I am going for my first plastic surgery consult next week and I am starting to get nervous about showing my body!!!! I am interested in a tummy tuck and breast lift. What generally happens at the first appointment?? Thanks!:redface:

Hello: I am interested in having a simple TT, mons lift, etc. after I reach goal. Hopefully BC will cover it. If not, does anyone have any idea what I would pay as a self-pay patient? Thank you!

hi all,i know after i lose on the band im gonna want a tummy tuck,anyone get there insurnace to pay for this?i have gotten alot rashes dr says like yeast under the girls oo ,and by insude of legs.the dr has given me special stuff to cure it but doesnt seem to go away.i bet they will get worse as i go.so i was wondering how to get insurance to cover either tummy tuck or remove some stomach skin?i saw drs here charge 5.000.anyone know if bcbs covers this lmk plz:tt1:

Have any of you gone to Dr. Tavoussi in Huntington beach in California for tummy tuck? He was referred by my surgeons office. I never heard of him but i saw his results for body lift and its exciting. Im not there yet but i hope i will be sometime. thanks!

I am about 10lbs from goal. My lap band surgeon insists that his patients wait at least 12 months b/4 considering plastic surgery. He believes that saggy skin might tighten up within that time period. I do have some saggy skin on the lower stomach but not too bad. I will most definitely consider a TT a year from now if my stomach is still in the shape it is now. The way I see it is; why go through everything that I have to take off this weight and have a poor body image because of the hanging tummy. I am 52 yrs old and consider myself lucky. I have come out of this weight loss with no hanging skin on my arms or anywhere else on my body except for some on the …

Hello! I had a full TT and lift/augmemtation on Sept 8th. I still have my left and right drains in - the left producing less than 20 ccs a day and the right producing 80-90 a day still - bright/dark red. My question is, how tight should I have my binder? Is there a rule of thumb? Obviously not so tight that I can't breathe lol. Any advice is welcome.

Hi all... don't want to travel too far. I have been researching quite a bit and was wondering if any of you banders have used a PS around Buffalo you could recommend???? thanks:wink2:

Well I have taken the plunge, paid the fee, and set the date for my full tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation....nervous and excited. Any suggestions out there that aren't covered in the myriad of doctor's papers? (Like baby wipes to stay fresh - that kind of stuff) I am planning on getting the raised toilet seat already. My date is Sept 8th so just about a week to go - woo hoo. I decided to go with about 275 ccs....don't want to look too full but want to have a nice C...any advice is welcomed:thumbup:

Just curious. For those who have had lipo, did the doc have to do anything special to protect the port or tubing? Thanks T

How many have gotten insurance to pay for a TT? How was it determined? :sad:

I am working on an upcoming article about the psychology of obesity, for a popular magazine. If you are interested in being quoted, please private message me. Specifically, I am interested in: the psychological impact of being obese (personally, professionally, socially) the psychological impact of losing weight (the good, and the bad - has the weight loss improved things psychologically or has it actually made some things worse?) the psychological impact of having bariatric surgery (have people accused you of "taking a shortcut"?) I am looking to incorporate several "stories" into this article. Please send any information to me within the next week. I will contac…

So as if the whole world did not already know, my surgery is set for July 3 at 7:30AM. I will have to be to the surgery center at 6:30. To the dismay of many around here, this will be an outpatient surgery and is scheduled to last 6 hours. Here is what the doc said yesterday. 1. I will have 2, (possibly 3) incisions. One that runs hip to hip (about 3/4 of the way back on the hip), 1 that runs vertically from groin to breast bone, and then possibly one that is horizontal just underneath the bra line. She won't know until she sees how much puckering there will be at the top. I really don't give a CRAP about scarring. I just want to see my belly button!:sneaky: 2. S…

How much did you lose before you had your reconstructive surgery? Was the reconstructive surgery recommended by your doc, or did you ask for it? I am almost 1 year, Post op and I've only lost 60lbs. I would like to wait until i've lost atleast 80lbs (because I'm not sure I'd ever reach the 100lbs weight loss mark), but I was wondering about when or if I should ask for a tummy tuck and breast lift. Right now my breast and pannius seem to have low self esteem. They just look toward the floor (causing slight back-aches and occasional rashes)!!!!Everything has seemed to drop with the weight! Any advice or comments are appreciated. Thanks:embaressed_smile:

Hi all. Finally after months of hard work by Drs. Kreiger, McNemar, and myself we have our book. Its designed for patients who are considering plastic surgery, and is geared towards individuals who have lost weight. All the latest lifting techniques for breast, body, arms, legs, and face are discussed. Give us a call at 1-877-897-4221 if you want the hardcover version, personally inscribed by yours truly (if you want :thumbup:) priced at or below the Amazon trade paperback copies. Best Dr. L.

I got a surgery date. It is a little earlier than I had planned but it is happening on September 18th. LBL and hernia repair. Anyone else planning PS in September?

hey ya'll, I'm getting closer and closer to goal, so now I'm thinking about plastic surgery. I'll definitely need a boob lift, arms done, neck, etc. I was wondering if anyone has used or knows anyone who has used Dr. Lomonaco in Houston? His site says he specializes in post-bariatric surgery patients. His site is Bodylifthouston

Well, I have been thinking about doing this for over two years and last week I finally took the plunge...... I had my eyes and brows done with permanent makeup and now that it is all healed up, I can honestly say that I absolutely LOVE it!!!! I had the eyes done in a very subtle "smudged" effect, with a barely perceptible line on the bottom and a "smoked out" brown line (custom mixed with a wee bit of mossy green to soften the color) on the top that is slightly thicker toward the outer corner and tapers in to a very thin line toward the inner corner. (Me being me, I'm sure I drove the poor makeup artist crazy with my micromanaging of this whole thing, right down …

I had an extended tummy tuck on 4/21 with a tigh lift. I am no happy with the results whatsoever. I met with a new PS yesterday that told me my surgeon didn't have enoug skill to perform the tummy tuck and thigh lift for bariatrics patients. Instead of just making a bikini line incision and removing only the pannus, he would have started out with lipo suction first them waited 3 months and done a complete vertical and horizontal incision to remove the pannus and the upper abdominal fat. As far as the thigh lift goes, what a joke. I see now difference whatsoever. He said the only way to remove that fat would have been to make the incision from the top of the thigh to…

Hi everyone. I went for my first consultation last week (8/13) and I'm getting very anxious. I went with the vision of a tummy tuck and an inner thigh lift. After the surgeon took a look at me (how humiliating), he suggested a lower body lift. He said that I wouldn't be happy with the tummy tuck but he felt I would be much happier with the lift. I was wondering if any of you have gone through the procedure of the lower body lift and if so, what can I expect and how much did it costs? I would like to compare the prices to see if I received a good quote. Thanks guys!!!

How do implants rupture? if hit in the breast? does one boob suddenly deflate and is a different size? how long do implants normally last 15/20 years? how do you know they need replacing? is it the same expense again ?I am in Australia.

I had a full abdominal lipo today after losing 80 lbs with my lapband. I looked in the mirror and I see brusing and saggy skin. I do not mind the bruising and skin BUT I am scared to death that my skin is so saggy that it will not go back. My doctor said it will but it almost seems impossible. I am 28 and although young I have battled weight up and down stretching out skin back and forth. Has anyone had lipo and had the skin go back or does anyone have advice for me on how I can get it to go back I am just freaking out and almost regretting it.....I just want a semi flat tummy!!!

APRIL IS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH. Be someone's Hero.............if you are getting that excess skin cut off, don't forget to donate it. And not just that excess skin. Don't forget to sign up to be an organ donor, too. My little grand daughter, Jayli, passed away at 28 months, while waiting for a new liver.

I am considering a tummy tuck. Do you think i would be a good candidate if i have had two hernia surgeries in the last 5 years (umbilical and incisional hernia)? The incisional hernia was caused by an old gall bladder surgery over 18 years ago. Is it possible that i will continue to get these hernias because of the fat/bulge in my stomach area? I look like i am about 6 months pregnant and want to get rid of this by exercising but cant b/c of the incisions in my stomach area, it is quite difficult trying to pull myself up. Your help is greatly appreciated.

I have about 10 more pounds to go. How long after I reach my goal should I wait before getting plastic surgery? I am thinking about a TT and a breast reduction. Can those be done at the same time? Any suggestions about surgeons in the Washington, DC area?

i Have A Date For Surgery!!!! i Am Sooo Excited. I Will Be Having My Tummy Tuck And Breast Lift On July 22, 3 Days After Coming Home From Vacation. He Would Not Do It Before Vacation Because I Will Only Be 6wks. Out And He Says Its Not A Good Idea Considering All The Walking I Would Be Doing. Not To Mention The Fact That I Wouldn't Be Able To Get On Any Of The Rides Or Anything Like That (going To Universal Studios). So He Said He Felt Better If I Got It Done After Vacation. He Knows Whats Best So I Will Be Having It Done In July, And Still Have Enough Healing Time To Make It Back To Work In Late August. I Work For The School District So I Am Off All Summer Long. …

I have some baggy skin but I'm only 18. I have not yet seen a doctor and am too embarassed to show a live person. I can't tell if it will retract with excersize or if I am going to have to have something done about it. Please help! I will send someone a picture but am not posting a picture of my stomach publically.

I wonder how much fat they take off when you get a tt, I am 5.4 at day of my optifast i was 288.6 i still need to lose about 65lbs to be at goal but when i look at my belly i think it looks like 100lb of fat its grose. Did anyone have the same amount of weight and maybe the same height as me?

((Appology in advance if this is rambled and full of misspellings. I'm going on an hour of sleep in the last couple of days. Exams = pain :cool:)) Hey all! Just have a question I’ve been trying to get an answer to for awhile now. I’m one of these people who like to know a bit about everything before delving into something – even if the subject is so far down the road. I haven’t been banded yet but have my first consultation on the 1st of august (yay!). My mom and I got to talking about cosmetic surgery afterwards if it is needed, and I mentioned an Abdominoplasty if constant exercising didn’t help me reduce some of the left over skin. The moment I mentioned it sh…

I wanted to post my Dr's official before and after pics. THe link to my whole journey is below. I am about 5 1/2 months post op and 3 weeks post revision. The Dr and I are very happy with the results. I still have some swelling, but that can last up to a year post op. Thanks for all the support I have gotten here. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/next-step-finding-real-me-45384/

I am curious to hear from other bandsters who have had a tummy tuck and then gained some weight back. How does your stomach 'feel' now? I was banded on 1-12-07 and had a tummy tuck on 2-19-08 after losing about 50 pounds. Since that time, I have had to start taking a couple of different medications for almost daily migraines, and have gained back around 15 pounds. I am so disappointed and just feel miserable about it. I am going to work really hard to get the weight off again so that I don't feel like a COMPLETE failure, but am having a hard time ending my pity-party . . . I need one more fill to hopefully get me back to my 'sweet spot' (life was good when I was …

I have gone down from 204lb to 118lb how much would be expected to be lost lb wise if i have tummy tuck, and excess skin from arms and legs, i have gone to seeing my rib cage and collar bones, i know everyone will be different, but please share your experiences, i am slightly pear shaped, but to bone on my hip bone now. And how much do the implants weigh, no idea what size will get but not to large am a 10d now but nothing on top of bra section.

Hi I need to get a couple of names of plastic surgeons in Broward County, FL. I't will be probably 6 months before I can consider surgery, but I've been dreaming about it! Can anyone recommend a doc? Thanks!

Hey ya all I found this website and am confused, amazed and intrigued. The site my Free Breast Implants, Free Boob Job, Free Plastic Surgery Financing. MyFreeImplants.com is a site where women who want implants to sign up and get men to give them money via donations to get them. What do you all think of this?

Anyone use this? I haven't even had the lapband yet but am guessing with my huge gut there will be some saggy skin. Do those lotions help, even a little? I bought some Nivea Firming lotion.

Okay, so, I have my consultation appointment on the 26th of August for removal of the pannus and some accessory breast tissue (believe it or not, I hate that stupid breast tissue more than my stomach/loose skin) My insurance will cover both of these procedures (BC/BS Horizon NJ) at 100% with a letter of pre determination. I know I'm in for another fight, but hey, I got them to approve my lapband, right? Does anyone have any words of wisdom as far as paperwork submittal to the insurance company that I can use? I'd really appreciate the help! -A :thumbup:

Had my first plastic surgery consultation Saturday with J. Timothy Katzen. He specializes in weight loss patients. It was very hard to stand there and show off all the extra goodies I have and hear the Dr talk about them, so embarrising, :eek: He was very kind and patient and answered every question my DH and I had, didn't rush us and tried to explain very clearly to us. Of course I need a complete overhaul,,hehehe but the consensus is to start with the Full Tummy Tuck/mons lift. He doesn't think I will need the inverted T cut,as I thought I might because of all my upper tummy skin, he said he could make the decision when he got in there But just checking me over it doe…

Has anyone had any reconstructive/plastic surgery done in Orange County? I will have a limited amount of time off to have anything done, so finding a doctor someone recommends in the area would be very helpful! (I'm hoping for Brachioplasty, breast lift and tummy tuck). I'm also hoping to find a doctor who will do the procedure where they take the fat from the lipo removed to reinject into your breasts (thus not needing implants). If anyone could make any recommendations or has heard good things about any doctors in the area, I'd be much obliged. Thanks!

OK - I wil be having an extended anchor tummy tuck on Nov. 20th (Verticial incision in addition to the horizontal one). Has anyone on here had one? If so, are you willing to share pictures? I agree with my plastic surgeon that with the amount of extra skin I have I really want the best shape possible (plus, it's not like I don't have stretch marks all along my abdomen anyway... no midriffs for me). I'm aware of the extra scaring, but would like to see some pictures of those who've had them. ~Lori

Hi All! Since getting my lap band in January 07 I've lost 120 lbs :rolleyes2: and am only 30-60 from my goal, and so I am looking into Plastic Surgery. In fact, I have my first consulation on Monday (w/ Dr. Chick - thank you for the recommendation). So, my question is what should I ask. - I know he is board certified and has hospital priviledge - I'm looking at a full body lift so I know I need to ask him about: - Tummy tuck: Will he do muscle repair, will I need a verticle incision, how far will the scar go. - Lower body lift: ??? - Thigh Lift: Will I require vertical incision - Breast lift: Can I be a D without implants, what will shape be like. I…

I am kind of nervous! I know that I need to have a hernia repaired so my surgeon thought that he could fix it while I am getting a tummy tuck to avoid a second surgery and extra scars........ so that has moved my timeline up for surgery considerably. I really want to lose at least 25 more lbs before I have anything done though. It is a female ps which I am very pleased about. I would like a LBL - my front half isn't nearly as bad as my backside but the front is where the hernia is. My thighs are a scary wreck - really they make me want to cry. My arms are also something I want to ask her about - I am most self-conscious about them. My breasts are last on my list som…

Anyone in the New Orleans/Northshore area have a breast lift? Who was your surgeon, and how much did it cost?

Hey to all my fellow bandsters: :tt1: Just posted updated plastics pics. I am now 3 1/2 months out from breast lift, breast augmentation, brachioplasty (armlift: bye bye bat wings!), lipo of abdomen, tummy tuck, and brazilian butt lift. All done by Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey, Mexico in March, 08. YOu can see the updated pics on my website hubby did for me: My Mexico Plastic Surgery Journey! Have a productive day!! Misty

Anyone know a GOOD surgeon in the UHC network in the metromess? I need a chop-n-chisel in the abdominal area.

I have went through many posts and I do not see this as a subject. This might sound like I am scheming.. So I guess in a way I am. I call it planning ahead hehe. So far I have had really good luck with my insurance.. So my question is.. Even though I am only 30% of the way into my weight loss should I be going to see the doctor just so I have documentation of issues excess skin causes? So I ride my bike about 13 miles a day and sometimes if I do not wear something to protect the extra skin on the lower stomach I get a rash from it rubbing... This also happens when I jog/walk fast. Has anyone experienced being turned down because they couldn't document it or have…

Well, its time to start this new aspect to my WLS journey. I had Lap-Band in May 2006. I lost approx 150 pounds in 9 1/2 months and have been maintaining my weight since February of this year. Its been a good ride so for. I thought when I began this WLS journey, that I wouldn't want PS. My goal was to be healthy and not care what I looked like. I have a good life, a supportive wife and family and wanted to loose the weight to spend more time with them. Well here I am a year and a half later and just got put on the books for abdominaplasty on February 11th 2008. It seems so far away, but my job and my wife's job keeps us busy during the end of the year and as a corporate …

I am so happy! I called my insurance company yesterday thinking they would tell me the new date that I would have info (they had requested more info) and they told me I was approved. The letter is on its way to the Dr and then I can set up my apt. I am so HAPPY! I am actually meeting with a different surgeon today (was already scheduled). He did my friends boob job and she said he is a lot cheaper then anyone where we are located (he is an hour away). I am going to talk to him about gettin my breast lifted and under my arms done. The surgeon I went to said he could do all 3 together but I would have a more difficult recovery (would have to depend on others to help me l…

So, I've been meeting with plastic surgeons and I think I found the one I am going to go with - Dr. Saltz in SLC. He's a little more expensive than some of the other's I met with, by I like that he was really straightforward with me. So, at the end of November I will be having an extended anchor tummy tuck (with the vertical scar) and a breast lift. I am really excited!!! ~Lori

I am wondering what happend to your port, do they have to push it back up?

Hello,I do not post much because I am the slowest typer in the world! But I am totally inspired by all the threads and pictures.I thought I would start my own for one because I am so Freakin excited and two I hope to help anyone else that is looking into plasic surgery.I went for my consult yesterday and I have an Appt for Feb 22cd!!!! I had lapband in March/07 with a starting weight of 226 (5' 6").I am now down to 150...5lbs from goal.He said I would lose another 10lbs with surgery!!!! I am having a full extended tummy tuck.Lipo of the thighs,hips and back.Also a breast lift,I had augmentation in 2000 but have breastfed two kids since then .So now I basically just have b…