Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Has anyone done this? I'm wanting to get rid of my saggy jowls.....

I am interested in having a tummy tuck, arm lift, and breast lift. I thought it would be interesting if we start a before and after plastic surgery thread for pictures.

I am searching for Dr's now for my tummy tuck and breast augmentation. For those of you that had it how long before you were able to back to work? I am thinking of having it done inbetween semesters at school. If I had it hte 2nd week in December would I be up and ready to go back to school (including a long drive) by the 2nd week in January? Also what kind of questions should I be asking a plastic surgeon??

Hi all, I got back from TJ last week after having some reconstruction done on my boobs and Dr. Q did an amazing job! The whole staff there is great and very professional. I even had Dr. Campos do an IPL laser peel on my face...I had some fine lines and large pores...they are gone! I highly recomend them...the web add is Plastic Surgery - San Diego Let me know if anyone has any more specefic questions. Laura

Hello all, I have a question. I apologize if this has been answered, I just haven't seen it. Back in 1998 I lost over 70 lbs. on the Atkins Diet. Of course I was convinced I would never gain it back and I ended up having a fall tummy tuck, breast lift and lipo done on my inner thighs. Well here I am now nearly 30 lbs heavier than my highest weight then. The good thing about my cosmetic stuff is my boobs stayed pretty alert til the last baby, now they need doing again, and my tummy tuck managed to keep me from really gaining much weight in that area. Now instead of looking pregs with quads, I kinda have the 5 month look going...def puffy but only at the very bottom wher…

I'm so excited! I'm having a lower body lift in 7 hours. For the cosmetic surgery challenged, that's like a tummy tuck combined with a butt and thigh lift. Ya, painful! I'll post some before/after pics soon. But rest assured, they'll be HOT!

Hi Everyone... I am a ways away from getting any reconstructive surgeries, but I was curious if anyone out there could/would recommend any surgeons in particular in AZ. Also, I have United Health Care.... was anyone able to get their plastic surgery covered by UHC after having the Lap Band? Thanks and Good Luck Everyone! :wave:

I had my consult with the plastic surgeon yesterday and he explained everything to me. Now the only thing to do is get insurance approval. The surgical coordinator asked me to get letters from my primary and lapband doctors explaining the need for the panniculectomy. Anyone go through this before and have a good letter to share? When I was going for lapband approval, the surgeon's office gave me a sample letter for my primary to complete and sign. I was approved in 2 days. I only hope this approval goes nearly as smoothly. If not a whole letter, what else should be included besides rash history? Thanks in advance. MC

had my pani removed (all 16 lbs of it) Friday morning. It was not nearly as traumatic as I had anticipated. I left the hospital the next morning walking upright and went to my DS' house overnight (he lives closer to civilazation than I do). The worst part of it so far has been the constipation caused by the meds. But my son made an emergency run to Walgreen's at midnight last night and I was cured by sunup. MOM is a miracle drug for sure! I'm in my own home now with nothing but steri-strips on my incision (I had anticipated drain tubes, compression garments, a body cast, and full-time RN on duty!). The amputation feels very strange.......I'll have to get used to no…

Thurdsay morning I had an extended tummy tuck and lipo to my flank area. I still have tubes hooked up to me but they should come out on Tues. It was most painful coming home the first day and then the second day I had to go back and that was pretty painful. I have a ridiculously high tolerance to drugs and so I just have to bear it. I peeked at the resluts, belly button looks nice and round, tummy looks flat even though I know it must reallybe swollen, Imm gonna ask my daughter if she can get some pic up for us,. tata

I went in for my three week check up today and my surgeon's nurse is going to make me a disc with my before and after pics PLUS what they took off during surgery. I don't get them for three more months but I am so happy Im getting them to share with you who would like to see! I wont post what they cut off but will post the before and afters. Im happy!!!

Hi, I live in the Seattle, WA area and am interested in getting a thigh lift. I was banded about 15 months ago and am very happy I did it. I know there are alot of plastic surgeons in the area that do "boob jobs" but I want someone who has experience on people who have lost alot of weight and want to get rid of the excess skin. Feel free to post the info here, if you have had a good experience with a Doctor in this area. Or you can send me a private msg if you would prefer not to advertise. Thanks in advance.. Lara

I found this at Obesityhelp.com. I don't think there is too much of this going on, but the possibility scares me. Here is the link to the article. Even if it is not true, maybe it'll make one or two of us do a little more research before jumping in. Rip Off Report: My Choice Medical Of California, PMC Gross negligence, incompetence, fraud, false documentation, ripoff Stroudsburg Pennsylvania

This is evidently a new-ish procedure created by a doctor here in Los Angeles. It's called the Laser Bra, and what he does is instead of discarding the removed skin, he uses it to reinforce the lift, by attaching it to the breast wall, basically like it says, to create an internal bra.<br><br>Some of the results on his site look really nice, others are just so-so (laserbra.com). Anyway, I was wondering if anyone here has had this procedure, or known anyone who had and what their thoughts on it were?<br><br>Also, I just can't decide whether I should do this (the lift in general) soon, or wait until after I have kids, risking that I'll want/need an…

I am starting my research into PS and I am sure that this has been answered in another thread. I have a hard time swallowing pills and I am concerned about taking pain pills after surgery. Did anyone have an unfill before surgery to be able to take pain pills? How long did you need to take pain pills after surgery? Like I said, I am just starting my research and I am not looking for surgery until March or April 2008 because I still need to loose another 20 lbs. and my husband might be relocating to another state by then so I have not even looked at a plastic surgeon yet. Any advise would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Valarie G.

Hi, Has anyone had this surgery, and if so would you please share what all is involved? my "bat wings" have gotten worse and worse over the years and i probably would qualify for this surgery now....but will wait. i have trouble with clothing....blouses etc. fit except in the upper arms and i usually have to get a size larger. i live alone and am concerned about the after care with this....such as being able to bend the arms and being able to take care of toilet needs. Thanks for any info. cal---who could fly around the earth with my arms flapping wildly!

Hi all! I am still an infant bandster- only 6 months out- but I'm starting to hear much about excess skin and it's freaking me out! I'm thinking that as the popularity of band and bypass surgery exponentially increases, so is the rush towards cosmetic surgery. It's going so far where people (bandsters included!) are willing to give themselves rashes and other potentially harmful conditions in order to "qualify" for the procedures!!! Are we going nuts? I understand that there are 2 schools of thought on the subject of why excess skin develops: There are those who believe that by being obese and carrying excess weight, you have irrevocably damaged your sk…

So I've finally reached the point that I've lost enough (145 lbs.) to start thinking about plastic surgery and I've decided to go with Dr. Godat at Medical City in Dallas. Is anyone familiar with him? I've had my first consult with him and feel confident with him, I just thought a few more opinions wouldn't hurt! Also, I'm scheduled for a TT and brachioplasty with lipo on my chin. Does anybody have some arm lift photos I could take a look at? I know the scarring is terrible, but I figure it's better than being able to jump off a building and take flight with my batwings. My surgery isn't until July 20, but I want to see as many examples and learn as much as I can betwe…

I've still got a couple of years to go, but I'm already thinking ahead about PS. My inner thighs are a mess from decades of rubbing together. The skin is darker and the there are spots where I had friction sores. I'm curious to know how other people have dealt with this problem. My thighs have always rubbed together, even when I was at a "normal" weight so I don't expect much improvement when I reach goal. It's seems like there's nothing I can do to improve the texture of the skin. What I'd really like to do is get an inner thigh lift or lipo or whatever it would take to live in a world where my thighs don't touch - or at least don't overlap. Has anyone had this do…

Hi everyone, I'm in the preop phase of lapband surgery so I may be getting ahead of myself here, but I'm really curious as to whether I'll really need cosmetic surgery someday (assuming I'm successful in losing the weight!). For those of you who have lost 75-100 pounds, was your skin incredibly loose? I'm not looking at all to have perfect skin tone, but I don't want my belly hanging down to my knees either. I'm almost 52 by the way, and I'm female. What was your experience?

Anybody have a tummy tuck in Mexico? If so would you tell me what doctor and what it cost?

Has anyone who had coverage for the lapband also had their health insurance cover the tummy tuck? If so, what insurance do you have? I have Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield. I haven't looked at the coverage - haven't had my band yet - scheduled for 7/30/07 - just thinking ahead.

<p>Looks like the old utuerus has finally given out and will have to go, along with her friends the tubes and ovary sisters. During the initial discussion with my GYN I asked about the incision because down the road I'm considering a panniculectomy or tummy tuck.</p> <p> </p> <p>He said he and the plastic surgeon could do a combined surgery. </p> <p> </p> <p>I was banded 9 months ago and have a ways to go as far as exercising and toning up. And I've heard the recs that you should be at goal for about a year before considering plastic surgery.</p> <p> </p> <p>So, my question is: would it benefit …

Ive recently had a tummy tuck done may 17th, and thought u all may like to see the difference its made, im still very sore & swollen, but its only been 2 weeks since surgery. The 1st pic was taken 10 mins b4 my op and the 2nd and 3rd was taken at home 4 days after surgery. I was frightened but im glad i went through with it, well worth it. well heer goes here are my pics.

I have not looked into it seriously yet, but I hope to have a tummy tuck when I reach goal. I also tend to keep a lot of fat in my tummy, inparticular above my waistline. My question is to those of you who have had lipo. Can it be done without hitting the port and tubing leading from the port to the ban? . Do they go araound it? I can't imagine this.....

Hi all, I'm planning an extended abdominoplasty next month. I have a standard port. It doesn't stick out now, but I'm worried that it will be noticable after PS. The port is located on the left between waist and ribs and about 1 - 2" from center. Did you have the port changed to low-profile or did your PS move it? I'm going to talk to both my PS and band surgeon about this and will ask my band surgeon if it is possible to get a low profile port to replace the standard one. So what has your experience been with your port? If you kept the standard port did it stick out after surgery? Do wish you'd had it changed? Thanks, Lucky 1/31/05 274/151 5'8"

Wondering what I will look like naked when the weight is gone, and want to see under what conditions people choose plastic surgery. I'm sure others are in the same situation. Also, good chance to show off your new hot body!~

I am concerned that I am not close enough to my goal and my surgery is scheduled for next month. I started at 226 lbs and am now 151 lbs. I want to be at 135. I am thinking about getting a fill so that I can lose that 15 lbs but am afraid because I hae been having a hard time with being too tight when I get fills which results in incredible pain and unfills. Do you think I am close enough? I am 5'4 and 46 yrs old. I am working out like crazy but am not dieting really. Thanks!

I was wondering if anyone in here has breast implants or knows anything about them after weight loss? My breasts were a C before the weight loss, now they're like....where have I heard this before...2 fried eggs hanging on nails? I barely have any tissue left, a lift wouldn't do anything since there's nothing there to lift except stretched marked skin. Does anyone else have this? It seems a lot gets lifts but I don't see much on implants. Thanks!

Hi I'm new to the site and I am wondering if any of you out there have used herbal or other supplements to help after surgery, any stories about therapies or recomendations other than from your operating doctor (supplemental) would be really interesting - thanks!

Has anyone used any products that helped minimize their scarring? I am considering the surgery. I know the scars will be small, but I would still like to reduce the scarring as much as possible. Any suggestions?

Okay brave people, my extended tt date is set for 7/19. I am very nervous and am wimping out here! Oh, I'll do it, but I hate to go in to this feeling so anxious. Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated. Stats regarding complications would help if they are good. Thanks!

I was just told by my doctors exercise specialist that I have to wait 2 years for ant plastic surgery. Really? I am almost at a year and was thinking about getting a tt and breasts fixer upper.lol. In 4 months or so. I forgot to mention that to my doctor. I know that each doctor is different but is that true?

After having been fat for so long and enduring decades of tight fitting bras, my skin has become discolored (darker) where my bra rubs against me. Basically, if I take my bra off, you can see the outline of where my bra was by the discolored skin. The skin is darker where the band of the bra sits around my rib cage and where the straps go over my shoulders, both front and back. To a lesser degree, I also have slightly darker skin around my waist from the waistband of pants constantly rubbing for the past 10 years. Can this be treated with laser surgery or microdermabrasion? Anyone else have this? Any successful treatment for returning the skin to a normal color?

I'm curious. If you require a tummy tuck, yet are thinking of becoming pregnant when goal weight is reached, should you still get said TT? Would the skin stretching become an issue, or grow with you during development? Thank you for any candidness, Lori

I am shopping for plastic surgeons and went to see Dr. John Long in the Medical Center of Houston. Anyone know him or have used him?

I have 120 pounds to lose and I already exercise 3 times a weeks for an hour and a half each day. Will I need plastic surgery after losing the weight?

I'm not anywhere near done losing weight, but I was just thinking about the possibility of having some body work done. I absolutely cannot picture myself as anything other than chubby, but let's say for grins, I actually make it somewhere in the vicinity of chub-free. The procedures I'd consider are a tummy tuck and lipo on my inner thighs. Maybe a boob lift, but it seems like anything involving the boobs is extra painful. Anyway, I live in Los Angeles. Strangely, that presents something of a dilemma. It means cosmetic surgeons are a dime a dozen around here. It means some of them are veerrrrry expensive and very good, but it also means that there are a ton of quacks a…

How much does the average tummy tuck cost?

Does anyone have experience with surgeons there? I want to get my arms done in December and looking for Doctors. I see quite a few and many places to stay. Just would like to get some first-hand references if possible.

Have you gone, or are you thinking about going to Mexico for plastic surgery? Who are you considering? Any links? Thx

will insurance pay for a tummy tuck if was related to weight loss. i have BCBC of arkansas and my husbands insurrance.

I was wondering if anyone has heard of or has had experience with the PS in Plano, TX. I will be having a TT and Breast Lift on May 9th and would like some feedback if anyone has any. Thanks Josephine

What are some questions i should ask? Consult is for Tummy tuck and possible breast Lift. Thanks so much ~Kristen

Hey there all you Bandsters! I am consulting with a PS about a Beltline Lipectomy. Has anyone heard of the procedure? I have a friend (guy) who has had it done. The thought of the beltline lipectomy is that it conquers loose legs and the abdominal issue in one surgery. Has anyone any thoughts on the procedure? Heard of it? Had it done? Thanks POPT Tracey

I am wondering how much people really want to see on this site. I have some very graphic pictures of my recent tummy tuck and I know some folks would be interested. I also have before and after pictures from the tummy tuck and breast lift. I am naked in these pictures and would hate to be offending others with posting a graphic picture. I don't have a problem with these photos as I would want to see what I planned to have done on someone else and am always curious about other's weight loss journey. My question is, is it best to email people in private or should the pictures be posted for all who are interested to see? Thanks for your input!

...and had a tummy tuck? I am one of the unfortunate few who keloids, scars badly, so I am wondering what the scars can be like....thanks in advance.

I'm excited and scared! But I have my date. He will be doing more of a lift than a reduction. I have more questions... How hard will they be and for how long? How long before I can lay on my stomach? What size sports bras should I buy for the recovery?

I am thinking of having a tummy tuck but am not sure how it works with the port. I had a consult and told the surgeon that I have the band. He didn't seem concerned over it but I still have some concerns about how the procedure will affect the port. I don't want to do anything to risk loosing my band. Has anyone had a tummy tuck and did it have any affect on your band and/or port?

It has been 11 days and I feel great! biggest problem is I cannot lift more than 3 lbs and no higher that armpits. Hard to limit self when I feel so good. Actually pain level not near as bad as I expected, not a ride on the Harley, but not hell either! The girls look great purky and where they belong and the tummy is getting there can see my hip bones. Actually found where my "old" belly button was. I had bb pierced and closed then pierced again so a small dark spot above top of old belly button is now in the stitches at the pubic area, and scar from left upper hip/ bakini line is in stitches. about 3 inches down and 2 up- BYE BYE SKIN!! Will maybe post before &…