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@@B_Blake

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@@sheila2016

Brachioplasty is almost never ever covered. I paid out of pocket and thought it was reasonable given what I saw on line. I paid 5950.00 and went home the same day which was just fine.

Also about a week ago, my surgeons assistant provided me with some free services as well. I had those done today. I was given 1 area of free Botox which I have never tried until today. Should see the effects within 4 days to 2 weeks and also a Ultrasonic facial which was very nice and my face looks fantastic today.

I never would have expected to get some services additional out of it.

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@@Suzannie19

Thanks so much. Dr. Maida Parkins at Quintessa Medical Spa in Delafield Wi did my arms and I absolutely LOVE her.

I went to see her for a consultation on my arms, tummy and breasts. I will be having a breast lift with augmentation and an Abdominalplasty.

I loved her because she is very down to earth, honest and doesn't try to up sell procedures that you don't need. Also, (LOL) she totally got my husbands jokes about boob size and his very stupid questions.

He is all worried about the breast lift screwing up my nipples. LOL so he asked her if he needed to be worried about that as he as seen some surgeons make the nipples smaller and he likes mine the way they are. I was so embarrassed but in the end he actually asked a lot of great questions and she was both professional but had a great personality.

By the way, none of my plastics are covered. Which is a shame but it is reality. My Abdominalplasty and breast lift with augmentation will cost 17,500 with one night in the hospital. If I want another night it will cost another 500.00. Again, I think it is reasonable compared to what I see on realself.

By the way, I found Dr. Parkins on realself and had been interviewing plastic surgeons when I came across her name and her great reviews.

She took her time with my arms. I was scheduled for 3 hours total and she took nearly 6 and she did that because my left arm was giving her trouble. She took her time and let me tell you, they are awesome. I am thrilled I spent the money and I will for sure have her do the rest of my plastics.

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Djmohr you look fantastic! I wish I lived nearer to your surgeon.

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@@Suzannie19

Thanks so much. Dr. Maida Parkins at Quintessa Medical Spa in Delafield Wi did my arms and I absolutely LOVE her.

I went to see her for a consultation on my arms, tummy and breasts. I will be having a breast lift with augmentation and an Abdominalplasty.

I loved her because she is very down to earth, honest and doesn't try to up sell procedures that you don't need. Also, (LOL) she totally got my husbands jokes about boob size and his very stupid questions.

He is all worried about the breast lift screwing up my nipples. LOL so he asked her if he needed to be worried about that as he as seen some surgeons make the nipples smaller and he likes mine the way they are. I was so embarrassed but in the end he actually asked a lot of great questions and she was both professional but had a great personality.

By the way, none of my plastics are covered. Which is a shame but it is reality. My Abdominalplasty and breast lift with augmentation will cost 17,500 with one night in the hospital. If I want another night it will cost another 500.00. Again, I think it is reasonable compared to what I see on realself.

By the way, I found Dr. Parkins on realself and had been interviewing plastic surgeons when I came across her name and her great reviews.

She took her time with my arms. I was scheduled for 3 hours total and she took nearly 6 and she did that because my left arm was giving her trouble. She took her time and let me tell you, they are awesome. I am thrilled I spent the money and I will for sure have her do the rest of my plastics.

I live in Madison and I am already planning on getting my arms done. I am only two months out so I have a bit of time before I will be ready. I will definitely look into your surgeon though. Thank you for the recommendation!

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@@BellaHope

You won't be sorry, she is fantastic!

Best of luck to you!

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@@Djmohr

Wow! The results are fabulous! You look great.

It's scary to entrust someone to surgically alter your body in such a visible manner but I would consider traveling to Wisconsin for surgery after seeing your results.

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All my extra skin will be in my abs. Not looking forward to it

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I had the same issue and no amount of excercise or strength training helped. 5 weeks ago I had a Brachioplasty (arm lift) and I could not be happier. It is painful to go through but there is instant gratification and my arms look amazing. In my after pictures, it is only 2 weeks post op and they are still very swollen so imagine what they will look like when the swelling goes down.

No one should give you any negativity. This is just part of massive weight loss. It sucks to carry a lot of weight in your arms. For me, they were my most embarrassing problem. Now, I can fit into a medium on top when I started at a 26/28. It's just crazy!

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You look beautiful. I love your arms. Lol. They look fantastic as you do too.

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