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Whaaaaaaaat? Again?!?!? That's right πŸ˜…

I decided to once again go ahead and (silently) more have plastics done. This time more skin removal with a twist. I'm very happy with the results so far. But i am just a few days post op

Procedures: Posterior back lift + Lipo + fat transfer

Where: Miami (Same surgeon)

Why: The same reasons as before... I wanted/needed more work completed

When: May 28, 2020

With all that's happening in the world right now, I wasn't certain I should create this post but I will try to update this thread regularly

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Sounds like it's going great so far!! Can't wait to follow along with your progress!!

I'm going to Miami too (not until January)! Who was your surgeon? Feel free to PM if you don't want to post it here!

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https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-ziyad-hammoudeh-2rbmf

35 minutes ago, ChubRub said:

Sounds like it's going great so far!! Can't wait to follow along with your progress!!

I'm going to Miami too (not until January)! Who was your surgeon? Feel free to PM if you don't want to post it here!

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I'm going to Dr. Ziyad too!

I won't hijack your thread with a bunch of questions, but am so excited to know I'm in great hands!! His before/after pics are amazing, but now I feel even better knowing that he was your surgeon too!

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53 minutes ago, ChubRub said:

I'm going to Dr. Ziyad too!

I won't hijack your thread with a bunch of questions, but am so excited to know I'm in great hands!! His before/after pics are amazing, but now I feel even better knowing that he was your surgeon too!

You made the absolute right choice ❀

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How are you feeling? You back home yet?

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7 hours ago, ChubRub said:

How are you feeling? You back home yet?

Hi there ! I returned home last night. So far so good ❀ No problems here

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Since this summer is probably going to be *complicated* and I didn't think i would get to fully enjoy it, I decided to finish (for now) my plastics journey.

Initially i lost weight during quarantine by following a few exercise routines. Muscle tone was improving but looking in the mirror i was not satisfied with how my skin was laying on my body. I realized i didn't need to be thinner but tighter and after major weightloss or WLS, major skin tightening is nearly impossible to do with surgical intervention.

I decided i also want a fuller rounder behind after all to look more balanced. I decided that i NEEDED a BBL. So I set on the very hard πŸ˜‚path to gain about 10-15 lbs.

My surgeon reminded me of our earlier conversations about mt skin laxity and refused to give me just a BBL without skin lifting /removal. He even warned me that i didn't even have enough choice fat (abdominal stubborn fat) for it anyway, My problem was excess thick skin πŸ˜’

We moved ahead with the back lift with some minor fat transfer and he was right. My results are transformative. I need to stay at my higher weight for a few months in order to allow the fat that was transfered an opportunity to live and grow. But i honestly look better now that 15lbs ago and my clothes still all fit the same, mostly. Apparently loose skin is a drag on your clothes sizing.

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I am still swollen and recovering as I am only 12 days post op (I think 😊) but a few pic to show progress so far

Before and After

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Scar line 5 days p o (looks scary but healing well) lots of bruising this time

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scar easily hidden by underwear

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And if my Surgeon ever suggests I need more work...

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I am SO HAPPY for you GreenTealael! You’re always so classy, determined, focussed on having THE LIFE you desire and willing to make it happen! Your results are amazing.....enJOY every moment and thanks for unselfishly sharing with those of us relatively new on this journey. Namaste.

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15 minutes ago, Lily66 said:

I am SO HAPPY for you GreenTealael! You’re always so classy, determined, focussed on having THE LIFE you desire and willing to make it happen! Your results are amazing.....enJOY every moment and thanks for unselfishly sharing with those of us relatively new on this journey. Namaste.

OMG Thank you 😍

I started saying i wanted plastics 2 yrs ago and had to clue/plan where to start. I'm so happy so many others helped with questions and those that joined me and paved the way in our Sophomoric class like @Sophie7713 @sillykitty @ms.sss @rs @mousecat88

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WOW!!! You look amazing already, and it's only been 12 days since surgery!!! Curves in all the right places!!!

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47 minutes ago, ChubRub said:

WOW!!! You look amazing already, and it's only been 12 days since surgery!!! Curves in all the right places!!!

Thanks! Can't hardly wait for your journey to begin 😍

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