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MandieG

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Ok I'm getting ready to have my tummy tuck and breast reduction done...hopefully by Feburary....

So what do you guys research in your Plastic Surgeons?? I will probably goto Toronto as there's more surgeons there and more centers...than my city...just don't know what to research..

Mandie
 
I don't have a clue..my sister in law had both done in Michigan and was about 12,500 for both. Good job on both...but she complains that all the fat goes to her back now..i don't know if that is true. But she does get that roll around her back
 
MandieG said:
Ok I'm getting ready to have my tummy tuck and breast reduction done...hopefully by Feburary....

So what do you guys research in your Plastic Surgeons?? I will probably goto Toronto as there's more surgeons there and more centers...than my city...just don't know what to research..

Mandie
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Look on the internet....the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has a website, I don't see why Canada won't have one too.....Just do searches on plastic surgeons.

Also -- GET MORE THAN ONE CONSULTATION!! Ask for references & call the people. Try word of mouth..... Look at B4 & after pics....

A good website is www.liposite.com. They have a message board, B4 & after pics, etc. The people on there have had a wide variety of PS done and will answer all your questions. They are great!!

If you have any more ? just ask....
 
Gymgurl said:
I don't have a clue..my sister in law had both done in Michigan and was about 12,500 for both. Good job on both...but she complains that all the fat goes to her back now..i don't know if that is true. But she does get that roll around her back
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yeah, that can happen as the fat cells in one area have been reduced but not in the other areas, so if you gain weight after surgery, the area not done will look "bigger" than if she hadn't had surgery in the first place.

She may need lipo on her back in those spots.....
 
Just a question about the fat going to differnt area's....if I'm working out and keeping myself in good shape......will the fat still go into other areas and be a pain to get rid off?

Main reason I'm getting a tummy tuck, is I've lost and gained so much weight, and with 3 c-sections the muscle has been cut 3 times...so I'll never have a flat stomache without the tuck....all the loose skin...I am wating until I lose more weight, but would like to start consultations now, so I have lots of time to decide...

Mandie
 
MandieG said:
Just a question about the fat going to differnt area's....if I'm working out and keeping myself in good shape......will the fat still go into other areas and be a pain to get rid off?

Main reason I'm getting a tummy tuck, is I've lost and gained so much weight, and with 3 c-sections the muscle has been cut 3 times...so I'll never have a flat stomache without the tuck....all the loose skin...I am wating until I lose more weight, but would like to start consultations now, so I have lots of time to decide...

Mandie
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Good idea to start with the consultations now, as it an take awhile to get the appt. & to complete them. And with plastic surgery -- don't cheap out on it....

The fat doesn't "go" to or migrate into other areas. Your PS may do a little lipo if necessary. Otherwise he'll cut you across, and cut off a certain amount of skin then may sew (to repair) the loose muscle.

With lipo what happens is that a certain # of fat cells are removed, say from your hips. So now you have 500 fat cells in your hips, where there used to be, say, 2,000; but you still have 2,000 in your torso. SO, if you happen to gain any weight, the fat cells in your torso will APPEAR to have accumulated in that area. You have to be very careful after plastic surgery with regards to weight gain. And yes, it can be a pain to get rid of.....
 
Thanks....I'm still unsure of the whole thing...

I'm hoping that insurance will cover most of the costs.....I know they will cover the reduction but I may have to fight to get the tuck covered......

I've never thought of myself to get plastic surgery before......so researching this is completly differnt. Its encouraging to see the before and after pictures though.
 
MandieG said:
Thanks....I'm still unsure of the whole thing...

I'm hoping that insurance will cover most of the costs.....I know they will cover the reduction but I may have to fight to get the tuck covered......

I've never thought of myself to get plastic surgery before......so researching this is completly differnt. Its encouraging to see the before and after pictures though.
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Your insurance may cover the reduction but will most likely not cover the tummy tuck....most types of plastic surgery are not covered by insurance....

Make sure your PS is board certified....ask TONS of questions, and if you're not comfortable with them, don't use them...

Also, again, check out www.liposite.com -- they are a wealth of information.
 
Check out implantinfo.com - they have a great article about how to locate & research a plastic surgeon. The particular article focuses on Florida & the US but gives guidelines for how to research for malpractice suits etc. If it doesn't list links for Canada, it gives you an idea of what sort of equivalent resources you should use to do the equivalent checks. Consultations should be free first of all, so make sure you do them. Talk to the docs, make sure you are comfortable with how they are treating you. You might also request to speak with some of their former patients who have had the same or similar operations w/ that doctor. Often they won't give you the patient's information & you contact them - instead they would give your contact information to the patient & the patient will contact you. Depends - they obviously protect their current patients, but often a patient will agree to discuss their experience. Then you can ask any questions about the procedure, how they felt, etc.
 
Mandi, good luck! Are you going with a full tuck (the kind that goes all the way around and tightens the ab muscles) or a partial? I will be getting a full tuck hopefully by the end of this year. My daughter wound up needing braces or I'd be doing it at the end of summer.

I had a breast lift done and feel much better. I had some complications but all in all I'm much happier than I was before. It's all a little scary but do as much research as you can on the net and when you interview doctors, ask so see their before and after pics. If you don't get a good feel for the doctor, go to another. Let them know you're getting several consultations before making a decision.
 
I did check out that site some pretty good results there...haven't had time to read it all yet. But did look at the pictures.

Going to call my doctor too, see what she recommends as well to try to get insurance to cover it.
 
MandieG said:
I did check out that site some pretty good results there...haven't had time to read it all yet. But did look at the pictures.

Going to call my doctor too, see what she recommends as well to try to get insurance to cover it.
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Good, do your research and again, if you have any questions, feel free to ask!!

I didnt' have a tuck, but had other PS done, so I may be able to help a little....
 
I should have mentioned that my sil does not work out or take great care of herself.She looks for the easy way out (hence the tummy tuck and boob joj) instead of dieting and exercising.....so when her weight goes up and down so does the back fat
 
I absolutely agree with jenscats5, look up any potential Plastic Surgeon through the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. Get a second opionion. If you are seriously considering the surgery some offoces offer previous patients names and contact information so that you can speak with patients who have had the same surgery. There is also another website that you can research Plastic Surgeons, I will check on it and get back about it. Good luck. I have not had a tt or breast reduction but I have had some PS and I am so happy with my results. I had a doctor who really listened to what I wanted and really took the extra time with me. Thats important!
 
the wife said:
I absolutely agree with jenscats5, look up any potential Plastic Surgeon through the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. Get a second opionion. If you are seriously considering the surgery some offoces offer previous patients names and contact information so that you can speak with patients who have had the same surgery. There is also another website that you can research Plastic Surgeons, I will check on it and get back about it. Good luck. I have not had a tt or breast reduction but I have had some PS and I am so happy with my results. I had a doctor who really listened to what I wanted and really took the extra time with me. Thats important!
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Wife -- check your PM's


Also, Mandie -- there are shows on TV (TLC, Discovery Health) that are about plastic surgery. They are pretty good & somewhat realistic. They might help you see what the process is like.

It's natural to be nervous -- I was petrified!! I cried the whole day before!! When I had my touchup tho, I was better, cuz I knew what to expect. Again, as you find out info, post up & maybe we can answer some of your questions.

Or check out the PS message boards. The women at liposite are extremely helpful & very, very nice..... Oh and I may still have my surgery checklist if you want it....
 
WOW you girls are great, I've been doing nothing but reading these past couple of days.....there's alot of info out there!!

I'm planning on getting a full tummy tuck, the mini one I don't think will repair all the damage from the c-sections.

The only thing I'm concerned about is the pain factor...how bad is it?? I've been told if I can handle the pain after a c-section I can handle the pain from this...that's the only part that really scares me LOL
 
MandieG said:
WOW you girls are great, I've been doing nothing but reading these past couple of days.....there's alot of info out there!!

I'm planning on getting a full tummy tuck, the mini one I don't think will repair all the damage from the c-sections.

The only thing I'm concerned about is the pain factor...how bad is it?? I've been told if I can handle the pain after a c-section I can handle the pain from this...that's the only part that really scares me LOL
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Well I didn't have a tuck myself....but the work I did have done was painful. Coming out of anesthesia was a chore too. The first nite home was pretty painful as was trying to sit up & Ugh! having to pee!! After 7 days, I was OK....

I was prescribed Vicoden & Percoset & needed them both!! With a tuck tho, you may not be able to get up from a lying down position, so you may want to prepare to sleep in a recliner.

Also, you'll need help, so arrange for someone to wait on you...
 
Also implantinfo.com and other sites have chat rooms -- this is where I went to talk to people about what its like to get the particular surgery - because the people who are on there are either very near their surgery or very recently completed the surgery, you get some "real time" responses on how it feels, etc. It also helped me to know what sort of things to expect, little secrets for how to deal w/ various discomforts, etc. Just like here - the best thing you can do is ASK ASK ASK!
 
Sassy69 said:
Also implantinfo.com and other sites have chat rooms -- this is where I went to talk to people about what its like to get the particular surgery - because the people who are on there are either very near their surgery or very recently completed the surgery, you get some "real time" responses on how it feels, etc. It also helped me to know what sort of things to expect, little secrets for how to deal w/ various discomforts, etc. Just like here - the best thing you can do is ASK ASK ASK!
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Exactly! I'm coming up on a year for my touchup so I still remember what it was like, but their insights were so helpful. I found out MORE info from these ladies than I did from my surgeon, really.....
 
What did you gals get done that need touchups?? Just curious.....

I'm hoping that with my reduction I won't need anything else done.....but I have a feeling I might need a little implant to make my breasts full again.....

Again thanks for the wealth of information.....
 
MandieG said:
What did you gals get done that need touchups?? Just curious.....

I'm hoping that with my reduction I won't need anything else done.....but I have a feeling I might need a little implant to make my breasts full again.....

Again thanks for the wealth of information.....
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I had some lipo done....touchups are common with it....

A tummy tuck is a different type of thing, cuz they will remove the loose skin, but they may do some lipo work.....
 
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