New with Questions - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery Message Board

AlliethePallie · 02-06-2005, 11:12 PM

Hello everyone, I hope to get to know all of you better! I have browsed a few of your posts and you seem to offer a great wealth of information and I hope you can answer a few questions for me.

I have a consultation in March with the hopes of receiving the go-ahead for a tummy tuck and lipo. I am 5'11 and 170 pounds. I have recently lost 10 pounds and find that the only areas I am seroiusly concerned with are my abdomen and love handles. They seem to be my most stubborn areas that won't deflate no matter how hard I try (thus causing my desire for the surgery). I don't plan to have it until June so I do have time to lose a few more pounds, but based on experience, and two babies, I know these areas aren't going anywhere!

My questions are these: Is there an ideal weight the doctor will expect of me before performing the surgery or is it based on BMI? Is the scarring bad for the lipo or is it easily disguised? What do the scars for the lipo look like?

I had a hystorectomy when I was 26 and pretty much figure they will go through the same site for the tuck so I am not as concerned for that scarring.

I would like to thank everyone in advance who can help me feel better, especially coming from an experienced standpoint, and not just the doctor's word alone. I would much rather hear it from people who have actually done it. I look forward to getting to know all of you better!

Allie

marie918 · 02-10-2005, 12:58 PM

I just had lipo done a week ago today. The scarring is so slight! I have 6 teeny slits that look like paper cuts. They are still pink & healing, but doing well. The concern "I" have is the lumpiness that is now present. The doctor told me that it would fade as the swelling goes down (afterall, it has only been 7 days!). He said I was still swollen like a balloon & yet I already see the change! I only had 4 pounds removed. If anyone has answers to the lump & bump deal, I would love to hear back too!

girlygal · 02-10-2005, 01:35 PM

Hi
The lipo scar is nothing, the tummy tuck scar is hip to hip which I have and I almost canceled my surgery because after seeing pics of the scar I was afraid but it does fade not entirely but it is worthy having a tight flat tummy. There is no getting around not having a hip to hip scar if you want a full tummy tuck. search the internet for before and after pictures of tummy tucks. Good luck

smileyk · 02-10-2005, 06:29 PM

Hi...I had lipo about two years ago in every place you could imagine (that a woman would imagine)...tummy, inner/outer thighs, butt/saddlebag area, love handle area and knees. I am 5'4....weighed 150 at the time. Didn't really lose any weight...but now that I am at my goal weight (134) the shape of my body is so much better than before lipo (and kids!!)...NO SCARS AT ALL from lipo...still have saggy tummy though...........strongly considering tummy tuck....get doc.s opinion on whether lipo will be enough for tummy or do you need tuck... Good luck!!!

marie918 · 02-11-2005, 10:55 AM

Those of you who have had the lipo.... can you let me know how long it took for the swelling to fade? I am only 1 1/2 weeks post-op & currently have some bruises, touch/numb spots that seem to fade day-to-day... I'm curious if the lumps will fade (are they the swelling?)... They are slight & seem to be in different spots each day. I'm wondering if it my sleeping position (?)...