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After I lost weight, I had very deep folds from my nose to below my lips. I had 2 syringes of Juvederm injected by my dermatologist. The cost was $600 per syringe. The filler lasts for approximately 1 year. I am 8 months out from the injections and still very pleased! I just look refreshed and natural. Good luck!

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168 today. Thanks

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I'm in! SW-169 GW-155 Thanks:)

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Hi. I forgot to enter my SW on Monday...169. Thanks!

I'm in! GW 155 Thank you!

What a great thread, thank you. Love the pictures too!

Hello. I had my scheduled panniculectomy revised to an abdominoplasty with fleur de lis incision. I was back and forth regarding the risks involved with an old, large gall bladder scar. I sought multipe consults and even discussed with my bariatric surgeon. I finally decided to take the leap with the fleur de lis. My tummy was a disaster with skin. I felt eventough I had reached a normal BMI, I was still wearing the "fat suit" I have heard other people talk about. I am completely okay now with the larger tummy scars as I did not plan on wearing a bikini. I am just so beyond grateful having the skin removed. So here is my issue: I also had a brachioplasty completed. I had the arm skin of a 100 year old. Totally scarred from old stretch marks, causing skin to be incredibly loose, wrinkled. They were just awful. I would always wear longer sleeves. I work out so hard and have nice muscles. Just could never see them thru the excess skin! Because of the excessive skin issue, there was a possibility going in that I would have to have a posterior brachioplasty. The incision goes closer to the back of my arms, rather than the common pics seen of it medial (and hid very well with arms at side). Now, my arms look beautiful from the front and the sides. You can see my muscles/definition now. The skin is that tight. However, looking at me from from the back the scar is very visible and extends about an inch below my elbow. I am not even sure what I am getting at here...I am rambling...I guess I just wanted the scar totally hidden and am struggling because it isn't. I had hopes it would not be as bad as it appears to me now. I am trying to remind myself of how far I have come. Maybe trying to feel proud even though I am still scarred. I just so wanted to be able to wear short sleeves or tanks and feel good about myself. I don't think I have ever in my adult life felt good about myself. I just wanted to feel like a normal woman. Is this the end of the world...no. Am I still blessed...yes. Just struggling right now. Thanks for listening.

@MichiganChic...that is funny about the legs and boobs...they would be my next choice too! I am just not sure about another surgery! Time will tell Glad to hear the drains are out and you are feeling like a new woman. It is such a big relief, isn't it? Goodness they were awful! The eating...yikes, I can relate to that all too well. Some days, I feel like I am starving. I really hope it will subside once I am back to work and a normal routine. It is still shocking to me how much more I can eat these days. I felt much better when I could at least work out. But, before we know it we will be back to our new normal!!!

@@MichiganChic, thank you for this information. I had no idea there was a movement regarding placement more towards the back! I know my arms were in bad shape, very saggy, loose hanging stretch marks. It was just hard for me to take in those scars! Even when you know you will have them, it can still be quite shocking! I am wishing you a healthy and speedy recovery. The first two weeks were so hard for me physically and emotionally. It is quite a journey we are on, isn't it?? Best of luck with everything! And yes, this WILL all be worth it in the end:)

Wow CowgirlJane, that is a beautiful shot of your arms! There is nothing like seeing that definition, is there? Slowly, I am coming to terms with this, even though it is not what I expected. I did look frumpy with my sagging skin and hanging stretch marks. Now, front and sides look fit and toned. The back, well...my scars will fade too. It is very emotional. It really is like a whirlwind...sleeve surgery then the plastics...my mind has to catch up with my body! I am looking forward to recovery being over and getting back into my routine. I think that will help tremendously, too. Thank you so much for the encouragement and for sharing the fantastic pic. I am very grateful.

AZDee, very good to know. Good luck. Please keep me posted on your progress. Thank you

Thanks to all of you for the support. Jordan861, congratulations on your sleeve surgery. Your first year will fly by. This surgery is such an amazing opportunity. I wish you much success! Scamp, OCD...yep I can relate there! Oh my gosh, I hope it helps keep me in check now, lol! My goodness, I look back and I wonder...how did I ever let that happen to myself? I know that is the main reason I weigh daily now. Before I knew it 20 lbs, then 40, then 75...I know the gain wasn't overnight, but sometimes it seems like it can happen in the blink of an eye. I need to be vigilant everyday! Sarsar, I am so happy you are loving your results and feeling good! I have had to go for needle aspirations twice now since drains were removed in my tummy. That is no fun. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. I am keeping nice, tight compression and crossing my fingers. This really is an emotional rollercoaster. Lovingdavid, I agree with Sarsar, realself is an excellent resource for information and costs in your area. Check it out. AZDee, I did have a tremendous amount of loose skin full of hanging stretch marks. Yikes, truly awful. I am glad to hear a revision on the arms or little corrections are possible. I did not know that as there seems to be such little skin left to work with. Thanks for letting me know. Good luck with your new surgeon. Moment by moment, I find myself calming down regarding the arm scars. It is still quite a shock to see initially. But, I am still so grateful to have had the opportunity to have the sleeve and the plastics. And I am very humbled by all of your kind responses. Thank you everyone.

Thank you @Scamp. Your tummy is beautiful. It is nice to see another fleur de lis. Your surgeon did a beautiful job. I see my surgeon again tomorrow. I will be picking up the micropore tape. I am also using compression garments on my arms and tummy and will be for quite some time. It makes me feel much more secure to have the garments on. When they are off for showering, I am very uncomfortable. I feel like my skin is pulling, especially on my arms. Did you feel that way? I imagine the tape will also add a secure feeling. I am glad you understand about feeling "normal." I have always wished I could be a strong and confident woman! How I admire women with those qualities! When I was 300 lbs, I always felt so self-conscious. I thought when I got to goal, I would finally feel normal. But with all the skin, I did not. That is when I decided to have plastics. Am I striving for perfection...no. Just my personal version of normal...even with my 7 feet of scars...lol! It is so individual to each of us, isn't it? Thank you for returning to these boards to lend support. I appreciate all of the advice and encouragement.