Hello everyone,
I've been lurking here quite some time, so I thought I'd come out. :tt1: I'm so impressed and grateful that so many of you are willing to share the personal details of your experiences, especially since there seems to be such a taboo about talking about cosmetic surgery.
Having lost 110lbs, I've been very interested in getting some work done. Actually, it's a little addictive: At first I just wanted a simple TT. Then a breast lift. Maybe a little lipo. Okay, my butt could use some help ... and my thighs. And since I'm going under the knife *anyway*, the girls could probably use a little augmentation as well as lifting. And why not a full LBL? :thumbup:
I know I'll get more information when I sit down with a surgeon or three, but I wanted to get an idea of the pros and cons of various surgeries. My areas of concern are my tummy (small-to-medium apron of skin -- any pants that won't slip off will cause a muffin-top) and breasts (small and very deflated -- they hang almost flat against my chest). To a lesser degree, my butt (cellulite and definitely saggy) and thighs (cellulite and a little saggy). My back has a little extra skin, as do my arms, but not enough for me to worry about (okay, yes, I considered getting those done too, but talked myself down...).
Right now I fluctuate between conservative and "in for a penny, in for a pound". Conservative -- I'm considering getting an anchor TT and breast-lift/augmentation and if I'm still unhappy with my butt/thighs later, getting those done separately. On my more ... er...."exuberant" days, I'm considering a LBL (since, if I understand correctly, it will do the tummy and butt and somewhat help the thighs) and then getting the breast lift/augmentation later.
So, my questions:
1. What would make a better impact on my backside: a butt-lift and thigh-lift or an LBL?
2. Can an LBL and breast aug/lift be done at the same time?
3. What looks more natural -- round or tear-drop shaped implants?
4. How do silicon "gummy bear" implants feel? Can you obviously tell they're implants?
5. For small but saggy breasts, would implants alone be sufficient or would a lift be recommended as well?
6. Is there a difference in scars (number/location) for implants alone vs implants+breast lift?
7. I think I've seen where an LBL has a 4-week (or more) recovery period. How about an anchor TT and breast implants/lift?
Anyone who has had any of the above, I would very much love to hear from you!
