danielle b

I wish you much luck on your procedure. Lots and lots of rest....and lots of pillows Just be careful not to move around too much and pop out any stitches....are you going straight home after surgery? Make sure someone is there to help you out of bed, it helps. Also try and keep legs elevated...your incision under your butt cheek will be the worse, mine was very swollen and uncomfortable. Just remember....it is only about 14 days of discomfort!! Day 10 my stitches were so tight, I was crying...surgeon removed half of them and that was soooo much better. Keep in touch with your doctor for any concerns that arise. A lot of people have problems with this surgery....I had no complications just lots of discomfort...guess I was lucky. Good luck to you...and keep me updated throughout the next 2 weeks, I will be here if you should have any questions

I was charged $2500 for thighs and $4000 for lower body lift....but I think all estimates vary, depending on what else you are getting done. I did a virtual consult with them; sent in my pics and surgeon calls you personally and talks to you and answers all questions that you have.

I had almost complete numbness around incision for lower body lift...I never had any pain from it...It was the inner thigh lift that I had difficulty with...incisions got really tight at one point, about day 10 and surgeon removed some stitches for me...which helped alot! But lots of discomfort from thighs...As long as you have drains in NO shower...as, water and soap can get into the drain hole...I had a nurse saran wrap my drains and she showered me at about day 6. I am having some healing feelings now....sharp burning pain that hopefully goes away soon!

I went to cosmed clinic in Mexico...very affordable compared to US...good luck

I would start out with inner thigh lift....I am 4 weeks post op from inner thigh lift and have amazing results...although my knees are still a bit large....usually inner thigh lift is done first and then if you still need work done, it would be thigh lift from knee to groin incision....

Hi Karen, I am hanging in. Both drains are now out along with last of stitches...Yay!! Now to deal with the swelling...lol Karen, if you are on facebook....you can friend me...We have a secret group for patients of cosmed....members are only women, except for our surgeons....this group of women got me through some rough Patches I had being away from home and the emotional breakdowns I had incurred. The group is great for moral support, if you would like to join before your surgery...facebook name is Danielle Batchelor(Vosti)...friend me and I can add you to group....no one allowed unless you have appt or had surgery at cosmed

Oh and good luck on your upcoming surgery...make sure you have lots of pillows...lol

My incision is in the panty line...My incisions are healing well. I have 6 more days here, so hoping drains and stitches are out soon....still hurts to sit, as stitches extend under butt cheeks. Thank you all for your comments. I am very happy with outcome of thigh lift....I got a glimpse in a mirror today...no more cellulite on thighs

I fly home July 5...staying for 2 weeks in their recovery boutique. Today is 1 week postop I can stand up straight now, walking is better back incision is very swollen and hurts to sit...I try to reposition in bed. How are you feeling at 2 weeks?? Curious how I will feel flying back...luckily flight is only 1.5 hrs+4 hr drive from airport.

My choice of surgeon was Dr Quiroz from cosmed clinic in Tijuana...prices may vary, I had 3 procedures...inner thigh lift was $2,500.

I am currently in recovery at this moment from lower body lift and inner thigh lift. My surgery was June 21, I am in Mexico, as I would have never been able to afford any plastic surgery in the US. I chose the lbl over tt because I could see my butt hanging in between my legs...so, with lbl it includes tummy tuck, outer thigh lift and butt lift. Doctor said he took off about 8 inches all the way around...and lifted my inner thighs 5 inches. stitiches under my butt cheeks are the only ones that are sore...other than that so far not so bad~

Hi Jill, Just wondering how everything went?? As, I have my LBL on Thursday the 21st!!

Heck ya....get rid of it!!

You look amazing Karen....I know I already told you that...lol Ouch your cost was spendy...but looks so worth it!! What you paid for TT...is same price for my LBL, lipo and inner thigh lift with Dr Q. When will you be going to Cosmed??

Good luck to you...keep us posted too! I am also excited and nervous!! 12 more days!

I am curious...what sort of things did your doctor give you? I am having my LBL on the 21st June

Karen...how much skin in pounds did your surgeon take off??

I have quite a few friends I met on facebook that have used Dr Q...I have not met him yet, but I have talked to him on the phone. I will be having lower body lift, liposuction on thighs and lower back and inner thigh lift all at once! I will for sure keep you all posted...I hope my tummy looks as good as yours

WOW....Your tummy looks great!! I am super excited about LBL...I have 15 more days until I fly to Mexico!! What all is Dr Quiroz doing to you?? Gosh...I still can't get over you tummy...it just looks amazing!!

I am having a lower body lift and inner thigh lift at the same time in June. No one has mentioned about unfilling my band...Did any of you had to unfill before plastic surgery?? I in no means want to unfill!! Just curious....

I am glad you are finally healing well!! Why did you gain so much weight after plastic surgery?? That is my biggest fear, as I am having lower body lift and inner thigh lift on June 21.

I was banded June 7, 2010. I have lost 119 pounds...I maintained weight during this past winter for 6 months...then decided to get one more slight fill in April...lost 9 lbs so far from fill. I am hoping to lose 11 more by June 21...as I am having plastics done on that day!! Don't see it happening, but that will be okay! I am very happy with my band and progress...now to get rid of my wrinkly skin!! lol Good luck to your last 25

I am done 9...11 more to go until June 21. I also, don't think I will make my goal before plastics...but I am okay with that

It almost sounds like you either took too large of a bite or ate something to fast...maybe?? Are you eating too much? Does it happen when you are drinking? Sometimes if my drinks are too big and fast i get pressure in my chest... hard to say, without a little bit more info...sorry