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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!

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Wow, 66 views in 3 days and no responses? I'm going to guess this was an inappropriate post. Sorry about that, and please disregard. Thanks,

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I don't think that this was an inappropriate post. I just don't think anyone has the answers you are looking for. I just got banded and like to lurk and dream here too. So I can't help you but I wish you well. And don't take the lack of response personal. Maybe in a few days you can bump this post back up and someone may give you feed back.

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hey tucsond

i agree with itschoice, not alot of people have answers to your questions i know i dont atleast yet........ones i have lost all my weight i will defenetly be ready for lots of plastic surgery for now all i can say its congratulations on your weight loss and good luck on finding all answers to your questions..... keep us posted on your journey.. LOL

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Hi TucsonD,

First off Congratulations on losing 110lbs!!!:w00t:

I can't answer your question pertaining to the LBL as I only had a Full Tummy Tuck with Anchor cut and Breast implants with a small cresent lift over the nipple.

Sre I can use a thigh lift and my arms could use some help, but it was my big ol belly that bothered me the most.

As fopr my implants I had small deflated breasts, never have I had bvery big ones, never bigger then a full C even at my highest weight, so I could have gotten a traditional lift, but really we saw no need for the extra scar. So I opted for a small cresent lift over the aereola.

I had 500CC High profile silicone implants. Under the muscle. I wanted as much volume as possible to fill out my saggy girls, yet didn't want to go TOO big, I wanted to look as natural as possible. The high profile for me filled out my breasts really nice and full without the tupperware bowl look. :thumbup: I am now a D cup and they feel very natural.

As for your scar question regarding a lift and implants , Yes there is a bigger scar with a full lift, basically an anchor scar from the bottom of the aereola down. With implants only, it depends on the PS, there are a few different ways to put them in.

As for the recovery period, this surgery kicked my ass, I also had a wound seperation issue with my TT and that took more time to heal. We are all different and heal different. I didn't have any pain at all from my implants except maybe the first 3 days, after that all was great.

When you go for your consults, and yes you should go to more then 1. Have a list of questions to ask the PS, they shouls answer each and every one of them and explain what they can do for you. Mine asked my what did I want done, what bothered me the most, took the time to listen to me and my concerns, then told me what he could do to help me.

I hope this helps you somewhat. Don't get discourage because you haven't gotten many replies yet, you will.

Good luck,

Kelly

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Hey TusconD,

I'm pre plastic myself so I can't answer your questions. It sure is a lot to think about. I'm looking into tummytuck and lift/augmentation. Would love to do arms also, but that would need more time to save up. Darn. Congrats on your weight loss, and hope you get some more answers.

Sam

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