CASE STUDY
MOMMY MAKEOVER
CASE OVERVIEW
After losing over 85 pounds, this patient was unhappy with excess, hanging skin in her breasts, abdomen, legs, buttocks and arms. Dr. Anton recommended starting with her breasts and tummy then addressing other areas of concern later. He performed a Bilateral Breast Augmentation with a Super Breast Lift to increase the volume in her breasts and improve the shape. He placed 375cc Natrelle SCM smooth moderate profile silicone implants under the muscle through the inframammary fold. He also performed a no-drain Triple Tummy Tuck to remove excess tissue and tighten the muscle fascial abdominal wall.
PATIENT PROFILE
AGE: 45
PRIMARY CONCERNS
This 45 year old patient from Orange County, California is a weight loss success story, having shed over 85 pounds (two times after each pregnancy) the hard way with diet and exercise. After maintaining her goal weight for one year, she decided it was time to do something with all the loose skin. “When I looked in the mirror, I didn’t like what I saw. It was fine with clothes on but without clothes on I almost felt like I looked better heavier when the skin was filled out.” So after a lot of research, she discovered Dr. Anton’s work online. “I’m a nurse so I know a lot of what to look for including a Board Certified surgeon, surgeons who have completed Fellowships, and surgeons with experience. I wanted a doctor who was meticulous with both breast and tummy. I found some doctors with good tummy tuck results but not breast results and vice versa. Dr. Anton stood out by far as having the best of both.”
CONSULTATION & ASSESSMENT
This patient did her homework, vetting each surgeon based on credentials, skills, experience, and results. After 7 or 8 consultations with other doctors over the course of a year, she knew immediately Dr. Anton was the right surgeon for her. “It sounds corny, but I got that warm fuzzy feeling when I met Dr. Anton. I could tell by his bedside manner, the time that was taken, and the amount of detail that was given, he was the surgeon for me.” A lot of the other surgeons she consulted with said they would only take the half time in surgery to do a breast augmentation with lift and tummy tuck. “That was like a red flag to me that they would be able to accomplish the same amount in such a significantly smaller amount of time. I know for some people they think the less time the better, but as a nurse that is not where my brain goes.”
“My results exceeded my expectations. Getting my body back gave me my confidence back.”
TREATMENT PLAN
– Bilateral Breast Augmentation with Super Breast Lift
– Triple Tummy Tuck
Before surgery the patient was marked in the sitting and standing position. The tummy tuck incision was marked below a previous C-section scar. In surgery Dr. Anton performed a Bilateral Breast Augmentation with a no-drain Super Breast Lift. He placed 375cc Natrelle SCM smooth moderate profile silicone implants under the muscle through the inframammary fold. Additionally, he performed a no-drain Triple Tummy Tuck by tightening the muscle fascial wall with three internal suture plications, correcting a 5cm diastasis recti that was causing a “pooch”. The lower abdominal flap was removed after separating it from the umbilicus. Exparel was injected into the breast and abdominal areas to reduce post-operative pain. In the future, the patient plans a lower body lift to address sagging skin in her flanks and buttocks plus an armplasty.
PATIENT RESULTS
HOW DO YOU FEEL AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE?
“The post-op process was super easy. I only took pain medication for two days after surgery. Even with the tummy tuck, I didn’t have trouble standing up straight after surgery. At the best part – no drains!” At her first post-op appointment she was instructed to follow the Breast Implant Moving Exercises until the implants settled into place. She was placed on a fluid restricted protocol for the first two weeks after surgery and instructed to wear the compression garment. Post op photos are taken six weeks after surgery.
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