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EnglishProud of Her Body, Ready for a Change: Why One Patient Chose Surgery After Motherhood
ABOUT PATIENT CONFIDENCE JOURNEY
Surgeon: Dr. Sunisa Thongprayoon, M.D.
Procedures: Breast Implant Removal and Tummy Tuck
Traveled From: California, USA
Being proud of your body doesn’t mean every change feels easy to live with.
For April, a mother of two, appreciation for what her body had done existed alongside a wish to feel more comfortable in it. She wanted to recognize herself in the mirror again. That feeling belonged in her story just as much as her pride in motherhood did.
Considering a tummy tuck and breast implant removal brought questions that went beyond appearance.
How would she feel afterward? Would recovery be as painful as she imagined? What would help her feel ready for something that still frightened her?
When she spoke with Rattinan Clinic about her experience, she shared the smaller, more personal details behind her decision: the concerns she wanted to understand, the information she found reassuring, and the kindness she remembered.
For someone considering similar procedures, those details may be just as meaningful as the photographs.
The Everyday Reasons She Considered a Tummy Tuck
Sometimes, the discomfort showed up in something as ordinary as getting dressed.
April often wore spandex beneath her clothes, and loose abdominal skin sometimes caught in a zipper. Despite diet and exercise, the skin remained. It affected how she felt in her clothes as well as how she felt about her reflection.
She had waited to consider surgery because she wanted another child. After her daughter was born, she began exploring a tummy tuck.
Her wish was personal, but also practical. She wanted to feel more comfortable getting dressed and to look in the mirror with a sense of familiarity again.
She was proud of the body that had carried her children. She was also the person living with those everyday frustrations. Both were part of her reasons for considering a change.
She Loved Her Implants—and Was Ready to Say Goodbye
When rippling appeared, she began considering whether to replace her implants or have them removed. She had been happy with how they looked, but the prospect of future replacement procedures mattered to her, too. Looking ahead, she preferred not to keep returning to that possibility.
As she explained:
“I had implants that I wanted gone. I was ready to say goodbye to them.”
She did not have to regret getting implants to feel ready for life without them. They had been a choice she was happy with. Removing them was simply a different choice, one that reflected what she wanted for herself now.
Why the Two Decisions Were Connected for Her
The thought of implant removal brought another concern into focus: how would she feel if the loose skin on her abdomen remained?
“Both procedures were connected for me,” she explained.
She worried that, after removal, the abdominal skin would still affect how she felt about her body. Rather than considering each procedure in isolation, she was thinking about how she hoped to feel afterward.
Her husband’s support helped her feel more confident about moving forward. She also hoped this would be her final surgery, rather than the beginning of several additional procedures.
These were personal considerations, not a conclusion about what anyone else would need. For April, thinking about both procedures together helped her work through what she wanted, and what she was still unsure about.
Trust Grew Through the Details She Was Shown
Finding a surgeon she could trust meant paying attention to how she was treated, as well as the results she was shown.
Having travelled widely with her family, April was comfortable exploring options abroad. She found Rattinan through Google searches, read patient reviews, and consulted three doctors at different clinics before deciding.
At Rattinan Clinic, she appreciated the friendly replies and consistent communication. Dr. Sunisa Thongprayoon, M.D., explained her approach and shared photographs showing scars and recovery, not only finished results. April valued seeing those details. They gave her a fuller picture of what she was considering, including the healing along the way.
“I never felt like I couldn’t ask a question,” she shared.
There was reassurance in being able to ask, receive a clear explanation, and return when something else was on her mind. Those conversations helped her feel more comfortable with her choice, because there was room for her uncertainties as well as her hopes.
SUNISA THONGPRAYOON, M.D.
Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
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She Had Made Her Decision. She Was Still Nervous.
Even after finding a team she trusted, the thought of surgery still made her nervous. General anesthesia was April’s biggest fear. She also worried about how much pain she might feel afterwards.
The thorough health checks before surgery offered some reassurance.
“I have never had such a thorough health screening before,” she shared.
She felt that her health and safety were being taken seriously. There was comfort, too, in the way the nurses treated her. She described them as exceptionally kind, warm, and attentive.
Alongside the medical preparation, that kindness mattered. She was facing something that frightened her, and feeling genuinely looked after helped her feel more at ease.
The Small Realities of Early Recovery
When we spoke with April 11 days after surgery, she was still settling into recovery. The pain was less than she had feared, and those early days felt more manageable than she had imagined. There were, however, everyday adjustments to get used to.
She gets tired easily. As a natural side sleeper, sleeping on her back took some getting used to. She was also temporarily walking slightly bent and wearing compression garments, which limited how much of her result she could see.
Even with those limitations, there were changes she was happy to notice. She was already pleased with the smoother appearance of her abdomen and belly button. Her recovery was not finished, and neither were her results, but she spoke with excitement about what was still unfolding.
“It’s really exciting to see how it continues to heal and how the final result will turn out.”
Feeling Lighter, Without Regretting What Came Before
There was still healing ahead, but April already felt positive about her decision. Alongside her pleasure in the early changes was gratitude for the people who had cared for her.
“I’m really glad I finally made my decision, and I’m really glad I went with the clinic I chose because the level of care was there the whole way through.”
Clear explanations, kind staff, and the freedom to ask questions had helped her feel supported. Those details mattered when she spoke about why she was happy with her experience.
She had wanted to feel more comfortable in her body and more at ease with her reflection. That wish had never taken away her pride in motherhood. Now, while she waited to see her final results, she could appreciate what her body had done and feel glad about the choice she had made for herself.
Your Questions Deserve Space, Too
Perhaps it was a small detail in April’s story that felt familiar: the way clothes sit against loose skin, changing feelings about implants you once wanted, or nervousness about what surgery might feel like.
You do not have to share all her reasons for her experience to be helpful. You may be considering one procedure rather than both. You may still be wondering whether surgery is something you want at all.
A consultation can begin with that uncertainty.
What would you hope to change? Would either procedure suit you? Why might a surgeon recommend considering them separately or together? What should you understand about the risks, scars, recovery, and support available afterward?
These questions deserve clear explanations and enough time to consider your answers. The personal concerns matter, too, including the ones that are harder to put into words.
When you feel ready, speak with Rattinan Clinic to arrange a consultation about your options. Bring your questions, your hopes, and the things you are unsure about.
You do not have to arrive with your decision already made.
*April’s interview took place 11 days after surgery. This article describes her individual experience during early healing, when her results were not yet final.
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