In this powerful episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya sit down with Dr. Rukmini Vinaya Rednam, the board-certified plastic surgeon who has been by Tonya’s side throughout her weight loss transformation. This time, Tonya opens up about her next big step—preparing for arm lift and thigh lift surgery with Dr. Rednam.

Together, they dive into the realities of skin removal surgeries after massive weight loss, including arm lifts, breast lifts, tummy tucks, and thigh lifts. Dr. Rednam explains how every patient’s healing journey is unique, why recovery isn’t “one size fits all,” and how plastic surgery can be an investment in self-confidence and overall quality of life.

Tonya shares her honest feelings about preparing for her thigh lift—nerves, excitement, and the hope of finally feeling fully comfortable in her body. Teresa reflects on how her own surgeries transformed her confidence and daily life, proving that plastic surgery is about more than aesthetics—it’s about freedom, healing, and empowerment.

✨ Key Topics Covered:

• Tonya’s next surgery: Preparing for a thigh lift with Dr. Rednam
• Why skin removal is often the #1 request after major weight loss
• Arm lift, breast lift, and body lift procedures explained
• Recovery myths, BMI misconceptions, and patient individuality
• Financing, insurance, and the truth about medical tourism
• Why plastic surgery is self-care—not vanity

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