Paradise Valley Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“Awaiting My Tummy Tuck Procedure -...”

I had my consultation a few weeks ago and I am very excited to finally be doing this procedure. I have been wanting to get a tummy tuck for 10 years. I am also going to be getting Lipo of the flanks, Lateral sides and also a scar revision on my breasts. I was always an overweight child and with my first pregnancy I gained 85 pounds and as I would lose weight I would have another pregnancy. I... more

“Drains Out!!! After Having Them for...”

Soo doc took my drains out last week :) I swear I feel almost normal again. Such a huge relief. Showers are easier sitting in a car is comfy again. Laying in bed doesn't consist of me adjusting drains a million times thru out the night. I'm standing better too .. FINALLY ! I noticed that when I've been up and walking all day running errands I wake up swollen the next day and it pretty much... more

“Love Dr. Prichard! - Phoenix, AZ”

The night before surgery, I was having second thoughts. I kept wondering if the procedure would be worth it. I can't take narcotics so I was very worried about the pain and the recover seemed awfully long but I decided to go for it. I'm so glad I did! My abs look amazing! And I love Dr. Prichard! Not only did he do a fabulous job (he's seriously a gifted surgeon) he also worked with me on... more

“Beautiful Results! -Phoenix, AZ”

I am a very satisfied patient of Dr. Prichard. He performed a diastasis recti repair, fixed an umbilical hernia, did a tummy tuck, as well as a cosmetic revision of my belly button. I am thrilled with the aesthetic as well as functional results of my surgery! I have happily returned to pilates, running, weight training...AND a bathing suit! I will gladly return to Dr. Prichard for any... more

“Best Plastic Surgeon in...”

I didn’t think I’d EVER consider a tummy tuck, especially since I’ve always been able to control my weight and look good in my clothes. I was devastated when I began losing elasticity in my skin due to the aging process and my body changed (fleshy stomach) even though I had not gained any weight. When I began researching a tummy tuck I quickly decided I would not allow just any doctor to... more

“7 wks po. new pics-Scottsdale, AZ”

Ok well im a mother of 3, & it seems like after my one year old I just couldn't get rid of that extra fat anymore! I originally thought about getting it done around the summer but once I started looking into it I decided I couldn't go much longer looking & feeling like this. So here I am :) im scheduled for march8th at 1 pm, & I am just now getting a lil scared & anxious! My... more

“Best Thing Ever; I Should've Done It...”

After having my children, losing approximately 65lbs and knowing that I was not going to carry any more children, I decided to proceed with a Tummy Tuck and Liposculpture. The want for this began about 3 years ago. After having my last child, I had so much skin left hanging from all the pregnancy stretch marks that I knew would never retract, regardless of how much I exercised. At that point I... more

“6 week update for reals this time!”

First of all....I want to say hallelujah for this website. It is so nice to be able to hear other women's opinions and concerns about the procedure they are having. After having my daughter 11 yrs ago and nursing for 3 yrs....8 yrs ago I had a breast aug to fill the tissue that was left deflated. At 32 yrs old I wasn't ready to get a lift so I went pretty large to fill up my breasts. Anyways I... more

“Tomorrow post surgery Doctor appointment”

I was very happy with the process on the day of surgery. So far so good. This is day 4 of recovery. Pain is less and I am up and moving more. Still living in the recliner but feeling good. Believe that my deep breathing and eating broccoli are helping with a reasonable recovery. Also prior to surgery I had a lymphatic message and got an alignment at the chiropractor.Day 5 - Keeps getting... more

“9 weeks 5 days PO new pics”

Hello, I have been browsing this website for weeks now preparing for my surgery coming up. I am a 27 year old mother of 3 boys ages 9,7 and 2 years old. I have wanted to get a full TT since my husband and I decided we were done having children after our last one. We have our 3 amazing little men and that is enough for us. I went in for an initial consult in Nov 2012 and scheduled the surgery... more

“No! You Can't Take Your Tummy Away...”

That is what my 6-year-old son, the youngest of my four "suns," said before throwing himself over my "fluffy tummy" after overhearing a conversation about my decision to finally get a tuck. I chuckled and assured him that my fluff would be around for awhile longer. I made the decision after considering have the procedure for years, but I had to reach a breaking point before I decided to go... more

“5 weeks po new progression pics :)”

Hi Everyone, the good news... after waiting more than a decade for my tummy tuck I am finally scheduled, bad news I am sick. After a nasty case of the flu I was starting to recover, then came down with bronchitis. Does anyone have any home remedies or advice on how to clear this up? After a week of this I am still coughing like crazy. I am so scared of having to re-schedule my sx date. A... more

“Ready for a New Me - Scottsdale, AZ”

I am a 31 year old, mother of four girls, the last two being twins. Needless to say my stomach is a problem. I have thought about TT for years but the money always needs to go someplace else. Well, this year I have decided this is the year to start my journey. I just made an appointment for my consultation for next Thursday so I'll update after my results.So I had my consultation yesterday.... more

“So Excited - Phoenix, AZ”

I got the call today that my tummy tuck is officially scheduled. I'm so excited! I have 4 kids, all delivered by c-section, ranging in age from 9 - 2. I'm 5'5" and 150 lbs. Loose, hanging skin on my tummy. I'll put pics up later. I've wanted this ever since my first pregnancy. I'm anxious to get it over with and see my results!Tomorrow is 3 weeks post op. So far I'm very pleased with my... more

“5 weeks post op. Couple new pics”

Where to begin. I have been devouring all your stories for the last two weeks and have really appreciated reading about everyone's journey, so thought it only fair to share mine. I am always looking for the "before belly" that looks like mine to give me some sort of insight to what I will look like! Maybe my journey will resonate with someone else. I first had a consultation for a TT in... more

“Exceptional Plastic Surgeon - Dr....”

Exceptional Plastic Surgeon - Dr. Guerra. I am a 33 year old female that had breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tuck,... I had my surgery 8 weeks ago, Dr. Guerra did an amazing job, before, during, and after and my experience was awesome. I can’t complain love my new body.    more

“2 weeks post op - Anyone have a lift...”

Profile: 35 years old, 5'6, 179 lbs. Up until 6 years ago my life was perfect until "that" day. In 2006 I found out that I had ovarian cancer and needed surgery. DUring surgery Dr found it wasn't cancer but cancerous cells, and the lump was actually fibriods and a cyst all over my cervix and uterus. 9 rounds of invitros, 7 surgeries, 6 years of hormone injections, 4 miscarriages, the only... more

“POD #18... Walked 3 miles two days...”

Hi Everyone, Like many other people I was not going to share my story, but I felt so empowered by reading the stories of so many others on the site. So, here it goes.... Lol. I am an engaged mother of 5 (wedding at the end of April 2013)!!! I have given birth to 4 children (3 of which were via c-section). I also just turned 30 two weeks ago! I have been wanting get a TT for about the last 5... more

“Breast Rescon. Implants & Tummy Tuck...”

After losing over 130 pounds, I was basically living in a "Skin Bag". Dr. Bass and his staff, especially Norma, have been amazing. Their treatment surpasses any bedside manner I've ever seen. Not only was I treated like their most important patient, but I had 100% of their attention from the moment I walked in the door. Their waiting room never had anyone waiting, as they don't overbook... more

“18th October TT with Lipo --week 4 pics”

I have never been super slim but one thing i always had was a flat stomach.... even after 2 kids. I am 53 and about a year ago i developed a 'pooch' which i hate!1 no amount of dieting would remove it. I have no stretch marks or wrinkled skin - just THE POOCH. At the beginning of this month i did some research and found a Dr... went for a consultation on the 4th and have the op scheduled... more

“Just over a Week Away from an...”

After having two huge babies and carrying around far too much weight for many years, I am trying to regain some resemblance to a more "normal" body. My boys are now 9 & 12, and I have lost over 100lbs if you count from full-term pregnancy. What I was left with was an excessive amount of stretch-marked, loose skin on my belly (well, actually everywhere on my body). My breasts also have... more

“Amazing Tummy Tuck Results! -...”

Having gained quite a few pounds after taking steroids for an autoimmune disease, I was feeling heavy and unable to lose weight or the hanging flap over my undies. After meeting with my PS, Dr.Repta, I was convinced that this is where i needed to take care of it. Many awesome reviews and the great bedside manner was just the beginning of this journey, last year november. I did have a torn... more

“Tummy Tuck; Hoping to Look Nice...”

A LONG TIME NOW.. I HAD A SON 31 YEARS AGO I'AM 53YRS I used to be very small now since going through MP it's been very hard to look good again, So i'am going in for my tummy tuck in oct.. i hope this helps me look better.. I want to do a Breast Aug. to. i'am a Cyclist, I have been riding for 12 years now and i tired of people telling me ... when are you due?? I hate this it really hurts. I... more

“Finally After 20 Years! - Scottsdale, AZ”

I met Dr.Shaw 12 years ago, I was told he was one of the best plastic surgeons in the valley! I had a small procedure done then and was very impressed with his work. I really wanted to have a tummy tuck, but was scared to undergo such a big procedure. I had 3 very large babies that left my stomach a mess. I'm a small framed women, and my stomach was one of my best features before the... more

“Tummy Tuck and Prolapsed Organ...”

I'm considering having a tummy tuck at the same time as a surgery for a prolasped organ (rectocele) of course with a urologist fixing the prolapse, and a PS for the tt. Has anyone else ever combined two similar surgeries? I just want one recovery period, and hopefully save a tad bit on the TT. I can also use "sick" time instead of vakay time! more

“NY to AZ for a Natural Looking Tummy...”

I made the decision months ago to have this done. I found my dr. Via a google search. I actually have been wanting to do this for years but many dr.s said I didn't have enough fat/skin and the ones who were willing didn't have photos of women with my body type=lean, athletic build. I have my surgery tomorrow and I am so nervous. What's worse is that I am now in a relationship and I didn't tell... more

“Tummy Tuck 4 Me, Transformation 4 My...”

I am a 48 year old with three kids (big kids) I breastfed for a total of 10 years (think Attachment Parenting). I weigh approx. 138 and I am 5'6". My weight has fluctuated between 160 and 120 for the past 20 years. I work out almost daily. I walk, lift weights, do Pilates and Bikram Yoga (1.5 hrs at 105 degrees 40% humidity). In Jan/Feb I did 61 days of Bikram. As my weight has stabilized... more

“More Than Expected - Phoenix, AZ”

I have aggressive foreign body reactions to the permanent sutures and have had to undergo 6 attempts to remove suture material that make it way to my skin in the form of an absess or blister. I am tired and this comes with surgeon who has been patient and tried to make it better. Now, I am looking at a complete re-do and removing ALL sutures and trying to stop the reactions. Oh and another... more

“Miracle Worker - 46 and a FABULOUS...”

I kept putting this surgery off simply out of fear and not knowing what to really expect. In 2012, I made up my mind and went for it. Am I ever glad I did - it has changed my life, self-confidence and wardrobe! I met with several doctors and Dr. Repta far surpassed them all with his sincere manner and professionalism. And what an outstanding job he did...beautiful work. more

“Anxious, Nervous, and EXCITED!!! -...”

I'm a 34 year old stay-at-home wife and mother of three ages 10, 4, and 1. I can't wait to get my tt and lipo done!!!! After having my kids my stomach did not go back to the way it was before. I have so much extra skin it looks like pizza dough. YUCK!!! Anyway...I never do anything for myself. I'm always making excuses but this time it's different. My husband and I decided that... more

“Dr. Shaw and His Staff Are Beyond...”

My reservations on having the surgery were #1- I like to limit my liabilities and dont like having to "go under" unless I have to and #2 - I was nervous about the scar I would have and was afraid that my husband would feel I looked a little "Frankensteinish". I eventually got over #1, and as for the scar, although it is a very long scar, it has faded very nicely and is VERY... more

“Going back to work on tomorrow had...”

I am scheduled for March 26th @ 1p to have a TT done with lipo and I am so excited and nervous at the same time. I will keep you posted as the days count down.Time is going by fast i have 3 days until my TT surgery and i am very excited and also i am very ansy. I am sure i will do fine. Will keep you updated.ok my surgery is tomorrow and i have to be there at 12p that is my check in time. I... more

“I'm Doing It - Phoenix , AZ”

Hello, Ladies first I would like to say thank you all for your posting and the pictures you put up without them I don’t think I would have made this decision :)… I’m a 38 year old mother of 3 I had my first child at 18 and don’t even remember what my stomach looked like as a teen :( My surgery is on 2/14 what a valentine day for my fiancé lol. I am soooO happy I... more

“9 weeks PO, still not flat :(”

I am 40 yrs old, have 2 young boys, ages 4 and 1 and am ready (I think) to reclaim by body. I am 5'3'' and currently weigh 132lbs...I would like to reach 125 by my surgery date. I had kids later in life (at 36 and 39) and while my tummy did bounce back after my first son, it did not after my second baby even though I gained less weight. I did 3 consultations with board certified plastic... more

“16 Year Old Tummy Tuck Schedule...”

I am a 16 year old girl and had weight loss and I have consulted with 3 surgeons and I am a perfect canidate for a tummy tuck! I have all the flabby yucky skin! My parrents are both supportive,well my mom had a tummy tuck so she knows that I will be happy. I am going to the surgeon who did my mothers surgery but I consulted a few just to see if they had any different opinions. I am very... more

“Scared Mom Getting Lipo and TT -...”

Hi everyone Im 39 a mother or two small children1 and 4 yrs old. I always was a nice size 6 until I had my son. I only gained 25 pounds but never lost an oz of weight after his birth. I went on a crazy 500 cal a day diet looked great for about three months then gained it all back, two years later I'm yo-yoing back and fourth those 25 pounds. Then I get pregnant, have my daughter yup I was... more

“Tummy Tuck Done Where I Work! -...”

My name is trish I am 39 I am a mother of one I work for a plastic surgeon she is awesome I have worked with her for over 8 years and I had my boobs done with her 3 years ago and I now have decided to get the tummy tuck! The benefit from working for a plastic surgeon is you get free procedures! But I have to pay 1000 for anasteshia I get my tummy tuck free but my boobs were not free... more

“Extended TT, Inner TL...The journey...”

I am 56 years young and have finally decided that it is my turn to do something that I wanted to do for many years, no guilt, no going back. Just me and my journey for a better body. Since I was 14 I have always been "chubby". Well chubby went to obese by time I was 20 then at 21 I had my only child and of course I had gain more weight. Back then there were some crazy diets,... more

“WOW Life Changing - Phoenix, AZ”

I had my Tummy Tuck 2 weeks ago. I really researched this procedure and saw 3 other doctors for a consultations and by far Dr. W stole the show. What an awesome experience with him and his staff. I am a large girl and needed a lot of work after having 2 babies and loosing and gaining weight. My results are amazing and the whole experience was perfect. I just can’t say enough how... more

“Did it May 16th. Full TT with muscle...”

Gave birth to two children via c-section five years ago and most recently fifteen months ago. I am a very fit and active person yet gained 65lbs during each pregnancy. I had an enormous belly that hung LOW during each pregnancy. Needless to say my stomach is a mess. I have a wildly extended stomach, and skirt of skin over the c-section scar and stretch marks gallore. I have trained my muscles... more

“Original TT-one yr ago...8 Weeks...”

I've wanted to do this for a LONG time! After having four babies in a four year timespan (last pregnancy was twins 7lb 1oz and 7lb 9oz!) my abs and the skin covering them were not very pretty. Even though I had contemplated this for many years, it was a very short gap between making my decision and actually doing it. A friend was visiting from out of state that wanted to get a breast... more

“So Far, So Good. - Scottsdale, AZ”

I am currently 9 days post-op. Drains come out in a couple of days (my PS requires 2 weeks). I was awake, walking and had no pain and took no medication for the first 20 hours or so, then it was excruciating and I was taking them every time allowed. Take it before you hurt- if you wait, it will do nothing! The incision doesn't hurt, but my back is killing me! I have to stop every few feet... more

“So Happy I Went Ahead with This......”

SOOOO glad I did this. Has made a big difference in my appearance and the way my clothes look. Besides tummy tuck I had my thighs lippoed. more

“Feb. 23, 0530 TT/Lipo - Scottsdale, AZ”

I have only had one child who is now 22, I have gained and lost weight. recent weight loss is 44 pounds.. Tired of that flab of a stomach I have always had and hated. MY husband promised me if I lose weight I could get it done... I lost the weight and now I am being rewarded. As a nurse I think I know a little to much so that is making me anxious and the fact that I cant control what is... more

“Results of Cosmetic Surgery -...”

I'm 70 years old, but have taken extremely good care of myself, exercising, walking,etc. I work with a personal trainer 3 days a wk and we had everything in good shape except for my little "pouch!" I realized no way to spot reduce, so that's reason I had the T/T! Great results! Now eager to get started again! I'm so happy!! more

“Very Good - Phoenix, AZ”

Removed excess fat and skin from mulitple child births. more

“Very Happy with my Tummy Tuck -...”

I wanted my tummy back to wear I could wear lower style jeans and look good again. I was tired of the extra skin and no matter how much I exercised it would not get better. I had Dr. W do a breast augmentation on me twenty years ago and I was delighted to go back to his office for a consult regarding my tummy. He talked to me for almost an hour and showed me his before and after photos.... more

“Scheduled my Fully Tummy Tuck Today...”

I am a 43 year old female that has two grown children I gained 50lbs with each. Since then my max weight was reached 242lbs at 5'5 that was scary. I have since lost 100lbs over 4 year period and kept it off. However due to the children that I love and weight loss I have alot of loose skin that hangs over all my pants. It is so embarresing. I have done everything I can but the loose skin still... more

“No Drain Full Tummy Tuck”

I am very pleased with my Dr, and my results. The pain was a bit more then i expected, but the end results are totally worth it.I was never really over weight to begin with, but had the loose skin and saggy area you have once you have had children. all my stretch marks are now gone - weeeeee! Is swelling normal when you are almost 4 weeks post OP from a no drain full tummy tuck? I... more

“My Tummy is Back!!!”

Had my tummy tuck and breast aug in the beginning of May - I'm about 11 weeks post-op. I had stretch marks, sagging skin, and a small "pooch" - all of which are things that will not respond to exercise. I had one baby at 23, one more at 30, and my last at 31. Let me tell you, your skin does not do well at going back where it should as you age! I didn't have issues with fat or muscle tone,... more