Fountain Valley Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“Almost 7wks po w new pixs!!!=))))”

Hello everyone i am new to this site and i would also like to share my experience w all u! i am a mother of 2 beautiful children daughter 6 and son 2...both delivered via c sec! ever since i had my daughter i have always wanted to have a tummy tuck and now that both my husband and i have agreed were done w babies i am going to give myself this present!! i am scheduled to have my surgery in... more

“3 months post op! Best thing I ever did!”

Hey everyone I thought I would share a little about myself and my reasons for deciding to get a tummy tuck. I'm a single mommy of 2 awesome kidos. I was blessed to have a boy and a girl. But as many of you women know pregnancy can take a major toll on our bodies. Already being the chubby child growing up I always had to work extra hard to keep slim. And even then my abs never looked the... more

“Happy Patient - Marina Del Rey, CA”

I did the surgery to complete the final step in my weight-loss journey. After a major weight-loss 6 years ago, I had come to the point where the excess skin needed to be removed.  Dr. Stoker sat with us for almost an hour the first time we met to go over all of the pros/cons and suggested procedures.  Turns out, he suggested less work than I thought I needed!  From the... more

“8 weeks post op Monday 1/16”

I was blessed with beautiful twin girls a bit over a year. I carried them almost full term. They weighed 5.2 and 5.13. I am 5.4 and 112, went to 152 lbs during my pregancy. I still look about 5 months pregnant and get congratulations on a regular basis:-). There is no hiding the belly. Will post pics soon. Other than that I feel uncomfortable when i sit in slouch position, running or other... more

“Tummy Tightening Monologues - Los...”

After giving birth to three amazing children it's time to bring my body body back to it's original form. I knew once I had my first child 10 years ago, I wanted a tummy tuck. I didn't want to have the procedure, until I was absolutely positive, I needed confirmation I was done bearing children and tried working out and eating a clean diet would not briing about the results I was... more

“Tummy Tuck After Gastric Bypass -...”

I had a gastric bypass about 18 years ago and lost 120 pounds. I had 2 children and maintained my weight at around 140-145 lbs. I just had a tummy tuck 4 weeks ago. I was expecting pain and suffering, but was pleasantly surprised to have very little to none. My doctor uses a marcaine pain pump after surgery and I never even felt it when it ran out. My back hurt more than anything else. My... more

“Tummy Tuck for The "Older" Woman -...”

I am 51 years old and have had two children, one was a c-section. Back when I was in my 20's and had my c-section, they cut through my muscle. Of course, nothing was the same afterwards. After 25 years in a bad marriage and divorce, I gained and lost weight which added to the tire around my middle. Three years ago, I had a breast lift and was extremely happy with my plastic surgeon and the... more

“Very Happy with results! TT and MR...”

Hello. I'm 34 and have lost 75 pounds over a year and a half. Blood, sweat and tears. No pregnancies but am in need of a BL, BA and TT. I still have 15 more pounds to lose but have decided to move forward and start getting some consults. I've been saving up vacation days for the surgery and I should have 3 weeks in January, so I'm looking at Jan or Feb for a surgery date... more

“Ecstatic with my results!”

I am a mum of 4 beautiful boys aged 20, 18 and 11 month old twins. I am done with my family and looking forward to getting my pre baby body back!I would have this done tomorrow but I have to wait for my husbands parents to arrive from Italy so they can take over the twins. I have been looking at this site for a while and think it is a wonderful source of information and support. I have my... more

“Excellent Skill, Care and Results -...”

The reason I went in for a consultation is because I'd had 4 cesareans, a hernia repair and a full abdominal hysterectomy. My stomach had been through so much!! Although I am a relatively thin person, my scar was terrible and the scar tissue had become thick. Dr. D. suggested a full tummy tuck and after answering all my questions, I decided this was the best option. It's been 7... more

“Tummy Tuck Here I Come! - San...”

I'm 33 years young, 5'6" & 190lbs. I use to weigh 298lbs. I choose to have a tummy tuck because I've lost over 100lbs in the last year an half. I'll add pictures soon.Here is some pictures of my tummy :0( I'm so ready for my tummy to look like a happy tummy and not a sad tummy :0/Only 2 more days! I'm starting to get a little nervous! I've taken care of everything... more

“I Think Its Time to Spoil Myself...”

After having a successful BA in 2007, and continuing my workouts, my tummy has stayed. I figured since I have worked hard raising a daughter, working on another Master's degree, it was time to get rid of the belly and the crazy flat weird belly button! I am nervous but excited. So many of you look so great. I look forward to my surgery and continuing working on my body. It is a... more

“So Amazing.... - Newport Beach, CA”

I had a tummy tuck and it looks amazing...but I do have a scar...a very thin scar not a bad trade for a big tummy..You need to commit to your recovery and improve on your eating habits and working out. My Dr. was wonderful and explaned to me all of the pros and cons. My husband cannot belive the difference and neither can I. xoxo more

“June 3 and Each Day is Better -...”

Hey Everybody! All your posts have been so helpful so I have decided to chronicle my own journey, which will hopefully help someone else with hers. I am a 43 yo mom of two teenagers. My body never bounced back from having children quite to where I wanted it to be. I saw a PS for a TT consult and he didn't think my tummy warranted one, but suggested liposuction instead. I had my inner... more

“6 Days Post Tummy Tuck with Lipo to...”

The first few days are a haze, the pain pump was removed day five. It was a great help I'm sure. My dr keeps the drains in until postop day 11. So, that's what I'm waiting for now. Standing straight up as of today. Not taking any pain medication just an antibiotic and finishing up the stool softener. Overall, I feel pretty good, except I'm not used to feeling my muscles... more

“Full TT, muscle repair and lipo on...”

Hi everyone! I love this realself community, it has really helped me get over the guilt of spending this money on myself and the anxiety of getting my tummy tuck. I am 40 yrs old and have three children ages 20,19,11. After My first two pregnancies I went back to my very thin self with no problem but my last pregnancy I kept more of the weight and of course since i was older now my... more

“FTT, Muscle Repair and Umbilical...”

I am 28 years old and I have 2 children! My first was 9lbs 3 oz and left me with tons of loose skin and stretch marks on my tummy. I work out 2-3 days a week and I weigh 115lbs and I'm 5'3". The rest of my body looks great except for my tummy! I went to a doctor about my outie belly button and found out it was an umbilical hernia! I was so suprised! So I decided to see if my... more

“Recommendation - Newport Beach, CA”

It was depressing to wake up and look at sagging skin and fatty tummy which diet and exercise could not fix. My clothes fit better and look better and I am no longer embarassed of my belly. more

“Terrific Tummy Tuck - Newport Beach, CA”

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“Tummy Tuck in April 2011 (End of...”

Hello Ladies, glad to find this site. So many things going through my head before the big day. April 15, (kids on springbreak)is the day for me. I waited 19 years for this. I have 19 yr old girl and 9 yr old boy. Lets just say when your younger, skin much easier to tighten back by exercise, but as you get older it's get harder and its not the same. I have few concerns maybe you ladies can... more

“Tummy Tuck Revesion - Newport Beach, CA”

I am a very small frame 132lb 52 yerass old woman. I had a bad tummy tuck done in 1996 with a horizontal scar and a deformed belly button. After some post menopausal weight gain in the last year in addition to my scoliosis, it looked like I was 6 months pregnant all the way from below the breast, more so on my left side.all efforts to use spanx and hide it did not go well and I am just a... more

“Tummy Tuck, Abdominoplasty - Best...”

I had 3 caesarian sections approximately 25-30 years earlier. I have working out at gym 6-7 days a week for at least a year. I wanted to complete my goal of investing and improving myself. I was up and around back working in just a few days. I was relatively pain free after the first 72 hours. I look great. Everyone compliments me on how great I look. It was worth every penny and the... more

“Consultation Tomorrow - Brea, CA”

I have my first consultation tomorrow for a tummy tuck and possible BA. I am 5'11" and I weigh 170 pounds. I have lost 100 pounds in the last 3 years and as a result I have a lot of excess skin around my stomach and breasts. I have some current pictures and if anyone could give me any pointers or comments, they would be greatly appreciated. So I went in for a few consul more

“Extended Tummy Tuck in 4 Days!! Also...”

Hello, I first want to thank everyone for posting here, it certainly is helpful to me as I prepare (mentally) for my upcoming procedure. I will post before and afters as well. I have had 2 pregnancies and have always had a fairly flat tummy. I'm 47 years old and it seems in the last couple years my skin laxity has changed drastically along with the muffin top that seems to be getting... more

“Full Tummy Tuck and Liposuction of...”

I am 3 days post surgery. I did a full tummy tuck, breast lift with augmentation and Lyposuction of love handles. So far I have the drain tubes coming out of my stomach and a tight binder to keep everything in place. I have started wearing a sport bra to support the breast. Massaging starts in a day or two. I had a minor internal bleeding on day two and had to go under the knife again to... more

“Mom of 4, Going in June 17th.......”

I just found this website and am thrilled to read everything you gals (and guys) have posted. I am a mom of 4 kids (9, 7, 5, 3) and had polyhydramnios with all four. (excess amniotic fluid, I measured 10 weeks ahead with all my kids and it ruined my tummy and skin!) My tummy has always been the tiniest part of me and the pregnancies have really done a number on my middle! I can't wait to... more

“Drain Care After Tummy Tuck - I...”

I am 2 weeks post op after TT and Breast LiftI had 4 drains...2 for the breast and 2 in my mons area. 3 of the drains have been removed and I have one left in my mons. It hurts and stings. I started to see a small amount of redness and small amount of pus at the site so I went to urgent care to have it checked (my Dr is far) and the nurse said it wasn't infected. She said that it wasn't... more

“Breast Lift & TT Done After Gastric...”

After Gastric Bypass 6 years ago and Pannus removal 4 years ago, I was ready for breast lift & full tummy tuck. I was/am still overweight but realized I wasn't going to lose anymore and I am content where I am (weight 172lbs). I just wanted the excess skin removed. I really wanted a breast reduction but the Dr said I only needed a lift. I am not pleased cuz I still think they are... more

“Mom of 3, Age 32 - Had a Tummy Tuck...”

I am a mom of three boys ages 9-5-3. I had a tummy tuck last Wednesday. I had a breast lift back in August and I was super happy with the results and the pain was nothing so I decided to have a tummy tuck and my thighs done.The pain was alot more that I anticipated. After having three natural births with no pain killers I always tho more

“Tummy Tuck & Breast Augmentation...”

I have always been overweight all of my life. it has always been a constent battle both inside my mind as well as my outside body. at 18 i was 205 and only 4'11". i finally decided i needed to do something about it. i lost 50 lbs in about a year with diet and exercise. then i got pregnant and went back up to 205. this was just an ongoing battle and my body was not recovering very well to... more

“Very Fit Mom of Two Gets Full Tummy...”

I am a 40 year old mom of two. I have been very fit and have exercised 3-6 days per week for the last 20 years. After my second pregnancy I realized that no matter how much I diet and exercise, the bulge in my belly would not disappear. My problem was not loose skin or excess fat. I learned that I had diastasis recti. This is where your midline abdominal muscles separate during pregnancy... more

“Need a Belly Button Scar Revision...”

My belly button is raised and scared, my cut is bigger than what was explained or drawn on my body. There are excess skin on the ends of the tummy tuck scar. The tt scar is raise and stretched.Does anyone have pictures of fixing their scarred belly button after a tummy tuck. i.e. scar revision, Umbilicoplasty more

“Tummy Tuck/breast Lift - How Should...”

I got my tummy tuck/breast lift exactly 4 weeks ago. I loved the results! I loved the results from day one. The pain wasn't as bad as I had expected and I can't believe how flat my belly is!I still get very tired just doing my regular routine. This includes taking kids to school, shopping, regular mom stuff. The more I walk my abs feel really tight and I get worn out more

“Happy with Abdominal Muscles but...”

I am happy with the procedure in that my abdominal muscles look good. I had procedure to remove sagging skin and stretch marks.The scar is too high to wear low cut bikinis or clothing. I want the scar to be several inches lower so I can wear low cut bathing suit and not have a big full bikini bottom pulled all the way up my waist. What procedure will I need to fix the scar? " more

“Tummy Tuck - Loose Skin from Pregnancy”

Im happy with my results i just dont like that im swollen from the pubic area. i did it because i had alot of losse skin from my pregnancys. more

“Shocking Electrical Pains and Loss...”

I had a full tummy tuck and liposuction over 3 years ago. For some reason my Doctor felt I was high risk for blood clots and had me give myself Heparin shots for a week before the surgery and even the morning of the surgery. I woke up in the recovery room of her clinic in SEVERE pain on my left side. After screaming and yelling at the nurse to get the DR., the nurse unwrapped my bandages and... more

“I've Wanted a Tummy Tuck for 20...”

I wanted to have a tummy tuck for 20 years- and finally got the courage to do it. My Doctor was excellent both in bedside manner and in his skills as a surgeon and artist. I had very little recovery discomfort. My healing has been quick and easy. I now have the tummy that I never had as a teenager. I would recommend this procedure to anyone who is thinking about it. more

“Hard Rock Area After Tummy Tuck with...”

I had a a huge belly, I looked like I was 9 months prego. Now my belly looks flat, not completely flat, but doc. says im still pretty swollen. Its been 4 weeks since my tummy tuck with Pelvic Lift. Everything seems to be healing properly. But I am worried because I have this area that is hard like rock. Its the size of a oval small potato...and its right below the incision line and more

“Abdominal Wall Defect After Tummy Tuck”

Right after my tummy tuck i developed a lump at the right supra paraumbilical region that it was paintful to touch. the doctor told me that it was nothing that it was going to go away.its being 2 years and it still there. Is it possible to developed a abdominal wall defect after a tummy tuck? more

“So Far, So Good”

 I just had my tummy tuck on November 24, 2008, so I'm 7 days post-op. I had a pain pump in for the first 3 days, so pain of the actual tummy tuck hasn't been too bad. However, the drains are what are making me crazy. They pull at the skin in my groin where they attached by stitches. I hope that I will get them out in a couple of days when I see my dr. Also, I'm worried about my... more