“My Experience with my Surgeries -...”

After having two kids, my body was not the same, so that is when I decided on getting surgical work done to make me feel and look better. I still can’t believe how my body turned out after the surgery. My tummy tuck scar, when I compare it to others, is by far the best. And I am not just saying it because it’s the one on my body, it really does look and healed great. Even the re position... more

“Can't Wait to Get my Tummy Tuck -...”

My friend had a tummy tuck done by Dr.Hughes, looks amazing! I'm not going to see him. I had my consultation done by Dr.Boris and he assured me I will get the results I want and with Dr. Hughes skills, I know I will.. My friend was back to work in 2 weeks, active and all.. Her incision looks great only she doesn't take proper care of it so her scar is raised. I saw several reviews... more

“Diastasis Repair and Umbilical...”

Hi, I wanted to document my journey in order to possibly help others in the same situation. I have/had a complicated case and some doctors did not think the scars involved with the muscle repair would be worth it. I had very little stretch marks and not much skin to pull down so I would also have a vertical scar where the old BB was... I could not do a mini TT because I had diastasis from... more

“My Tummy Tuck Experience - Fountain...”

First of all I'm loving this web site. I'm a 43 yr old female I have 4 kids my youngest child is 17yrs old. I been wanting a tummy tuck for a long time. My first consult was 3yrs ago with an another doctor who told me to lose 50lbs or get under 200 lbs at the time of my consult my weight was 220 lbs. Over the years I have lost weight, my current weight is 180 lbs. I was referred to Dr.K by a... more

“Boy time flies!! Almost 3 weeks po”

First of all, so happy I found this site! I do not know of anyone personally that has had this procedure so I am thankful for your posts! My TT is scheduled for Monday and I am getting a bit nervous. Second guessing myself, wondering if this is really needed etc. I am 52 and have hated my stomach area for a long time. While I am so excited at the thought of wearing T-shirts or tanks without... more

“So long flab ... Hello, flat...”

I am a mother of 4 children. 5'1 and 120 lbs. I've always been in moderate physical activity and watch what I eat as I know that I am not getting any younger. Early year solution was trying to lose 10 lbs more, but when you are on your 40's in slimming down is kind of a fighting battle with your own metabolism. I have this extra skin on my stomach and would love to get rid of it... more

“Amazing Doctor in Tummy Tucks!...”

Ok, so I finally took the plunge and had a tummy tuck. My child was already 16, I didn't plan on having anymore children and really all that bugged me was that lower loose belly skin from pregnancy that I just couldn't get rid of. No amount of exercise would ever take that loose skin away (as confirmed by Dr. Toohey). I advise anyone wanting such an invasive surgery with possible extensive... more

“7 weeks PO and feeling GOOD!......”

I am 39 years old. I am married to my wonderful husband who I have been with for 21 years. We have a 16 year old beautiful daughter. I had gastric bypass weight loss surgery August 16, 2010. I have lost 123 pounds and had a lot of skin hanging from my belly area. I also had large handing flat breasts due to all the fat and muscle loss. I decided to have a tummy tuck after my friend had it done... more

“12 Week Update -Newport Beach, CA”

I got my surgery in Dec 2012 I am 34 year old with 2 c-sections. I had lot of redundant skin due to my big babies and of course the abdominal muscles per definitely stretched. There was so much "hang" in my abdominal areas that the only way I survived until my surgery was with wearing spanx every time I left my house. It was affecting my self confidence which I was aware of but realised... more

“My recovery story :)”

Hi!!!! I am a 32 year old wife and mother of 2. I'm 5'0 and weigh 125lbs. After having my last baby who is now 18 months old and being stretched out of proportion, I have decided that its time to find myself physically again. I have severe abdominal muscle separation, an umbilical hernia and some loose skin. I needed to get my hernia repaired so I decided that I would just get everything done... more

“My Tummy Looks Amazing - Upland, CA”

I had a tummy tuck with lipo on march 6 its only been three days and it looks amazing the staff are great! The doctor did a great job! I love it and I'm not fully recovered! Thank you for making me more beautiful! I search for a long time for different doctors I saw pictures of body's similar like mine! And the best one was Dr.smili the tummy was a lot flatter. I recommend this doctor to the... more

“A Whole New Kinda Sexy!”

I have wanted a tummy tuck for more than 25 years but have not had the resources to make it happen. Well the time and opportunity has come and I researched many doctors and come across the California Surgical Center Web Sight and liked what I saw. Scheduled my consultation and was satisfied enough to make the commitment to schedule the surgery. So in 12 more days I will undergo a full tummy... more

“A Few Days Away Nervous but So...”

Ive been wanting my tt for a few years but thinking I might still want a bby I wanted to wait ..I think im done with bbs I have 2 a 16yr old n a 21yr Im 36 5'6 180 im feeling really nervous but excited at the same time im also scared but Ive read a lot a reviews and storys on here and has helped a lot in getting ready for this big day .. today I have app for my blood work n after... more

“Finally! 20 Year Wait Completely...”

I am 6 days post op on a TT with lipo on the muffin top area. I have had a little "pooch" since 9th grade as my body settled into its big girl form. Since I'm short-waisted it always seemed like my ribs ended about where my fat accumulation place began. I was never really fat, just "big boned." I had 2 girls 17 months apart when I was 25-27 years old. And that was the end of my "pooch." Now it... more

“Tummy Tuck : Great Expectations with...”

Do you ever just know something is right? I knew this would be right. I had three kids and a C-section scar. I was tired of it. He did give me a great result, but I was in pain for at least a week, maybe two. But, it was definitely worth it. If you want the best, look no further. more

“Ready to Go Shopping - Newport Beach, CA”

Im 41 years old, I have 3 kids. 17, 7 and 2 years old. I hate my hanging belly and my love handles are huge! I haven't bought me clothes for so long, I hate to even go shopping because you can see my "fanny pack " in everything I wear! I have been planning on a tummy tuck for over a year and I am less than a month away from it really happening. I'm very nervous, not to sure how I'm going to... more

“Thinking About Getting a Tummy Tuck...”

Well I'm going to be 23 hrs old. I have always knew I would want a tt since I was 16 in 2007 when I had my first baby. Then specially when when 2 yrs later I had my 2nd, and 2yrs after that had my 3rd. I'm done having babies I currently have a 5yr contraception, and will remove it to get my tubes tied. I never got to enjoy my body pregnancy wasn't what caused my weight gain it was the depo... more

“Beautiful Tummy Tuck - Los Angeles, CA”

I had a tummy tuck and breast augmentation with Dr. Hughes about six months ago. I had pregnancies and a lot of loose skin. I always had small breasts. This choice was really a no brainer. I looked at Dr. Hughes's website, and he has done tons of these surgeries. He went to Harvard and is the best. I had pain for about a week after surgery, and I was off from work for that week. He did the... more

“Hernia Repair AND Tummy Tuck -...”

I had a gastric bypass 8 years ago with a 155 pound weight loss. Last year I had to have an (unrelated) open bowel surgery that caused what we all thought was a small inscisional hernia. I decided to get a "two-fer" (hernia repair AND tummy tuck) at the same time. So I selected Dr.Esmalian because he was not only a Board Certified plastic surgeon but a Board Certified general surgeon as well.... more

“Well Worth It All - Upland, CA”

I know what major surgey is because I have had to c sections so I know it was going to be painful. before I decied to have a tummu tuck I had tried everything to get the tummy back to how it use to be but without any luck. so thats why i decied to get a tummu tuck to start feeling better about myself. when I met with doctor wang I felt at esae he did not lie to me he told me how it was going... more

“6 weeks PO!”

Decided to do a full tuck with muscle repair and hernia repair. After two c-sections, CrossFit and paleo could not eliminate the tummy flab. Size 2 and still wore a one piece suit to hide the flab. Went in for a consult on December 1 and scheduled the procedure ASAP for Dec 17. I'm 8 days post op and doing great. CrossFit has made my recovery pretty easy. Was home by noon and only in... more

“Tummy Tuck Wasn't Too Bad - Long...”

I am nine days post op. Recovery wasn't too bad. I highly recommend staying in the hospital for the first night, two if you can swing it. The assistance and catheter were the best. I don't do well with the pain killers so I only took those for the first few days. Sitting still and not over-doing it is the hardest part. I was hoping the scar wouldn't really be hip to hip, but it is. My belly... more

“Scared - Brea, CA”

Hello Everyone, I want to get a tummy tuck but at the same time i am scared of complications. Has anyone had a bad experience after the procedure. How is the pain afterwards and how long does procedure last usually. I would like to due the procedure to feel better about myself, and be able to fit my clothes. more

“Had a Tummy Tuck - Newport Beach, CA”

I am a mother of 3 and had c-section surgery with all 3 of my children..My stoamch was just loose skin..I decided to loose weight in March and I lost 25 lbs with diet & excersize..I had my surgery in June and I lost 10 lbs just from having the tummy tuck..I love my new flat tummy..I did everything that the Doctor told me to do..I healed great..I had no problems..I now work out everyday and... more

“Tummy Tuck - Glendora, CA”

I was scheduled for a tummy tuck and lipo of the flanks this past July. I had to reschedule because they thought I had a bladder infection. Since I set my new date, my husband has been trying to talk me out of it. I am 30 years old, two kis, and my husband is fixed. I am 5'4" and weigh 155. I am a size 10/12 and hope to be a comfortable 8 after surgery. I've lost 20 lbs and kept it off over... more

“6 day PO. No curves on flanks-...”

I am starting my journey this week - enroute to a flatter stomach My Background 2 C-sections at 28 ad 29 Age- 35 Problem - The HANG. I have been living with my flexies for some time now. It has been OK and I cover myself up pretty well. My husband has never complained but I do see myself cringing every time I change or take a shower. My confidence has been low as well when it... more

“Great tummy tuck experience so far”

I've spent some time freaking out and crying today. These posts have been very helpful and my biggest take away is that if I keep off of my feet (only walking around house for movement purpose) then I should be ok! I have my hubby, nanny and mom helping me for a few weeks so I feel very blessed. A lot of you brave women have tackled this process with minimal help-god bless! Tomorrow... more

“Extraordinary - Newport Beach, CA”

I always disliked my nose and especially my profile. I didn't feel self confident about my self because my nose. I also, had a problem with my tummy because people would always ask me if I was pregnant or how many months along I was. They always assumed I was pregnant and it made me feel really bad. So I decided to get rhinoplasty and to get a tummy tuck with Dr. Sajjadian. My surgeries went... more

“Do Your Research - Los Angeles, CA”

Deciding to have elective surgery is a complicated & emotional task. After spending 2 years of weighing the pros & cons I decided to put my body in the very capable hands of Dr. Stevens. I was fortunate to watch 2 people go thru the procedure before me and am thrilled with the results. While I was never overweight, I did have a 9 pound baby which left me with considerably loose... more

“Best Tummy Tuck Results - Claremont, CA”

I had a tummy tuck with Dr. Dev Wali of Plastic Surgery So Cal Medical Group, Inc. in July 2012. Dr. Wali had done my breast reconstruction after a double breast mastectomy in October 2011 and was extremely happy with those results, therefore having him do my tummy tuck was a no brainer. after all that is his specialty. I have two cousins that have had tummy tucks with other surgeons and... more

“No, I am NOT pregnant!”

I am a mom to almost 2 year old twins. They were both around 6 pounds and i was huge when I carried them. I lost all the weight, 40 lbs I gained, and my stomach never went down. In the last year I have lost weight beyond where I started and y stomach has grown more round. It is now over 40 inches and I truly look at least 6 months pregnant, confirmed by the OB-GYN and my PS. So, I have a... more

“Tummy Tuck with Lipo of the Flanks -...”

Hi! I'm 30 y/o, mother of 2 boys, 7 and 3 y/o. I have been skinny ever since. I'm 5'3" tall and was 87lbs before I had my 1st boy. I did gain weight when I was pregnant, 20lbs with my first baby and 25 lbs with my second one, but I managed to lose them thru diet and work out. I have my "little gym" set up at home. I have the elliptical, bands, some weights and videos. I don't go to the gym,... more

“Week 4 feeling Great!!”

So I am finally getting the Tummy Tuck that I have wanted for the last 18 years... I am 35 years old 5'3'' 140lbs I have 3 Boys 19yrs, 3yrs and 19months . I don’t even remember how my stomach looked flat I was so young with my first pregnancy I never thought this would happen to my body after having a baby!! ! 3months after giving birth I started eating right working out and running I lost a... more

“Pre Op Next Week...- Los Angeles, CA”

I'm so excited! Next Tuesday (October 16), I have my pre-op appointment for my TT. I dread the photo part. It was hard enough to be visually examined by my PS during the consultation. Oh well, I keep telling myself that he's seen worse...but, in the back of my mind...I'm wondering :) I'll see if I can have the photos sent to me or I'll try to take my own to post. I'm going to wait until... more

“Happy I Chose Dr. J :) - Pasadena, CA”

I am 30 years old , and mother of 3. after gaining over 45 lbs on my first pregnancy my skin was extremely stretched out. A tummy tuck was the only thing that could fix it.  my gut said Dr. J was my best option and thank god i went with him. im so happy so far with my results, i'm 15 days post op, feeling good. my belly button still looks a little weird but hopefully it will get... more

“TT for 25-30 Age Group Need Some...”

Hi, I am 25 with 2 kids 6 & 2. Before kids I was thin with a weight around 117. On each of my 2 pregnancies I gain 50 pounds!!! I remember being close to 190 right before my delivery date. Both of my deliveries were C-sections and speacialy since my youngest daughter I find it extremly difficult to loose all the weight and get my body to how I imagine a 25 yr old should have it. Currently... more

“I Can't Wait - Upland, CA”

After going on 2 other consultations I found that Dr. Tarick Smaili M.D was most informative, caring and Affordable. He seemed very upfront and valued his opinion. Believe me when I say I have done my research. I can't wait to update again after my procedure..... I will also add before and after photos more

“Bye Bye Fanny-Pack! TT November 9th!...”

Hi RealSelf Sisters, I lost almost 80lb a few years ago and still catch my reflection in a window and am surprised it’s me. I’m now 5’6” and 140lbs with a huge “fanny-pack” of squishy skin on my waist. At first I thought I was just happy to be healthy and a size 4 but that fanny-pack really weighs me down (physically and emotionally). You all know, that big ol’ bulge in the front... more

“1st shower killed me! I hope it gets...”

I'm a 31 year old mommy of two girls 6 & 1. After gaining almost 80 lbs with my first born , I knew I wanted this done, but figured I could wait till after I had one more child ( I'm 5 feet no inches and 150 lbs, a little tea pot :) i have to say I more than love myself, no problem there lol, but I'm tired of this saggy, hangy loosey goosey skin! i wont miss it at all! I'm more than ready... more

“Will probably have to have surgery again”

Hello everyone, my tt is on Oct. 10th and it is something that I have been looking forward to for the past few weeks, but now that the time is almost here I am FROZEN!!! I've known for a week now what day my surgery would be and until then I had been trying to prepare for the day that I would have my tt. Now that it is almost here I can't function! I can't clean, can't think, I can't breathe,... more

“Typical Mom Needing TT, and Panicked...”

So I guess I did my earlier posts wrong... Can't seem to find them. However, I am now 2 1/2 weeks post-op for a TT and lipo of flanks. I had been considering this for over 3 years, finally got so fed up with my look and found a few weeks between work and kid's schedules to make it work and scheduled it. I posted a few panic attacks on the site with questions and used this site for TONS of info... more

“Liposuction, Tummy Tuck & Butt Lift...”

Pros- I did everything every thing all at once so don't have to keep having different surgeries & paying a lot more.... Cons- It was a lot of work, not being able to sleep on your back or your stomach also make sure you have someone to help you, especially the first 3 days, that's when you need the most help. It was a lot of work but well worth it, it's been 5 wks post surgery &... more

“Life changing :)”

8/30/12: I just turned 40 this year and my oldest daughter (22) is about to get engaged! My youngest two (13 & 14) were born 10 months apart and I gained 70lbs total that I have just never lost. Well, I decided with this the year of milestones, I would finally take charge of my health and emotional well being and do something about it! I started eating healthy (Not a big change) and... more

“7 wks PO *new bathing suit pics*”

I am a couple of months away and I am nervous, anxious, and excited all in one! I haven't found anyone who has the exact "before" body as me. I am 5'2" and have had this hanging belly since 1989, right after my oldest son was born. I have exercised and dieted and have been successful with losing weight as well as inches. However, my stomach never goes away. I have alway been very curvy and I... more

“Today going to have dog ears remived”

Had my tummy tuck yesterday and feel great. I am forty three five foot five and 155 pounds. I also had my neck lipoed . My doctor and his staff were great he even called last night to make sure I was ok and answer any questions I had. The pain on a scale of ten is about a six but I think its so worth it. The bruising looks nasty but I have not worked up the nerve to actually look at my stomach... more

“18 Week Post Op will post new pix...”

Well ill start off by saying it is really worth it and u wont regret it at long as u find a fabulous Dr LOL. ....well I had my surgery Jun 20/2012 and im 5 weeks in so far vary vary happy still swollen and can't yet Stand straight still hunched over.but day by day I'm just going with it right now there is no bad pain anymore but its still uncomfortable somedays ..but nothing like the first.... more

“Fantastic Results from Tummy Tuck...”

I LOVE my new body after the tummy tuck. I really appreciate what Dr. Sajjadian did for me. After having two kids, I felt self-conscious and uncomfortable. When I saw the result of tummy tuck that my friend had with Dr Sajjadian, I made an appointment. Both the doctor and his front staff were very kind and made you feel very welcome. I felt at ease during consultation and was confident that I... more

“Finally GOT MY BODY BACK....7 WEEKS...”

A little about me I am 4"11 @ 133 lbs...(yikes) After being blessed with my first son (born C-section=( I was able to bounce back to my pre weight which at the time was 105 lbs...slowly I went up to 115lbs at this point i looked just right. 5 years later I took one for the team and gave brother a lil brother of course not being selfish i figured i would go back to normal weight since I... more

“Its my time now !!!!! - Upland, CA”

Ok where do I start I'm a 29 year old mother of a 12 year old young man after I had my son I snapped back quick with a lot of stretch marks but those never really bothered me much . In 2008 my father was diagnosed with brain cancer and thats where all my troubles began . I shut down and when I say I shut down I mean I REALLY SHUT DOWN !!! I am a TRUE daddys girl my dad was best friend the... more

“29 WKS POST OP..LOVING MY FLAT BELLY!!!”

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

“2 weeks PO! Feeling great!”

I am 33 years old and have 2 beautiful boys, ages 5 and 2 1/2. After the birth of my first son, I was able to lose the baby weight and return to my pre-preggers clothing in 4 weeks (if I had only known then how lucky I was!). The birth of my 2nd was very fast and difficult (total labor was an hour). As a result, I have diastasis recti and an icky tummy that just won't go away. I am SO... more

“1 year post op tummy tuck”

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

“3 weeks post op...TT W/ Lipo of...”

25 year old, African American, mother of 1, more to come, but no time soon, lol...ready to enjoy this body baby!So I got my labs and and clearance from my primary physician on March 30th 2012 I am pretty psyched about getting everything done my pre op is scheduled for april 11th and my operation is stll scheduled for April 26th2012 I am posting some pics of what I look like right now... I am... 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

“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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“Scheduled for March 8th, 2011 -...”

I am having my surgery on March 8th and I am so terrified to do so. I have had other surgeries and was not the least bit afraid, but this one scares the crap out of me. Have anyone of you experienced this? I am reading all of these letters and I must admit that I am feeling a little better about it. I am about 40 lbs overweight too and I am reading that it won't be as effective if you... more

“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

“Lump in my Middle Stomach - Glendale, CA”

I had a tummy tuck about 6 years ago. My stomach has never been flat there is always a lump in the middle of the stomach (above the belly button). sometime gets really hard, causing disconfort. I ussually put a body control girdles, which makes me feel good and helps the lump to down, but it is never flat. 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

“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

“Tummy Tuck After Losing 60lbs”

I decided to get a tummy tuck and breast augmentation after I lost 60 pounds. I had a significant amount of excess skin around my abdomen and breast. I decided to finally get my full TT and a breast augmentation this summer 2009.  I've always suffered from being overweight since childhood.  I had my daughter at 18 and after having her I weighed 220 lbs and I'm on 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

“The Time Has Come!!! Finally!!!”

I did it! Finally!! Okay ladies we've all been there the dreaded coming of summer and the agony of swim suit shopping. Every talk show has the parade of models who will show you how to hide your figure flaws. Well after 36 years of trying to hide mine(my youngest is 36) I decided to go for it. I'm happy I did. This is not a procedure for everyone, it is painful(day 2 and 3 extremly... 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

“No More Wrinkles and Stretch Marks!...”

I go to gym and dance regularly for the past five to six years. For the last year I even have a personal trainer 3 times a week along with a much healthier diet. I lost 10lb and look well toned in cloths. However nothing I do can get rid of the wrinkles and stretch marks on my lower belly due to 2 child births. In fact it looks more obvious after I lost the weight because I do not have as much... more