Los Alamitos 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

“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

“Lipo & Tummy Tuck - Beverly Hills, CA”

Lost weight and gained weight quite a but over the years and needed some help getting rid of excess fat. plus, i'm getting married this year, wanted to look fab!! ; ) 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

“7 Weeks Post Op TT and BBL”

Hey ladies, I am a mother of two, a 3 year old girl and 15 month baby boy. I always knew I was going to need a tummy tuck once I had children, even in my thin days when I was 125lbs (Iam 5'7"), I was never able to use a two piece bathing suit because I always had a sad looking belly button. For some reason I have always had a fat buldge above my belly button. Once I had my children... more

“Thank You - Beverly Hills, CA”

My abdoment was completely destroy by pregnancy and over weight. I wanted to look descent again and gain confidence which I alredy have back For any one who is considering a tummy tuck, I highly recommend Dr. Bruno. It's been only 2months and my scars are fading in some areas. He also recommended an ointment hybrisil excellent to treat scars and diminish their apparence. My body... 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

“Enjoying the New Me!! 2Months Post...”

Hello - I am a 48 year old single mother of two. My daughter is 28 and my son is 18. My son is now in his 1st year of college. I still can't believe it! Can you say grown and gone? I have done my job, sacrificed for my family, now its time to do me!! Its time for me to get my groove back. Every year I do a self evaluation. I came to the realization that the last couple of years I had... more

“Best Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon -...”

I've had 3 pregnancies, my last 2 sons were born 18 mos apart...and I gained 50 lbs with each pregnancy. Had an appendectomy when i was 18, with a huge, deformed scar on my stomach. My whole stomach area was a mess, I was horribly self conscious. Finally decided to get a Tummy Tuck, some minimal liposuction, and also had a neck lift/partial facelift while I was under. I feel like a new... 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

“I Am So Pleased with my Results -...”

I had four kids and my tummy was gross. I had stretch marks galore and I was very unhappy because regardless of how much weight I lost, the saggy belly always discouraged me to continue working out. I dont regret having it done! 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

“Tummy Tuck - Beverly Hills, CA”

I was not overweight but had a little pouch due to having two kids and exercise was not removing. I researched but should have researched more or used a plastic surgeon someone recommended. My girlfriend and I had procedures done. I had a tummy tuck and my girlfriend had a scar underneath her chin that bothered her.  I was told I would have a very small scar over pubic area,... more

“Quality and Professionalism - Marina...”

  I love being a patient of Marina Plastic Surgery. I am a repeat client, after having amazing results with Dr. S, and then Botox and fillers with the PA's. I had wanted a tummy tuck after having two sons...but worried about the expense and the pain. To my surprise, both were far LESS than I had expected (especially given the credentials of this practice). I did not like... 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

“Tummy Tuck - Beverly Hills, CA”

I had a c-section and with that came the stretch marks and of coarse I was very insecure. I am very happy with Dr B's work! I feel 21 again, and I can't hardley wait for the summer!! Thax Dr B! 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 was the best decision of...”

Im a 27 year old mother of two beautiful daughters that are 7 and 4. I love all my curves that they have bestowed upon me except my stomach: its giggly, saggy, and riddled with stretchmarks. No matter how much I work out or how much weight i loose my little pooch goes nowhere. Im very healthy at 5'8 165lbs, but i need a new stomach. I will upload before and after photos Updated... 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

“Grooveback100 - Beverly, Hills, CA”

Hello ladies,I need a push..i am 47 years old but inside i still feel young...i got my stomach the old fashion way, food!I never gave birth to a child, but have adopted three boys..they are all teenagers now..so im thinkg maybe i should get my self together and do some work on myself..since they are older now.but Iam questioning myself maybe im to old. Am I trying to recapture my youth are... 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

“Not That Bad! - Beverly Hills, CA”

I had a full tt with muscle repair, Lipo of lower flanks and fat grafting. I'm 4 days post-op and only needed vicoden the first 2 days. I was feeling really sick from the meds so my PS had me stop and switch to Tylenol. I feel much better with the Tylenol. I can get in and out of bed by myself. I still have drains. Not too much draining about 25 cc's every 6 hours. Now I'm just... more

“Tummy Tuck and Liposuction - Beverly...”

My surgery is in 2 weeks. I'm very nervous but more excited about doing this. I think about it all the time, looking at myself and imagining my flat tummy and thinner thighs. Since I am starting this diary before having the procedures, I can't rate the pain yet- I will update when it's time. My satisfaction with my doctor is excellent so far. Pre-op appointment was very... 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

“Four C-sections in Four Years: I...”

I'm going in in mid-July for a TT. I've been thinking about this, wanting this, for so long--it seems like forever. Getting divorced and I want to feel better about myself. I work out almost every single day, do every ab exercise I can find and I still look like I'm smuggling a bath towel, around my waist, under my clothes. Now, however, I'm feeling more self-conscious about my... 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

“28 Years Old, Tummy Tuck and Breast...”

I am a mother of 4 children. I am 28 years old, my height is 5'4 and I weight. 174 I'm overweight I know. Lol.. I got my breast aug and full T.T on May 10th, it was a good thing. I'm 4 weeks post op and I'm thrilled to see my final results. I can't wait to see them. The day of my surgery I was super nervous to the point that my BP was high, they had to give me a pill 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

“Why Doesnt Anyone Complain of...”

Im 17 days post op from full tummy tuck and breast lift and augmentation.everything is good except i havent been able to stand straight. that is my biggest complaint. i have been reading everyone's experience and cant believe almost no one writes about walking bent over and back discomfort due to that. am i the only person experiencing this??? help !! 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

“Within 4 Weeks of a Tummy Tuck I...”

The experience was great and the pain was ok. if you had a c-section then you will have no issues dealing with the pain. My tummy is still swollen but I can see a great improvement after having 3 C-sections. The only set back is that the lipo is painful and uncomfortable, but I know I'll feel and look great after my full recovery.Its been 4 weeks since I had tummy tuck done and lipo, and I... more

“Full Tummy Tuck to Make Stomach Flat”

Pros: Smaller waste lineCons: Huge scar going up and down, Saggy skin,I did the tummy tuck because it looked like I had a small pouch when I wore clothes, even though my stomach was flat, is was all skin. I live in Cali and go to the beach all the time. I though I would be able to wear a bikini again, but not with the HUGE Vertical scar. It looks horible!!! I 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

“Lost 80lbs - My Tummy Tuck Was Well...”

I decided to get a tummy tuck after losing 80 pounds several years ago. I tried exercising but I could not get rid of the loose skin. more

“Cosmetic Surgery Gave My Life a Lift...”

I was feeling low (perhaps a mid life crisis), which motivated me to spend the money for a number of cosmetic surgeries I felt I needed including face/neck lift, tummy tuck, breast implants, chin implant, brow lift, and eye and nose work, and I had these procedures done over a couple of years. It cost a lot, but it was very well spent because now I look very good for my age, and I am very... more

“Blisters After Surgery (Tummy Tuck...”

Everything with the healing process has gone great so far except when i started to get the blisters. i did this because i wasn't happy with the way i looked. i am physically fit i just couldn't get rid of the pregnancy weight.I recently had a tummy tuck and lipo of the flanks (love handles). I am getting blisters all around my surgical area.and i dont know if this is normal? how do i go about... 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

“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

“Tummy Tuck”

My tummy tuck looks great after 2 weeks! It was painful for the first week, but each day it gets less painful. He and his staff are great to work with- kind and professional and experienced. My Dr. is extremely experienced and it shows. He knows exactly what your results will look like and describes it to you prior to surgery. His office is very well run and you feel like you're the only... 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