Manhattan Beach Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“Finalizing if I Want TT Done! -...”

So, I lost 120 lbs! I am 5'8 190 lbs and 24 years old. I really want to have a nice flat tummy, but I am very scared of the surgery portion. I am scared I will not wake up, or anything that could go wrong during surgery. I feel very comfortable with my doc...But I am just scared...And what if I dont like my tummy after? Because its not terrible now....Just wanted to hear anyones experience..... 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

“Full Tummy Tuck and Lipo on Side...”

Been two weeks today since my full tummy tuck and lipo. I still have drain tube in side and on second bottle of antibiotics. I'm looking forward to getting that tube out..been hard to look past that at my results. I am going to Dr for the fourth time in two weeks, maybe I can get my drain tube out it aches worse the the whole tummy tuck itself. My suggestions is to make sure anyone going in... 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

“Excited About my Tummy Tuck...”

My name is Isabel and I found Dr. Diaz on Realself, send in my request for a consultation and got a call from a wonderful young lady Jessica who candidly answered all questions and quoted me a most reasonable price $5800 for a tummy tuck, I can't wait to meet dr. Diaz and his staff in person, I a most excited and look forward to my TT in first week of Juy if possible. Any comments, support and... more

“Tummy Tuck/Breast Lift -Beverly...”

I am a return patient of Dr. Moelleken. Two years ago he performed a nose revision on me and he did an outstanding job. Last week, he did a tummy tuck and breast lift and he literally gave me a 20 year old body again! The results are amazing, minimal swelling and I am up and about in a week. My biggest fear was the post recovery period but I have come to realize that when you are in the hands... more

“Mommy Makeover (Tummy Tuck and Lipo)...”

If you get this done (when exercise and diet won't hack it), get it done right. I got it done right with Dr. Spring. After completing LA marathon and eating right, still had people asking me if I was pregnant (no - "thanks" for asking). UCLA dx'ed me with diastasis (separation in ab muscles)/insurance won't cover (don't get me started)/quoted me $5,500 just to repair (would not deal with... 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

“6 Weeks PO - Beverly Hills, CA”

So I have noticed my swelling going down significantly and staying flatter throughout the day.. But then again I am not exercising yet.. Will begin next week.. Lets see how that goes..I am able to cough and sneeze without fear.. I am able to sink in my tummy, sleep on either side without any issues..walk a lot more without getting tiered or pain.. I still cannot walk straight 100%... more

“Dr. Linda Li -Beverly Hills, Ca”

I received a tummy tuck from Dr.Linda Li in 2011. I am very unhappy the way it turned out. She told me my scar would be below the bikini line and it's not even close. Now even my belly button doesn't look normal. Even after a revision by her it only made the scar thicker,. I've seen several other plastic surgeons since this and they all agree the placement of the scar is too high'.... more

“Before & After - www.SAULMD.com”

After thinking about it for yrs. I finally put mommy guilt aside & went 4 it. Though I still can't see final results I love what I see so far. Cant wait 2 c final results.. TT and lipo of my flanks. My scar looks amazing & belly button... I love it. I can't wait for the summer to wear my bathing suit5weeks PO on Wednesday..went to my FU appointment today.. Ps took off my tape & saw my... more

“Tummy Tuck/3 Areas of Lipo - Beverly...”

Hi this is my girst time posting i wld read everyones expir daily then i wanted to post i was over whelmed with a to do list pre-op...im 38yrs old married mom of 5 csection deliveried so i figured i got this,then as it got closer to sx date which came really fast i started to panic but yesterday wasnt bad as i thought it wld b my mom n husband were a reck.One day post op n i feel pretty good... more

“Dr Sajjadian - Torrance, CA”

As a mother of two children, I have had quite a change in the shape and texture of my abdominal area. I stand at 5'2" and normally weigh around 115 lbs with a petite physique. So while carrying both of my children full term, the maternity left me with unpleasant saggy/loose skin that I was unable to lose regardless of the amounts of excercise or dieting. The stretch marks made me so self... more

“Brazilian Buttlift and Tummy Tuck -...”

I had a bbl and tt done one week ago. I didn't expect it to be so painful! I woke up and thought "omg, what did I get myself into?" It wasn't so much the bbl that hurt, but the tummy tuck was grueling. Thank God after day 3, everything seemed to get better. It seems like it'll be a long recovery, but anything is better than day 1 lol. It is quite challenging because I can not lay on my back... 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

“Dr. Katzen is the Bestest, He Rocks!...”

My insurance did give approval and 6 weeks ago I had an inverted t tummy tuck and surprise hernia repair.  His halo however comes from how amazing my tummy looks. OMG!!!!!! I am 5'2 and Dr. Katzen removed 11 pounds from my very short torso. After losing over 110 pounds I NEVER felt SKINNY or PRETTY. I now feel so much better about myself. I get up in the morning look in the mirror... more

“7wks PO-before and after pics :)”

I'm a 29y/o mom of two and so excited to have a flat belly again! Scared about recovery. I have been waiting for this for a long time. I've had two c-sections and they hurt, so I'm dreading this pain...Can anyone share their experience to ease my anxieties? I love fashion and can't wait to fit in clothes the way I use to (no muffin top!). I wanted to lose 10lbs before the surgery to get as... 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

“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

“Tummy Tuck and Lipo of the Love...”

Hi there, I am 10 weeks post tummy tuck operation and I couldn't be happier with both the physical and emotional results! I am your average Jane who always worked out recreationally to stay fit but my mid-section has always been my problem area. I was able to manage it pre-babies with dieting (weight watchers) and exercise classes (spinning, pilates, etc). After 2 wonderful 9lb 3 oz... more

“A Very Satisfied Customer! - Beverly...”

After spending an entire summer working out harder than I ever had, and eating all the right foods, I finally came to the conclusion that while every other part of my body was toned, my tummy area would forever be loose and "fatty" looking. I'm done having children, so it seemed natural to seek plastic surgery to correct the damage done from childbirth. The surgery was successful and while I... more

“May Be Good So Long As You Don't...”

Even when I took my guinea pigs in to get their teeth trimmed, the office called the next day to see how they were doing. Not this office,even after a major abdominal surgery plus eye and brow lift. Ended up with a hematoma and it took doc 4 hours to cal back once I called exchange at 6pm, and he was rude and seemed put off that he was having to call me. I ended up having the hematoma... 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

“Count Down - Torrance, CA”

I've had several consultations and have been talking about it for 10 years. My husband can't believe I'm finally doing it now at 47! My PO was Friday and I'm SUPER nervous....neck pains, chest pains, fear of heart attack while on the table etc! I just want this horrible tummy gone, it's so depressing getting dressed cause nothing looks good with the big tummy, clothes just don't look good... more

“It Only Took Me 10 Years to Do It -...”

I had my kids in my mid-twenties, and by my mid-thirties - right around the time my marriage ended - my stomach & boobs were becoming increasingly saggy. My two kids were 10+ pounds each, and I'm only 5'4". I remained a single parent by choice, but my body was always an issue for me. In May 2007, I got my insurance to cover a breast reduction. This was done in a hospital, but was a... more

“Love my Tummy - Encino, CA”

I am the mother of three children. All three were c section. After my first baby was born my stomach muscles were never the same. I met Dr Bresnick thru a procedure that my son needed. Dr Bresnick was so great he did a beautiful job and my scar is soon I can wear a bikini. It is so tight and flat. I do think you need to loose all your fat first. Tummy tuck does t rid you of fat. I lost... 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

“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

“To Become Beautiful for my Husband...”

I have been wanting a tummy tuck for about twelve years. I have two boys, 18 years and 13 years old. They were both 9 lbs when born and I went slightly over 200 lbs when pregnant with them. I always lost the weight after pregnancy. But never felt just right because I've always had a pouch and stretch marks. The more I lost weight the more my skin would hang. Right now I am at my heaviest... 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

“11 days”

Hi to all TT ladies out there! im 29 and my twins overstretch my bellh, and i am a thin lady. today i had my TT with Dr. Soleil Youna .... when i move thats when d pain iz 8/10 scale, i still keep my smile though. My husband so good at taking care of me. this binder i got from drs offfice is realy niceand comfy. I cant wait for thd pain to go away, just peeing is a challenge because i had to... 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

“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

“So Happy and So Scared - Encino, CA”

I got a tummy tuck 10 days ago. I am so happy with the results and 90% of the time I am thrilled but the other 10% is trified that I will get it back! I gained 110 lb with my pregnancy then lost 70 then got pregnant again in ten months and gained 52 lost 85 and ended with a horrible stomach. I was still 26 lb away from my goal but due to money and impatience I had the tummy tuck sooner. I am... 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

“4 Days to Go...can't Believe It! -...”

Hello, I have been reading everyone's experiences as I get ready for my tummy tuck, lipo on the flanks and breast lift on Aug.22. It's reassuring to know so many have gone thru it and learning from them. I have three boys, a 15, 14 and 10 year old. I am 5'9 and weighed 145 before having kids. During my pregnancies I went as high as 210, and later settled at 185. Over the last 2 years i have... more

“7 months post op!”

Im 29 and a mommy of a 6 year old little girl and a 3 year old little boy. I love my kids, but they really did a number on my body :-( After I had my daughter on 2006, I was completly depressed over how much my body changed. Im not saying I had a perfect body before, but after giving birth my stomach was sagging and covered in bright red stretch marks. After having my son in 2009, it only... more

“Recovery Isn't What I Thought -...”

After having c section for delivery of twins, my flat stomach turned saggy. To resolve this matter, I had a tummy tuck 8 weeks ago. To my surprise, the recovery is nothing close to what all doctors promise. I have a high pain tolerance and up today, I have to wear a garment compressant to help the pain. My stomach's skin is very tight but the swollen is getting worse to the point that I look 5... more

“Surgery 8/1 Partial Hysterectomy and...”

I am 42 and have one child. I am a shapely woman and like it that way but want my clothes to look and feel better. I am having a partial hysterectomy because of severe pain from fibroids which have returned after having a myomectomy (firbroid removal) 6 years ago. The previous surgery left a shelf of flab that no amount of exercise can fix. So I have decided to have the mini TT and hopefully... more

“Tummy Tuck, Scar Revisions, and...”

Wow! I love my new tummy! After two c-sections, and a bowel resection I developed 4 nasty hernia's and a lot of scarring. Sometimes my stomach would bloat to a large size...perhaps from muscle separation. Dr. Moelleken did an amazing job inspite of all that, and I love the results! He repaired complex hernias, made flaps from my own tissues, tightened my stomach muscles, and revised removed... more

“Im Ready for my Make Ova! - Beverly...”

I have been battling myself with my stomach being the point of my insecurity. I have finally made a decision to change my body for the better. I an scheduled in 2 days to have a TT done and I am excited but nervous. I dont have much support but I am still staying positive and focused on a wonderful experience to come. I am ready for the new me!Dr. Diaz did a wonderful job, he is very hands on.... more

“7 Months Post-Op!!!”

I have been dreaming of having a TT for over 12 years but it has always seemed so out of my reach. After having twin girls (weighing over 9 pounds combined) and a 9 pound son, my belly is a mess; I cannot imagine how stretched out my stomach muscles are. While my butt and legs are nice and toned, my belly looks 4 months pregnant in the mornings and 8 months pregnant by evening. I don't know... more

“It's Going Down in 4 Days! - Culver...”

After 2 kids 12years apart it's time. Lost 72lbs gained 20 back still had 2 stomachs just smaller lol, So can't wait to have a flat stomach and wear Spandex dresses for the summer!! more

“1 Month and 10days NEW Picures...”

Im now 28years old and fast approaching 29 I have been planning my TT for a while but this last year has really changed my life I lost my job and that changed my TT dreams but know I'm back on track and I'm gonna get this done if it's the last thing I do! In highschool I had a killer body and it got me in trouble I ended up pregnant soon after graduation and that was the end if... more

“Good-Bye Muffin Top - Santa Monica, CA”

After losing 40 pounds, I needed to do something with the extra skin hanging. However, I wanted something that wasn't going to show me the type of results I wanted to see, so Dr. Zarrabi suggested a procedure that was more beneficial and that would show me some results. I followed his suggestions and I look fabulous! I would recommend him to anyone that is searching for a compassionate and... 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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“I Love my New Tummy, I Wish I Would...”

After having my children, weight gain and weight loss, my tummy was left with loose skin, tummy bulge and stretch marks. After always wearing loose clothes that kept my tummy well hidden and dreaded wearing a bathing suit, I decided to look into a tummy tuck. I did research on the internet and asked all my friends and consulted with 5 different doctors before making my choice. I wanted to know... 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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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 - Encino”

I had been considering a tt for the last 2 1/2 yrs my youngest of three just turned 4. So far my results are incredible and my belly button is gorgeous. Surgery was one 1/16/09. I had a pain pump for 3 days but trust me, you will hurt! I mentally prepared myself and expected the worst so maybe that's why I didn't feel that it was so horrendous. I also had a breast lift and implants... 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