Manhattan Beach Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“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

“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

“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