San Jose Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“My Tummy Tuck Journey-- 5 Days Post...”

Hello-- After carrying twins and having skin stretch to the point of no return, I had had enough of not feeling like myself! I always took good care of myself and after pregnancy, I worked out hard but knew at a certain point I did all I could. I knew the only way to fix it was to have surgery. However like many women, I was terrified of not waking up and not seeing my girls again. What if... more

“My Folding Skin After Having TT -...”

L am 6 days post op TT,but I am dissapointed and so concernd ,l have folding skin around my belly button .mybelly button in both sides are diffrent . Below of my belly button seems to have a big and deep line ,folding skin.It made me nerves because before this sergery I did not have fat it was just some lose skin.please help me and give me some e advise about it.thanks a lot   more

“I Love my New Body! - Santa Cruz, CA”

Hi I would like to share my experience with all of you because I am very happy with my new body shape, I have waited 5 months to see my body like I really wanted! For some months I wasn’t happy, in fact I felt quite disappointed because I thought that my surgeon hadn’t removed all the fat from my belly, I think I became obsessed!!,every day I spent hours in front of the mirror... more

“16 weeks PO today.....loving the BODY!”

I've finally found the Dr. for me! I have a huge gallbladder scar. This scar was the main reason I waited so long. I NEEDED someone experienced and realistic on my potential results. Coming from the Bay Area, I have a wide range of choices . Am I nervous? Yes! I receive the comfort from so many before me. Thanks Realself!! This uglyness is the reason for a "new me"........ My procedure... more

“Extended Tummy Tuck & Extended Thigh...”

I am a post gastric bypass gal. I weighed 263 and now weigh 124 (2.5 yrs later). I have extra skin on my abdomen and a lot on my thighs. I had a breast lift and augmentation in Jan this year and the tummy tuck & thigh lift were next on my list to do. I recently broke up with my boyfriend, so my parents will be helping me thru recovery. Which is unexpected but They are still... more

“Finally Committed to Having my Tummy...”

After many years of debating a tummy tuck I have finally committed to getting it done. I am 29 years old and a proud mama to 3 amazing babies. I love my kids with all I have but nothing prepared me for the war wounds my body experienced in my pregnancies and birth. Now that my family is complete and my body has retired the business of pregnancy and birth I can finally work on restoring it... more

“Going, Going, Gone!! - San Jose, CA”

Hello I'm a stay at home mom of three. I have a 6 year old and twin 5 year olds. Having twins really took a toll on my body, especially my stomach. I gained atleast 60 lbs with them and my stretch marks don't lie. I'm 5'3" and currently weigh 140. Although my goal weight is 130, my surgery date came way to fast and I wasn't able to lose all the weight I wanted to. I... more

“A BBW and Her Tuck - Palo Alto, CA”

I'm a 42-yr-old mother of a 12-yr-old. She is my moon and stars, but my pregnancy (when I'd already hit about 200lbs) came with a 65lb gain and a 5-bra cup size increase over a month-long period. My belly looked like I'd been mauled by a tiger and after a few weeks I began throwing my back out regularly. Fast forward... After leaving a relationship that left my self-esteem in... more

“Flat Belly B4 40 - Los Gatos, CA - I...”

I am 39, 5'8"/165#, mother of one by c-section. While pregnant, the smell of cooked food (grilled, sautéed, etc) made me nauseous, so I mainly ate cereal and donuts. Needless to say, my weight when I delivered was 217! She will be 3 soon, and I am happy with my weight loss, and mostly happy with my body. Because I had put on so much weight during pregnancy, I have a c-section... more

“Tummy tuck w/ lipo - Milpitas, CA.....”

Hi, after months of deciding to have tummy tuck I finally find a doctor and I will be scheduled for a full TT w/ MR and Lipo on Jan 23,2012. The doctor is very nice and mostly answers all my questions. Well, a little background of myself, 4'11, 120 lbs age is 49 years old, had the hysterectomy 2 years agoUpdated on 1 Nov 2011:11/1/2011--Finally my boss okayed my vacation for my... more

“Hold the Rolls Please - Palo Alto, CA”

Im a mother of 3, and Had my first Child at 18 with a 50 pound weight gain Yikes! Most of the damage on my belly was from my first child. She is now 12. My younger boys are 4 and 5 but my saggy belly was saggy enough to carry them so no further damaged was incurred:) LOL I have been waiting for this moment when i discovered Plastic surgery could actually do something to save my disaster of a... more

“Any Tips on Recovery? - Santa Clara, CA”

51 years old and I lost 110 pounds after gastric bypass 18 months ago. I have kept the weight down but no amount of exercise gets rid of the loss flabby skin. I worked to hard to still feel "FAT". and with the "hot spots" and rashes insurance is covering most of my body lift (T&T,breast,inner thighs,hips and butt) I want all the tips on making recovery more relaxed... more

“I did it and feel fabulous!! TT, MR...”

Almost 25 in 2 months, 5'6, 160 pounds. Married mother of one!! I gained a hefty 85 pounds during my pregnancy, as my son was 10 pounds at birth and i gave birth vaginally. Took me almost 2 years, but I lost the weight plus lost another 20 pounds!! I'm left with muscle separation and saggy belly and flank fat! I have my pre-op appointment tomorrow and im really excited! My... more

“Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair -...”

I had my consultation for my tummy tuck! I am very excited, but i forgot to ask for before & after pictures. It looks like i have 4cm of muscle separation and the doctor said she would fix that for me and also bring in my other muscles to enhance my waistline as well. She doesnt accept any financing companies which really is a bummer but she is working with me for payments. I would like to... more

“18 Days and Counting! - Palo Alto, CA”

I've done a great amount of research and although I feel as prepared as I'll ever be, I can't help but feel a bit scared; mainly about the anesthesia, I have never been put under and that scares me! Which brings me to this; yesterday I had my pre-op and expected to have labs and an EKG but my surgeon explained to me that because I am young and appear healthy there is no need... more

“Worth It! - Mountain View, CA”

I am the mother of three children. My oldest child "tore me up" and I had prominent stretch marks all over my abdomen. At age 41, I finally decided to take the plunge and have a tummy tuck done. I went with a surgeon who was not the cheapest, but was licensed and very skilled. He specializes in high lateral tension tummy tucks. It has been about two months since my surgery. I am very pleased... more

“Tummy Tuck... the Good and Bad -...”

I am 26 and have 4 kids. I've always had the loose skin since after my first born but it just got worse after my 4th kid. Done exercising and dieting and none seems to work. One day I decided I want a tummy tuck. Went to a few consultations and decided to schedule for a tt right away. Had the tt done on august 9 2010. The ps was absolutely honest and great. He made me feel comfortable.... more

“Tummy Tuck - May 3rd, 2010 - Los...”

Brief history - lost about 100 lbs through diet and exercise,looking to get rid of extra skin, but was happy with size (4) and weight. After much deliberation I finally scheduled and had my surgery on May 3rd at 7:30 am..and was home by noon. Surgery went well,woke up great from anethesia and was in relatively mild pain. Went home and decided to stay in bed with pillows rather than my... more

“Tummy Tuck at 29 After Two Kids”

Six days ago I had a full TT, hip lipo and BA. I'm 29yrs and wanted to look great for my 30th Bday.I was not ever weight to begin with. I'm 5.5" and weighted 143lb. I just wanted to get rid of the extra skin and flanks after having 3 kids. I was scared of the TT more than anything else. However, I researched all my local doctors in the area and made a great decision.My healing is going... more

“WOW! My Belly is Gone!”

I had Full Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair and Lipo to the flanks.I"m only 6 days post op but i can tell there is going to be a big difference. i had lots of stretch marks almost up to my rib cage but now they're down by my belly button. i'm really swollen too. i was so scared and worried about this surgery. thinking something could go wrong. but i'm a  25 year old mother of 3 and i... more