“The Best Plastic Surgeon ANYWHERE -...”

I have wanted an abdominoplasty since having my son at age 22. I waited until I was financially secure, and started to talk to friends about which plastic surgeon I should see for my consultation. I went for my consult with Dr. Restifo after hearing from multiple people that he was the best. He couldn't have been more thorough for the consult, that by the time I went in for my procedure I... more

“9 weeks”

Hello, I have been reading all your stories and am grateful for your recommendations and updates. Here is a little about me. I am 49 years old, with 3 kids, 17, 15 and 9. I am 5'5 and 134 lbs. I work out every day and cannot get rid of my belly. It is mostly genetic for me, to be honest. I was 112 lbs in high school and had a jelly belly! I am nervous but very excited to have a flat tummy as I... more

“Tt and Lipo 11 Dpo...do I Look...”

Ok this is 11 days out...i am not sure if I am doing this right I have to go back and delete my profile pic. I feel very big and I feel like i look awful. I am still not sure I am putting this in the right place Hi all....I tried to post a question but it never showed. I see all these people that look so flat already at my time and I look so swollen and THICK is the only way I can... more

“Starting to Get Nervous! - Guilford, CT”

I have finally committed to surgery after 1 natural birth and 2 emergency c sections. Love my boys but they killed my body! I work out regularly but have been blessed with pot belly genetics. So discouraging to see in the mirror no matter how thin I get. Been considering the TT for a few years (my youngest is 6) and I am excited but starting to feel all the nerves and guilt about... more

“Finally gonna fix my diastasis recti...”

After my first daughter, I knew I would eventually need a tummy tuck. I remember having a detailed conversation about diastis recti with a nurse after the repeat c-section that brought me my second daughter. Four years and three girls later, I am more than ready! I've always been petite. I'm 5'1" and 108 lbs, the same weight I was before my first daughter, and the same weight I've gone back to... more

“7 months po/anyone feel hard under...”

I have been thinking about having a tummy tuck for the last three years but was always too nervous to make the appointment for surgery. I will be 40 this year and decided that Im not going to put it off any longer. I've decided that this will be a gift to myself this year and have scheduled my surgery for the end of September! I can't even believe that I finally put the deposit down and... more

“Finally! After 22 Years I'm Getting...”

I had my first son at age 17, at 20 I had twins, my belly is saggy and though I have never gained weight,I'm very self conscious about my belly. It's been thinking about a TT for many years, but there was always other priorities. Finally after 22 years, my TT is scheduled for July 5th in New haven, CT. I trust my doctor 100% and I'm confident he'll do a great job. I'll post the before pics... more

“✭☆✯4 months post op!!!...”

I am just starting out on this journey. i have 2 consultations scheduled for 2 weeks from now. i am hoping that i will like one of the doctors and get scheduled for surgery for the end of may or beginning of june. i am 41 years old (will be 42 in july) i have 3 teenage children. for as long as i can remember i have said every year "i am going to wear a bikini this year!" and it never... more

“Getting Lipo on Flank/Back”

Hello, I'm so glad that I found this site. Well I'm a 43 old year mother of 2 boys. 20 and 10 year old. Well I am ready for my Tummy Tuck. I hate the way my clothes look on me. After I had my 10 year old son he was big 10pd and after that I never went back to my regular weight. I go for my consulation on 2/27/2012. i will send photos soon.I has my consulation yesterday I have to say... more

“So its been 10 months already..”

Im 31yrs old mother of 2 last pregnacy was an emergency c-section.. since my last pregnacy havent gained or lost weight but for some reason my stomach stayed bigger than what it was..i dont work out im 5'4 155 pounds and been this weight for the past 5yrs which is great.the reason why im doing this tt is because im so tired of people asking me if im pregnant. I cant wear certain clothes... more

“Not to Happy with my Scar -...”

I was just wondering if anyone had alot of bumpyness around their scar. I had it done two weeks ago, and one side is all bumpy (like a blotch job) and the other side has fat hanging over the incision. The scar is definatley not smooth by any means. The doc said that is's just swelling and fluid that will go down, but then I found out tonight on the internet that he had a malpractice... more

“Consultation Scheduled - Connecticut”

I am 31 and the mother of 3 wonderful children, 14, 3 and 8 months. I nursed all of my kids, the oldest for a year and a half, the second for 2 years, and the baby I plan on doing for 1 year. Keep that in mond when I say my weight -lol. I am currently 5' 8.5" and 200 lbs. Since my first child my stomach has never been the same. I always thought about getting a Tummy tuck, however... more

“Need Advice - Connecticut”

So I am mother of 4 by c-section. Ive been dreaming of having TT since my first child. Well a few weeks ago I had my first visit with the dr and booked my tt today. Once it was booked I freaked out and cancel the appt. I dont understand why am I so scared and having a panic attack with something that I so want. Any one else have that fear and what did they do to overcome it. more

“Tummytuck - Connecticut”

I definitely feel as though i should of chosen another doctor. I went to a highly recommended well known and reputable doctor. Two consults later and i wasn't sold. there was just this very nonchalant way about him but everyone raved about him so against my gut instincts i booked it on my fourtieth birthday. Two days prior under his recommendation I had smartlipo done to my flanks.... more

“Great Experience, Excellent Surgeon...”

After having three children and gaining a lot of weight I was left with very saggy skin. I lost weight and worked out with a trainer for a year but my abdomen looked worse so I decided to have the procedure. more

“My Decision to Get a Tummy Tuck -...”

I had my first child at age 15. I did'nt even recognize myself after coming home from the hospital. After nursing for a year my boobs were never the same either. I never gained much weight and have always been thin and into nutrition and exercise but nothing would change the saggy, deflated belly skin that I have grown to despise. Finally at age 30, 4 kids later, the time has come. I am... more