Fort Lauderdale Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“April 26 Day of Transformation -...”

Today is Apr 24,2012 exactly 2 days until my surgery! I'm so excited and nervous.... I am 40 yrs old 5'8 219 lbs all belly because I love my other curves I do workout about 3 days a week and lost a total of 38 lbs and still trying to lose more. I'm going to get a tummy tuck plus lipo on my love handles, lower and upper back. I am traveling from Maryland to Miami to get my procedure... more

“Finally Got It Scheduled!! -...”

I am the mother of three, the youngest is twenty. I have been trying to hide this muffin top for a long time and now I have had it! I am ready to get my self esteem back when it comes to how I look in my clothes.Ok my nerves are getting the best of me!! I am scared and excited at the same time. Starting to change my mind about the BBL, is this normal to get chickened out?If anyone is looking... more

“Outstanding Clinician, Superb Staff...”

I'm a post-gastric bypass patient in need of cleaning up the loose skin that happens from significant weight loss-a little bit everywhere. For the scope of work and the number of procedures it will take to accomplish this, I require a super-high comfort level WITH and confidence IN the surgeon I assign to task in this. With Dr. Yovino and his staff I KNOW I am at the right place:) My... more

“Update... Pics ....Tummy Tuck -...”

After 3 c sections (vertical) my tummy looked very ugly. Eventhough it wasn't noticeable with the clothing, I still hated looking in the mirror. So I decided that a tummy tuck was the answer. Iam currently 2wks post op from a tummy tuck and lipo of my flanks. The first 2 days for me were the most painful. After that it has mainly been very uncomfortable. My ab area is still swollen ,... more

“Finally I'm Getting a TT - Weston, FL”

Hello Realself, My Name is Doll,i'm 27 years old,mother of 2.A boy(9)and a girl(4) I've always been unhappy with my tummy, I've done a lot of research and found a doctor that i'm comfortable with...I went to my appt last saturday(02/25)everything went well.I picked up my medications today.I'm sooooo ready to get the big belly off****I will post before pics soon:) more

“9 DAY POST OP- TT with BBL May 11,...”

Hey everyone, I'm having a tummy tuck together with a Brazilian butt lift at the same time May 11th 2012. I'm 30 with 3 daughters ages 7,8,10. I've wanted a tuck since I had the 1st child. I'm nervous to have the 2 procedures done at the same time but doc does zoo much lipo during a tummy tuck that they prefer to just put it in the butt then and there. Im also nervous of the... more

“Tummy Tuck/Chin Implant - Miami...”

I'm 34 years old i have 3 boys 13,10,4. I'm not doing this tummy tuck because i was over weight or because the pregnancies left me with a tummy. Ive had a tummy since i was little i never was a girl with a flat tummy. i wish i was. so i have always had to deal with hiding my tummy. now its bigger and floppy. jeans fold under my tummy pops out. its so ugly. for once want to feel flat... more

“Slow but Sure - Fort Lauderdale, FL”

I am 54 years old my son is 32 I gained approximately 80 pounds during pregnancy. I also yo yo dieted for years. I always wanted to have this and finally pulled the trigger. I have always had a belly it seems like, no matter my weight. I choose my surgeon based initially on location, recommendation, and price. After my consultation I was very impressed with him and moved forward with the... more

“I'm Ready for a New Start with a New...”

I'm a mommy with two kids - 5 and 11. Like many of the women on the site, I had the amazing blessing of babies and it's something I wouldn't trade for anything in the world! However, two pregnancies definitely destroyed my once taut, pretty tummy. I have always been quite slim- 118-120 pounds and eat healthy, but the saggy "soufflé" tummy never goes away. I... more

“Almost a Flat Belly - Coral Springs, FL”

I had a lot of excess skin due to 3 pregnancies and my whole mid section filled with stretch marks. During the tummy tuck about 60-70% of the stretch marks were removed (I still have from my pubic line to just under my belly button, before they went up to under my breast!). The Dr. also lipo'd my waist and love handles and I am very satisfied with my new figure! I had the procedure... more

“Excitement to Fear - Fort Lauderdale, FL”

Well. after four months and three consulations later, ive made a decision to go for it. I was sooo excited, and know feel fear. My doctor gave me a 4 page list of things that could go wrong, just to educate me, and probably to cover his butt, i would imagine! eheheh. My main concern is PAIN...i almost have to be sedated to get my teeth clean! I only have two weeks off work, and only one week... more

“Worth It So Far, but Stomach So...”

Tomorrow will be one week since my tummy tuck and it still hurts decently when doing certain things. My stomach is so tight so that is what I feel. I can't cough or sneeze or cry because then the pain is unbearable. I'm supposed to go back to work on Thurs. but I'm not sure I can do that. The stomach though is flat. I can't wait to go to the Dr. and get this drain out of me.... more

“Tummy Tuck W/ Lipo at Age 39 After 1...”

I'm so happy I finally decided to do this.... after many panic attacks and sleepless nights trying to make up my mind. I was absoultely petrified of the thought of general anasthitia. It has not been an easy process; recovery is MUCH slower than I expected and I've had a few set-backs with infection and constipation, but I'm well on my way to recovery now. For sure, anyone... more

“Tummy Tuck for a Little Extra Fat...”

I wish I had never done this! What can I do to have this corrI had a tummy tuck in March 09.I was not a large person size 2-4 to begin with and very athletic but had a little extra fat and skin after kids.After 2 weeks my Dr. took out drains. But my stomach would still collect fluid and he was draining every week with a needle for 5 weeks after. But then the scar site would not heal and... more

“TUMMY TUCK..BEST EXP EVER!”

I have to admit it was the worst pain of my life..I didn't know when it was going to end..and my dr. said tummy tucks are the most painful of all plastic surgeries. I am now 10 days post op and I would now..today..say I recommend it. I just didnt know when the pain would be over, and I would stand up straight. I have heard some stories of people saying it was horrible, but it seemed like... more