Saint Petersburg Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“Finally Doing This! - Tampa, FL”

I am a 31 year old, 5'10", 170lb mom of two (5 1/2 & 2 1/2) who is looking to get a Mommy Makeover, or at least a Tummy Tuck. I have been unhappy with my loose belly since having my first baby and have finally set up a consultation to look into the procedure. I work out everyday (running, biking, light weights) and have been doing Weight Watchers to keep my weight in check on and off for... more

“Extended TT with MR June 27th...”

I am 46 yrs old, mother of 2 ages 19 and 23. I discovered this site a little less than 2 months ago while googling Plastic Surgeons in my area. I have to say without this site I probably wouldn't be moving forward with getting a TT but the information on here and a recent friendship I have made from a fellow TTer on here has sealed the deal. I am ready to get this done!! It is so great to hear... more

“Commited -Tampa, FL”

5 children (including 2 sets of twins) did a number on my abdominal muscles and left me with lots of loose skin. Now that the babies are growing up, I'm ready to get my body back. I did my homework and had consults with multiple surgeons. I then picked "the one" and called to schedule my surgery the next day. I am having this done a few months after a breast lift/augmentation. The surgeon... more

“I'm finally flat! Clearwater, Fl.”

So, I've been reading all of your fabulous posts for months. Now I start my journey in less than 48 hrs. Wheeehhhhhh. I'm sweating it. I know I'm a pain chicken. But I know I hate my dewlap. I'm 48, and unlike most of you, I have not had any kids. But I have a genetic skirt that may be the reason I don't have kids....lol. I have tried, but it can never be exercised away. I am not at my goal... more

“Tummy Tuck W/muscle Repair*Nervous*...”

I am super excited but at the same time really nervous, I have been been considering a tummy since the birth of my last child, BTW I have 4 children 19, 14, 12, 2. I went up to 234 with my last child, and now I weigh 196. I am so nervous, mixed feelings. Wondering if I should have surgery in hospital or ASC? Any suggestions will be helpful just to put my mind at ease. The difference is $2000,... more

“Money Well Spent -Tampa, FL”

It didn't matter how much weight I would loose I could not get rid of the fat accumulated on my belly from years of overeating and yo-yo dieting. Frustrated with how my clothing would fit I decided I would reward myself with a Tummy Tuck when I retired from my job. My advise to you if your considering this procedure is, interview and research as many doctors as possible. I spent a year... more

“Beauty is Pains -Tampa, FL”

I was very unhappy with my outer appearance, I had put on 25 pounds and I was not happy about the extra pounds around my stomach and I hated the love handles, my breast was to small and they started sagging, so I got sick of looking in the mirror and been unhappy with what I was looking at, so I had a tummy tuck, liposuction and transfer of fat, to the buttock, and a breast implant, and now I... more

“Back To Me - Tampa, FL”

Hello Real Self – I’m 36 years old – I have three marvelous children. My son, 20 years old, and two daughters, 9 & 3 years old. I had all three by cesarean and breast fed them too. Thankfully, no stretch marks on my body except some on my breasts. I do have this pouch hanging over my cesarean cut, and my beautiful C cup breasts are now Ds. I visited a few of plastic... more

“Tummy Tuck with Lipo - Tampa, FL”

I have wanted to have this procedure done for the past 4 years. I have had three children and was left with the dreaded "mommy pouch". Nothing I did was helping so I knew that it was time. I have had a previous procedure done by Dr Reiger and I knew that he would be the best choice for the tummy tuck and lipo. I am 7 months post up I couldn't be happier with the results. Dr Reiger is a... more

“31 days post op.”

Hi everyone! Well like a lot of other people I have been on this site for sometime now, and now its time to tell my story. In my twenty's I was always thin about 103 to 108 but I always (even as a child) had a pooch, there was nothing I could do to get rid of it. So late twenty's is when I had my first child, after my first child I had 4 more so total of 5 and they are all c-sections. I... more

“Had Tummy Tuck on 12/18/12 - Tampa, FL”

After losing 220 lbs I had lots of loose skin in the belly area. I went in for outpatient surgery on Tuesday and the skin is gone. My dr did a fabulous job and I seem to be healing nicely. No drains, no compression garments... Just bed rest and a pain pill when I need it. I have only taken 2 and the last was 2 nites ago. I still feel weak and am obviously swollen but looks like I am healing... more

“Ready for my Consult - Sarasota, FL”

I have "thought" about having a tummy tuck and breast reduction for many years. Finally, at the age of 51, and an empty nester, it's time for me! I am nervous about the surgery, as I've never had any type of abdominal surgery. I also want breast reduction done and am hoping for both to be completed the same day. Would love to hear from former patients! more

“Almost 6 months post op.”

I'm just like most of you- I had 2 kids (via csection) and just never quite went back to normal. After my daughter was born I noticed a large gap in my abdominal muscles and a new "outtie." I'm 5'4 and 120lbs. I have been very active in yoga and triathlon for several years and after my last pregnancy even dabbled in crossfit- none of these seemed to help my belly or love handles. They were... more

“And the Countdown Begins...-...”

I'm a mother of two sons, and have been considering having a tummy tuck for about 10 years. The most uncomfortable feeling in the world is look down at my abdomen (GROSS). Stetch marks, midline incision,and loose skin everywhere. After much prayer and saving money, I have finally decided:THIS IS IT!!!!!!!!3 more days until my tt & lipo and I have insomnia. All I am doing is thinking about my... more

“Ready to Shed the Spanks! - Saint...”

I am 31 years old and a mother of 2 beautiful children, a 10 year old and a 6 year old. My weight has fluctuated between 135lbs and 200+ (Honestly I don't know my highest weight). I have always been insecure about my weight and how I look. I woke up one day last April and decided I had had enough. I was at my heaviest, at least 200lbs and felt terrible. I went to the gym with a friend and... more

“21 days post op and returning to...”

Hello world!!!!! I am a proud mother of three beautiful children, but unfortunately my body took a toll after all the pregnancies. I am a very confident person but when it comes to my stomach my confidence goes out the window. I have considered getting a tummy tuck for four years now but I allowed my fears to get the best of me. It is now time for me to get over this fear and just do it now. I... more

“Third Time Trying... - Clearwater, FL”

I went to Dr. Drehsen to fix what two other doctors didn't. I thought he was a little high$$$$ but was assured he was the best. Told the staff and doctor what I wanted out of the tummy tuck from the get go...... Day of surgery I again voiced my concerns that the surgery do what I wanted done & was told everything would be done right. Went back for my checkups and voiced my concerns and... more

“Tummy Tuck with Lipo and Hernia and...”

I had my pre-op today and my surgery is on Thursday. I'm petrified. I feel selfish for doing this as I have two little girls ages 4 and 7 and I want to be around for them for a long time to come. I'm 6 feet tall and slender build but as a result of my two pregnancies and c-sections, I have a potruding belly.... I spend my life buying clothes that hide my tummy area. I'm looking forward to... more

“Nervous but Ready - Tampa, FL”

I had my consultation with Dr. Loessin and I could tell that he is the type of person who cares about his name and not just about the "Almighty Dollar". I am starting out with the full tummy tuck and then going back in a couple of months to do the lipo with the fat transfer to give me a booty of my dreams!! I have doing research for about a year. I originally wanted to have the procedure done... more

“Scared but Excited! Gain Weight With...”

I am scheduled for a full tummy tuck and lipo August 3rd 2012. I have 2 kids, 4 and 2 yr old via csection. I gained too much weight with the first child and never bounced back. I am very active but i have been on Mirena (18 months) and it i has made it hard to loose the stubborn weight around my hips and of course my lip over my stomach. My husband is taking the kids for 8 days and I thought... more

“Having a Tummy Tuck - Tampa, FL”

I'm very happy with my doctor he is very patient spends lots of time talking to you about what he will be doing and how you feel after the surgery. I'm having all the normal reactions before nervous should I lots of things running through my mind. I have lost about 115 pounds in the last four years and have a huge hung over skin can't wait to be flat.  Hi everyone had my surgery... more

“Tummy Tuck, MR, 11 Months out - Palm...”

Get physically fit and healthy before undergoing the procedure and talk to Dr Buck about any concerns. Make sure you have some help for a few days when you come home. Carefully follow Dr's orders, drink plenty and don't be hard on yourself give it time, prepare and the results will come. I had my Tummy tuck after weight loss to remove the lose skin and a little lipo on the... more

“Back to work...”

I'm 26 years old with two wonderful children, ages 9 and 2. I've wanted this procedure since the birth of my oldest child, but I'm glad I've waited until my second child came along to officially schedule it. I've been experiencing a variety of emotions during the last week, from excitement to nervousness to feeling like I'm doing something so wrong and selfish. I snap... more

“Recovery Seems So LONG! - Clearwater, FL”

I had my full tummy tuck on 1/17, so i am 8 days postop. I am 5'5, 44, always been chunky, but after 2 kids, now 18 and 20, i was stretch marks from above my bellybutton to my pubic area. I lost 40lbs in 2007, which then made my pouch worse. On one hand i feel like things are going better than expected but on the other, i feel alot of anxiety and a little depression. I am not one to sit... more

“TT on 1/19/12 - Tampa, FL”

I have had 17 surgeries, and my whole tummy area is out of shape, and no muscle tone, no matter that I go to gym 9 times a week, and bust my butt to get in shape, lost 135lbs, now put back on 20lbs from working out, I have a hernia and fluid masses as well, so he is repairing it all, tt & lipo on flanks. I am ready and going in with a positive attitude as my self-esteem needs lifting... more

“Mommy Makeover - Sarasota, FL”

Hi All! I'm scheduled for a tummy tuck Dec. 22nd. Mine is more of an age issue- I'm 54-never had children-have worked out for years-kickboxing, spinning, weights & yet belly needs help! Apparently I will need to have a small vertical incision as well in order to pull everything tight & to keep my bb in same location... should be interesting! I've really enjoyed reading... more

“Aswesome Experience - Tampa, FL”

Lots of skin left with the birth of twins around the abdomen, wanted a bit of a lift. Didn't like how I looked even with clothes designed to hide the rolls. I was extremely happy with the results, and have received complements from other doctors about the scars that healed better than expected.  I had my procedure 4 years ago and am very happy with the doctor and the surgery... more

“Love my Tummy Tuck & Smart Lipo! -...”

No matter how much I exercised or dieted I could not get rid of the extra tummy that hung down. So glad I decided to have the tummy tuck & smart lipo. My recovery on both procedures has been awsome & I would do it all over tomorrow! more

“Tummy Tuck 16 DAYS POST OP NEW PICS...”

I live in Tampa, FL. I am 27 Years old and I have a 4 year old child. I am 5'1'' and before I had a child my weight was always inbetween 130-140. After giving birth I weighed 185. I broke up with my baby daddy and lost a lot of weight from diet and exercise and weighed 125. I then got into a very happy relationship and ended up loosing track of my exercise routine and gained 40... more

“So Unhappy with Tummy Tuck Results!...”

Stomach was huge from having kids and seen so many people with amazing results (why me) tears. Tummy tuck results are horrible I look 3 months pregnant 8 months after. :-( more

“Love my Tummy Tuck - Sarasota, FL”

I have been heavy most of my adult life and after 3 children I had the apron of skin that hung down. I just turned 60 and lost 25 lbs, but still looked large had enough of feeling awful about my stomach area. I had the surgery and am so grateful I did. My recovery was great. Went back to work in 11 days. Never felt better, getting lots of complaments. So if you can afford it, go for it. more

“Going on 7 Months Post-OP and...”

Greetings All, My name is Jo and I live in Tampa, FL. I’m scheduled to have a TT procedure on 10-07-11. Over the years I’ve been a yo-yo dieter, but last year, (after I had a breast reduction), I was determined to lose weight and keep it off. I started eating right and exercising steadily (5-6 times per week). I’ve finally conquered my weight and have lost a total of... more

“No More Muffin Top Going to Be a...”

Hello everyone, My surgery date is june 22nd 2011 CAN'T WAIT! Very nervous but excited at the same time. I have 4 children 12/10/8/2 and had 4 c-sections. I have been wanting a tummy tuck so bad but scared to go through with it. I went on 5 consultations and its very important that you do so every doctor is really differnt. I went on consults that the doctor was like ya i can do that... more

“So Worth It - Tampa, FL”

I had a full tummy tuck and im so amazed at how the new me look.Dr T is a great ps she is very caring and show her clients concern i must say i havent had a belly like this since i was a teenager...like i tell my husband this was the best money i ever spent more

“Updated Pics! Tummy Tuck Muscle...”

Wow! I can not believe this is finally happening. I have wished for a tummy tuck for 15 years and I am only 31 years old. I became pregnant at 14 years old. I gained only 3 pounds until I was 7 months pregnant and then gained 40 pounds in the last 2&1/2 months. This shredded my tummy and I only realized that my stomach would never go back to it's prior state when my son was... more

“I DID IT AND BOY DOES IT FREAKING...”

Single mother of 3 children, 28years old 5'9 and 185lbs. My weight lost left my body with saggy skin and I been dreamig and wanting a TT for so long. I had my free consult and Im loving the Doctor and will most likely choose him. I will schedule for June. Im saving every nickle and dime up! will keep you posted. New surgery date! Won't be long preparing now getting some... more

“Scared, Nervous, and Anxious -...”

I'm 40 and after 3 kids: 20, 18, and 16, my stomach looks saggy and droopy. I have deep stretch marks which creates this awful amount of skin everywhere. I am scheduled to get my TT w/ lipo at the end of April. I am over joyed and excited!!!!! But at the same time I am dreading the recovery. Is this going to be worth it??????? I am also 118 lbs and 5'4. I gained nearly 75... more

“FTT March 31st ..anyone else on the...”

I am 41 with 9 yr old twins ...so I think that tells you I need a tuck :0) ...I am very excited but nervous.. This site is helping me get answers to a lot of my concerns...thank you all and good luck ...I can't wait !!! more

“Wasn't Happy with Lipo So Went Back...”

I decided i 2009 that i wanted to get something done to make me feel more confident with my body. When i went for my conceltaion in December of 2009 My doctor said that she recomended a tummy tuck, however i was scard of the scar that comes with a tummy tuck so i went for the Lipo. The problem with lipo is when u get lipo in certin spots the rest of your body doesn't match up with... more

“Questions for Those Who've Already...”

Hello, I am scheduled to have a tummy tuck on Nov. 5, 2010 and have a few questions for those of you who have already had them...... 1) In reading many of these reviews, everyone seems very happy w/their results about a year after the surgery - but what about 5 or 10 years after the surgery???? My P.S. says I shouldnt need to repeat the procedure again if I maintain my weight, but I think... more

“Huge Swollen Looking Belly After...”

I am really very concerned! I am 12 days post tt and my tummy is still very big. It's not so noticeable when I'm standing, but when I sit down, I have a huge belly that hangs over my scar. My ps says everything is fine, but what the heck is under there? Is it fluid? is it left over fat? My measurements and weight are exactly the same as they were pre tt. What is going on??????? more

“Loving my Tummy Tuck, Well Worth It”

I'm a 28yr old, mother of two children. After giving birth to my second child my belly was not the same at all. I decided to have full tummy tuck with lipo to the flanks, it's the second day post op and I can tell the difference already.   Long recovery, but sooo worth it.   more

“Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation...”

I finally did my tummy tuck and breast augmentation two days ago 12/28/09. I'm still in a lot of pain. I used to weigh 302 pounds but through diet, exercise and some help with appetite supressant, I went down as low as 150 lbs. I was very unhappy with the way I looked even after the weight loss due to all of the skin. This got me depre more

“Tummy Tuck - Helf for the Midriff...”

I had a tummy tuck in 2007. i do not heal that well and had to have scar revised. well, worth it, barely any pain. the area above belly button (midriff) has always been pooched, never flat. doc says that is the way i am built. any procedure available? more

“Tummy Tuck Requires Revision and Repair”

I have horrible scarring (the incision line above pubic area is zig-zag) and fatty deposits around side and love handles that were not there before.What should I do? The certified surgeon said that I should now do lipo to get better contouring and a second sacr revision surgery. more