Duluth Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“46 YO Atlanta, GA - Tummy Tuck on...”

I had a tummy tuck be muscle tightening and liposuction of my flanks on Thursday (2 days ago) and wanted to share my experience with you. I am 46 and have had 2 children, now aged 24 & 22. I have been asked over the years not " are you pregnant?" but "when are you due." like they somehow KNEW I was pregnant! I hated the way I looked. It was hard to find clothes that fit... more

“5 days post op!! - Atlanta, GA”

I have never had a flat tummy and this has been a life long dream of mine. I am very nervous, but know the end result will be great!I just took my shower with Antibacterial Soap. It's 10 hours to my surgery and I want to scream. What am I doing? I don't think I will be able to sleep tonight. I have looked at a lot of your stories and pictures and I am trying to stay inspired. Well, I am saying... more

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I am now 5 days postop. I had my TT on 4/11. I had a mini TT (explains the cost) with lipo of the upper & lower abs. I am 29 y/o. I have 3 children (7,10, 12). As you can see I had my children young and all 3 did a number on me. Since then I haven't been able to wear a 2 peice and I figured that since I still have some youthfulness, now is the time. I'm overall content with my... more

“Perfect Experience - Duluth, GA”

Had 5 children and lost 30lbs.extra skin removed (tummy tuck) and i had brachioplasty(arm lift) too at the same time).i have a body like a teenager again. more

“2/24/2012 Tummy Tuck - Atlanta”

I am 26 yrs old with four children. My weight is 197lbs. I just had a baby last month and decided I want a change for me. My stomach hung over a bit but the skin was not loose to me. I just preferred taking the easy way out, rather then the gym everyday. So the fee was originally 7600.00 but the overnight hospital stay and pain pump was optional. I decided to cut cost and go home after my... more

“I Feel Reborn! - Atlanta, GA”

I had a TT and Breast Reduction together.......I will make a full review at a later date due to post surgical complications more

“Full TT with Muscle Repair and Lipo...”

I am 43, married with 3 beautiful children. 3 c-sections left me with that horrible stretch marked "pouch" hanging over my c section scar. I was so excited to finally be in a position to do this! I had a couple of hitches in my recovery not related to any of my incisions. A bad post anesthesia sinus infection and horrible pitting edema that required Lasix to resolve. My doctor is... more

“No More Mommy Tummy :-) - Atlanta, GA”

I am 5' 9" and weigh 145 lbs. I look rather tall and slender in clothes, but my tummy was stretched and saggy from my pregnancies (2 children - 19 and 10). I gained about 40 lbs during each pregnancy and both of my babies weighed right at 8 lbs. So, my tummy skin was screaming for room (which is why I also ended up with a ton of stretch marks). I was always sucking my stomach in to... more

“Petite Little Mama Going for a...”

I'm a 27 year old mother to 3 little sweeties. They are 6, 4, and 2 years old - all 3 c-sections. The amount of weight that I gained between all 3 of my pregnancies combined is 150 pounds and had big babies! I have always been petite framed and had a high metabolism. I'm currently 5'4, 102 pounds. I know, it seems crazy for me to be undergoing a TT when I am that small. But, in... more

“Scared, but I'm Gonna Finally Do It...”

I'm have been doing for everyone else my whole life. Now my son is grown and I am alone. I don't like the way I look and I am going to be 50 in November. I am giving myself permission to do something for me. This site is wonderful, I am scared but ready for my journey. Will post pics later.Well it's Sunday and all is fine. I only had real pain on Saturday because Friday I was still... more

“Very Anxious and Excited -...”

I had gastric bypass 11 years ago and lost over 130#. I was repeatedly denied by insurance for a TT so I regained about 35#. This year I turned 50 y/o and have now re-lost about 22#. I can't deal with the extra skin anymore. I had my consult this morning and went ahead and scheduled an extended TT with lateral thigh liposuction. I have already gone thru all of the emotions. I was scared to... more

“Still Undecided??? Temporarily...”

Ok I am a mother of three, (21,17, & 9)as with others I gained weight mainly after my second two pregnacies that I never lost.I have a pretty strenous job with alot of lifting. I was scheduled to have tt & bl today but got nervous & cancelled. I was nervous about being under for a lengthy amount of time and hubby is worried about the stretching of the muscles/skin. I really would... more

“Excited but Uncertain - Atlanta, GA”

I am a 38 year old mother of two and no matter how much I exercise my stomach will not go away. I have chosen a doctor and but I am diappointed that he has rescheduled my TT three times. When I originally started I was certain now I am wavering. I am so unhappy with the appearance of my stomach because I do work out 6 days a week. And now another two week delay should I be discouraged?Well I... more

“6 Months Post Op Tummy Tuck -...”

3 kids in 26 months does a number on your stomach, skin and the distant memory of your former abdominal muscles. I am now 6 months post-op and continue to be amazed and smile every time I look in the mirror. I had both a tummy tuck (standard) and lipo in my flank area. I looked a picture the other day from the day of my surgery and I had honestly forgotten how bad my stomach looked. I... more

“Excellent Tummy Tuck Experience -...”

I had my last child via c-section and I developed the "pouch". I worked out 5 days a week (P90X) and did a low carb diet. Nothing helped the apron at the bottom of my stomach. I wanted to look good in and most of all out of my clothes. I wanted to feel sexy in front of my husband as well. I am still swollen but I am already happy with the results and I saw a difference... more

“My Tummy Tuck Experience - Atlanta, GA”

I had am 5'4", 110 lbs and had 3 children, each delivered by c-section. Because of being so small I had severe weakening of my abdominal muscles, an umbilical hernia, and wrinkled loose skin that made my belly look like a prune. I decided to get a tummy tuck after years of people asking me when was my baby due when in fact I was not pregnant. After havin the tt done I thought... more

“Think Before You Cut - Duluth, GA”

I had a full TT due to the previous liposuction 10 months ago from a NON-certified doctor. Don't know what I was thinking not doing more research but what's done is done. I interviewed 6 doctors before finding the one I used. He was highly credited, mutliple awards, recognized by his peers. I am 2 wks out so far and can honestly say I miss my old uncut body. You can't go back... more

“My Big Day - Atlanta, GA”

I'm excited and scared all at the same time. I've been wanting a flat stomach for a long time. And it's almost here.Well, It's 12 days before my big day. I've surfed and surfed the internet for hours looking at videos and reading different post related to tummy tucks. I'm still very excited and somewhat scared.I have 2 days before my pre-op visit. I'm filled with excitement and... more

“Tummy Tuck and Arm Lift - Atlanta, GA”

My TT and Arm Lift are scheduled for April 29! I'm so glad to have found this forum and the wealth of information everyone has provided. I will be correcting 30 years of mistreatment to my skin from being severely obese. I began my healthy living journey 18 months ago and have lost a total of 91 lbs through diet and exercise. Thank you everyone.Since my TT with muscle repair on 4/29, I... more

“Satisfied Patient - Atlanta, GA”

I wanted to wear cute clothes. I’m so happy with my tummy tuck results. I thought I would never be able to wear a bikini again. The scar is nearly invisible, almost non-existent. If I would have known I was gonna look so good I wouldn’t have spent 4 years agonizing about my body. more

“Acworthmom's Tummy Tuck Experience...”

I am a 50 year of mother of two adult daughters. After gaining 45 lbs. with each of my pregnancies I always had a little pooch and the belly button looked like a frown. The past 3-4 years it seemed to get bigger and more wrinkled and I decided it had to go. I scheduled a consultation 2 years ago and chickened out, so this time I was determined not to deal with this one more day. I believe in... more

“8 weeks review- Anxious no more,...”

I'm scheduled to under go a tummy tuck with lipo of flanks and hips. I hate the way my stomach looks on every picture I own after I had my child. I been wanting to have my body back the way it was before the pregnancy, it does not matter how much weight I could loose is just that huge pouch sticking out... is hideous I hate it... I have my pre-op a week from now. I'm very... more

“Patient - Austell, GA”

I did it to get rid of excess skin; soooo glad that I did! more

“Progression of Wounds - Atlanta, GA”

I am weeks post op and how should the wounds look? I am still not mending together, I am swollwn and cant sleep anywhere but on a chair reclined, my top of my stomach also too tight to stand up all the way I still walik hunched, is this normal and can a tummy tuck be so tight you cant walk upright after 4 weeks? more

“Mommy Makeover ..tummytuck,...”

HI! I am 27 yrs old and i have a 3 yr and a 17month old! in the picture i already had my first child , but now that i have my second i have alot of loose skin. Im nervous about recovery so i need alot of support! I have told none of my freinds really...not sure how they would take it. This is totally for me so i feel more confident in my skin with my hubby! This website is my only outlet to... more

“Planning for a Tummy Tuck! - Atlanta, GA”

In 2007, I weighed 227 pounds. I've lost 107 pounds, became a personal trainer. I would like to remove the loose belly skin so that all the hard work I've put in on my abs will show through! I am also considering an arm lift, thigh lift and breast implants. Whew! more

“Scheduled for TT 2/18/2011 -...”

I have lost over 50lbs and my tummy is the only place I do not see improvement. I have had an issue with my overlaping stomach since the birth of my first child and it may have gone down, but it also hung lower... I go in for my pre op appointment of Friday. I am excited and nervous all together. I will be back to update on Friday... I had my pre-op this morning and went through... more

“Tummy and Breast Aug - Alpharetta, GA”

I am 30 years old with two children, a 3 year old and a 16 month old. I had surgery almost 3 months ago. Started out a very small person of 115 lbs 5"6 with bra size of 36B went to a full C as well as took all extra skin from pregnancy off my stomach, I was very insecure with my skin and breast after pregnancy's and absolutely hate needles or anything to do with surgery. I had the... more

“Full Tummy Tuck!!! I Would Do It ...”

Absolutely Awesome!!! I am a mother of 3 and had a hard time getting rid of my oversized belly. I am 1 week post op and already loving it. Unlike many others I didn't have a lot of pain. However, I did opt for the 300 pain pump. But honestly,I have had more discomfort than pain. I can't wait to get rid of these drains.. they don't hurt but they are annoying!!! I will repost after my... more

“Abdominoplasty Scar is Low and I...”

I truly must say I thought I was going to be in more pain then I was. I experience discomfort at times but nothing to serious.Pain meds will make you constipated so that was a major problem.Also I have to walk bent over and my back is killing me..After my drains were taking out I felt so much better.My body look amazing and I have the coke bottle shape. I am very pleased.My scar is very low... more

“Tummy Tuck to Fix Two C-sections &...”

I just had my tummy tuck on March 24th. I have had two c-sections and I had liposuction in 2002 that left me with a big fat deposit at the top of my tummy and bumps and lumps all over.The procedure went great. Of course, I always hate the "waking up" phase of any surgery. I stayed overnight at the out-patient facility of Northside Hospital where my doctor more

“Tummy Tuck and Upper Abdomen Laxity”

I had a fully tummy tuck and liposuction about 10 months ago. Whilst my tummy was very flat during the first two days, I went through all the swelling and I think I healed well, minus the ugly scar, which is to be expected.. I now have this bulging upper abdomen and it appears that I have upper abdomen laxity. The lower part of my abdomen is more flat compared to the upper more

“Belly Swollen After Tummy Tuck Infection”

I had a tummy tuck that got infected. The doctor had to cut a 1.5 in. equilateral triangle into my belly to drain the puss. I had to pack the wound for four weeks.As the hole closed my tummy began to swell. It's fully closed now and I have a rock hard beer belly from below my bra to my pubic bone. I didn't need lipo and I weighed 106 before and after the surgery. I have to suck my stomach... more

“Tummy Tuck for Apron of Skin After...”

Treatment was fine. I never had pain. Results are good except for this big vertical crease in my stomach. I had the tummy tuck after losing 125 lbs and had huge apron of skin hanging down.Has anyone else had a deep vertical crease in the stomach area after a tummy tuck? It is so deep that it hids my belly button when I am standing. My doctor has never seen this before. He said it may be... more

“Uncomfortable Tightness in Abdomen...”

I had a tummy tuck in Aug 2006 to get rid of excess skin. I am mostly pleased with the way it looks but can't stand the way it feels. I think I may have caused some of my issues. I misunderstood one of the nurse's instructions to "roll the heck out of my stomach". I thought by "heck" she meant intensity, but later found out she meant frequency. So I rolled my tummy... more

“Would Not Do It Again... Tummy Still...”

I had a full Tummy Tuck almost 6 months ago. I am in excellent health, don't smoke, never had children. When sitting, my belly rests on my thighs. When bending, my stomach hangs. When standing, my tummy looks fat and I have have a huge pouch. I can pinch chunks of skin (fat?) above and below my belly button. I still have fat rolls on my sides. I have seen women with much bigger stomachs than... more