Frankfort Tummy Tuck doctors
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Jack Gelman, MD
Frankfort Plastic Surgeon
20635 Abbywoods Ct. North Suite 202, Frankfort |
43 answers |
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I am seeking Tummy Tuck in the Bay Area of California. I have consulted with 2 surgeons. The one I like will cost $18K (12K of which is his fee.) He has his own suite.
The other, would cost $9K and does not have his own suite. Both come well recommended. At this point, I'm at a loss. At $18K, I feel this procedure is costing me more than it should. The highest cost I've read on this site is $14K. But I really like the doctor and he comes well recommended.
Who is recommending your plastic surgeon? I would talk to a trusted friend and see her result. Those prices do seem high. Having your own suite can actually drive costs up. You might want to shop around a bit more. Don't look for the cheapest price, but rather, the surgeon with whom you feel most comfortable.
I am a 47-year-old woman who has lost 80 lbs. I recently consulted with two surgeons for a Tummy Tuck. The first surgeon, who I did not connect with, would charge me $9000 all inclusive. The second, charges $12,000 for his services + $7000 on top for surgical suite fee, anesthesia, etc. He would do a Fleur de Lys, which I think is best. The surgical suite is his. He is well-respected and was recommended by my dermatologist. But, his fees seem well above norm; even very high for a Tummy Tuck. Is there some well-respected statistical reference for procedure costs? Is his price as high as I think it is? Can I negotiate?
Get a few more opinions. I do not recommend finding the cheapest plastic surgeon, nor is the most expensive necessarily the best. The price you quote is quite high. You should be comfortable with your surgeon and look at photos of his/her own patients. Good Luck.
I have lost 100 pounds so far and am planning on a tummy tuck. I have 30 pounds to go until I reach my goal weight of 135. Can I go ahead and get the tummy tuck or wait till I reach my goal? I'm very happy about the weight loss but I can't stand the loose skin.
Thanks for the question. When you describe "torn stomach muscles", what comes to mind to me is a tear in the muscle belly or possibly a muscle strain, generally brought on by excessive strain, either from exercise or some other strenuous force. While a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty will address several areas of interest in the abdomen, including diastasis or separation of the rectus abdominus muscles in the midline or linea alba, soft-tissue redundancy, and excessive lower abdominal striae or stretch marks, it won't in itself address torn muscle.
Treatment of abdominal muscle injuries including muscle tears is difficult since there isnt an effective way to splint the abdomen. Additionally, it is nearly impossible to fully rest these muscles. Having said that, the most critical step after sustaining an abdominal muscle strain is to allow the muscle to cool down and allow the inflammation to reside. Avoiding exercise to allow the injured muscle to heal is important.
Gentle stretching can be of help, but it should not be done to the point of inducing painful, as this may be a sign of further damage. Excessive stretching can be harmful, and slow the healing process. I would suggest applying ice to the injured muscle in the acute phase (first 48 hours after injury), and then after activities. Before activities, gentle heating can help to loosen the muscle. You should definitely follow-up with your primary physician should the symptoms persist or become worse.
Best of luck !
