Skokie Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“Tummy Tuck in Front, Lipo on the...”

I am a 21 year old mother of a 3 year old. All my life I have dieted and exercised regularly and could not get rid of my flanks even though I would run miles every day. Once I had my son I went back to my workout routine and even stepped it up a bit and I noticed my flanks were bigger and now I had even gained a tummy "pouch" which I never had before. Does anyone remember when the... more

“Horrible Experience - Des Plaines, IL”

I wanted to get the excess abdominal skin as a result of my pregnancies. If I had known the outcome would be so poor, I would have never undergone this surgery with Peter Johnson. He left me not only with excess abdominal skin but also an unsightly raised scar that left me feeling even worse than before the surgery. I needed to undergo scar and tummy tuck revision with another surgeon! But... more

“Tupler Technique works! TT is...”

Hi there! I just found this site tonight and I've been devouring it for hours. I'm excited to learn from all of you! I am 34 years old and mom of 2 great little boys-- ages 5.5 and 2.5. I am 5'2" and currently 111 lbs. This is close to the 109lbs I was before my 2nd son was born, but still a ways away from the 105 lbs I was before my 1st son was born... maybe someday. My... more

“Had a Tummy Tuck with Breast...”

I'm very unhappy with my result becasue i had this done 9months ago and my tummy is still big and my scars are ugly and I caught two blood cloots and now is on blood thinner. Don't know if the blood thinner is making me big but I fell like I wasted 14.900 on something I thought would make me look better, but it didn't. I depessed about the whole thing. So what do I do now. more

“First Consultation !! Not as I...”

Hi everyone, I am 31 and a mother of 3 (12,6,3)(all C-sections)and married. When I met my husband 10 years ago, I was 115. After the last two I am currently weighing 180 at 4'11. I dont look like 180 most people assume 150-160. However, I am so unhappy with my stomach. I have the muffin top with pants on, and a stomach that sticks out like im pregnant with dresses. I think I look smaller... more

“What About the Leftovers? -...”

I had my tummy tuck and breast lift on December 16th. I am 33 years old and lost 80lbs 6 years ago. It was at that time that I had a breast reduction which prompted the weight loss. 80lbs light I was left with a lot of loose skin on my belly and breasts that looked like shriveled raisins. The decision to have the surgery was not an easy one and even up to the day of the surgery I was... more

“Belly Fatter 8 Months After Tummy...”

In April of 2011, I got a TT/lipo and my stomach was only flat for 2 months after. I am now 8 months post-op and my belly is bigger than it was before. My husband told me last week that he doesnt know why I wasted my money my stomach never looked flat. I am so embarrassed, I even went to my doctor to see if I had any ulcers/cysts and the tests stated no!I cant eat much my stomach just blows... more

“Last Step on Weight Loss Journey! -...”

Hi RealSelf! My name is Megan, I'm 22 years old and have been on a weight loss journey for the past 5 years. I started Jenny Craig my junior year of high school (2006) and with the success of their diet and joining track and field, I ended up losing 110 lbs by 2009. I am now extremely active- I run 5ks and do tower climbs in my hometown of Chicago. There is just one problem-... more

“Over 6 1/2 Weeks PO - Chicago”

I am a mother of three boys and been chunky my whole life. The last two years, along with my husband, I have really transformed my body from a size 14 to a 6. Its sad because no matter how long I work out or modify my diet I am left with a belly. Well I am finally going to have the tummy tuck done!!! I plan on doing lower eyelid surgery as well. This is really big for me. This next couple... more

“5 mos PO from TT and 3wks PO from...”

I am 34 years of age and mother of 2 beautiful kids both by C-section. This year I have been extra depressed about the way my stomach looks. I'm pretty much slim and short in height but I've been tired of everyone asking if I'm "pregnant" and when I go out I can't hold my tummy in for pictures so its been a real bother to me lately. Yesterday I visited a PS for the... more

“TT 11/8/11 Finally seeing the...”

I'm a 41yr old mother of 3 (19,13 and 3). I lost 43lbs between April 2006 and February 2008, then I found out I was pregnant with my last and 3rd child (a boy). While I did manage to not gain much after giving birth, I still had the baby fat left and no matter how much I worked out it was budging. I went to have a mole removed from the bridge of my nose and saw the sign for Zerona Laser... more

“6 months & I'm Belly Dancing!!!...”

I had lapband surgery 4 years ago and have since lost 100lbs. I knew that eventually I would have a tummy tuck but I did not want to have it done until I was closer to my goal weight. The last 25lbs were the hardest to lose, but I made it! I know the recovery will be long. The recovery is what I am worried about the most as I am a single mom of 2 boys ages 8 and 14. I thought I could do... more

“Awesome Cosmetic Surgeon - Elmhurst, IL”

Due to reason that I had to have a hysterectomy! My thought was since I have to give of my womanhood as in bearing children, why not make myself a new woman by having the tummy tuck! I was very impressed with the results because not only did I lose 20lbs instantly, my stomach looks the same as it did prior to my having children & same as it looked when I was in highschool! I TRULY LOVE... more

“Great Experience! Great Doctor and...”

I have had 3 children by way of c-section. I also had a partial hysterectomy done the same way. I also have lost over 100lbs and decided that the flabby kangaroo pouch that I have sticking out needed to go. And since I am unsure what I would have looked like in my 20's, since that is when I started having children, I want to know what is like to live in a 20 year old's body. Can't... more

“Recovering VERY well...considering!...”

So, now that I've finally gained the courage to post my before pics, I would love to tell my story. I've been on RealSelf for quite some time now, and I must say how refreshing it is to read these reviews!!! So now it's time to share my story. I'm 26, no kids, and 'big boned'. I was VERY chubby in high school, and for whatever reason, I lost about 60 pounds a couple... more

“Totally Worth It - Chicago, IL”

Waited and researched the procedure for the past 10 years. I have two children. A 20 year old and a 10 year old. When I finally saved enough money for the procedure and time off work to recover, I scheduled my procedure with a doctor I had previously consulted. The doctor that performed my surgery was wonderful. Ever since my very first consultation with him to now almost two weeks after my... more

“Well worth the $$ - Chicago, IL”

34 yo, 5 ft tall - never thin - struggled with weight gain and loss throughout life. Tired of seeing 'belly' only everytime I looked in mirror. Dr. confirmed that I had way too much excess skin for my short stature and that a tummy tuck was the right decision. COULD NOT BE HAPPIER and i'm only 11 days post op! I am on day 13 post op and feeling great! I have only had... more

“I'm in the Home Stretch - Chicago, IL”

I'm 32 w/ 2 adorable children (6 & 22 months) and a great husband. I'm very excited & nervous about my upcoming hysterectomy & tummy tuck! My tummy does not reflect the person I am. I've been considering this surgery for a long time so when I found out I had to have a hysterectomy I had seize the opportunity. I can't wait to see the new me. I'm very nervous... more

“Tummy Tuck Lipo on Flanks Upper and...”

Okay I did it! This had to be one of greatest things I've ever done for myself. Im 23 days post op and each day i feel better. I was cut from hip to hip 2 inches of my incision didnt seem to heal as the rest and its indented. I think it came from the garment and the binder laying in the crease of the incinsion. It's healed completly but that area seems to be a lil pinkish and... more

“Tummy Tuck Well Worth-next Implants...”

I decided to have my tummy tuck. Jan 22,2010 was my surgery date, everything went fine., had very little pain He removed 6 pounds from my stomach and 2 pounds from my back with lipo. I could feel the difference immediately . I took 44 months for all the swelling to go down.after that I looked amazing. Now Im ready for the next step beast implants, my surgery is scheduled for march 17, 2011... more

“FULL TT/LIPO Hinsdale,IL (burbs)...”

After my second Child in 2000, I knew that I would dream of this Precedure. Especially looking as if I carried tripletts the entire time that I was pregnant. I wasn't sure how I would be able to afford something like this but I'm taking the plunge because it's something that I'm doing for me. I have been a pretty athletic woman for the past 6 years, working out 5 days... more

“Tummy Tuck W Lipo of Abdomen Hps and...”

Hi im a 40 year old mother of 15 yr old. After having my son whom was 7 lbs 4oz my stomach seem to have grown over night. I weighed 120 at the time. Ive been wearing girdles way before Bodymagic came out. I literally look like im 6 months pregnant. September of 2010 i decided to get a consultation. I lookd online and found 3 doctors who caught my eye. After narrowing it down to 2 I decided to... more

“Tt-with lipo of the flanks 2-24-12”

I am 28 eight years old. I have 3 children ages 9, 5 and 3. I had my first baby at 19 and gained about fifty something pounds. I have a small body frame with narrow hips so the the only way my tummy expanded was out. i really want a tummy tuck. Its been my dream ever since my first son was born. i just want my body back. I anm scared to death of having the procedure. My pain tolerence is not... more

“Schedule TT for Feb 25, 2011 -...”

I am 42 years old and have four beautiful children. Two are grown 22 and 19 and the other two are 14 and 7. I have wanted a tummy tuck for a long time and have researched it to death! I finally made the decision to go ahead and do something for me that will make me feel better about myself. I am happy with everything else on my body except for my tummy and I am ready to get a flat tummy again.... more

“Dr. P the Greatest Plastic Surgeon...”

I have had 2 babies as well as a lot of weight gain and loss over the years. I decided in 2008 that I was going to take a serious stance on fitness and by eating right and working out I lost 100 pounds and did my first figure competition in April of 2010. The only thing that I was really self concious about was my mid section. I had loose skin and areas that no matter how much I'd diet and... more

“Dr. P, You Did a Fantastic Job, I...”

Being pregnant four times and having twins, my abdomen just never went back to normal. I contemplated it for many years and finally after doing my research and finding a great doctor, I've never looked better. I've always been thin but the abdomen just didn't fit my body. I have received so many compliments and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. Thank you Dr. P!! more

“Tummy Tuck - Chicago”

Im in my 3rd week of recovery from a tt. the first week was very painful . my incision is very neat and clean. i suggest to every1 who plans to have a tt to eat oatmeal to keep from from being constipated have nut trail mix snacks handy for protein and its fulfilling have protein shakes at hand, this helped with digesting my food and kept my intestines from irritating my... more

“5 Kids in 4 Years - Couldn't Be Happier!”

I am 3 weeks post surgery. Had my tummy tuck on 3/8/2010. I had 5 kids in 4 years, including triplets so my stomach was way out of whack. I lost about 25 lbs before going for my tummy tuck. I was 151 lbs the day I walked into surgery.The first day after surgery was horrible. I have a high pain tolerance and it was really lousy - until I took the pain meds. That ma more

“Tummy Tuck with Hysterectomy, Best...”

I am 3 weeks post op from my tummy tuck. Overall I had a good experience. I am 44 years old with 3 teen age kids. I have always been small 5'1" and 117 pounds at most, except during pregnancy (I got up to 155). I work out and and was toned everywhere but in my stomach. I had a pooch and loose flabby skin.I was at the gynecologist for my yearly exam and was told I needed a partial... more

“Took the Plunge at Age 44 - Love my...”

After years of thinking about a TT, I decided to take take the plunge at age 44. My history is not unique -- my children were both almost 10 pounds when they were born and my skin had stretched as a result. Every time I looked in the mirror or wore a bathing suit, I was unhappy with the way my skin sagged.I only interviewed one doctor because I was utterly impressed with the one I was... more

“Post Reconstructive/and Abdominalplasty”

The pro side the double mastectomy was done to prevent me from getting breast cancer. The con side was it was a long recovery and the appearance of the surgery did not turn out as anticipated.A little over a year ago I had a tummy tuck after the tissue was used for breast reconstruction after a double mastectomy. The top part of the abdomin started bulging, it also gets very hard and is... more

“Giving Birth Three Times Took Its...”

I am a proud mother of three beautiful boys but their births have wreaked havoc on my figure! My husband suggested a tummy tuck a few years ago, not for him but because he knew how I felt about the wrinkly, baggy skin on my stomach. This year we saved up and I went in for surgery in February. I am happy with my results. I still have some problems with loose skin and wrinkling so it... more