Lutherville Timonium Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“3 WEEKS Post-op! New Pictures...”

I am a 37 year old mother of two beautiful girls who has always wanted to fix my ugly stomach after my second daughter was born. I have several stretch marks and loose skin around my abdomen. I also have larger breasts that sagged after nursing both of my girls. My surgery is just 7 days away and along with a fully tummy tuck I am having liposuction of my flanks, inner and outer thighs and... more

“Tummy Tuck with Liposuction of the...”

I am 35 years old, 5’7, 187 pounds, and my pants are size 12 on a good day! I had a C section 7 years ago and gained 50 pounds over the years. The main reason why I decided to go for Tummy Tuck with Liposuction of the flanks is because I want to look like myself again. I wanted to regain confidence in the way I look, be able to wear the clothes I love, I wanted to get rid of the saggy... more

“I Feel Amazing About my Body Now! -...”

I have had 4 children. I exercise regularly (4x/wk) and eat healthy, still, I could not lose the extra skin in my belly area. After consulting with 3 Drs. in the area, there was no doubt in my mind that Dr. Ashruf would provide me with the best care & attention. I love my belly now and I feel confident with myself and the way I look. My skin no longer hangs over my jeans. My "jello... more

“Tummy Tuck and Lipo of the Flanks-...”

I am a 29 year old bi-racial woman. I gave birth to my son at the age of 15. My stomach was stretched beyond the stretch! LOL...I was so young and naive that I thought my stomach would go back to the way it was. I was SO wrong! I have been thinking about doing this for years and now I have finally came to my decision!!I forgot to mention in my 1st review that I am 5' 1 and 125 lbs. So...Im... more

“2 month post op Updated Pic”

My consult is scheduled for Tuesday March 20th! Any one with advice or questions you forgot to ask that you think may be helpful please post and i'll ask them! Lol! If you have experience with Dr. Tattlebaum, I'm interested in hearing from you too. Those of you in recovery, I am reading your stories and praying for all of you and so excited for you! All of your advice is so... more

“6 weeks PO and had a set back”

Hello Real Self, I have decided to join after reading and looking at other's reviews and pictures. I only have 6 days to go and extremly excited and nervous. I am 29 with 2 beautiful kids. I had my first child at 18 so it wasn't two hard to get back a shape (I had a stomach but nothing like now) After I had my daughter at 25 it went downhill. I just got married June 11, 2011. I... more

“Navy Mom - Maryland”

Hi my name is Kandice and I am in the United States navy. I am the mother of two. I had my first child at age 18 and my second at 19, they are a year and nine days apart to be exact. Before children I was 130 and after I was 215. Somehow I managed to get down to 160 where I am fighting to stay at. The reason I chose to get a tummy tuck is because I work out more than three times a week and... more

“Tummy Tuck/lipo to Flank and Hernia...”

I've always been self conscious of my tummy but managed to hide it pretty well in clothes. After having two wonderful children, I was left with 2 hernias ( umbililical and epigastric) and it became clear, I needed them repaired. I was able to ignore them for years but since turning 40, they appeared to be getting larger. I completed my first triathlon last August and I was shocked at how I... more

“Wonderful Bedside Manner, ONLY...”

Medically necessary, HUGE DIASTASIS RECTI tear of my core after having two babies, I ripped through 7-8 layers and like 6" wide, like 9-10" long opening in my small-waisted, small frame, and had huge babies. I was in massive all over pain for a year before surgery, could hardly get out of bed, looked 7 mos pregnant and physical therapy made it worse, even she agreed, she'd never... more

“Tummy Tuck with Lipo to Flanks,...”

Ever since I had my son 12 years ago I have not been able to get back into a bathing suit, tight or fitting clothing due to extra skin and stretch marks from the pregnancy. I gained 100lbs while pregnant and never went back to my pre-pregnancy weight which I am ok with I lost most of it. I do not like having saggy skin, stretch marks and having to wear larger clothes to hide my muffin top... more

“Loving the new tummy”

I had a child when I was 19. I gained alot of weight when I was pregnant. Which caused horrible stretch marks and saggy skin. I have put up with for years. I work out 4-5 days a week. I have done insanity, p90x. But the skin is still there. I decided i was not going to be happy until I had a tummy tuck. I had my tummy tuck yesterday, Jan 16th. I did not have lipo or muscle tightening. My PS... more

“What a confidence boost!”

Hey Ladies I am a mom and wife and am so ready for this tummy tuck. I am 34 years old 5'6 and 149lbs. I love my body however hate my tummy. I am so tired of when are you due question and some women just say it out of sarcasm when u looking good from head to toe in your outfit but have the 5 month old belly. Lol. My husband feel I don't need or think a few crunches will fix it... more

“I Could Not Imagine Having Work Done...”

After years and years of attempting to loss stubborn baby fat I finally turned to a plastic surgeon in hopes of helping me achieve what I consider my image of a perfect body for me. I could not even imagine pre op that my post op body would look like it does today! Not only did was Dr. Horowitz able to remove a hideous tattoo that stretched as the result of mass weight gain during a pregnancy,... more

“Reverse Tummy Tuck - Maryland”

I went to a highly qualified surgeon (who did a beautiful job with my breast augmentation) for loose skin on my abdomen. He told me since most of my loose skin was in the upper area that a reverse tummy tuck would be to my benefit. I am 5"1 and 95 lbs. He gained my confidence and told me the the scars would not drop if so very minimally, but they would still be hidden within the breast... more

“Full TT - Maryland”

Hi all, I'm new to realself, although I have been on this website countless of times. I am a proud mommy of three beautiful kids and have a wonderful husband. I had a surgery date of March 29,2011. I let my anxiety get the best of me. Once I recieved the "packet" and read the risks, I cancelled. I regret not doing it, I am dealing with depression and sometimes feel like... more

“Full TT with muscle repair NOW with...”

5 2.5" Now 137 - highest around 215 goal for surgery 130 I've lost 80 plus pounds on my own and decided to be a figure competitor! I competed once with the bad belly at 131 not so cute. But I was proud to go up there. Now I am doing this! Will post more and add pictures later on tonight. Ok pictures posted. I hope I can find someone with a similar before so I can get... more

“Tummy Tuck - Baltimore, MD”

I had surgery on 2/28/2011. I don't have any regrets about having the surgery. I haven't experienced a whole lot of pain, lots of swelling though. My stomach had a lot of loose skin and the muscle was very laxed. It has only been 2 weeks, I still have swelling mainly in the evening and at night. But I am pleased with the results so far. I can't wait until I see the final results... more

“Sick of my Saggy Stomach”

After 3 pregnancies (the last 2 close together) and a Gallbladder surgery, my stomach looks like an 90 year old Pillsbury Dough Boy. I am 32, my kids are 8, 4, & 2. I knew after my second pregnancy (when my stomach didn't bounce back like it did with my 1st) that I was getting a TT, I just didn't know when. After my 3rd child, I became so embarrassed by my stomach. It didn't... more

“Anonomous - Towson, MD”

To look better. The recovery was not bad, especially due to the caring staff and Dr. L. People have commented on how great I look and one friend had the same procedure I did after seeing my results. more

“I Feel Like a Movie Star! -...”

I had a breast lift, breast implant, tummy tuck and liposuction. My doctor made me come to life again. I would recommend my doctor to all of my sisters because now I feel like a movie star!! more

“Cosmetic Surgery PERFECTION -...”

Three years ago, I had a c-section with my twins and needed help to get my pre-baby body back! I had a tummy tuck,liposuction and mastopexy all at the same time a real "Mommy Makeover"! more

“Mom of Twins Finally Gets TT -...”

October 28, 2010 I am Post op day 7 of abdominoplasty, lipo, upper and lower blepharoplasty and fat transfer injections to the nasolabial folds (the line that goes from the nose around the mouth. So far I am very glad I did it. My advise in a large nutshell: 1. Get a good and qualified plastic surgeon with proper training and credentialing. Ask doctors and nurses you know for... more

“Abdominoplasty and Liposuction -...”

I finally have a flat stomach that I was never able to acheive with exercise and diet. Even before having children I never had a flat stomach--it's just not in my genes. I wish I would have done it in my 20's and saved myself years of hating my body and starving myself. more

“Nervous About Tummy Tuck - Maryland”

Hello I will have a full tummytuck on july 28. I am very nervous about the whole idea. I wish I was like others on this site and keep it myself that I am having a tt.I recieve some negative feedback than I have others who support me I have three beatuifil kids. My auntie will have them for a whole week for me. I really do not know what to expct or what to get for my recovery I order a... more

“Post op! Maryland”

I'm 45 years old and I've had four surgeries on my abdomen. Two were with kids, one was because of scar tissue, for a tubal and one was for a hysterectomy. I cannot stand having all this extra skin and fat any longer. My consultation appointment was today, July 9, 2010. I go back on August 2, 2010 for my pre-op appt. My surgery is scheduled for August 12, 2010. I will update after... more

“Mom of Three - Pre-op Appointment”

I am 24 years old. I am 5'3 180 lbs. so yes for my hieght I am overweight. I have three kids when I had my second child I began to gain weight. before kids I was always 110lbs. I have a pre op appt on July 13, if any one have any suggestion of what I should ask the ps please do so I have been reading a lot of views,and I think I am heavier than everybody on here if more

“Flat Tummy! Better Than I Ever Expected”

After losing 120 lbs. through gastric bypass surgery I had a lot of extra skin hanging on my abdomen. Because of irritation issues my insurance authorized a tummy tuck.I chose a doctor that did a presentation to the bariatric support group. He was realistic about the outcome, gentle and supportive. He suggested a more

“Corrective Surgery for Liposuction...”

A year previous, I had lyposuction by another plastic surgeon in the Baltimore area. I was left with a very large mass of scar tissue and nothing I did or had done, corrected it. I looked like I had a fist sticking out of my stomach.Dr. M did an examination and told me he couldn't guarantee good results because he wasn't sure there was adequate blood supply to the more

“Extended Tummy Tuck with Lipo to the...”

I was very unhappy with the results, the cost, and the emotional toll it has taken on me. It was not worth it, I didnt get what i paid for, from the definition for porcedure preformed explains what your reward would be. My flanks were not corrected during surgery,i have a very uneven shape front and back. i didnt lose a single jean size. i have a overlapping of skin(muffin top) on the... more

“Tummy Tuck and Hernia Repair After 3...”

I had three c-sections resulting in an umbilical hernia that needed repairing. When having the ultrasound for the hernia I was diagnosed with diastasis recti; this condition occurs when the main abdominal muscles (called the rectus abdominus) begin to pull apart. The left and right sides of this muscle separate, leaving a gap. I wanted that repaired as well.I was excited to have my figure... more

“2 Weeks Post Op After a Tummy Tuck -...”

I have been wanting a tummy tuck for about 5 years (when I had my last child). It wasnt a hard decision, but I just didn't have the money. I had my tummy tuck 2 weeks ago and am SSSOOO happy I did. I'm still a little sore, but overall I feel great. I had my tubes pulled out a few days ago, it hurt for seconds and then I felt 100% better. I'm starting to stand up straight... more

“Lost 100lb After Gastric Bypass...”

After having lost 100 pounds following gastric bypass surgery, I chose to have a tummy tuck procedure due to the hanging skin I was left with.I consulted with Dr. H, and after he talked with me in great length about my options, I decided to have the "fleur de lis" tummy tuck. I already had a scar down the middle of my stomach, so I ha more

“I Didn't Think the Pain Was Worth It...”

I didn't think the pain was worth it - though tummy looks goodTummy Tuck surgical drain line full of air due to me accidently poking it days ago with safety pin - is this bad - bulb still holds a suction. more

“Tummy Tuck Dream Come True for...”

I had numerous surgeries, that as you can in my before picture, severly altered the appearance of my abdomen.Although the appearance of my abdomen was always an issue for me, it wasn't until this year that I decided to stop living unhappy with my body and started getting more information about my options. I was thinking some sort of scar revision or laser treatment more

“One Day After Tummy Tuck, Breast...”

Well, it hasn't even been 24 hours since surgery but I wanted to give an account of what I am feeling.I have not seen anything yet, all the bandages are still in tact but I am AMAZED at how wrong I was about the pain I expected. Sure...it's not real comfy but I wouldnt even call the pain mild...its not really pain, just discomfort and I had 3 things done...tummy, boobs, and eyelids. I am... more

“Tummy Tuck 100% WORTH IT! Loving...”

After having twins, i knew that i was going to need to have a tummy tuck. after 3 years had pasted, i noticed that i was becoming someone who didn't like to be seen in public because i hated the way that i looked and the way that my clothes fit. i eventually found my Dr. in the Baltimore area and i can say that choosing him to do this surgery was the best decision that i made. i am... more

“Full Tummy Tuck Got Rid of my Pouchy...”

I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo of my inner and outer thighs, back, subbra roll, and back of my arms. I did this mainly because my stomach was beginning to pouch over a previous scar from surgery. My plastic surgeon recommended certain procedures and I also requested specific areas for the lipo. I did a lot of research on the web and other doctors’ sites. I also... more