Morristown Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“Finally did it:-)”

I am scheduled to have my tummy tuck in a week. I am so excited. I have been reading numerous blogs and watching tons of videos and everyone seems so pleased. My procedure was scheduled at $9,400. I just found out that my insurance will pay for at least the anesthesia and facility charges which total $3,300. The Dr. felt around my navel and asked me if it hurt and said he felt some... more

“Great Tummy Tuck - Cedar Grove, NJ”

Dr. berlet did my tummy tuck in jan of 2013... it looks great... there is something wrong with my belly button...but after reading up on it, it can happen with the best plastic surgeon in the world...sooooo i cant really fault him! otherwise im completely satisfied!!! my belly looks great and i cant wait to wear a bikini this summer! more

“It's over!! What a great feeling!”

I am a mother of an amazing, beautiful 20 month old daughter. Since my childbirth my abdomen has never bounced back the way I thought it would. I am about 5ft 2" 120 lbs but I have an umbilical hernia that makes my innie if the past look like a button sticking out "weird" My muscle separation seems pretty significant and gives my belly that 5 month pregnant look. I am pretty petite and my... more

“8 day post op pics. Could not be...”

I have 12 year old twins that stretched my skin beyond repair!! Then had two more single pregnancies on top of that. I have wanted a tt for 12 years but finally got the nerve to book it. I'm very excited, but also very scared. My youngest will be 6 months old when I have the procedure and he is my main focus. I hope I don't have unrealistic expectations as far as recovery goes. I'm hoping to... more

“Nervous, Excited and in Disbelief! -...”

I've always struggled with my weight going up and down as much as 100lbs at times. This of course has left my tummy and surrounding areas with alot of stretched out skin. I'm currently 5ft 10 inches and 212lbs. I'm not at the weight I wanted to be prior to having the surgery; however, if I wait for the perfect weight and perfect time to coincide I'll never get it done! I'm quite excited... more

“Time for Mama to Get a Tune Up! -...”

I have a hernia and didn't want a scar on my belly button, so a tummy tuck is the best option for me! Took about 4 years before I got fed up not only having the bulging belly but also of how I felt :( when trying on clothing despite of girdles, spanx etc. and still looked 5 months pregnant. I lost 40 lbs through Zumba and healthier eating - but oh no! The tummy wasn't going anywhere!... more

“41 Mom Extended TT with Lipo of...”

12 days post op and I feel Fantastic ! The first 5 days was tough but every day I feel better and better. Im a Mom of 4 , 10.5 lb. was my largest and 8.4 was my smallest . I spent my entire 30's having babies and weighing 190 - 233. I let myself go and hated what I saw in the mirror . One day I woke up and decided I didn't want to feel like that anymore , or ever again. So it began . I... more

“9 months!!”

After having my first child at 18 my body changed ALOT! and now Ive decided to go ahead with the procedure..I'm 28 years old 5'3 128 lbs having my tummy tuck on May 23rd 2012!!, before having my first child at 18 I was always small around 105 - 110lbs, I blew up to 183 lbs with my first child.after 2 years I lost all the weight...this left me with horrible stretch marks and saggy skin, I... more

“So finally I got my TUMMY TUCK”

I am 26 yrs old,i have 2 kids ages are 9yrs old and 4yrs old.after having my 4yr old i was weighing 181lbs and my h:5"3".i lost 50lbs and begin to realize no matter how much i exercised i wasnt gonna lose the excess fat,so i went for lipo but still had the lose skin so thats when i decided to talk to my ps about a tummy tuck. updated on 5 mar 2012: so its 2 days until my tt. i... more

“Happy Birthday to Me... I Hope! -...”

Hi everyone! I've been the classic lurker of all of your experiences for the last several months. So here's my story... I'm now 45 and yes, today is my birthday. I decided to schedule my tummy tuck and muscle repair as a "reset" button for myself. I can honestly say that I'm not nervous anymore. Why am I have this procedure? I'd say as a huge self-esteem boost. I... more

“Surprise, disappointed...”

I am 37 year old , mother of 11 and 2. I had complicated c section 2 years ago with terrible scar in the lower abdomen. I went to my ps for scar revision. He found out I have a small umbilical hernia and abdominal muscle also separated. He suggests I should have abdominoplasty done. Finally I got the date scheduled which is the friday before thanksgiving. Because I am full time working with my... more

“Tummy Tuck and Liposuction - Wayne, NJ”

I couldn't get rid of the "belly" after having a c-section 18 yrs ago. No amount of exercise would work. I was very nervous at first, but it was definitely worth it. Can now fit into my clothes they way they should fit and some are even loose. Recovery was just as expected. Got a little better each day. more

“My Tummy Tuck Story - Ramsey, NJ”

So I'm 40 years old and have 2 children ages 19 & 16. Within the last 3 years, I lost 60lbs on Weight Watchers, became a lifetime member and at 140, I still had a skin apron and a protruding top belly. I felt that all my hard work didn't pay off. So, I have been struggling to maintain the weight I lost. However, it has been hard 30 lbs heavier and 3 years later, I decided to do... more

“Tummy Tuck - Wayne, NJ”

After having two kids back to back my stomach was destroyed. I got it done July 17th, and I could tell the difference immediately. There is still a lot of swelling which is completely natural, I still can't walk completely straight which is also natural. I would say to take off a good 3 weeks from work just to be safe, I was about to only take two, but it is not enough time to recoup... more

“I am so happy - Newark, NJ”

I have 2 children 19 and 4 yrs old. I havent been able to see me private area in about 19 yrs with out having to lift my lower tire roll is what I use to call it up. However I am 5'3 and have always weighed in around 173 no more than 190. But from some reason last yr I weighed in at 199 and that was unacceptable to me. So I went on a strict diet for a couple of months and came down to 163... more

“FTT with Lipo - I am so Happy -...”

Name Lizette.had my tummy tuck done almost a yr.still i m lovin it, as my man but i did it for myself,he love my chubby in my belly i did not lol. so for CONS: there are none. i was fully satisfied. Pros: i look great. better than ever. just have a small incision scar,big whoop lol i can hid this as i do not mind it at all.a flat sexy youthful smooth belly... more

“Tummy Tuck/Lipo and Brazalian Butt...”

I'm a mother of 3 (17,14 and soon to be 1). After having my last baby I developed the muffin top. Therefore decided 2 do the tummy tuck and since I want a rounder bottom decided 2 do the but lift as well...I'm very nervous about the recovery..my pre op appointment is scheduled 4 march 28 and I hve lots of questions...hve anyone done these 2 surgeries at once? How was the recovery? How was the... more

“Tummy Tuck Wt Lipo 2/22/11 - Wayne, NJ”

After having 3 babies, 2 of them c-section, my stomach was bulky and saggy. I'm 7 days p.o. and feeling much better. My drains came out yesterday. My doc said to put lots of lotion on over my stomach and new belly button, but I'm afraid of touching that area. Looks very tender. I'll post pics soon Thans every one. Yes I'm doing much better. But the incision site its very itchy as... more

“Tummy Tuck Eve! - Teaneck, NJ”

Time for the outside to match the inside..again(If only I had a crystal ball at 18 when I didn't see the point of the gym and Pizza was suitable for breakfast)and to no longer hear "But you have such a pretty face" Thanks I think  2 days post op and I know I should be taking it easy but I'm not one to sit still too long.(I took two weeks off of wrk and am going... more

“ANOTHER CHANCE AT HAPPINESS”

Well i am a mother of 3, oldest is 18,youngest is 4. i scheduled because i am not used to being this big. my weight before children 120lbs after 235lbs. i want to fit into my clothes not have to find clothes that fit me. my stomach hangs over my pants and feels extra heavy. i also have a herniated buldge in my back,sciatica ,and a pinched nerve so this surgery is going to help me tremendously.... more

“My Journey 1 Week Before Tummy Tuck...”

I have 4 children and all were by C-Sections. My tummy has been stretched several times due to those little brats. lol I had my kids very young, well by the time I was 19 I had 3 and at that very young age, I was never able to again wear a bikini. I dont think I will wear a bikini but want a flat stomach without so many lines and dents. It has taken me 4 years to make my final... more

“Looking Forward to my Tummy Tuck on...”

I have a lot of excess skin after giving birth to two sons and loosing 85 pounds. I am having four procedures at once: tummy tuck, breast lift and augmentation and a Lipoma remove from the back of my left upper arm. I am very excited and at the same time think of the surgery. I know I will be ok since I have a good doctor. I don't have any pics yet. I had my surgery on December 7th:... more

“Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation...”

I had my surgery on July 6th. I was scared to death. I had tummy tuck and Breast Aug. I had 4 pregs in 5 years. My first was stillborn at 38 weeks and I have two boys 2 yrs and 4 years and I had a miscarrage last August. So my body has been through alot. I had a lot of extra skin and strech marks. I wanted to have a tummy tuck since I had my first child. I love my breasts and My stomach... more

“A Tummy Tuck Disaster! Was Supposed...”

After having a child my body went back to my normal weight 150 but my stomach had stretchmarks all under my belly button. So i decided to go for consultations where i was told all i needed was a mini tummy tuck.It was done in 2 phases..First 1 was lipo. with fat transfer to my buttocks which was done in March, the 2nd would be the mini tummy tuck with a touch up of lipo. which was done Aug.... more

“Gave Birth to 3 9lb Babies. Decided...”

After 3 full term pregnancies and approx. 9lb. babies, I decided to get abdominoplasty w/ liposuction. I had poor abdominal muscles and was very unhappy with my appearance and the continuous questions if I was pregnant.Yes , the fat was removed but my post op was not that perfect. I don't know if it was the anesthesia alone or the 0.5mg valium I took but as soon as I came home from same day... more

“Tummy Tuck is 100% Worth It!”

1 week post op!! After my second son I decided to have a tummy tuck. I have two beautiful boys but gained 70 pounds with both leaving me with unwanted skin. I worked out 3-5 days a week, Pilates, strengthening etc but nothing seemed to get rid of the loose skin around by naval. I decided to have a tummy tuck to get my body back where I remembered it. A few weeks prior to my surgery I... more

“Tummy Tuck”

Just got it 1/20! Can't take pain meds-any of them! Swelling is a lot - so can't tell yet what to expect. I did it to be more comfortable. I had a lot of extra fat sitting just under the bra line. And it always stuck out of my blouses. Then from 5 surgeries to be able to have my now 18 yr old son-had the stomach overhang - oh & Dr. fixed my flanks! But they're so swollen - they can... more

“So Far "Loved the Results"”

Hi I just had my tummy tuck on July 29, 2008.  So I guess I am post op 9 days.  I am starting to stand up straighter each day hate the fact that I can't, because it kills my back.  I just went to the doctor yesterday to remove my drains THAT HURT!  I am still very swollen and can see little results and I understand that it takes months maybe a year or so for the swollen to... more