Wayne Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“Tt, bb, lipo - Manhattan, NY”

HEY REALSELF SISTER...I am 25 years old and I have two beautiful boys. One is 5 years old and the other one is 8 months. I decided to get a tummy tuck because I am so tired of exercising and not seeing any progress. I have been searching for so many plastic surgeons...so for those of you who are starting to search make sure you see more than one so that you can compare what they are telling... more

“I am ready!!!!! - New York, NY”

I am a 37 year woman. A mother to twin boys and a girl. I am scheduled for my TT on 4/26. I am 5'4 and weigh 130 pounds. I have lots of stretch marks and a belly bulge I am hoping to get rid of. I have been wanted to have a TT done for years and it's finally happening. I plan on uploading before pick as soon as possible. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Prayers are welcome... more

“After finally here!!”

I am 26 years old with two children. I am really sick of having all this excess skin and fat around my midsection. My problem I feel was mostly a hereditary problem. I did not gain too much weight with my pregnancies. With my first, I only gained about 30lbs and with my second 15lbs. But I noticed that right away I started getting a lot of stretch marks. My stomach was just completely covered... more

“16 Hours to TT - Brooklyn, NY”

52 year old (look and feel like 40). Two adult sons, two grandchildren. First son was delivered naturally and left lots of stretch marks and a little belly. The second son, 6 years later, was a C-section (bikini), more stretch marks and more belly. I run 1/2 Marathons at least 3x a year. Enjoy hicking & biking. Can't wait to wear my blouse tucked inside my pants or skirt.Hello... more

“Finally Making a Life Changing...”

I had my first son when I was 19. Which I developed more stretch marks then one can imagine! I recently had 2 more children and decided that it is time to get rid of all these stretch marks! Tuesday the 10, I will be going for my TT consultation. I am trying to schedule the TT for ASAP which I believe will be 2 weeks later. I hoping for sooner. On Saturday I will be doing all my blood work... more

“Best Surgeon - New York, NY”

To look better I am a 46 year old woman. I have been heavy most of my life and at 45 I finally decided it was time to get serious about losing weight. I lost 55 lbs but no matter how much weight I lost my stomach was still protruding and I still had back fat.  I looked like a gorilla. My stomach was a mess from surgery 10 years prior. I had cervical cancer at 35. A radical... more

“6 days Pre-Op - Manhatten, NY”

Hello ladies I was asked to create a a blog of my tummy tuck/lipo journey. I am 6 days pre-op and im excited and nervous!! My surgery will be done at Lennox Hill Hosp in NYC on April 2nd 2012. The total cost of surgery including, after care, consult etc. Dr. Todd Lefkowitz will be surgeon he is awesome and very honest. I decided to go under the knife because i had twin girls two years ago.... more

“Tummy Tuck - New York, NY”

To feel better about my body. For years I wanted to get a tummy tuck after my twins-after they were born my stomach has not been the same. I had so many stretch marks and extra skin it was hard to dress up and feel sexy again. I was scared to get a tummy tuck since I had seen nightmare surgeries online with crazy looking belly buttons. I had never really put much thought into how the belly... more

“All clear.....2 weeks to go!”

I found this website about a week ago and I have been reading it every day since. Needless to say I'M FREEKING OUT!!! Well with that said let me tell you about myself. I am a 45 year old mother of two men (23 and 20), married for 25 years (hi honey). I don't feel my age and have been talking about getting rid of mondongo (my pet name for it) for the last 12 years or so but never looked... 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

“Tummy Tuck - Bronx, NY”

Hi :) I'm schedule for a tummy tuck for Febuary 27th I'm so nervous , So many things in my mind at ths moment , especially dying !! Oh my gosh !! I so want this. I have 4 boys, 23,21,18 and my 15 year old is going to be 16 on Febuary 29th yes his a leap year baby (lol) I just want my stomach back:( i hate looking at my stomach , I feel so unattractive , I don't even like showing my... 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

“Tummy Tuck Left with No Stretchmarks...”

I did it bc I had a stomach full of stretchmarks and at such a young age I just wanted for once go to the beach and enjoy myself! not be so insecure.week 1: really no pain just a lot of discomfort and not being able to manage on my own. Terrified when I have to lay in bed, my BF has to make sure he lays me down very very slow otherwise I freak out. That really is my major complain. By day 3 I... more

“Special K - Bronx, NY”

Am a 5'4 200 lbs 34 yr old mother of 3 girls ages 7, 10 and 14. I was 135lbs b4 children. I have lost most of the wt b4 but gained it back x'2. Now am more determined then ever to lost it n keep it off! The only thing am not looking forward to is the losse belly n breast I know I will have! Thank god for Plastic surgery. I have been researching A few plastic surgeons near me n... more

“Finally Did It After So Many Years...”

I've wanted to get a tt for a few years and finally did it!!! I've been struggling with weight in my mid-section for years. It's only been a few days since the TT. I know I will be happy in the next few weeks, but right now I am concentrating on the recovery. I am in a bit of shock seeing my tummy & my belly button in this state, but that too will change over the next few weeks... more

“Tummy Tuck Review - Ridgewood, NJ”

I was not comfortable with the appearance of my abdomen post partum. No matter how much excercise I did, or how much weight I lost, I could not get rid of some belly fat and sagging skin. I am so happy and feel so much more confident now. more

“Much better today!!”

Well Gang, my date is May 16, 2012. I currently work in entertainment etc. I lost a total of 57 pounds. I run, workout, lift weights, spin etc. I take Vitamin C, Mega womens vitamns etc. U name it I do it. I couldn't seem to figure out why I can't loose this tummy! It's skin! the Doc. told me so here I am. Ill fill u in as I go along! Pre op pics on the wayUpdated on 19 Nov... more

“It's my turn--tt scheduled for 11/21...”

I am here to share my TT journey scheduled for NOvember 21,2011 in the bronx. I am a 46 year old with two wonderful children ages 29 and 25. I am also a grandma to a wonderful and gorgeous 4 yrs old girl. I have been married for 14 yrs to my adorable amazing husband. In 2003, a picture of me was taken at work on administrative day. When I saw that picture it was a wake up call. I got... 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

“Finally! - Yonkers, NY”

I had been reshearching Tummy tucks for many years and have been to may consults!! none of them felt right! I came across Dr N's site and decided to go and have a talk with him...I have had 3 kids..im 28! i have had 2 smartlipo procedures for my stomach and flanks!! they convienced me that i didnt need a tummy tuck...that i only needed lipo!!! ( that's because they were not board... 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

“November 11th... - Bergen County, NJ”

I've waited 20 years for this surgery. I'm super excited and I'm counting down the days! I'm an active mother of one. I workout upto 6 days a week and nothing I do will make my tummy flat so, I'm having a full TT with MR and Lipo of the flanks. I've got to admit that as the weather gets warmer and the sun is shining more I'm starting to question if I... 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

“Ready to Get Going April 15th - New...”

I am almost 50 (will be by surgery) and after years of a big stomach I finally decided that I was going to try to get rid of it since working out is not doing it. I am apprehensive but have put a deposit on it and am ready. I will have a full tummy tuck and liposuction of my flanks and back. I will post before and after pictures, anxious for feedback.I have been going over everyones story and... 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... more

“Hopeful and ready”

I have another PS consult with another doctor(out of many) I am extremely excited and anxious. But of course I am ready to "Do me" for once... I'm a mother of 3 beautiful kids at a young age.. Being 29 and still looking like I'm still pregnant plus a huge pregnancy pouch that sags way over my hips and hoo-ha... From my back and waist being small I just have a muffin top... 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 soonThans 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

“Tummy Tuck Done on Fri 02-18-11 No...”

Sat and Sun I was in alot of pain sitting up and going to the bathroom was the worst part. Today Monday I have to say the pain is a lot less. The drains are very uncomfortable and sleeping is not easy. The pain meds make me very drowsy. It is hard when you have to sleep sitting up with lots of pillows behind your back and under your knees. Less pain than yesterday, did not take any... more

“Best Experience - Flushing, NY”

I am a 27 years old with 4 kids..I look like i was expecting.I hated it.I didn't want a six pack i just didn't wanna look pregro.when i went 2 Dr. L he told me the best thing 4 me was a tummy tuck.before i did it i weigh 183 now im 144 and i feel great. i went back and decided i wanted a little lipo on my love handeles and back.that was done jan 8.less then a month i am 139 and still... 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

“Totally Worth It ! - Paramus, NJ”

Because I was unhappy with my sagging middle   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

“Tummy Tuck in 10 More Days Dec 13th...”

I have 1 daughter and 1 son ( my son is actually Canine. I've have horrible excess skin and stretch marks and I'm finally getting my tummy tuck done in NY at North Cnetral Bronx hospital for a whopping 2100 bucks. My mom is a nurse and she knows the doctor and see his work all the time, so it's a win win for me. I will be back later to post pics of befores and afters. Check out my... more

“Very Sad and Disappointed - New York, NY”

I had lost some weight and after having six kids I look like I was still pregnat I had some skin hanging and I wanted a flatter tummy but that didn't happen all I got was into dept :( Dr R did a tummy tuck and lipo,My tummy is still puffy I can pinch the skin on my tummy it isn't tight or firm my left and right side has lumps. He promise me my tummy would look nice,I told him I was... 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

“Boy Oh Boy Was I Scared,but in the...”

Everything went well after the surgery I was in a little pain went home the same day. What bothered me the most were the two drain tubes that has to stay in for a week. The doctor placed on to close to my grond area and every time I moved my leg I got Sharp needle pain in my lower leg and vagina area. Its best to keep on your belly band because you will have a hard time coughing even breathing... more

“28 Year Old Male Tummy Tuck Journey...”

I am a 28 year old former bodybuilder. Upon stopping bodybuilding, I ate myself into a stupor for a year. This resulted in stretch marks and loose skin. I have since been back to bodybuilding for 3 years, but could not get ride of the excess. So on August 10, 2010, I had a tummy tuck. As of right now the pain in intense, but definitely bearable. I can see the difference in my stomach... more

“33 Yrs Old - Tummy Tuck After 4 Kids...”

I'm a mother of 4 (twins 12yr, girl 11yr and baby boy 9months). After an 11 year gap I recently had a beautiful baby boy. In between that gap I exercised not regular but same what often my belly still had that pouch that have hated for so long. After having 7.4lbs and 7.4 twins 12 years ago my stomach was never the same. I have so many stretch mark I know having a TT would get rid of all.So I... more

“5 Days Post OP! Tummy Tuck and Lipo...”

I am a 27 y/o mother of three...I am 5'6 and was 118 before my 1st child. after my 1st pregnancy I was left with a small umbilical hernia, stretch marks and abdominal seperation. with each subsequent pregnancy these issues worstened. I have a very strenous job that requires I am in shape. No matter what i did the cosmetic issues could not be resolved.I began researching the more

“I Survived the Tummy Tuck!”

After having a baby 16 Years old I have never been able to wear a bikini. In fact, The one time I tried to I used so much makeup that my tummy looked even worst.My kid is now 16y/o and I wanted to do something for me. I will continue my journal daily so you guys can have your surgery vicariously through & perhaps you will help me change my current name lol!I arrived at the facility early... more

“Liposution of the Flanks and...”

Pros: flat and sexy tummy, fewer stretch marks improved selfesteem.Cons: pain,seroma, having to get stucked by needles repeatedly, scaring walking hunched over to prevent dehiscence and raised scarring.I had liposution of the flanks and abdominoplasty 2 weeks ago,after 10days, my surgeon informed me that i had a seroma right in the m more

“Great Surgery. Im So Happy !! (Had...”

I had to have surgery after experiencing a 65lb weight loss n battled recurring infectious boils of hair follicles in ab stretch marks. was glad to have surgery as it has changed my life.is it normal to have internal sutures,( white plastic things) coming out of tummy tuck incision ? more

“Tummy Tuck Caused Strech Marks!”

My tummy is flatter recvery is fast I wish I considered or my dr. offered lipo of my back and flanks with it.. it is so important because I feel that I cannot realize the benefits of the flatter tummy because every time I try to dress with sexy cloths I cannot becuase I have a donut ring on my back and sides now !!I had a tummy tuck that caused me a lot of new thick and thin strech marks. It... more

“Bad Tummy Tuck”

I had tumy tuck done 9 weeks ago and have bump on my upper tumy that makes my skin to look sagy. My doctor saying it is scar tissue or fat and want to insert canula and lipo that . Is it to early or dangerous?I had tumy tuck done 9 weeks ago and have bump on my upper tumy that makes my skin to look sagy. My doctor saying it is scar tissue or fat and want to insert canula and lipo that ... 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

“Swelling, Extra Pounds Gained After...”

I decided to get a tummy tuck because i wanted to shed my extra fat on my tummy and i wanted to get rid of the loose skin.Before i got tummy tuck, i weighed 132 lbs. but 4 days after tummy tuck when i weighed myself, i was up to 139 lbs. Does swelling give you extra pounds when you weigh yourself? 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

“Satisfied with Tummy Tuck but Pubic...”

I had a tummytuck 5 years ago and now my mons pubic area is larger than ever since the surgery. i am happy with my tummy tuck but the pubis area just got fat.i just dont feel comfortable with that area now.i just want to know that there is help for me. i cant wear tight clothes i cant wear jeans without wearing a shirt over.i am considering surgery can you recommend what is better for me. 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

“Still Having Pain 3 Weeks Post-op”

Hi, I was just wondering if there was anyone out there who is 3 weeks post-op and still having pain and discomfort? I had mine done on 2/10 and did so well the first week. I was taking pain meds of course, but was getting around rather well. The second week got a little harder after I stopped taking the narcotics, and this 3rd week is still hard. I feel like I'm getting nerve pains on... 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