Chapel Hill Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“Realistic Tummy Tuck Outcome - North...”

I am 33 years old, 5.7", and 140 lib. I am now 7 days post op and I know that the results are not even close to being evident. I should have had a more real outcome in my head before going into the surgery. After carrying my twin girls 12 years ago and then my 4 year old son, my tummy was beyond words. So I guess I should have had a realistic expectation of the outcome before I did it... more

“Flatlands, here I come!”

I am mom of 3 kids ages 5,4 and 13 months, all c-section babies. I am tired of this gross loose skin and would love to have a flat belly for once! It is two weeks to my Surgery day and it is all I can think about. My PS recommended that I have abdominal and flank lipo with the full TT. Both are extra charges and quite frankly, I think the abdominal lipo should be included with TT. My 2... more

“Virginia F - North Carolina”

I am the mother of two adult children and have 4 grandchildren. I am 70 years young and had difficulty having my children which meant many exploratory operations,After delivering my children, I had numerous problems with issues dealing with mishaps during surgery. I had hernia surgery and now another one is causing me much pain. I had the choice of hernia surgery or tt surgery which meant... more

“Tummy Tuck W/Lipo and Muscle &...”

I had 2 children by C-section. I had horrible muscle distention and an umbilical hernia. I wanted a flat belly, and exercise and diet was not doing anything. And also my thighs would rub together, to where it would be sore. The surgery was about 4.5 hours. And the 1st 2 weeks were brutal. Bruising from chest to knees. Now at 3 weeks, I am starting to swell pretty bad, and was kinda hoping... more

“Tummy Tuck & Lipo - North Carolina”

Scheduled to have surgery on 1/17. I'm 5'1, approx 110 lbs. Very nervous about the surgery, as I have two little girls, age 2 and 4. Have been planning to have the surgery for about a year. I always said I'd have the "mommy makeover" but now am def getting nervous. I have lose skin, and the more weight I lose, the worse my stomach looks. Skin tends to flap over my... more

“6 weeks PO! - North Carolina”

I am 39 years old, married for 16 years with 2 beautiful boys ... 12 and 5. I had gastric bypass surgery 5 years ago and lost 140 pounds. With such a big weight loss, I naturally have loose skin in the stomach area. I have loose skin in the thigh/butt area as well but it's no where near as bad as my stomach. Ideally I would of loved to have a TT, thigh lift and breast lift/aug. but a girl... more

“I finally have my new flat...”

I am 27 yrs old. I am 5'1 and weigh 158 lbs. I really feel like I should weigh less than that but I don't. I have had 2 c sections over the past 7 years. I have the hanging buldge of skin in my lower abdomen. I am so ready for it to be gone. I am obsessed with my TT. I have watched so many videos and looked at so many pics!! I am getting so anxious and my surgery i not until JUNE... more

“25 Mom of 4 Scheduled for TT/ Lift...”

I've got 4 children (I got a young start :) 9,5,2,1. I'm really fortunate to have a husband who supports my decision to do this. I gained so much with each pregnancy but always lost really quickly since I was in the Army and was always physically active, so needless to say I'm left with a flabby stomach and I can wash my feet and boobs at the same time. I'm so ready to get my... more

“So So Worth It! Feel Like a New...”

After a 90 pound weight loss and birthing 2 children, I was left with a very large, very unsightly apron of skin on my abdomen (or as it is technically called a "pannis"). Although I lost 90 pounds through diet alone, I've maintained that loss through sensible eating combined with a challenging workout regimen (mix of strength training and cardio). It was tremendously... more

“Up All Night (The Night Before Tt/l)...”

I have always had a lower belly even before having 3 children.. They are all just about grown and now It is important for me to enjoy life and feel better about myself and enjoy my husband looking at this new body while having fun in the sun. I will have my groove back...LOL.I can not sleep its about 4am I been up since 2:30am and my tt/l is not until 10am..I am very excited but a little... more

“Tummy Tuck - North Carolina”

44 years old. 2 children and one gallbladder removal. Weight gain and self neglect. As all of you women know, we put everyone (even the dog) before ourselves, especially when our kids are little. My situation was complicated by a husband's health issue; diabetes. But light at the end of the tunnel really does exist. Kids are now 14 and 18. Husband is 5 years out from a kidney/pancreas... more

“My Full Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss...”

After having weight loss surgery, and losing 40% of my body weight. I am moving to the next step to have a full tummy tuck. I would like to have a few other things done, but am doing the one that is the most important to me - first. I have met with 4 Cosmetic Surgeons and decided on one yesterday. (The fourth one I met with : ) And the only one who charged me a consultation fee... more

“Thank God I Made It! - North Carolina”

Thank You Lord!!!. I made it through my surgery. I am 6days post-op today....WOW! I still can't believe the surgery is behind me. I was so super nervous going into this. I did my research and chose a doctor I felt very comfortable with. I am still very swollen but can tell that once the swelling goes down it will look amazing! I can already tell a big difference. I had the belly flap... more

“So Nervous and Scared but Want the T...”

I am going in for a tummy tuck on august 09, 2010. my pre-op is july 27, 2010. i am having mixed feelings about the surgery. i just gave birth to my beautiful son 8 weeks ago and I am tired of having this gut. I always wanted the surgery but I knew that I wanted one more child. now that he is here.... I am ready, or at least I think I am. I guess I better get ready, cause the big day is coming... more

“TT.... Should Have Done It Long Ago!...”

Pros...Love my tummmy. Cons....The pain is quite extensive. I elected to get a tummy tuck because I was tired of the flab I had. I had just finished my bachelors degree and thought how nice it would be to shed off the fat that would never go away. Dr. was the best! 4 weeks post op...Will be posting new pics up soon....going through the time of when I eat something with salt it... more

“One Day Post Op! Full Tummy Tuck, No...”

I am 5'4" and 143 lbs. I'm very athletic and always have been. However, after pregnancies I had loose skin and what my doctor described as "exercise resistant fat" on my stomach. If I gained 5 lbs., it went straight to my stomach. I wear size 4 or 6 clothes but ALWAYS had a muffin top!Decided to do abdomnioplasty. I needed a full tummy tuck with liposuction but no muscle... more

“Is It Safe to Have Tattoo Removal on...”

Had a tummy tuck to remove excess/loose skin resulting from weight loss as a adolescent. Also had some stretch marks over lower abdomen.How safe is it to get laser tattoo removal on the abdominal skin after a tummy tuck? Should you wait a year or more, until everything is completely healed, before you have it done? Also, are there any special considerations for tattoos that surround the new... more