Raleigh-Durham Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“No More Apron and the Girls Are...”

After have lost close to 125lbs from having gastric bypass in 2004 (I have put 25-35 back on/off over the last few years) I decided it was time to take care of some areas. I had an extended tummy tuck wtih a breast life and couldn't be happier!! I would do this again in a heartbeat and am loving the new me. more

“Tummy Tuck and Liposcution - Raleigh, NC”

I had tummy tuck and liposuction December 13 2012. It was the best the best thing i've done. My doctor was great and the staff at Rex Hospital l was outstanding. Ihave pic my husband will put on later. Ladies my husband was is my knight in shinning armor. He has be a trooper during the whole thing. He is the one that finally talked me into it. Now about me I'm 49 years old I weight 178 lbs. I... more

“Wow, Was That Painful, but Still...”

I am 6 months post-op from a full tummy tuck and breast implants. Pros: my insecurity is gone, I had a lot of loose skin around my midsection and it really bothered me I now have really great breasts that I had never planned to do, it made the recovery of the tummy tuck that much less crappy because at least I have nice boobs! Cons: It did cost a little more than 10 grand It is a LONG... more

“20 Year Journey, A LOT of Big Steps,...”

Ok, so let’s be honest, I’ve really been thinking about this since I was in third grade. I can remember setting in the bathroom and squeezing my fat roll and thinking, “I could just cut if off and it would go away.” Thank goodness my mom was a nurse and I knew I could bleed to death; if not for the fear of dying, I think I really would have. I’ve struggled with my weight since I can... more

“Looking Forward to Finally Getting...”

At my heaviest, I was 300 pounds. I knew that being heavy was unhealthy and was really causing me some trouble but no matter how much my doctor told me or how often I heard the taunts in high school, nothing really made me want to lose the weight. It wasn’t until about two years ago that I had a huge wake up call. I lost my grandpa and grandma on my dad’s side and dad all within a month... more

“Tummy Tuck with Lipo and Feeling...”

Had my tummy Tuck on Tuesday July 10th and I am feeling really good. Not feeling too bad. I was expecting much worse when reading others reviews. But thus far I am doing great. I will post the before photos since I already have those and will post the newer ones later. By the way I am 5'2" and 150lbs. I hope to be motivated after my tummy tuck to lose at least 15 lbs. I think that all my... more

“3 more days to go yay!!!!!!!-...”

Can't believe I'm finally posting. I have been reading TT stories for the past like 2 months. I am a mother of 3 beautiful babies. My daughter, 10 and two boys 7 and 4. I have always been a fitness freak of some sort. I eat well on the most part. I am 5 ft 4" , 37 years old. I am 145 Ibs and hoping to drop about 5- 10 more before my up coming surgery. Which I really dont know exactly when but... more

“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

“24 days Post OP”

First off I have to say how happy I am that I found this site. I was was so wrapped up in reading and looking at pictures that I did not realize it was 5 a.m. I appreciate everyone sharing their journeys. About me: I am a 43 year old mother of 3 (27,23, and 17) and grandmother of 3. I had my first child at 15 and bounced right back.I decided to breast feed my last 2 and noticed my breast... 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

“Day 21 of Full Tummy Tuck, Lift and Lipo”

It's day 21 and I feel like I am turning a corner. I knew this was going to be difficult...in some ways it has been easier and in some it has been harder. I have a 1 year old and 5 year old and thankfully my mother was able to stay for a couple weeks! Couldn't have done it without her! (lifting the 26lb. baby would have been impossible)The first week after surgery is a little foggy. I was... 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