Columbia Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“Frustrated..- Columbia, SC”

After over 8 years, I had my tummy tuck done yesterday...Last night was very painful, this morning it is tolerable. I'be been walking up to 4 times, kitchen n restroom, my cathera comes out today n I return for my follow up on wed. So far I cant see what it looks like but if its anything how tight it feels, I'm Happy, Will continue to update as I progress.Still having pain here and there but... more

“Awesome - Columbia, SC”

I was recommended by someone that worked with him not for him in the operation room as an operation room tech. That and the website and also the consult was enough for me to pay the same day for both a tummy tuck lipo on hips n back n a breast lift and breast implants. I feel n look like a model for Victoria secret :) after four kids and so many stretch marks he made me confident and like a... more

“8 weeks PO ....back in the swing.....”

I finally decided to get this procedure done after years of deliberation and sweating in the gym. After having three kids, I managed to work, run a household, and get back into shape. But my skin did not come along for the ride. I was left with raised stretch marks and loose skin covering a tight stomach. My surgeon told me that since my muscles were in great shape, he only needed to remove... more

“Change my Life - Columbia, SC”

I've always been uncomtable about showing my tummy..The pro you will love your body more the cons take 1 step at a time....I'm a 44yrs old women who has decided to go for it.. I had my surgery 06/08/2012 with no complication at all. I didn't even take pain medication after the 3rd day and no I'm not pain tolerant  I was able to get around in about 2wks (drive) but per Dr Sexton not to... more

“Almost two month update : ) - Mount...”

Well...I've finally decided to have a tummy tuck. It's crazy because for so many years it was just a thought, and now I'm actually going through with it. I just woke up one day and took a look at this sagging, overhanging piece of skin and fat and said THAT'S IT! I'm 5'6" (some docs say 5'7" which leads me to believe 5'6"), I'm 39 as of today and I have two children ages 16 and 20. I bounced... more

“Tummy Tuck After 4 Children - Irmo, SC”

Am 24 with 4 little ones, 5,4,3,1 and not having anymore. So am happy to say in just a few hours, i will be at the starting point of truly getting my pre pregnancy body back. I have abs but now they will really be seen without all the extra skin and stretch marks. Yay : ).... am 5/7 170 pounds and weighing 235 at my max.Yesterday i had my surgery in the morning, Dr. Haines is a great Dr. And... more

“3 weeks - Columbia, SC/ Sumter”

I am 40 years old I have 3 Children I have always been very active but once I turned 40 I put on weight and just was not able to lose it, I also had a nasty roll that would sit on my lap when I would sit down. I am so worried about this, I fear the pain, the coming out from being under and most of all telling my mom and kids lol ok, so I feel so silly i am not able to find my review on... more

“15 Weeks PO....VERY PLEASED :) in SC”

So, I have been reading everyone's stories for over a year now....contemplating making my "own" review. I am so addicted to this site, it is my "book" that I read before bed every night! I think it has become part of the reason that I decided to go through with the surgery, seeing everyones results are amazing!! Long story short....I am 38, happily married and have 2... more

“I did it! I am officially on the...”

I am so happy to have found this site!! I am scheduled to have my tummy tuck w/ lipo of my flanks on 4/6/12! I am excited but sooo nervous! I am truly thankful for all of the insight that I have been able to gain from this site! So..I am the 39 year old mother of 2 beautiful boys! I will be 40 years old in April and decided that I finally wanted to do something for myself! Getting rid of... more

“My Journey with my Stomach -...”

My background consists of years of hanging fat from pregnancy and overeating without exercise. I am tired of standing in my closet, trying on everything and not feeling good about my body. I have chosen to get a TT because I feel this is the only way I can feel good about the way I look. I want to be able to wear a regular tee shirt and jeans be able to sit down without my stomach hanging over... more

“Granny Makeover - Shoulder is Mending”

After losing 70 pounds, I had a number of issues to deal with. My big old flappy arms bothered me the most, so on July 6 I had an arm lift, along with a breast lift without augmentation(my husband's idea!). Did great and scheduled my tummy tuck at my last post-op visit. Although I am almost 64, I don't feel it-especially after the last surgery. I haven't quite reached my original... more

“Tummy Tuck Recovery - South Carolina”

I had a full tummy tuck done 11months ago and i am still trilled with the results. I was well prepared for the recovery by my surgeon so there were no surprises. I hated having the drains in and because i did not read ALL the post op info i was given i was upset because there was sooo much leakage from the drains mostly when i was in bed at night. I did not want anyone around me post op... more

“More Painful Than I Thought It Would...”

I had a TT and hip reduction. If I knew how much pain I would of been in I would of chickened out. I had my surgery 3 months ago. I just now can sleep on my tummy and my stomach cramps up into a knot. I do love the way my tummy looks in my new bikini but I have had many other surgeries and this one was the worst. My scars are pretty wide. I thought they would be a lot smaller. more

“Tummy Tuck and Lipo of Hips After...”

I am 30 years old I am a mother of two boys. I have lost about 95 pounds and I have a lot of excess skin that hangs low on my abdomen some on my hips and my doctor is going to perform full abdominalplasty and lipo of my hips. He said that he was going to have to make the incision further back than just my hips so it will go all the way to my side. I have been waiting for this for about 4 years... more

“Tummy Tuck and Having my Hips Done...”

I had a Tummy tuck done Jan. 20th. My Dr. took one of my drainage tubes out the first week, then then next week he took the other tube out and my stitches from my belly botton. Ijust started wearing a full girdal that hooks up all the way up to my bra. I have been putting vit.E oil on my scars. It still burns, hurts and itches. Since I have stitches almost all the way to my spine. I can... more