Grapevine Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“24 hours to TUMMY TUCK TI...”

Hi all! Had RNY in 2007- lost 150 lbs- had a baby in 2009, gained 60( I know!) and I had a revision in 2011- best think I ever done! I lost 70 pounds and now I am loving my body- except my belly! I have been scheduled for a full tummy tuck on May 21, 2012 in Dallas, TX- Mine is insurance paid ( WOOP) and I have to apy a co-pay of $200!! Im so excited I dont know what to do!!! Just want to to... more

“Summer Breeze 51 Years Old 2012! -...”

I met with my PS four weeks prior to my TT, breast lift and front and back tumescent liposuction surgeries. I scheduled my surgery for the next month and began my journey of preparations. He started me on Bromelain, and Vegatable and Fruit vitamins twice daily to promote my healing after the procedures. I followed all guidance he gave me. I am post of 3 1/2 weeks now, and went back to work at... more

“Tummy Tuck and Lipo!!! SO WORTH...”

After losing a 110 lbs without weightloss surgery, then getting pregnant and gaining back a 100lbs the losing the 100lbs AGAIN the loose skin was horrible. Was a rough surgery but it was by far the BEST 8K I have ever spent. They removed 7lbs of skin can you Imagine!!! The surgery is no walk in the park, I have had 2 C sections and this was WAY worse than the C sections ever thought about but... more

“Scheduled for 6/12 - Plano, TX”

I am the mother of 4 children....I am constantly at the gym.....I teach workout classes...Turbo kick, yoga, step, and weight classes from time to time.....I have to pull down my shirt when I lead the class in ab exercises..Make sure the class does not see my rolls...It is frustrating...I want it to look like I spend time in the gym..I want to be excited about shopping and bathing suits....I am... more

“My Tummy Tuck Journey.... - Dallas, TX”

I am a 37 yr. old married mother of 6 children....I have 4 girls ages 19...17...15...an 12....an I have 2 boys ages 14 an 9. My first 2 children were born by C-section so my tummy was really messed up from having so many kids! I was still looking like I was about 9 months pregnant lol!!! I would always have someone come up to me and ask me how many months I was or what I was having....I even... more

“Avelar Tummy Tuck with Lipo...”

I am 29 years old and a mother of 3 children. I had my oldest daughter when I was 19 and for years have been unhappy with my stomach. I hate the stretch marks and the fat I have never been able to get rid of. Even at my best when I worked out al the time, I couldn't get a flat stomach. So I finally scheduled my tummy tuck for next Friday March 23, 2012 and I cannot wait. I am actually... more

“3 Weeks and 4 days PO - Feeling...”

Hello RealSelf Peeps! I am a mother of 3, ages 16, 11 and 3, all delivered naturally....the most that I weighed during pregnancy was 254! I am 5'8, approximately 185 lbs. I have always been on the thick side but regardless of how much I weigh, give or take 5 on either side, I can never hide my stomach without looking like I'm hiding my stomach if that makes any sense! LOL! I am married... more

“Tummy Tuck Recovery - Dallas, TX”

No way is recovery time one week. I am on day 6 PO and I'm still in pain, however, I had a breast lift with augmentation as well. The first 48 hours you will be hunched over at a 90 degree angle and boy does this do a number on your back!! I think my back pain is more severe than my actual procedure! I'm still hunched over and walk every three hours. I am a group fitness instructor so... more

“Abominoplasty with Liposuction -...”

I'm pleased that I had this done it has help my selfesteem and confidence. I feel better and I like the way I look in the mirror. No tummy hang over. The surgery has a long recovery, but worth it. I have my teenage body back after two large babies and major surgery in my twenties. I'm in my fifties now. It's Great more

“Tummy Tuck and Lipo Scheduled for...”

I am 30 yrs old and have 3 beautiful children ( 5,3, 18 months). I have always been dreaming of this and wanting a flat stomach. It's been soo long. I'm just so scared and nervous to be under general anthesthsia for 5 hours! I'm so worried bout my kids and thinking I'm being selfish but it's something I want really badly! But there is no turning back! My surgery is paid in... more

“Not Long Before I Have the Wonderful...”

I am a 33 yr old mother of two wonderful children. But with these children's pregnancies I gained almost 100 pounds with each so I have a lot of loose saggy skin.I currently am 5'6 and weigh 130 but the saggy skin is a big issue for me. I also decided to go ahead with the BA at the same time and get it all done together. I am very nervous and unsure but hopefully after my pre op... more

“My Journey - Dallas, TX”

I am a 33 yo mother of two beautiful girls. I had large babies and a very streched out stomach full of stretch marks. After loosing weight, the stomach is still stretched and it defianly makes my self confidence diminish. Hubby and I are finished having children and I work full-time, so we do have busy lives, but we are excited that I can do this for myself. I saw three different doctors... more

“When Michelangelo Saw This Lumpy...”

I am a 23 year young woman. Seeing my once then body, you would think I gave birth, but I didn't. I just naturally had this shelf above and below my belly button. It was also very distinctly creased. Do you know how painful it is when your mother makes this sucking in noise as she sucks in her stomach to remind you to suck in your stomach when you physically aren’t able to as you are... more

“Amazing Doctor & Amazing Results -...”

After 4 kids I could not get my stomach to look anywhere near where I wanted it to. I had a lot of excess skin and I knew I would never be happy with it so I decided to do something about it. I finally have a flat stomach and I love it! I also had some lipo done to my inner thighs. more

“Excellent Results and a Great...”

I spent my 30s pregnant and at 40, my tummy was permanently a belly. Despite being at my ideal body weight and rehabbing my core with the help of a personal trainer, my tummy bulged and I looked 5 months pregnant all the time. The extra skin on my belly could be grabbed by the handfuls and it had no sensation from being stretched so many times. I was very embarrassed by the appearance of... more

“TT and Lipo in Upper Abs and Flanks...”

Scheduled for Jan 16 went for Pre-op today! Getting excited but nervous too. Having this done after 2 c sections left me with years of sang and pooch that no amount of excersice would fix.Ok it hasn't sunk in yet it's Friday Morning and My TT surgery is on Monday! Trouble sleeping sometimes worrying about the pain, Dr says they are no longer using the Pain Pump's. Have read alot but still... more

“Tummy Tuck 01/10/2012”

Hello, I am a 29 year old wife and mother of 2 (4 & 8 yr old). My dreams were always to have a flat tummy. I have worked hard at achieving my dream but have had little results so I decided to go see a board certified surgeon. My visit with him was very pleasant, he advised he could help me achieve my dream. He also advised me of a hernia I have which also contributes to my huge stomach. So... more

“TT and Lipo 6 weeks post op which...”

I'm just a couple of days away from something I've dreamed of for years. I'm a late thirty-ish year old mom of 2 sets of twins ages 13 and 18. I'm 5'2" and weigh 123lbs. I've wanted a TT since the day after my second set of twins were born. The kids definately left their mark on me. It's time to do away with the "twin skin". Yay!!!! I've never had... more

“Tummy Tuck and a Year Later a Breast...”

I've given birth/nursed three wonderful children, been comfortably married for 21 years, and gained/lost 60 pounds. My tummy and breast were getting in the way of getting back to where I wanted to be. In short - I needed to rid the fat girl suit. I did my part with diet and exercise then I needed a plastic surgeon to subtract the extras. more

“Tummy Tuck & Lipo--Great Results! -...”

I carried all my weight in my tummy, I've had 3 children-and I just wanted to look better. I had a tummy tuck, lipo on my love-handles, upper abdomen, and also my double-chin.  I now have a flat stomach, a waist, and no double-chin.  I'm very pleased with my results and it's obvious that Dr. Burns really paid attention to detail.  The scarring on my tummy is... more

“So happy with tt and lipo--wish i...”

Hi, I am a 48 year old woman who gained 50+ pounds with each of my 3 pregnancies. My youngest daugher was 10 lbs! I am 5'7" and weigh 135 lbs. I have a slim build, but my stomach had lost all it's muscle tone and had so much loose skin and stretch marks. And it seemed to be getting worse with age! Every pound I gain, goes directly to my stomach. Buying clothes -things would fit in... more

“I Will Be Having my TT on March 2nd...”

I had Gastric Bypass surgery 5 yrs ago and lost a total of 137 pounds and kept it off! I have always wanted a tummy tuck but, just never really looked into it. But, now I am ready!! My surgery is scheduled March 2nd!! Have anyone in the DFW area had or knows someone who had a TT with Dr. Ronald Friedman? I have researched and researched and found only GREAT things about him...what I really... more

“Very Pleased with my New Look -...”

Iam a 40 yr old single mom of 2 girls ages 9 and 5. Since last yr I have been wanting a tummy tuck after looking at myself and trying to hide my flabby rolls that hung over my pants. In my earlier yrs aroung age 18 I caught Mono and ended up losing bout 100 lbs so I had some extra skin. After my consultation with Dr Scott Kasden I waited 6mos and then called and set up my appt. I decided... more

“Extremely Happy and Would Do It...”

I'm 54 with 3 children. Tummy had lost elasticity, and I was a little over weight so I was very self conscious about my tummy. Now I have a tummy like I did 30 years ago. I didn't expect this good of a result, but I am so happy that I got it. I did exactly what the doctor said to do during recovery it went on without a problem. more

“3 weeks PO”

First of all-let me say I am not crabby (well, sometimes I am) and my name is not patty. My daughter likes spongebob. :) I have really enjoyed browsing this website and reading women's stories on why they choose to get a tummy tuck and the recovery period afterword. The stories are relatable so I hope mine is too. I am 37 years old with three kids. My oldest will be 10 shortly,... more

“Ok, Here I Go... am I Crazy? Fort...”

I have lost 120 pounds over the last 3 years from the 'sleeve' procedure. I am very happy with my results from that surgery, but now I have the excess skin from the weight loss. more

“Tops off my Weight-loss Journey -...”

I am a 35 years old and had gastric bypass surgery in December of 2008. After a weight loss of 115 pounds, I was left with a huge saggy tummy. My surgeon and I decided on an extended tummy tuck so that he could smooth out the flanks. I can honestly say I did not have as much pain as I thought. I followed my surgeon's instructions to the letter, including picking up Bromelain &... more

“...Hernia/Muscle Repair”

Ok, so here I go. I have been spending crazy amounts of time on this website looking at stories and pictures. Thank you all for sharing your journey. I can honestly say I don't know I could do this without all this support. Like most people here, I am scared of the complications and risk associated with this procedure but see how the results can be so worth it. If I can just get past the... more

“Wishing for a NEW Tummy - Fort Worth, TX”

Hello Im a 25yr old with 2 children. After having my first child my tummy looked like I was stuck in a older persons body my stomache looks very wringly and I hope with a tummy tuck I can feel young and beautiful again.Im about 21 days away from my TT surgery, Im getting very nervous. I have my pre-op this Tursday but OMG I think I want to chicken out. I totally want to do it but so scared of... more

“Tummy Tuck and Lipo Scheduled for...”

Hello everyone, I am 31 year old mom of 2 kids - 5year old son and 15month old daughter . After 2 pregnancies , my body changed a lot and tummy is the part which bothers me the most . I was at 110 when i started with my first pregnancy and gained 60 pounds and lost all of it . It was bit more hard to loose weight with the second pregnancy though . I am 5'4 and weigh 118 now . My tummy... more

“Great Experience - Southlake, TX”

I am a 29 year old mother of 3 year old twin boys. My husband and I decided we are done having kids after the twins, so after much deliberation I finally decided to have my "twin skin" fixed. My twins were full term and each about 7 pounds, so even after consistent exercise for over 3 years (running, weight lifting) my hyper-extended abdominal muscles and excess skin left me feeling... more

“6 weeks Post-Op - Bye Bye Belly -...”

I have 2 kids 8 years apart. The last one was a c-sect and of course left the scar which isn't bad BUT the flappy area over the scar isn't working for me. I carry my weight in the middle. I am 5'5" and 147 lbs. Stretch marks are above the belly button and down. The dr said that he can't remove them all but that it will certainly look better. My skin is also very loose... more

“Tummy Tuck with Lipo To Flanks -...”

Well after MANY years of wanting this, it looks like I'm FINALLY going to have my "Jelly Belly" removed!! I'm scheduled to have a Ovary/Cyst Removal combined with Tummy Tuck and Lipo on June 1st!! Everything is scheduled and ready to go!! I started my pre-surgery vitamins this morning...I've done my research and I'm ready to get the show on the road. However,... more

“Wow... Looks Good Don't It! - Dallas, TX”

I was 49 and my last child was leaving home. I had 2 c-sections and looked stretched and sagging..."I looked like I had a butt coming and going". He did a "handle bar tummy tuck and I was in a bikini in 4 months. I am now 62 and I have a beautiful abdomen. I would do it again if I had it to do over. more

“Tummy Tuck, Muscle Repair, & Tubal -...”

Hello all- I'm 35 yrs old and I have two kids; a 17 1/2 yr old daughter and 10 1/2 yr old son. I had my daughter when I was 18 and bounced right back. She was only 5 lbs and 13 oz and was 17 inches long. I was 25 when I had my son. He was a big baby. He was 9 lbs 1 oz and 20.75 inches long. To make a long story short, my stomach never went back. I want my stomach back. I'm tired... more

“New photo 20 weeks post op - Dallas, TX”

Well, I am 4 days post surgery. I had both a tummy tuck and breast reduction. Some things have been a surprise and others not. I had abdominal lipo done 4 years ago and was told then I would need to have a tummy tuck after the lipo. However, as money and life would have it, I couldn't do it until this past week. So far I am happy. I can't stand up straight yet so I can't tell how I... more

“No Drain Tummy Tuck and Lipo –...”

I’m a lifelong runner and all around workout fanatic and consider myself in excellent physical shape. At 5’7” and a pre-surgery weight of 135lbs, I easily fit into size 6 clothes, sometimes a size 4. However, after pregnancies, other female related surgeries and just getting older, my tummy looked downright awful. During my annual physical, my internist confirmed that no... more

“I Was All About ME - Plano, TX”

I wanted to improve my appearance. I wanted to feel better about myself going into my 40s.woo hoo!! more

“Rock Hard Tummy - Southlake, TX”

After three c-sections, I had a significant amount of excess skin, fat, and scarring in my abdomen. I wanted to have a flat stomach and be able to wear clothes that did not roll down under my fat. When a friend had a tummy tuck performed by Dr. K, her results were absolutely remarkable! I was motivated and couldn't wait to have a tummy tuck too. It was absolutely the best money I have... more

“My Tummy Tuck...the Journey Begins -...”

I am a 39 year old mother of twin boys who are five. I had a difficult pregnancy that really took its toll on my body. I was a stay at home mom for the first 3 years, and during that time I felt myself moving into a deep depression. I loved my boys more than anything, but I kept feeling like I was losing myself and the person I used to be. When I looked in the mirror, I saw a stranger. I... more

“Tummy Tuck with Lipo and Lipo in...”

Today is 9/20/10 and I am one week pre-surgery. My surgery date is set for next monday the 27th. I am excited and nervous at the same time. My Dr has me taking juice plus and bromelain twice a day. They say this will help with the swelling afterwords. I am getting a full tummy tuck with lipo in the adominal, love handles and inner thighs. I have really high expectations and hope that this... more

“Best Doctor! Tummy Tuck- Amazing! -...”

I had loose sagging skin on my tummy as a result of 2 c-sections. My procedure went perfect! The outcome has exceeded all of my expectations. Virtually pain free... The worst part was my back being a little sore about 4 days after surgery. Recommend to anyone! Worth every penny. My doctor and his staff were absolutely AMAZING!! more

“TT in 5 Days”

I'm going in 5 days to get my t.t! After reading everyone's reviews..I have mixed feelings: nervous, anxious, excited & scared! I cant wait to see the results b/c i've wanted this for so long! Mother of 2: 6yo & 2 yo. & left w/some wrinkled skin & stretched marks! I had a very difficult delivery w/my 2nd baby, suffered from amniotic fluid embolism so the idea of... more

“Ready for a New ME!! TT Coming Soon!...”

Hello everyone! Okay so my TT is coming up very soon (July 15th). I am so excited about it but also very nervous. I am a mother of 3 beautiful children (9,5,3) and I am done having babies....did I mention they were all c-sections? I have been wanting a TT for the last 2 years now and I'm glad that we have been blessed financially to afford it. All my life I have been a chubby girl, well... more

“Done with Kids, and Now Its Tummy...”

I am 24 years old, and a mother of 2. I am going in for a T/T April, 16th. I am very confident in my doctor. He takes his time in explaining everything to me. When ever I have any questions I email him, and get a reply back within 24 hours. His staff has been so helpful also. They are so nice, and by my second visit to his office they already knew, and remembered my name. I have heard such... more

“4 Weeks Post Surgery but I Had Lipo...”

I am posting for a couple of reasons. I am 57-not sure age had anything to do-but here are my recomendations:1. I agree, plan on either laying and sleeping on your back for 4 weeks-get a eggcrate mattress and lots of good pillows. For the first 4 days I could not get out of bed by myself-so make sure you have someone to help you. My husband deserves a medal!2. I am a post gastric bypas more

“Not Happy with Tummy Tuck”

Stay away results are horrible and was not worth the money. now he wants to charge me more money to fix what he screwed up..disappointed deeply more

“Tummy Tuck After Giving Birth to an...”

I decided on a tummy tuck after giving birth to an 11 lb. boy, the damage was irreversible. My doctor was excellent, without his expertise, accessibility, and patience, I would not have been as pleased with the outcome, he made all the difference in the world. My results exceeded my expectations, and the recovery was challenging but do-able, even with my 7 year old starting school and... more

“TT with No Drains!!”

I had gotten to the point that I was grossed out by my tummy. I work out 5 days a week, but nothing helped my gut. I turned 50 last November. I have dreamed of getting a TT for years. My wonderful husband handed me the $$ I needed and within 3 weeks, I had the TT. I used the doctor I used for breast augmentation 5 years ago. He is great and always on top of the latest and greatest methods... more

“Nice Results but General Anesthesia...”

I was not in dire need of tummy tuck - it was done during a surgery to repair a hernia. I think my tummy sticks out more now and of course, there is a hip to hip scar. I went to an outstanding surgeon repeatedly recommended by every doctor friend we know. He was conservative and careful and yet I nearly died several times under anesthesia, it badly damaged my liver - pretty darn serious... more

“I Nearly Died but It Was Worth It!!!”

I went with the best surgeon I could find and he was great.  I had my eyes done at the same time so I was blind and laid up for awhile. The pain of the tummy tuck was not nearly as severe as everyone described.  It was mostly just an annoyance because you have to walk doubled over.  10 days after the surgery however,I developed  blood clots in my legs which then migrated... more

“Absolutely No Regrets!!! Would Do...”

FYI - the $15,000 included a breast lift with implants and lipo of the flanks and inner and outer thighs.  It was a lot at once but that's the way to go for sure.  I had the surgery in November 2005. I had lost 100 pounds and had quite a bit of sagging skin, including the breasts.  My stomach would not go down any further despite the fact that I was a size 6/8.  The... more