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African American women who've had tummy tuck surgery

By prissy1 on 23 Mar 2011

I'm interested to know of any other african american women on this site who've already undergone their surgery and what was your healing process like? How is your incision looking and what scar care routine you used. Our skin is so different, I think this could be a help to those visiting the site looking for answers before their surgery.

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misskitty0330 14 May 2013

I am 26 with two kids and I am scheduled for may 31st. I am really excited and nervous. I am wondering if there is anything post op I can do, I have never really been in shape and I had two pregnancies that stretched me way out, I posted the reviews and some pics. Please help

Miaanbb 20 May 2013

I just had it done last Wednesday. I have been off of meds since Saturday and I'm having no pain. My only problem it that my back is killing me and I want to lay in my bed. So you'll be fine I've been wanted mine for 19 years and I'm finially done

georgiaexcited 16 Feb 2013

Hello ladies I'm a 39 yo bw of 5 kids & I'm PO 9 days had tt liposuction & hernia repair it's the best thing I could've done for myself I'm happy with the results it was worth the pain.

Brenda in El Mirage AZ 16 Feb 2013

Enjoy ladybug!

Janice3962 3 Mar 2013

Great, how long were your drains in? My surgery is March 15.

georgiaexcited 3 Mar 2013

I had one drain removed day 12 & the other day 15 I seen others have theirs removed way 2 early then they experience seroma or other complications

georgiaexcited 3 Mar 2013

Congrats on ur surgery decision best decision I've made

bbinchicago 13 Aug 2012

LadyTaz, thanks so much for responding, you had a tummy tuck correct???, how is your scar? And approx. how much did you spend?.....Thanks so much for the website, I'm going to it now!

GoldenLadyGhost 14 Aug 2012

Your'e welcome. Yes, I had a tummy tuck, lipo on the flanks, a hernia repair, and a breast lift. All that was $11k. Without the breast lift, it wouldv'e been $8500.

bbinchicago 13 Aug 2012

Hi All, I'm a 47yr young AA in Chicago, I am very sure that I want to have a tummy tuck and fat grafting to my breast. And from reading through the messages here (thank goodness for this site), I comfortable with the tummy tuck, but have any of you ever had fat grafting to the breast done? Also, can someone recommend a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon here in the Windy City?

GoldenLadyGhost 13 Aug 2012

Hi bbinchicago, I have heard of fat grafting to the breast but have not seen any pics of it. My ps is located in Orland Park. I am very satisfied with his work and will return to him if I ever want something else done. His name is Dr. Evan Manolis. Check out his website www.orlandparkplasticsurgery.com. Good luck on your search and your surgery.

jada501 26 Aug 2012

Hi there do lots of research lots of it. I had my surgery two weeks ago and it took a year to find my doctor. Be careful of those that make promises and find someone that is familiar with the skin reaction of people of color. I had a full mommy makeover and while I look great I took the time to find the "right one".

Brenda45851 1 Mar 2013

Jada501, I 2nd that

Brenda in El Mirage AZ 27 Jul 2012

Massage, massage,massage and it worked beautifully!!!

ADTT 26 Jul 2012

Hello ladies...this forum is great! I am AA and so excited about my upcoming TT but scared about possible Keloid scarring. I have a keloid scar from my c-section. Please share what have worked for you. Thanks!

Yellow Bikini 1 Aug 2012

I used a baseball to massage my scar . It helps with the tightness too.

StillthinkingaboutTT 4 Jun 2012

@ SurgAftercareRN, Thank you so much for responding, this has been a great help. I have an appointment on the 11th of this month, so I will make sure I share my concerns with him. Thanks again for sharing this with me.

SurgAftercareRN 1 Jun 2012

The removal of the Jackson Pratt drains (I think this is what you mean by j-tube. Please correct me if I am wrong) should not be incredibly painful. Granted, there may be some discomfort while removing the sutures. The drain should come out freely, with little to no pain during removal. If there is pain, tension or hesitation there may be a suture still intact or blood clot stopping the drain from freely moving out of the wound. If you have a surgeon that you are consulting with, communicate your concern with them.

Brenda45851 1 Mar 2013

Thank you so much. I had ny surgey 02202013. My PS says he will remove my drains then. I to was afraid that would hurt when removed. Thank you

StillthinkingaboutTT 31 May 2012

I appreciate all of the post, it is really helping me with my decision to have the TT. What I did want to know, is how did the j-tubes feel when they were removed. I am more reserved, due to the stories I have been told in reference to the pain from having them removed. I have had three c-sections, which I have been told is what the pain from the TT is like, I don't even know how I handled that, it was just one of those situations where you don't have a choice in the matter. I would appreciate any comments in regards to this topic. Thanks

callmeRIRI 22 May 2012

Have been silently reading posts from you ladies, I am very excited. i went to see PS and he sounded really encouraging. I have not scheduled a date yet but am thinking mid September 2012. Excited for everyone too, I wanna look great, I am so tired of sucking in my tummy. Its a full time job.

Butterfly3638 5 Mar 2012

Hey ladies!! I posted pics and updated my review...check it out!

MynElimom 4 Mar 2012

Hey ladies! I updated my review with before and after pics. I got my TT 2/17.

SummerGirlNYC 4 Mar 2012

thanks cmans3 ill check her out

cmans3 4 Mar 2012

@ suejohn01 and anyone else interested there is another post African American women who've had tummy tuck surgery - **Repost
By klewis0906 with lots of pictures. Hopes this helps!