POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews
My Journey to a Better Me
UPDATED FROM taz j
2 years post
Overall experience with S. Sean Younai
taz jApril 23, 2014
$11,700
REVISION
In December 2013, Dr. Younai gave me a complementary liposuction procedure under local anesthetic.
My overall experience of the complementary liposuction procedures under local anesthetic; it was horrible.
The procedure itself was very painful to a point where I could not continue, the pain medication I was told to take was not working, and the entire trip cost me a few of days of gas, food, lodging and more time I will never get back. Worse of I did not have any noticeable results, although I was told the lipo under under local anesthetic would yield mid results I did not know how minimal it would be.
OVERALL EXPERIENCE
I am very happy with the tummy tuck, there is no question Dr. S. Sean Younai did a wonderful job on my tummy tuck, however I am super pissed off about the not having two procedures done, which were the back liposuction and the inner thigh liposuction.
Although Dr. Younai gave me a "complementary liposuction" procedure under local anesthetic, that does not ameliorate the situation.
This is only my opinion, but I think the only reason why Dr. S. Sean Younai gave me a complementary procedure was out of guilt. Instead of simply admitting a mistake was made and tried to remedy the situation, Dr. S. Sean Younai got really nasty and defensive in a email he wrote to me. (Email posted above)
Tummy Tuck: I would give Dr. S. Sean Younai 5 stars, because he did do a wonderful job.
Back liposuction: Never receive the procedure $1,500 down the drain.
Inner thigh liposuction: Never receive the procedure $1,500 down the drain.
Revision back liposuction (December 2013): Unsatisfactory, and cost me an additional $300 to $400 in gas, food, lodging and time.
I am currently interviewing other plastic surgeons in the SF bay area who specialize in liposuction, laser liposuction, and body contouring.
I learned a valuable $3,000 lesson, which will cost me an addition $4,000 to get the results I wanted in the first place.
WORD OF CAUTION
I would personally never, ever go to Dr. S. Sean Younai, for anything dealing with liposuction or body contouring, but he is excellent at tummy tucks.
Thank you for reading and good luck to you.
In December 2013, Dr. Younai gave me a complementary liposuction procedure under local anesthetic.
My overall experience of the complementary liposuction procedures under local anesthetic; it was horrible.
The procedure itself was very painful to a point where I could not continue, the pain medication I was told to take was not working, and the entire trip cost me a few of days of gas, food, lodging and more time I will never get back. Worse of I did not have any noticeable results, although I was told the lipo under under local anesthetic would yield mid results I did not know how minimal it would be.
OVERALL EXPERIENCE
I am very happy with the tummy tuck, there is no question Dr. S. Sean Younai did a wonderful job on my tummy tuck, however I am super pissed off about the not having two procedures done, which were the back liposuction and the inner thigh liposuction.
Although Dr. Younai gave me a "complementary liposuction" procedure under local anesthetic, that does not ameliorate the situation.
This is only my opinion, but I think the only reason why Dr. S. Sean Younai gave me a complementary procedure was out of guilt. Instead of simply admitting a mistake was made and tried to remedy the situation, Dr. S. Sean Younai got really nasty and defensive in a email he wrote to me. (Email posted above)
Tummy Tuck: I would give Dr. S. Sean Younai 5 stars, because he did do a wonderful job.
Back liposuction: Never receive the procedure $1,500 down the drain.
Inner thigh liposuction: Never receive the procedure $1,500 down the drain.
Revision back liposuction (December 2013): Unsatisfactory, and cost me an additional $300 to $400 in gas, food, lodging and time.
I am currently interviewing other plastic surgeons in the SF bay area who specialize in liposuction, laser liposuction, and body contouring.
I learned a valuable $3,000 lesson, which will cost me an addition $4,000 to get the results I wanted in the first place.
WORD OF CAUTION
I would personally never, ever go to Dr. S. Sean Younai, for anything dealing with liposuction or body contouring, but he is excellent at tummy tucks.
Thank you for reading and good luck to you.
taz j's provider
UPDATED FROM taz j
1 year post
16 Months down!
taz jJuly 31, 2013
Well, it's been a little over a year, and I am doing well. I am still unhappy with the back fat, and I have not rescheduled my revision procedure yet.
WEIGHT LOSS
In the last year I have maintained a consistent weight of 172 pounds, although the last few month I have lost 8 pounds. Today, I weighted in at 164 pounds.
SIDE EFFECTS
In the incisions areas my hips are tight and every now and then, I have a very slight shape pain on my pelvic bone. I can no longer do a full back bend, and my abs are still tight and stiff, which means I have to take more time to warm up, but other than that, no other side effects.
WOULD I DO IT AGAIN?
Yes, I would do it again, but I would make sure the doctor knew that procedures he/she was preforming.
Here is my advice, (1) do your homework on the doctor, (2) contact some of his/hers clients, (3) and make sure all the areas you are having work done are clearly marked, because when doctors get into the surgery room, they cannot remember everyone's procedures.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact me.
WEIGHT LOSS
In the last year I have maintained a consistent weight of 172 pounds, although the last few month I have lost 8 pounds. Today, I weighted in at 164 pounds.
SIDE EFFECTS
In the incisions areas my hips are tight and every now and then, I have a very slight shape pain on my pelvic bone. I can no longer do a full back bend, and my abs are still tight and stiff, which means I have to take more time to warm up, but other than that, no other side effects.
WOULD I DO IT AGAIN?
Yes, I would do it again, but I would make sure the doctor knew that procedures he/she was preforming.
Here is my advice, (1) do your homework on the doctor, (2) contact some of his/hers clients, (3) and make sure all the areas you are having work done are clearly marked, because when doctors get into the surgery room, they cannot remember everyone's procedures.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact me.
Replies (5)
July 31, 2013
I think you look really good and I would give your doctor a second chance to revise what wasnt done. Hopefully he will make the effort to listen to you and make a solution that you both are happy with. Other than the back roll, your shape is bangin'.
July 31, 2013
Thank you! But I am still working on myself on the inside. That is what some ladies don't understand, the tummy tuck will not fix your problems. If I could go back I would have dieted a little more....lol
Now, I do workout more and eat healthily. I spent $11,700 to get this fixed, and I will be damned if I am not going to maintain it.
December 13, 2013
Hi there sorry yo hear about your doc. Did the inner thighs get ant better for u? When i talked to my doc he actually told me not to do since inner thigh lipos usually don't work well since the sling doesn't have much elasticity there. Some ppt get an inner thighs lift instead but it leaves a scar. Your TT looks great though! Hope u r in a happy place ,, thx for keeping in touch!
December 27, 2013
I UNDERSTAND THE SHARP PAIN THAT YOU GET. CAUSE I GET IT ON MY RIGHT SIDE WERE THE DRAIN WAS AT, EVERY NOW AND THEN. PLUS I HAVE A BURNING SENSATION IN MY UPPER RIGHT THIGH WHEN I ASKED ABOUT IT HE SAID SOME NERVES WERE MOST LIKELY CUT OR DAMAGED AND TAKES TIME FOR THE HEAL. IT HAS SUBSIDED ALOT COMPARED TO WHAT IT WAS CAUSE IT REALLY WAS HURTING. I MEAN SORE TO THE TOUCH. BUT, HOWEVER YOU LOOK GREAT!!! TAKE CARE.
April 5, 2014
It has been 9 months since your last post. Can you provide an update on how you are doing. I have a consultation scheduled next week with Dr. Younai for a TT so as you can imagine I am very curious about your long-term results. Quick question, day of surgery did you see the markings on your body where he was going to do the lipo - especially the back and lateral chest areas? Thanks
April 7, 2014
In regards to your questions "day of surgery did you see the markings on your body where he was going to do the lipo - especially the back and lateral chest areas?"
The answer is no, the marks I received was for my tummy tuck only.
Later after some heated emails Dr. Younai, did offer a complimentary lateral lipo appointment under local anesthesia only back in November 2013; however I felt the entire experience was a waste of time and money, because the effects were minimal and not really apparent. I was in pain for almost a week and spent a little over $400 in gas, lodging and food.
I do not regret the tummy tuck, Dr. Younai did a wonderful job, however his behavior when he made a mistake was appalling. I paid for three procedure and only got one, with a follow-up a year later.
I am still paying for the surgery loan I incurred from Dr. Younai procedure, and next year I might consider having another procedure with another doctor but only in regards to back and lateral lipo; but even that is up in the air.
Take my advice with caution.
Dr. Younai is a very skilled doctor and he did great work, but just make sure he is aware that you are having multiple procedures.
Good luck, and let me know things turn out :o)
April 7, 2014
I will definitely heed your word. Sometimes I think many of these doctors sniff themselves too much. If they can admit an error especially like in your case it would make things so much better. Just an FYI I have been looking at another doctor to do a BBL with sculpting lipo. His name is Dr. Hughes. Several ladies on here have A-MAZING photos of their procedures.
April 7, 2014
Thanks I may look into it later, right now working with a personal trainer. If I do not get the results I wanted I may look into the another procedure, but that is the last think I want to do.
Again thank you and good luck.
April 11, 2014
Same here I may go to Dr. Younai for tt bit not sure I got bbl already. But I love the way he gets fat off of us bigger women. Any ideas I should know about.
UPDATED FROM taz j
28 days post
I am almost at the 1 month point, and I have been...
taz jApril 12, 2012
I am almost at the 1 month point, and I have been feeling okay. I have my good days and bad days. I did not expect the road of recovery to be long and hard.
Ahhhh, the price of beauty, who knew the pain would be so high….hahahahahaha!
I am still swollen which is to be expected, but massaging the areas with olive oil, which has helped. I also have been using the Manuka Honey or medHoney on the scaring, which actually help heal the scar faster. Please see the pictures I provided below, you can barely see my scare.
For those who are skeptical about using the honey, I personally do not use western medicine very much. The honey is a natural approach to healing. There is documented proof of the healing powers of different kinds of honey.
I slather the honey on my incision and I drink the honey in my tea. I would never post anything that was bad for anyone.
If you have a cold or a bad cough, I would recommend, buckwheat honey. Buckwheat honey is safe to give to children over 1-years old and up. Both Manuka Honey and buckwheat honey you cannot find in a general store. And make sure you buy organic.
Ahhhh, the price of beauty, who knew the pain would be so high….hahahahahaha!
I am still swollen which is to be expected, but massaging the areas with olive oil, which has helped. I also have been using the Manuka Honey or medHoney on the scaring, which actually help heal the scar faster. Please see the pictures I provided below, you can barely see my scare.
For those who are skeptical about using the honey, I personally do not use western medicine very much. The honey is a natural approach to healing. There is documented proof of the healing powers of different kinds of honey.
I slather the honey on my incision and I drink the honey in my tea. I would never post anything that was bad for anyone.
If you have a cold or a bad cough, I would recommend, buckwheat honey. Buckwheat honey is safe to give to children over 1-years old and up. Both Manuka Honey and buckwheat honey you cannot find in a general store. And make sure you buy organic.
Replies (5)
April 13, 2012
Thank you for the honey tip as well as the eucerine & olive oil. I am going to research it a bit. You look great! You waiste is so tiny!!!
April 14, 2012
Oh, thanks, I am glad my information helped.
If you look at Updated on "7 Mar 2012", that will have more information about the honey and links.
Thanks, I noticed my waist was tiny also, which makes my boobs look huge....lol
I work on a team with 12 guys, so they noticed also. I can get them to do anything...hahahahaha!
From reading your update you have 5 weeks to go?
As long as you have a good support system, you will be fine.
There has been some ups and downs, but I am really happy with the results.
The only thing that matters is what makes you happy.
Good luck and keep me updated, and I will keep posting also.
If you look at Updated on "7 Mar 2012", that will have more information about the honey and links.
Thanks, I noticed my waist was tiny also, which makes my boobs look huge....lol
I work on a team with 12 guys, so they noticed also. I can get them to do anything...hahahahaha!
From reading your update you have 5 weeks to go?
As long as you have a good support system, you will be fine.
There has been some ups and downs, but I am really happy with the results.
The only thing that matters is what makes you happy.
Good luck and keep me updated, and I will keep posting also.
April 14, 2012
Oh My Goodness!!!!! Your tummy is absolutely tiny! You look great girl I hope your new body is everything you wanted it to be:)
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