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Excellent Results, Extremely Pleased - Elizabeth, NJ

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Spent: $4,665 in Elizabeth, NJ

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Updated 6 Jan 2012

Posted 2 Jan 2012

My surgeon Dr Joseph Alkon, Elizabeth, NJ performed the mini tummy tuck. I never thought at my age that my tummy could look so young again and flat! Go for it, it's definitely worth it. 10 days post op I wore a form fitting dress to work and the compliments never stopped! I can't say enough about Dr Alkon and the wonderful attentive staff at Trinitas Hospital, where he is the head of plastic surgery.



Updated on 6 Jan 2012:
15 days post op and tapes over the stitches were removed. After scanning the internet and seeing before/after photos with some pretty nasty and deep scaring I was praying it wouldn't be that bad.
I nervously waited to see how deep and severe the scars would be, but to my great surprise, I saw unbelievably thin lines where the healing had progressed! Of course there were scabs throughout, but my goodness, never expected such a thin scar especially at 2 weeks post op! Needless to say, I was astounded. Dr Alkon explained that he stitched from the inside, which explains why it looks so good. If I get enough nerve I will post a photo.
I am so happy I found this surgeon!!!

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My Doctor: Joseph D. Alkon, MD

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Absolutely pleased with results, thorough and experienced. His staff is professional and attentive. All details were explained, I felt very confident that I was in the right hands going into the operating room. Very very pleased and can't say enough to convince other women to go and make yourself beautiful again!

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Angiemcc (Community Manager) 6 Jan 2012

Hooray for mini tummy tuck success stories! So, how old are you, exactly? Hmm? :0)

Lovelee26 26 Jan 2012
Hi! So glad to have found a review on Dr. Alkon.

I am looking into getting either a full or mini, depending on what the surgeon suggests. I would like to know if you went to any other consults before choosing Dr. Alkon? Also, did he give you options on whether you should have local or a general. I'm more nervous about the anesthesia then I am about the actual surgery. :/
Either way, all comments and suggestion are welcomed.
And try and post a picture, I would definitely love to see his work firsthand instead of off his website.

Thanks in advance!
Lovelee26 26 Jan 2012
Also, did you stay overnight in the hospital or was it done on an out-patient basis?
SpecialKay 7 Feb 2012
I am also considering full tummy tuck / lipo with Dr. Alkon. I am really nervous because I haven't seen many reviews. I read a forum with some negative comments about a tummy tuck he performed, so that has me more nervous. I have scheduled the surgery but am having cold feet. I am thinking maybe I should go with a more experienced doctor?! Help... don't know if I am making the right decision here.

By the way, it is an inpatient procedure. Includes overnight stay at Trinitas hospital.
YvetteC 13 Feb 2012
@special kay...what forum did you read about his reviews?
SpecialKay 14 Feb 2012
It was a different discussion string in RealSelf.
skinnyspaz 16 Feb 2012
Greek lady why don't you have pictures??

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