Tummy Tuck: Stories
Write a ReviewNot Sure This is What I Thought It Would Be - Fairfax, VA
- Fairfax Station
- posted 1 year ago
- updated 10 months ago
- Not Worth It
- Cost: $6,500
- Dr Christopher Hess (Fairfax, VA)
Waited more than 40 years for surgery, wasn't...
- 24 Aug 2011
Waited more than 40 years for surgery, wasn't expecting to look like a 16 year old, but not expecting to look like I do now either. Got 3 different opinions, couldn't find anything bad on any of the doctors. Went with one that I liked. Last thing I told him before he put me down, do your best work and I'll do my part to keep it up.
Have had very little pain, some mild discomfort. Was told I would be hunched over for a little bit, never was. Asked about my sides when I went back for my check-up, and was told the sides would shrink up, they haven't... below the belly button looks great, I'm flat for the first time in my life... doesn't look like anything has changed above the belly button... I can pick up the skin and move it around and have an overhang over the TT scar.. I almost wish I hadn't had it done. Before I saw the large stomach and dealt with it, now all I do is cry. I can not understand why he didn't take it down better. He promises to make it right, after 6 months, so that I have to go thru another healing period. Guess I'll have to wait and see...
I will say that below looks awesome and if the rest of it looked like that, I would be the happiest girl in the world. This was a once in a life time surgery for me, there's no way I can afford to have it redone to get it right...
Not at all happy with my TT. Have since gotten 2...
- 12 Jul 2012
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I'm only doing this rating because I'm reserving judgement to see if it really does get fixed the way it's supposed to be. I really really hope it does!! I'm excited, but scared and nervous also. I had my surgery on the 04-21-2011 in Fairfax VA.
I am sorry that you did not end up with what you expected.
If I were you I would be persistent with the doctor and see if there is anything he can do to fix this. I assume you have before and after pictures that you could have him look at? I agree with Angie and it sounds like you did get a mini tummy tuck.
I sure hope you are able to get this fixed so that you are happy in the end.
We do have plenty of information on the site about revision so go ahead and read up. Maybe some others who have been through this could give you tips.
We are here if you need us.
I'm sorry you're tummy didn't turn out like you'd hoped. :( Did the doctor give you any insights into what went wrong? It almost sounds like he gave you a mini tummy tuck instead of a full.
Please let us know when you schedule your revision. We're all here to offer you support!