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POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews

"4 Children and a Grand, It's Time."

UPDATED FROM princessShawn1
6 years post

$200 extra on some BS!

$8,000

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Nia Banks, MD, PhD

Nia Banks, MD, PhD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

3.6 | 37 Reviews
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The consultation with her went well. We discussed what I was interested in and disliked about stomach. The staff (Yvonne and Torrey) made me feel comfortable. At that particular time I was looking for a Reputable Plastic Surgeon, And the PS I had in mind was on vacation (Dr. Salman Ashfruf) that I felt would have been the surgeon for me. I agreed to have Dr Banks to do my surgery. Was told by the doctor herself that I would be Flat. The FEE was $8300, which I paid upfront. Three months into my post op, my stomach has started protruding (bulging, fat, becoming round) I informed Dr. Banks of my concerns and was told that it was FAT, and she could correct the problem with LIPO (for a FEE). That FEE being $3000 more. And my second complaint about the incisions, which feel like tiny balls under my skin, she said (IF) I elected to have her continue with the LIPO, that it would be some type of injection she would give me to thin them out. I don't feel comfortable with telling people that 3 months ago I underwent a tummy tuck. I feel like my time and pain was all about money. I left her office feeling EXTREMELY UNHAPPY and UNSATISFIED.

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UPDATED FROM princessShawn1
5 years post

It’s 2019...Extremely self conscious...(help)

It’s 2019...I’m still unhappy with the Dr Nia Banks work...I’m extremely self conscious to have my stomach to show...

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It appears you needed some lipo of the flanks and thighs. That’s usually an extra $7,000 or so.
UPDATED FROM princessShawn1
10 months post

9 months in, and look....

Do I have to say more.... I was told that this process was going to improve over time. I eat less n workout more... (For what) money wasted.....

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I understand what you feel. I knew I had fat that needed to be lost going in, but I expected my belly to at least be flat coming out. It wasn't and it loosened up even more during the first month following surgery. Other than having the second belly gone, my belly looks the same. I wish I would have saved my money and just had the extra skin removed.
I so understand... I'm going to get lipo from my first choice PS. That's who I should have allowed to do my surgery.... Good Luck to u!