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10/29/12 - Tummy Tuck, Lipo on Upper Arms and Chin - Happy Patient! - Jacksonville, FL

  • Before - Lots of blubber when I sit, bend or lean over.
  • Before- I would hold it in when I stand up.
  • Drains stayed in for 1 week. Hubby did all the draining & logging it down. Thanks Hun!
  • Day 1 Post, I take a peek & surprise! Mr. Blister grew under my Binder. I was prepared for skin issues because I have Hyper Atopic Dermatitis & probably more skin issues that I'm not aware of. I can't wear bandaids, paper tape & all that.
  • 5 Days Post - Part of recovery - You can see the quality work here.
  • 20 Days Post - No more hanging blub
  • 39 Days Post - I love it!
  • 10 Weeks/5 Days Post - You can see the mark that Mr. Blister left.
  • 10 Weeks/1 Day Post - The scar is healing well. I will continue to nourish and massage it.

I did research for a couple of years and I finally...

  • 21 Dec 2012

I did research for a couple of years and I finally did it! My only concern was how my skin would cope with the garment/binder. I have atopic dermatitis, my skin itches, breaks out and bruises. Keeping my skin happy during recovery was the hardest part with the garment. My bra itself irritates me by lunchtime, imagine trying to wear the garment all day and night. I bought many different fabrics and creams to help get through that part.

Dr. Csikai, motivated me to keep it up for best results. My drains and stitches were removed a week later and my scar is healing fine. I prepared for the pain and I can't say that it was very painful because it's forgotten. I've read many post reviews and I think I did well recovering, no real complications- just keep in mind everyone heals different.

It has been 32 days and I'm totally satisfied, even though Dr. Csikai says I have more greater results to come in the next months, I'm happy. Lori and Janet are awesome, I feel at home when I'm there...Kitty Kitty is also pleasant to see when I walk in.

Correction...I did my math wrong. I was 7 weeks,...

  • 23 Dec 2012
Correction...I did my math wrong. I was 7 weeks, 4 days which equals to 53 days. Why was I adding my 7 weeks as 4 days per week?? I'll be 8 weeks, Monday 12/24/12. I'll post picstures as soon as the Holiday dust settles.

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David Nicholas Csikai, MD

My Doctor: David Nicholas Csikai, MD

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Dr. Csikai was referred to me by a friend who knew someone that was pleased with her results and Dr. Csikai. I had one consultation a year ago with a surgeon and I almost visited another surgeon, before Dr. Csikai. When I met with Dr. Csikai, I instanly felt comfortable with him; he is genuine person aside from being a plastic surgeon. As a bonus....today, two associates from work, visited me to ask who my surgeon was. I also did a show and tell in my office. There you go Dr. Csikai, Lori and Janet-- work it!

Comments (3)

Hi silver, ur results r great....continued happy healing to u!
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Absolutely fabulous!!!
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Welcome to the community.  Glad to hear you are doing so well and loving the results.  Yes, please post your before and after pictures for us:)

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