31 y.o. Mother of 2 finally feeling confident again after tummy tuck with MR/lipo

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David Shafer, MD, FACS
David Shafer, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Year and a half update

  • 1 Jan 2016
  • 1 year post
This has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I'm extremely happy with the results. In addition, I have also lost 20 pounds and feel so much better.
I do still have some numbness all over my stomach. It's not really bothersome, more wierd.

9 weeks

  • 28 Jul 2014
  • 2 months post
My upper abdomen still feels pretty sore. Maybe because of increased activity? Tried to do some jumping squats.....no bueno. I think I need more time before I do exercises that involve more intense ab movement.

Almost 8 weeks

  • 16 Jul 2014
  • 2 months post
I wanted to try on different bikini bottoms to see what will cover my scar. I was surprised that the Victorias Secret bottoms did a pretty good job of covering it. It's nice to know I have options. I didn't buy them because my butt was hanging out of the back. Gotta tone my legs and glutes still. I'm down between 124 and 125. I'm stuck here for now but that's ok. I'm going to get back to the gym this week.

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David Shafer, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
535 Fifth Ave, New York, New York
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  • 5 Mar 2014

I chose Dr. Shafer because he is double board certified as well as a Top Doc here on Realself. I knew immediately from my first consultation that he was the man for the job. In addition to his surgical expertise, he has a wonderful bedside manner and is really down to earth and easy to talk to. Everything was explained to me in detail, and all of my questions were answered. His staff is also amazing. I was in touch with Fi, the surgical coordinator, over the course of several months, and she was always quick to respond to my e-mails/calls. I live in NJ and traveled to NYC to have this surgery. I didn't mind in the least because I knew I was in good hands. I would highly recommend this surgeon to anyone looking to have this procedure, or any other procedure for that matter. His work is beautiful. My incision is low, easily covered, and thin. I plan on using Dr. Shafer for breast lift and augmentation next. Another thing that sealed the deal for me was having this surgery with epidural and IV sedation. I was really afraid of general anesthesia, and not many surgeons perform the surgery without it. I was made very comfortable by the anesthesiologist and nursing staff. Extremely happy customer!!!