42 Years Old---I had a Mommy Makeover and I'm so glad I did!

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J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS
J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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42 with 3 Children and Lots of Extra Belly Skin

  • 25 Jul 2016
  • 2 years post
Growing up, I had always been active and had a very flat stomach. After 3 pregnancies and my largest baby weighing nearly 9lbs, I was left with a saggy, floppy tummy...or as I used to endearingly call it, my "front butt." I wouldn't trade my children for anything in the world, but mental health is very important and I just didn't feel good about myself due to my protruding tummy. I exercised and was weighing around 125lbs which is good for my 5'2" body, but the saggy front butt stayed put. It was hard underneath, but it was obvious that nothing short of surgical removal was going to get rid of the stealer of my self-esteem. I sought out plastic surgeons on realself and had 2 consultations. The 2nd consultation was with Dr. JJ Wendel, and the rest is history. I feel so much better about myself and at age 44, I look much better than many women half my age. I'm so glad I had a tummy tuck and I would definitely do it all again (not that I'm planning to gain weight or get pregnant again!).

Breast Lift--Dr. JJ Wendel

  • 25 Jul 2016
  • 2 years post
After having 3 children, breastfeeding, and weight fluctuations throughout the years, my breasts were sagging, to say the least. I wasn't happy about the way I looked and wanted to get the girls back up where they belong. They look amazing and most people think I have implants. No, I have decent genetics and an awesome plastic surgeon! I would do this all over again in a heart beat. Best money I've ever spent.

28 days post-op mastopexy and full abdominoplasty

  • 20 Aug 2014
  • 28 days post
I took my 4 week pics tonight because I was watching my grandbaby first thing this morning. My breasts are no longer swollen and settling nicely. I still have abdominal and mons pubis swelling but I know the mons is the last to de-puff! I have binder wrinkles from my mons to my breasts! I've come to terms that the binder is my friend and I'm having mixed feelings about parting with it in a couple of weeks. Call me crazy!

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J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
2103 Crestmoor Rd., Nashville, Tennessee
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  • 29 Mar 2014

Through reviews on realself, I found the perfect plastic surgeon for me: Dr. JJ Wendel. I had my consultation and knew right away he was the best PS for the job. He and his office staff are very down-to-earth yet professional. His work is absolutely amazing. I had minimal pain after the procedure and I really think this has to do with physician technique. I work in healthcare (I'm an APRN), so I've seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Dr. Wendel is top-notch. I would recommend anyone to go to him. My scars are minimal and my breasts look like they did when I was 18. Not bad for someone who is 44! Thank you, Dr. Wendel for your precision and expertise! Dr. Wendel and his office staff are top-notch. Everyone is very professional and I cannot give enough praise for Dr. Wendel's talent as a surgeon and an artist! I was really concerned about post-op pain following the abdominoplasty. I have really only been sore. I never had pain and took my pain meds for only 3 1/2 days post-op, mainly because I was afraid I might hurt. I could be wrong, but I believe post-op pain is linked to not only one's pain tolerance, but also physician technique. I highly recommend (and have been recommending) Dr. Wendel to anyone for any plastic surgery needs/desires. My incision lines have minimal scarring, especially since I'm not even 4 weeks post-procedure. I only gave 4 stars on the payment process because I wish I'd known sooner that the anesthesia group and facility in which I had my surgery do not accept Care Credit although Dr. Wendel does. I had to come up with other methods of payment just 3 weeks before surgery when I had planned to use Care Credit for the majority of it. Faux pas on my part for not asking but I feel that this should have been mentioned on the day I scheduled my surgery.