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Has Anyone else Had a Tummy Tuck Performed by a Resident? - Vancouver, BC

Vancouvermommy
posted 5 months ago

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Cost: $6,000
Vancouver, BC

I am scheduled for a breast augmentation and full...

10 Dec 2012
1 month pre

I am scheduled for a breast augmentation and full tummy tuck on jan 11th 2013. I am 25 years old ,I have lost nearly 90 pounds and had one c-section I have so much loose skin. I have been dreaming about getting a tummy tuck for such a long time I cant belive that it is actually happening. I went for a consultation with a plastic surgeon here in Vancouver and was quoted close to 18000.. I decided to go with the UBC resident clinic because I will only be paying 6000 total! I went in for my consultation and the surgeon is great. I just want to know it there is anyone else out there that has had a tummy tuck or other procedure performed by a resident?

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Comments (6)

amanda858 30 Apr 2013

how long did it take to get the surgery done? is the wait list 1 year??

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 13 Jan 2013

Thinking about you and hope you are doing well.

softgirl 17 Dec 2012

I had a tummy tuck by a PS that was doing work for over 20 yrs. Did not make a difference because he botched mine up anyways. I found out later that he is good on faces and hands. How lucky for me... NOT...

Vancouvermommy 17 Dec 2012

So I have been on 2 consults with other Cosmetic Surgeons and decided to go with the resident. He is a 5th year resident who will be supervised by one of the best plastic surgeons in my area. During the consultation I met with both the resident and the supervising plastic surgeon and they are great! i have paid for my surgery in full and it is scheduled for Jan 11th. I bought a used lift chair today and am getting very excited! I cant belive this is finally happening. We decided on teardrop gummy bear implanta 410cc I am currently a small B with slightly tuberous breasts. I bought some Arnica Montana and I am wondering what other non prescription meds I will need?

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 17 Dec 2012

Welcome to the community girlie!

That is a very large price difference between the two. Just make sure you are getting quality work. This is a major surgery and you want the best results possible. My advice would be to go for at least three more consults with Board Certified Plastic Surgeons before making any decisions.