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No cons...pain wasnt even that bad. You shoulndt...
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No cons...pain wasnt even that bad. You shoulndt have any cons...any surgery you do make sure youve done your research...if you have...and you still go ahead you wont have any regrets.
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UPDATED FROM Happy Lady
1. Yes some pain...but for me nothing like you...
1. Yes some pain...but for me nothing like you think or what people tell you. Im 1 week out and wandering around the house literally pain free...except for walking hunched over.
Downtime: yes there is and I would guess 3 weeks before Im wandering around a store.
2. Do it again...in a heartbeat. My research told me what to be prepared for....I was ready...no reason not to do it again if I had to.
3. All I can say is research, research, research....I knew everything I could going in...I was OVER prepared with knowledge...which has left me not wondering or questionng anthing.
Downtime: yes there is and I would guess 3 weeks before Im wandering around a store.
2. Do it again...in a heartbeat. My research told me what to be prepared for....I was ready...no reason not to do it again if I had to.
3. All I can say is research, research, research....I knew everything I could going in...I was OVER prepared with knowledge...which has left me not wondering or questionng anthing.
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December 14, 2010
Hi Happy Lady,
Thanks for the review, but before I add you to the mini tummy tuck community page could you please provide a bit more information about your experience to fully aid our community? :)
1. Did you experience pain and downtime?
2. Would you do it again?
3. What do you wish you knew before hand?
Thanks so much,
--SharonÂ
December 15, 2010
Thanks for sharing! Why did you decide to go with a mini tummy tuck instead of a full?
December 15, 2010
When getting a tummy tuck the scar length was the scariest thing about the surgery,
In my research I found that very few qualify for a mini tummy tuck & alot of docs dont do them...you need to be a great doc in order to get a good result from a mini tummy tuck.
I knew I made a good candidate for a mini tummy tuck since I didnt have alot of loose skin (after having 2 children), and I didnt have any stretch marks (not sure how I pulled that one off, thank you, body :). I basically had real loose tummy muscles that made me still look a few months pregnant.
Dr. Baxter preformed a mini tummy tuck with a Umbilical Float. I lucked out here since I had a really high belly button so it could be pulled down a few inches. So my only scar looks like a longer C-section scar,8-9 inche scar.
Once again do your research 3 previous, "highly sought after" bellevue/seattle docs, wanted to do a full tummy tuck on me...but I knew better...I knew a GREAT DOC would be able to have more than one option. Dr. Baxter looked at me, and with out me saying a word said he thought a mini tummy tuck was best for me since I didnt have to much loose skin, and no stretch marks.
I feel those previous docs just did not have the ability or confidence to preform a mini tummy tuck that would have a great result. One of the docs even said that he didnt do them because he said the result wouldnt be as good as his full...I made a note to self "dont go to a doc that doesnt feel like he can preform all his surgeries well!"
So if your belly looks like it just needs the underlying muscles tightened you may qaulify for a mini tummy. Do your research, look at pics online and you'll know what you need. If its a mini consult with a few docs, because like I said I had 3 previous docs want to cut me hip to hip just so they could do their "best" work. Find a Doc who does MANY surgeries, and ALL of them are his "best" work.
In my research I found that very few qualify for a mini tummy tuck & alot of docs dont do them...you need to be a great doc in order to get a good result from a mini tummy tuck.
I knew I made a good candidate for a mini tummy tuck since I didnt have alot of loose skin (after having 2 children), and I didnt have any stretch marks (not sure how I pulled that one off, thank you, body :). I basically had real loose tummy muscles that made me still look a few months pregnant.
Dr. Baxter preformed a mini tummy tuck with a Umbilical Float. I lucked out here since I had a really high belly button so it could be pulled down a few inches. So my only scar looks like a longer C-section scar,8-9 inche scar.
Once again do your research 3 previous, "highly sought after" bellevue/seattle docs, wanted to do a full tummy tuck on me...but I knew better...I knew a GREAT DOC would be able to have more than one option. Dr. Baxter looked at me, and with out me saying a word said he thought a mini tummy tuck was best for me since I didnt have to much loose skin, and no stretch marks.
I feel those previous docs just did not have the ability or confidence to preform a mini tummy tuck that would have a great result. One of the docs even said that he didnt do them because he said the result wouldnt be as good as his full...I made a note to self "dont go to a doc that doesnt feel like he can preform all his surgeries well!"
So if your belly looks like it just needs the underlying muscles tightened you may qaulify for a mini tummy. Do your research, look at pics online and you'll know what you need. If its a mini consult with a few docs, because like I said I had 3 previous docs want to cut me hip to hip just so they could do their "best" work. Find a Doc who does MANY surgeries, and ALL of them are his "best" work.
January 5, 2011
I think I am in the same boat as you were. Many want to do the full deal. Who else did you go to?
UPDATED FROM Happy Lady
So I'm having my tummy tuck re-done...but I have...
So I'm having my tummy tuck re-done...but I have to say my Dr. did a fabulous job. My friend had the same done by a famous Beverly Hills, CA Doc and it doesnt come close to what a great job my Doc did.
Now my stich came undone, well I believe thats the culprit anyway, but that doesnt take away from the great work my Doc did...as well as his great bed side manner and understanding. My scar is perfect height, he nailed it on the head with a pencil straight scar just on the pubic hair line.
So back to the cutting room floor in a few weeks...I pray it goes safe, easy and come out with the same excellent results...just a tighter tummy! :)
Now my stich came undone, well I believe thats the culprit anyway, but that doesnt take away from the great work my Doc did...as well as his great bed side manner and understanding. My scar is perfect height, he nailed it on the head with a pencil straight scar just on the pubic hair line.
So back to the cutting room floor in a few weeks...I pray it goes safe, easy and come out with the same excellent results...just a tighter tummy! :)
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