Having experienced a traumatic event losing a family member on the operating table when I was young, I had always shied away from fixing my nose. That was, until I found Dr. Evans, AKA "Dr. 90210". It sounds weird to say a Doctor has fans, but once I saw his work, I quickly understood why. I met with Dr. Evans in his office for my consult, in which he was very thorough and very understanding of my fears regarding surgery. He gave me numerous facts: that he's never lost a patient in thousands of surgeries, that he has multiple back up systems in place when operating, and that he would answer all my questions every step of the way (which he did). I told him, where do I sign? Day of surgery, the anesthesiologist met with me and calmed me down greatly. His staff has great bedside manner as well and all were there for me every step of the way (I think some of the negative reviews are coming from people who expect to be waited on hand and foot; quite frankly when running an operation with such fantastic results, you can't please everyone - quality over quantity.) A few months after my surgery and my life has changed. The work speaks for itself. My nose is straight, beautiful, and everyone says it looks amazing without having completely changed the look of my face. If you are lucky enough to get in to have him work on you, consider yourself blessed!
I could not have asked for a better surgeon for me. Dr. Brian understood what I was looking for and made it happen. He answered all of my questions, listened to my concerns and we came up with a plan that worked for me. I would choose him again and again for my surgical needs and would highly recommend him. I am extremely lucky to have been able to work with him on Dr. 90210
Hello - I am a 48 year old single mother of two. My daughter is 28 and my son is 18. My son is now in his 1st year of college. I still can't believe it! Can you say grown and gone? I have done my job, sacrificed for my family, now its time to do me!! Its time for me to get my groove back. Every year I do a self evaluation. I came to the realization that the last couple of years I had situations in my life that were really draining me! I realized that sometimes you have to drop the extra baggage. Friendships, relationships and situations. I've done that! And now its time to celebrate. I'm going to celebrate the new me starting off with a new tummy!! FTT with Lipo to the flanks and lower back. I'm 5'10". I'm not looking to be a skinny chick. But I do want to be a flat bellied chick! LOL! This is my gift to myself! I'm not telling very many people. So I'm glad I have found you all to share my journey. My mom and my daughter are very supportive of my decision. I'm lucky to have my mom on my side. She is a retired registed nurse. So I will be well taken care of during my recovery. My journey officially begins tomorrow. I will go to my pre op appt. Drop off my cash and start counting down the days!! I look forward to sharing my journey with you. Just as I look forward to cheering you on through yours! Updated on 30 Oct 2011: This weekend was awesome!! Had a party to celebrate my sista girls!! I had 12 of my girlfriends over for food, drinks, jacuzzi and great conversation. We had a fabulous time. A few of them spent the night, so we woke up and made a nice champagne brunch. I have the best friends ever! Those that didn't know, I shared with them about my upcoming procedure. Everyone was happy for me. They all offered their love and support. What a great feeling. 9 more days and I will be in flat tummy land!! This week I will fill my prescription and pick up everything else I need. Geez! Its Monday again?? Updated on 1 Nov 2011: I am officially at the 7 day count down. I dropped off my prescriptions yesterday. Picked up everything I need. I'm ready to roll. I'm not nervous, just ready to get past the recovery phase. Thanks again to all of you who have shared your stories. More than likely I have read each and every one of them! LOL! I'm obsessed with this site! I am so glad I found it. You ladies are the BEST!!! Updated on 7 Nov 2011: By this time tomorrow, I should be home with my new Tummy. Today has been pretty chill. I've been cleaning my sons room which is now a guest room. Cleaned my closet. Went and picked up some groceries to take over my moms. And made a pot of Shrimp and Bok Choy soup. All I have left is to pack my bags for my stay at my moms. I am so ready to get to the other side of recovery. There are a couple other girls having surgery as well tomorrow. I pray for a speedy recovery for each one of us. I also pray for our surgeons hands, may he do his best work ever!! :) Updated on 8 Nov 2011: Day 1 Post Op: Yey!!!! Well.... today finally came! I was so calm and mellow this morning. No anxiety at all. The Dr was pretty surprised at my demeanor. I talked with him for a bit, he took a few pics and made his markings. I then talked to the anesthesiologist (sp?). He explained that he would first give me something to take the edge off. And the real good stuff after we got into the OR room. He asked what type of music I liked and wanted to hear in the OR room. He then walked me towards the OR, I don't even remember walking through the doors, next thing I knew I was waking up and the surgery was over!! Didn't even hear the music I requested! LOL!! So far the pain feels like cramps. I took 1 Vicodin, after an hour, I took 1 more. I lucked up and only got 1 drain. That area does sting a bit. It took a while for me to realize that it was the drain that was stinging me. So anyways, I'm in the bed propped up on pillows. So far so good! I can't thank you ladies enough for all of your support and the sharing of your stories. Updated on 11 Nov 2011: Hello my friends - 3 days post op and doing well. I went to my first post op appt yesterday. Doc says I'm doing fantastic. He likes the way everything is looking. I am still a bit swollen, but thats to be expected. I'm not experiencing any pain. I am sure to stay on top of my meds. I'm almost standing up straight. Not much of an appetite, but I am getting in my fruit and proteins. Definitely want to give my body what it needs to heal. I plan to lay around until Monday. Then I'll go home. I've been sleeping at my moms either in the recliner or on the couch. The couch felt pretty good last night. I haven't been in the drug induced haze I was expecting. I've been dozing off and on. But other than that, awake as usual. I've posted a couple post op pics. Updated on 11 Nov 2011: Hello - today is 3 Days Post Op. I am feeling great. Very minimal pain. Of course the drain is irritating. Not a big appetite, but I am getting in my fruits and proteins. I am almost standing straight. Still not going to push it. I think I will continue to lay around over the weekend. I'll probably go to my house on Monday after the housekeeper leaves. So far so good. I have added a couple Post Op pics. Updated on 15 Nov 2011: Well today I went to my 1 week Post op. The PS is very pleased with my results. I was also able to get my drain removed today. I was really excited about that. I got my first peek at my incision. I don't really like looking at it, but the PS thinks its going to be nice. I'm walking alot taller although I now feel the pull of the muscle work. These past seven days have been alot easier than I was prepared for. That was a welcomed surprise. Last night I think was the hardest, but that was my fault. I slept without my binder. Was trying to spare my mom, and didn't want to wake her up. A mistake I won't make again. Per the PS I still have some swelling and my stomach and hips will continue to form their new shape. I'm looking forward to my final results. Updated on 30 Nov 2011: Hello Ladies - I know I haven't updated my review in a couple weeks. I've been chatting with most of you so you know how things have been going. I don't see alot of difference in my results, so I'm going to wait at least another week before I post more pics. I am very happy with my results. But I'm still hoping for more shrinkage (I know, I'm greedy). I'm still bruised on my hips where he did some lipo. So I know I still have some shrinkage in the hips coming. Scar is looking pretty good. I just started using a scar treatment cream so we'll see how that works. Overall things are going well, I had a great, virtually pain free, speedy recovery and I'm back to my normal routine. I started back to work on Monday, back to clean eating (high protein, low carb), exercising...... and sex! LOL! :) So all is well in my world! I'm finally able to sleep on my side. OMG! I had the best night sleep since my surgery. Slept so good, I overslept!! It was great. I am so grateful to all of you on this website. Thank you for sharing of yourselves. Thank you for sharing your before and after pictures. Thank you for sharing your experiences, be it good or bad. Thank you, thank you, thank you! You have made this journey a piece of cake. I knew what to hope for, and I knew what to expect if things started going wrong. I was so calm on my day of surgery because I felt that I had done my homework. You November Tummy Tuckers are the BEST!!! I can't believe we have completed the month of November. It came and went so fast!! This is a new beginning for all of us. A new confidence. A new swag! Our scars are our badge of sisterhood! Where it with PRIDE!!!!! (smooches) Updated on 9 Jan 2012: Well Ladies - today is 1/9/2012. I am officially 2 months post op. I'm feeling great. I've been exercising and trying to take good care of my investment. I'm back to eating clean and exercising trying to get rid of these last 20lbs. So far so good. I wasn't lucky to be like some of you and drop 10lbs during recovery. Guess I'm going to have to do it the old fashioned way. I'm posting new pictures to share with you. While I love all of my smaller sista's - I want to be an encouragement to my thicker sista's. We have the hips, the thighs and the butt. Don't compare your body to anyone else. Remember where you've come from, and embrace the new you. Although I think I could have been a bit tighter - I am happy with the new me. My daughter cleaned out my closet. I no longer have those tops that I used to cover everything. I am wearing outfits that were buried in my closet. Today I am wearing a pair of pants that I bought years go, that still had the tag on them. Saturday I wore a dress that I prob bought 5 years ago. My boyfriend asked "is that new"? LOL!! I just smiled. Life is great!! Enjoy your journey ladies!! ((hugs)) to you all!! Updated on 15 Jan 2012: Hello - posted a pic of me and the kids. My son is 18 and my daughter is 28. Updated on 15 Jan 2012: Happy Martin Luther King Day!!!! Updated on 19 Jan 2012: I get so busy chatting with you ladies I forget to update my own Journey. Things are going well for me. Went to see my PS today. He is really pleased with my results. I had a stitch that was poking out - so he clipped that off. He also thought I was forming a small keloid on my BB so I got a couple injections of hydrocortisone which should help smooth out a few spots on my incision. Other than that - my scar is healing nicely. I believe it will continue to get better and lighter with time. I love my PS - he is so mellow and patient. I am very happy with my results so far. Of course I wish he had sucked out more with the lipo. Guess I'll just have to do it the hard way! (smile) BTW - after seeing Sassys new TaTa's - I did have a boob lift consult today. (wink) thought I might treat myself after I drop this next 20lbs. We'll see. I'll post new pics at my 3 month mark. Hopefully I'll have lost some weight and will have some changes to show you girls. One last thing - it was so nice to see all of your pretty faces on Monday. Thanks so much for participating in our Virtual Meet and Greet!! Until next time...... SMOOCHES!!!
Hello Ladies, I have been so ashame of my butt, I do not want my bf to even touch me there. I have big boobs, big waist and NO butt and you can only imagine how awkward that make me feel. With all that being said I have high hopes that everything will turn out lovely. I plan to put up b4 and after pictures soon. I must say this website has been extremly helpful..thank you all. Updated on 14 Sep 2011: Today was my pre-op appointment and I was able to get a clear understanding as to what will take place on my procedure date. I must say it made me very nervous signing papers for the different side effects....these were the top 3 that bothered me... 1. Death (scared the [RS bleep]@ out of me) 2. Nerve Injury 3. Disfigurement It seem like my hole body got num...lol...please everyone keep me in your prayers. Updated on 19 Sep 2011: I can't believe it's finally getting closer for my BBL to take place. I'm extremely excited and yet anxious to know what the end results will look like. Updated on 20 Sep 2011: Below is a picture of the boppy pillow I purchased. There are so many boppy pillows to choose from. Is this the correct one? If not, can someone please send me a picture of the correct one. Updated on 1 Oct 2011: Well I must say it's been a great experience for me sense I never had surgery. When I first went in layed on the bed all I remember him asking me about Hawaii and the next thing I knew I'm in the recovery room saying I'm alive and the entire staff was cracking up. I will put up pictures soon. Thanks everyone for your support. Oh I almost forgot I receive 600cc in each check. I'm very happy with that number and he said I had a lot of good fat so hopefully I get to keep it all. Updated on 3 Oct 2011: Today was my follow up visit with Dr. Evans he was very pleased with my results. It turns out my skin did really well and he do not show any signs of me having loose skin...I'm so excited. Updated on 7 Oct 2011: Today make 1 week and 1 day post-op. I'm starting to get more feeling in my lower back. Right now my stomach and back is itching like crazy so of course that's a sign of healing (yay). Also, I forgot to add in my previous post I fully stopped drainage on October 3rd, which was 3 days after my procedure. Updated on 13 Oct 2011: Today I am 2 weeks post op. For the past 3 days I have been experiencing discomfort in my left cheek to where I could not walk and when I did walk it was with a limp due to swelling. I contacted my doctor Monday 10/10 and he precribed antibotics for me to take and as of today I am feeling much better. Although I was not scheduled to see my doctor until next week he requested to see me today just to make sure I am heeling properly. He was very pleased with my cheeks and told me there are cases where 1 cheek will heel faster than the other. I have attached a new photo that was taken at the doctor office today. Updated on 27 Oct 2011: Hello Everyone! In 1 day I will be 4 weeks post op. Just when I thought my left cheek was healing the problem had worsen in between 2 and 3 week post op due to the infection. Doc had to put me on a stronger antibiotic and as of 4 days ago it appear to be working to help clear the problem. Left cheek is finally softening but still remain swollen and my right cheek is doin great. It's a miserable feeling but I manage to deal with it sense I have the support from Dr. Evans and his staff and I feel that's a major plus. Just a word of advice: I strongly encourage you ladies to get the BBL done near your home because complications can occur (unless you can afford to fly back and forth to see your doc) cause out of concern I've seen my doc already 7 times sense my procedure taken place on Sept 29th. Thanks to all who prayed for me. Updated on 30 Oct 2011: Wow! It's been one crazy day for me. As you all know I have been experience major problem with my left cheek. Yesterday I had a discussion with my mother regarding my left cheek and she told me to send a picture (which I did do), so about an hour later my mother told me I had a boil filled with infection that needs to come to head, so she told me to apply peroxide to it and I did that for about 3 hours and later that night I get in the shower I applied warm water to the infected area, once I get out the shower I noticed I was leaking yellow fluids so I applied gauze. This morning when I get up I texted my doctor and explained to him the problem he immediately ask if I can come into the office (of course I went), once I get there he went right to work (OH MY GOD this was the worst experience of my life). What happened was the infection was finally ready to come out. First he dead it then he lance/cut the area he wanted to drain out of and oh my goodness I had so much fluids come out it was crazy. I was in so much pain, I cried, screamed and yelled. It took about an hour and half for this yellow fluids to come out. He kept on mashing it and that was the worst ever. I can tell you this its such a big relief. Oh he did pack the hole so it can continue draining, its a bit uncomfortable but hell anything is better than earlier episode. I do not wish this on nobody just thinkin about it brings tears to my eyes. I posted a before picture showing before drainage took place today. Again, thanks for all your prayers. Updated on 3 Nov 2011: Good Evening Everyone, I can honestly say I'm feeling relaxed. Im still draining a slight bit but not much. Tomorrow I go and see my Dr. and he plans to clean my open wound as he did on Tuesday, it wasn't all that bad I just pray when he cleanse the open wound he want have to packed the open area again and just stitch me up and send me on my to recovery....lol...anyhow I just got out the shower and removed the packing (as instructed by my doctor), and decided to take a picture of my cut. I do apologize for my ashy butt. As u can see my skin peeled from using the peroxide but hey I don't care about my skin peeling my misery is over my skin will heal. Again, thank u all for your support and prayer.Updated on 9 Feb 2012:Hello Ladies, I know it's been a while sense I post anything. Anyhow, I am doing fine. After all I been thru with my left cheek I can finally say things are back to normal (smiling). I will be 5 months post-op on Feb 29th. My left cheek is a little smaller than my right cheek but hey I'm not worried anything is better than my before pictures. I plan to re-do my left cheek in September 2012. I have uploaded new photos. Let me know if you have any questions.
I elected to have BA saline in July 2011, went from A cup to C. Nearly immediately got capsular contracturr in both breasts. Had revision in March-2102 and under advise of MD went bigger-stayed with saline this time under muscle. Again got CC right away in both. The pain in my right breasted was unbearable immediately. I had a stabbing pain in the right breast and MD said to take ibruprofin. Finally had explanation and capsules removed. It has been a nightmare made worse by his employees who are inept. I will be paying off the $7500- and resulting hospital fees for years, am scarred and smaller and shaggier, am 50 in 2 weeks. Updated on 16 Jan 2013: It's been 3 weeks since my saline implants were explanted along with a full capsulectomy and major scar tissue removal. My breasts look frighteningly disgusting. My right nipple has a thick mass under it and almost seems to be folded in to itself. When I lift my arms each breast looks like it's actually two tiny little blobs with a crease just under the nipple. I'm smaller now than I ever was - went into surgery as a 36 AB, and now, I'm not even sure I'd fill an A cup. Updated on 31 Jan 2013: It's been 5 weeks since my Saline Implants were explanted due to very severe capsular contracture. I cry every night - not because the implants are out - for that I'm grateful as I'm pain free. I cry because now I am Frankenstein. Not only am I flat chested again, but my breasts have collapsed inside themselves. My surgeron has asked me to massage massage massage - but I'm so scared I'm permanently disgusting. Updated on 31 Jan 2013: Actually, January 30th is six weeks since my explant, not 5 weeks. After 4 weeks I thought things would get better (see the photos) but not. Updated on 8 Feb 2015: I thought I'd share where I'm at. After 2nd about with CC, I explanted in Dec. 2012, and due to tethering, I again had surgery in November 2013 to release my nipples from the scar tissue. Well, you can see the results - no progress. It's heartbreaking because I didn't have the implants for more than a year. The first implants were in July 2011, and replaced in March 2012 due to CC. I got CC again, and these 2nd implants were removed in December 2012. I've massaged, had the surgeon inject each breast (post scar tissue surgery) with collagen for months - no avail. He believes I'll need yet another surgery to release the nipples, but my luck has been so bad, I just don't know what to do. Aside from the expense, which you all know is depressing, I've had four miserable years. What should I do?
I had liposuction on my Flanks and a Full Tummy Tuck. I am happy with my results. I now have a FLAT TUMMY....I love my new belly button and tummy. I was sore in the 1st 3 weeks post op. The pain was minimum due to the fact that I have high tolerance for pain. The most important thing that I learned in the process is to let go let God and just have faith in God, Your Dr. and his staff. I had great fear of going under the knife and I thought so much crazy stuff would happy to me. the crazy thing that happen to me was hallucination and I thought I saw a lady that after I woke up no one seen her but me so I was clearly dreaming. I woke up in pain and once I got the pain medication I was a ok. I went home with my nurse and she was with me for 6 days of my recovery and it was an awesome recovery even now I am still in my recovery and every day I see improvements. Complications there was none, I am experiencing the after tummy tuck lump above my belly button. I massage it and when I go back for my 5 week check up if it is still there Dr. Brian will take care of it. I have faith in him that all is good, and I can see that ALL LOOK GOOD with me. So I am extremely happy with my results.... Linda Ilog 7,500
After research on you tube for months I decided to have a tummy tuck. I was scared as hell but put my faith in the Lord God, & My Doctor Dr. Brian Evans. I went under for 3 hours and when I woke up I had my new belly button and tummy :) there was swelling, soreness, but no real pain for me. I stayed ahead of my pain with my meds. I started a you tube tummy tuck journey diary too share my story with others who might be researching to find information
Great but the aftermath is not what I expected.. The doctor have not been and cooperative. I have to call his office on several occassions to get him to call back. So unprofessional!! I had fat injections and the right side of my butt is larger than the left and more rounder. The doctor told me it's because I have cellulite and that stops the fat from growing.. Is that true? Also he wants to charge me again the same price to fix my left. Do you feel that's fair? Updated on 10 Nov 2011: Wanted a rounder butt, nice figure, and to feel better about my body.. Well my butt is know whopped sided, uneven, left side flat and right side plumper.. I must say I really trusted Dr Evans but after my terrible experience with my butt lift it quickly went out the door.. My left cheek is flat and my right cheek is plump.. I contact Dr Evans in reference to this situation and agreed to do it but at my cost.. I bet you so don't see my before and after shots on his website...
Typically your skin will feel firm for several weeks due to the post surgical inflammatory process with time and gentle massage the skin will improve