Edward Love, MD

After 2 babies I had loose skin. I talked about a tummy tuck for years. Can’t believe I’ve finally done it and I am so happy I did! Dr. Love exceeded my expectations and took amazing care of me in recovery! I would recommend anyone to him! He is wonderful and he did an amazing job!!




Updated on 31 Jul 2018:
Honestly my recovery was better than I ever imagined it to be. I can’t wait to feel 100% and get back to working out but I knew the recovery would be long and it is so worth it.
I will post a full review of my recovery day to day and all the things I did to prepare and all the the things that helped make it easy. I would spend hours on here leading up to my surgery and I am so thankful for all the women who documented their journey to help me prepare for mine.

I started researching breast augmentation in July 2016- after two very conflicting recommendations I decided to just put it on the back burner and revisit the idea at a later time. After HOURS of research on RealSelf I decided to try again. I went back to Dr. Edward Love because I felt so comfortable with him from the initial consultation. We discussed my wants/goals and he recommended moderate plus silicone implants, approximately 400-450cc! I left the final decision up to he and his nurse once they got started.

I had my surgery today 5/15/17 and I LOVE my results thus far! I haven't gotten to "unwrap" them yet but from what I can see I think he gave me the exact results I was wanting. After BF 2 kids my breast were left very empty. My goal was to add upper pole fullness.

I was started on Celebrex the day prior to my surgery. I was also prescribed antibiotic, Percocet and flexeril for the post op period. I have experienced very little pain and discomfort and feel like it's all going very well. Ended up with 425cc in left, 400cc in right and I am so happy with my results so far! I will continue to update my progress.

Updated on 16 May 2017:
Still feeling pretty good today! Requiring very minimal amount pain medications and managing to get around pretty well. They are significantly more swollen today! I forgot to mention in initial post that I also had abdominal liposuction! That is causing some discomfort as well, definitely more than with my breast aug

Updated on 18 May 2017:
Swelling is finally going down but still swollen and tight!! Implants are still really high! Overall, haven't had any pain just a little discomfort and muscle tightness!

I'm 5'9 and 229lbs. I have been exercising and changed my eating habits every since I paid for my surgery in December 2016. I haven't weighed myself since the payment. I've always been active but could never tighten the loose skin around my stomach area. I'm ready and excited for this chitterling bowl of a stomach to be gone. My goal is to look better in my clothing without having to hide behind my clothing. I wanted to have this procedure done when my children were teenagers, but no family support and negative remarks made me change my mind. Now it's a different day and a different me. I'm ready but very nervous at the same time. Reading other people stories has helped me a lot. I'm very excited to start this journey with RS.

Updated on 16 Feb 2017:
Swollen, hurting but worth. I haven't looked underneath the binder, but I'm loving what I see

Updated on 16 Feb 2017:
I'm so please with the outcome

Updated on 21 Feb 2017:
Haven't taken pictures for a couple of days to show my progress. I'm loving the change of my body....really wished I had gotten my boobs done????

Updated on 25 Feb 2017:
I started running fever 3 days ago of 102.1 after couple hours it went away. My 9th day of recovery I went shopping and lunch had a very full day. Started getting chills around 11am. By 5pm I wasn't feeling well checked my temperature it was 102.6. Started talking to the PS on call and taking Tylenol and ibuprofen to try to get the fever down. The PS on call called in an antibiotic for me. After taking the antibiotic my fever shot up to 103.2. PS on told me to meet him at ER. After 4 hours with temperatures going up and down they finally came and told me I had pneumonia in the bottom part of my right lung. I was sent home with a fever and told to continue the antibiotic, ibuprofen and Tylenol for fever. I was told to take deep breathes and cough. I have been doing the deep breathes and coughing am I not doing something right? Everything that has happened is making me regret I did this surgery.

Updated on 8 Mar 2017:
I finally am starting to feel better. Still swollen above my pubic but all in all better. Went back to work yesterday. Slacks size 12 sweater large. Still swollen but worth the pain.

Updated on 9 Mar 2017:
All I can say is WOW!!! Thanks Dr. Edward Love..still swollen below belly button

Updated on 23 Mar 2017:


Updated on 25 Apr 2017:
Feeling pretty good!

I am 31 years old and I have a 7 year old. I knew that I wasn't interest in having anymore children because I was literally on the death bed with my son for 6 months. Anyways I work in surgery but still had my fears and doubts. I made up my mind and decided to go with it. My experience have been great so far but it's only day 1 post op. I received injection shot instead of pain pump. I have been tired off and on but moving around with no pain. My co workers have taken shifts to stay with me and they are the best nurses on and off the job. I love these girls!!!

Updated on 29 Jun 2013:
Post op 1 and 2 I felt no pain at all. Didn't have a pain pump but injection instead and it helped a lot. It's wearing off now so I feel the true pain.

Updated on 29 Jun 2013:
Still having spasm. So I called my nurse and she wants me to take my meds as needed because I cut back. I haven't eaten a solid meal but plenty fruit and liquids. My drains are flowing ok. I am taking miralax but still no bowel movement.

Updated on 1 Jul 2013:
So far it's easier to move around. I overdid it today because I was standing straight but ended up hunched back over. My back tends to get tired and I have to bend across whatever is close just to rest. My thighs are swollen although I didn't have lipo done on thighs. I. Ant wait to see the outcome!

Updated on 1 Jul 2013:


Updated on 8 Jul 2013:
I know it's been a while since I have updated or post pics because I was starting to feel depressed. I constantly felt bloated and the swelling was making me very insecure. It was even the swelling in my tummy that was the problem, I had swelling in my thigh, calf, ankle and toes. I kept getting on the scale and I was 16lbs heavier than I was before I had the procedure. It pain wasn't seeming to let up and I began to think was it worth it, I was able to stand completely up but I would do things around the house and my back would be on fire from the lipo performed on my flanks. A couple days ago I got back in my vehicle for the first time as a passenger and it was okay, a little weird, lol. I went to target and walked to look for vitamins which I could find and on the way back to the truck I was burning. Today I feel fine and my mid section is looking awesome. My sweeping is going down I'm 4 pounds down my original size. I still have my drains in which I hope come out tomorrow. I feel great!!! My only problem is sleep, I can't get good rest. Comfort is not a option and I slept in my bed for the first time last night. Well hang in there and I promise to update more!!!!

Happy healing!

Updated on 8 Jul 2013:
This morning

Updated on 9 Jul 2013:
I hope these drains come out today because they are pulling and irritating at the opening. I removed my dressings last night and incision looks great. Will upload photo later.

Updated on 16 Jul 2013:
The results are starting to grow on me more and more by the day. I stay trying on old clothes. I haven't shopped for anything new yet although weight is dropping. My appetite is still not at full potential but I wouldn't mind dropping about 20 more lbs. I haven't worked out but I walk around my subdivision by some think its too much too soon, maybe I will walk more and just not tell, lol. Swelling is not bad anymore in thighs and I haven't loaded on salt or anything fries since my surgery. Hope you ladies are doing great.

Updated on 16 Jul 2013:
More pics

I'm a large woman... Always have been. I got tired of having fat rolls under my breasts. I love the look that I have now, but the healing - not so much. I have an infection and tunneling in my belly. I have an ugly place on one breast. Doc isn't worried and he and staff are great. When I think I'm gonna die, he is always willing to tell me it's gonna be okay.

I think that I'm currently 4 1/2 weeks post op and I have to pack my belly twice a day with Dakins - which is a bleach solution. I took Levaquin for 7 days for infection. Now, the Dakins is simply to help with the odor. The odor isn't for infection, because that should all be gone, so what is it for. Well, it's the fat necrosis. I had a thin layer of fat left over the abdominal wall. Now, that layer is dying on the inside and producing a horrid green disgusting mess that smells like.... well, dead tissue.

I go to the doc again tomorrow. I go twice a week and I pack my belly twice a day. I know that I'm only 4 weeks post- op, but this is already making me crazy. Will try to post pics later. SO FAR, it was worth it.

Updated on 15 Dec 2009:
 Back to the doc today.  He opened my belly and cleaned it out.  Now it's easy to pack and should really heal pretty fast.  He said that he does about 125 full tt a year and maybe 2 or 3 of those have some small issue, but nothing like mine.  He is very optimistic that this will be over soon and he and his staff is so good to me.  They are so supportive and positive.  I will post pics soon.


Updated on 21 Dec 2009:
 Went back to the doc 12/21.  Doc says it looks good and it started to fill in.  Still thinks it might be awhile at this rate.  Discussed a wound vac.  I sure hope something works.  

I don't know if I said this or not, but I would do it again!


Updated on 15 Jan 2011:
CAUTION - I really want everyone to know... I am so much happier after surgery. The only thing that I would change at all is the breast work. I asked for a breast lift. Before surgery, I was so excited and anxious. Doc asked me what size I wanted to be. I just said DD. I never thought about what that really meant for a woman of my size. As you can see from the after pic, the breasts aren't really proportionate. I wish that I had discussed that more with the doctor. I got the breast lift, and too much of a reduction. But it's ok!! I'm still glad I did it!!

I saw Dr. Love when I was 18 for a breast augmentation to fix my tuberous breasts, and they looked okay for a few years.. then I started seeing sagging at 20yrs old and dramatic sagging at 21. I also could move my implants as the muscles weren’t released properly. When I saw him for a consult he said “it was time” to get a lift. I was 22? Anyway, he said he could fix the muscle issue and after the surgery I still have that problem and now I have capsular contracture in one breast. I also suffer from nerve damage in both breasts and nipples from the first surgery. :/. Would not recommend. I shouldn’t haven’t these issues at 23..

Hate I have to even give one scar. My nightmare with this dr started in 2003 when I had to get a breast reduction. He told me I would only be cut right under my breast and around my nipple. I woke up cut all the way around and my breasts did not look like breasts!!! He said “oh I decided to do lipo suction around to the back so it would look better” that’s illegal first of all since I didn’t consent! A year later he agreed to fix me (no other dr I went to wanted to go behind this disaster) 5 surgeries later the only way he said he could fix me was to put large implants in me which put me right back to where I was with large breasts! My left breast has always been high and caved in! Drs that see it can’t believe it I have even been selected to go on a show to have it fixed after sending the pictures in! I have since met so many people who have had horrible experiences with him including one w MRSA! Stay clear from this man please! He should not have a medical license or a scalpel!

I wouldn’t recommend Dr. Edward Love to anyone.. He put the wrong profile implant in me with out checking what I have already in, Now I have a high profile on one side and a modern profile on the other side. He was supposed to lower my pocket not take my implant out he removed Breast tissue from my breast without enlighten me before procedure.. I was told not to return to him office before I was released for recovery..

I'm soo anxious. These nerves are out of control. I'm Prayerful this procedure is a success. I had my consult on 04/29/14, paid the PS's fees and scheduled my surgery. So far the experience has been good. The PS answered all my questions that have not already been answered on RS. Kelly, his Nurse is Amaze Balls. So down to earth, warm, and friendly. We could be BFF's, lol!

Updated on 8 Jun 2014:
Fours days pre-op. I'm still getting my supplies that I may think I'll need. Got my prescriptions filled yesterday. I feel really good. Not to worried, I'm prayed up. Here are additional photos of my jiggle. Be blessed RS.

Updated on 12 Jun 2014:
Should I cancel? I'm scared. Why am I not excited?

Updated on 13 Jun 2014:
Nerves are at bay. I'm almost on the flat side. ????

Updated on 18 Jun 2014:
I finally had a bowel movement. Last time I had one was 6 days ago. I feel much better.

Updated on 11 Feb 2016: