I'm slowly getting reacquainted with my new body and building my confidence back. Before kids I was very fit, but 3 big babies later (one being a 9 pounder) my midsection had taken a beating. I worked hard to eat well and probably made things worse for my diastasis recti by trying to do core exercises when my abs were blown apart. But nothing could pull my belly back in, and as a result my clothes were all flowy to mask the baby bump left behind and my sex life suffered as I felt

Dr. Figura is experienced, great bedside manner and made my experience a pleasant one. I researched several surgeons from Ohio and Pennsylvania. Dr. Figura and her staff made me feel comfortable the entire way. She didn't push additional work as others did and focused on my goals. I went for 2 consultations before committing. She does not charge for those as others had. Her affiliation to UPMC gave me confidence that she had a good reputation and my recovery would be easier with

Dr. Figura did my breast reconstruction after I had my bilateral mastectomies in 2016. The expanders were dreadful, horribly uncomfortable but once I had my implants placed, it was like going from Stiletto high heels to the most comfortable pair of slippers. I might sound vain in saying this, but I have had several compliments on my implants. The best one was from the tattoo shop in Finksburg, Maryland where the owner Vinnie ( who has done 3 D tattoos for women all over the

Dr. Figura is very thorough, particular, and attentive! I had read many many reviews and blogs about breast reductions and the surgeons who performed them. I had a large amount of anxiety going into her office. The range of expectations I had were extensive. After my initial consultation I knew she was the right surgeon for me. She is honest, realistic, and very knowledgeable. All things you would expect from your surgeon but the best thing about Dr. Figura is that her personality

Bilateral mastectomies for unilateral infiltrating carcinoma with immediate tissue expander placement. SEVERE pain and muscle spasms started immediately post op and were unrelieved with pain meds +/or muscle relaxants. Plastic surgeon was very aggressive in pushing forward towards swap out but I ended up hospitalized because of intractable pain. Had to have expanders with only 280 and 340 ml volumes removed because Neurology wanted an MRI to rule out a brain leasion as the cause.

Hi, my name is Galiena. I am a 42 year old single mother from Erie, PA whom lost over a 100 pounds 5 years ago & have maintained the weight loss. I was finally able to get my Insurance Company to approve receiving a Tummy Tuck. My surgery date is May 10, & I am looking for advice, suggestions, tips, anything you can offer. Thank You. Updated on 3 Apr 2016: Documenting my journey of my Tummy Tuck before pictures & after pictures will follow. Updated on 12 Apr 2016: Im excited