I got arm, bilateral breast and back Lipo with Doctor Torina and it was a great experience. His bedside manner as well as his execution were excellent. It's my first experience with Lipo so I didn't quite know what to expect. The assistants at the office are a little all over the place and I had to be on top of them to make sure my forms were received- that being said, I could always get in touch with somebody and get a response in a timely manner. I'm one week postop and I'm still pretty sore but happy that I'm able to get off of the strong pain meds. It's pretty uncomfortable at night wearing the garment and I can't find a garment that covers all areas that were worked on, so I have to wear two which is annoying. I highly recommend getting lymphatic drainage massage as soon as you can tolerate it. It made a huge difference and relieved a good amount of the pain as well as giving me back some mobility. I'll continue to post about my journey but I'm already super happy with the results. Bruising is pretty minimal and I can already see results which is not common so early after the operation. Updated on 12 Feb 2022: 1 week post op
He is a consummate professional and an excellent surgeon. I came to see Dr. Torina because I previously had a full tummy tuck along with breast reconstruction and I did not like the results. My scars, most keloided, button was missing, my Tummy tuck scar was above the panty line and then lastly the contouring/lipo I was promised that comes with the full tummy tuck package was not preformed. Dr. Torina corrected everything and I am completely floored. he must be a magician because not only did he remove my keloids but I no longer have scars. I’m black and have a medium brown complexion which bruises easy and takes years for the discoloration of marks to fade from me well doc left me with bruising so light it’s barely noticeable. I no longer need the scar covering tattoo I thought I might need. I got my sexy back and I highly recommend Dr. Philip Torina
I have wanted to get rid of a raised, pigmented mole in the middle of my cheek for years. Fit decided to go for it. I was warned that I would be left with a scar no matter which method I chose. Decided on the excision instead of the shaving so I knew the results would be permanent. Updated on 20 Nov 2019:
When I was 19 I had my 1st kid I went from 110 lbs to 185 lbs needless to say my skin stretched out so bad. But for the most part I lost a lot of weight and it snapped back a little but I had terrible stretch marks. At 25 I had my second child and I haven't been able to snap back. I went for a consult with Dr.Diktabin to see if I was a candidate for smart lipo he told me absolutely not and that a I needed a tummy tuck with hernia repair. I let this go on and the hernia issue got worst. So this is when I met Dr.Torina and I'm super excited to not get this hernia repair but my tummy tuck that I have be dying for. I'm too young not to be able to wear a two piece. Updated on 20 Aug 2015: Can anyone tell me the best compression garment to use? And should I buy it my current size or a size bigger? Im currently considering a Leonisa compression garment has anyone tried this brand? Updated on 5 Sep 2015: So I had my surgery! I had a full tummy tuck, Lipo, hernia repair, and muscle wall reconstruction. I was in surgery for 6 and a half hours. The 1st 3 days my pain was at its maximum. I'm still in pain but not as extreme. Dr. Torina did such a great job I'm so excited with my belly button. That was a big fear of mine was that my belly button wouldn't look natural. Also not all my stretch marks are gone but it's definitely an improvement. It's only been two weeks but I feel so much more confident. Updated on 6 Sep 2015: I had a full tummy tuck and I starting to have spasm like symptoms in my stomach. Is this normal because they're extremely painful and I feel like slowing down my healing process. Updated on 8 Sep 2015: Idk how this happened but I know I have been scared. But my PS assured me I will be fine as long as I relax and take it slow. He took me out of work for a week and prescribed me a cream and told me to use non stick gauze. And to follow up in a week to see if it healing on its on.
I am so confused. I have been researching tummy tuck/lipo suction or lipo-sculpture. I have a few reserve about going overseas due to some concerns I have had previously during my c sections. I am 31 years old and I have 2 children, both were c sections and I was pregnant within two years. During my c section I developed a hernia in my stomach from my first pregnancy. During my second pregnancy after giving birth I experienced post postpartum infection, and along with some hemorrhage that my OB/GYN immediately got under control. I have went for consultations in NY and received quotes from two Dominican Doctors (Dr Javier Baez and Dr. Alejandro Hernandez), they both ranged from 4,800 to 5,500. I went to NY and they quoted me for 6800 if I were to pay cash for tummy tuck and Lipo-suction. Here is where the dilemma comes about. In DR one doctor said he would not need to fix my hernia while Mr. Hernandez stated he would fix it, however, I have health insurance and in the States it would be free to fix under my health insurance. The surgeon in the states stated he would schedule the tummy tuck during a convenient time for the surgeon to remove the hernia (one stop shop). Although DR is cheaper for the surgery but the overall all cost would be about 8k. I would need to stay in a hotel or treatment center for 14 days at the cost of 72.00 per day, I would need to pay for additional laboratory fees I guess to check your blood levels, that is 200.00, post girdle 150.00, massage session 25.00 each, post medication fee 150.00 vs NY the 6800 includes everything including up to a year follow up visits. Lastly, I have noticed in the states the DR's does not give women the silhouette figure, I notice they give they just take away the fat and make the stomach flat but do not shape the sides. Also, many doctors in the state does not do lipo-sculpture. Staying in DR for 14 days would be extremely difficult due to having a 6 year old and a 3 year old. However, has anyone found a plastic surgeon in DR that provides excellent work, but they are not as mainstream as the two doctors mentioned above? Could someone advise me of the fees they paid in DR for a tummy tuck and lipo-structure. Can anyone advise of a DR in NY (Bronx, Westchester, Brooklyn, Queens, NY)? Has anyone been faced with these dilemmas? Advise ladies? I need it. I am so conflicted. Updated on 5 Apr 2014: Hey guys, so I am scheduled for a Consult at Mount Sinai this Friday with Dr. Philip Torina, I am really ancient and excited. I called Jacobi and they are booked until July 3, 2014, I would have to callback to see when they open up the scheduling. I also called Lenox hill. They told me I had to be 166, currently 175-180. I told them I did not want loose weight because I am very slim frame, and tall and I am satisfied with my frame just wanted to do my stomach and I wanted a quote, they told me no. So Mount Sinai is where I will be going. I do have to pay a $250 consultation which I believe will be forwarded to cost of the tummy tuck. I will let you ladies know how goes. Updated on 14 May 2014: Ok ladies, I am going under the knief either June 19 or June 26th. I will be getting a Tummy Tuck, Lipo, and fixing my umbilical hernia. I am posted a photo post surgery and as you will see I am already curvy. I am not going for a 22in waist, I want to look natural. As it is my butt is already big naturally and I do not want it to look fake because my waist is too small. The cost is 6390.00 for EVERYTHING! Dr. Torina fee is 3,000 and the OR fees are 3390.00 Updated on 17 May 2014: So ladies, this is how I would like my waist line to look ideally. I do not want to be a barbie doll with a 22in waist, it will make my real azz look fake. I am going to take this to my doctor before my surgery. What are your thoughts ladies Updated on 17 May 2014: Great legs and butt. Thank my mother for this body! Updated on 20 May 2014: Ok, so I'm going down June 26, 2014, my emotions are crazy and I cannot believe I'm going through with it. My stomach has to match the rest of my body. Updated on 23 Jul 2014: Tomorrow will be the day that my body will change. Wish me all the luck Updated on 29 Jul 2014: The pain is not unbearable. Every day it does get better. The first two-three days you truly rest. On the fourth day I came out the bedroom sat in the reclining chair. The first day I took my medicine on time. On the second days I could wait every 6 hours. Now I barely take it (maybe once a day). I went to see my PS, and he said the surgery went well. My left drain was removed. Next week they will remove the right drain. I was told I cannot bathe until my drains are removed. I can only sponge bath. I do not have any bruising or excessive swelling. Bless Dr. Torina for this. On the side note my back broke out really bad possibly from the binder and there was a lot of cotton between the binder and my skin. I will update in a few with some photos. Updated on 1 Aug 2014: So I have not been wearing my binder 24 hours a day. I'm up and walking around, but the back pain is present. I stopped taking the pain meds, just over the counter. My back only hurts when I'm up and doing things. When I'm sitting I'm fine. I can tell I lost weight. I put on clothing that I had previous to the surgery, that adjust to your waist and they are big. I think I lost some of my thighs. :( but I know your weight goes all over the place. I will be posting photos soon. Updated on 15 Aug 2014: 3 weeks and 1 day, Dr. Torina, is great. Check out my body. As you can see he shaped me. I am still swollen but everyday I am getting better. NY all the way!!!
