Dr. Delatte is Board Certified in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery and a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
Top notch professionalism, staff and results! Dr. Delatte and his staff made sure I was comfortable with the process, all questions were answered and I was WELL taken care of over the weekend with calls and texts. Following the procedure, the staff made accommodations for my hudsband’s schedule to remove bandages. The 3D imaging was extremely helpful in choosing the size of implants suitable for my figure therefore, I had no surprises after surgery and am extremely pleased with the outcome! I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Delatte’s office to anyone who desires plastic surgery or skin care needs!
Dr. Delatte is a very compassionate person, as well as a great doctor. I'm a post-colon cancer survivor (9 years) and I was ready to have abdominoplasty to remove my "battle scars" from all the surgeries I had. On my very first appointment, he expressed his sympathy for all that I'd been through, made me feel comfortable with my choice to have abdominoplasty and explained very thoroughly all my options and answered my many questions. My results have been amazing and I love how my abdomen looks normal again. I would highly recommend Dr. Delatte for all your plastic surgery/reconstruction needs. Matter of fact, I've referred a few already!
Dr. Delatte is a miracle worker! By far the best and I have experiences with 2 other plastic surgeons. He is honest, listens to you, is thorough and takes his time with you. I wouldn't go to any other doctor. His staff is also always pleasant to work with.
Dr. Delatte and his staff were amazing! He wants the best outcome for his patients and will not do things half way. He is clear from the beginning and very informative in what can be done and how it should be done. I lost over 200lbs and he removed 10lb of skin from my abdomen and now I feel like a new person. Might I add my incisions healed amazingly well and looks very nice.... he says I have great skin but I say he is just that good! You will not regret your choice here! Make the appointment and meet with him and put his years of experience and skills to work for you!! Updated on 1 Mar 2020: I had gastric sleeve 4 years ago.... highest weight about 380. Lost 200 lbs and maintained loss for 4 years. After lots of exercise I was left with lots of extra skin! I searched doctors ... went to a couple of consults but was never settled until my visit with Dr. Delatte. The same day I met with him ... we scheduled the surgery almost 1 month later! Everything went wonderful! Recovery was just as he said.... his office staff was amazing.... if I had a question I called and they were ALWAYS available! It’s been 2 months and I am on full release doing my part again! Continuing to exercise and work on the rest of my body! I am planning to do my arms this summer because honesty it’s just skin there but I still have more work to do on my legs before he can do something. I can only sing Praises of Dr Delatte! He is genuinely concerned for his patients! He Is knowledgeable in his field and you can trust his expertise and skill will work for you!!
When I first went to meet Dr Delatte for the consultation (after consulting with 2 other plastic surgeons in the area) I knew I was led to him to make the right decision. That was August 2015 and we scheduled surgery 11/30/15. Everything went smoothly from insurance to pre op to the surgery center!!
I just had breast augmentation and at my post op appointment i asked about Latisse. Ive been wanting to try it but never made a doctors appointment to get it so while i was at my post op appointment i went ahead and got some to try! Ive heard many good things about it and saw awesome results. The nurse that came in to check me had such long pretty eyelashes so that is what actually reminded to of the product and it turns out that she uses it!. She said it will take about 3 months or so to see results and that you have to continue using it to maintain progress. You use it everyday, i will start using it before bed as a routine. I started using it tonight and all you do it squeeze one little drop on the little disposable brushes you get and wipe along your eyelashes once and thats it! i will post a before picture and post a picture every week or so to see if i am making any progress. Updated on 16 Jul 2014: Just more shots of my eyelashes for my "Before" Updated on 16 Jul 2014: Latisse contains Bimatoprost, a prostaglandin anolog contained in the glaucoma medication, Lumigan. Like Lumigan, potential side effects may be seen, such as darkening of eyelid skin (this may be reversible once stopped). There may also be a possible increase in the brown pigmentation of the colored part of the eye (this is likely to be permanent). Other possible side effects may be itching, eye redness, dryness and irritation of the eye or surrounding eyelid skin where Latisse may be applied. It is also possible for hair growth to occur in the areas where Latisse comes in contact with. This can be minimized by carefully applying Latisse to the thin strip of eyelid margin skin alone, and blotting any excess solution. Except for the change in iris color, most side effects will disappear after discontinuing Latisse.
I'm a 32 year old mother of 3 and have never been able to get my flat tummy back! I am scheduled for full tummy tuck with lipo of flanks for September and really scared. I had 3 c-sections so I'm hoping that the pain is similar. I think what I'm afraid of the most is complications arising from an elective procedure. I have no health problems nor family history of any bleeding disorders and did fine for my sections but I am still worried. So please only words of advice and encouragement! Lol I will post pics soon! Updated on 2 Jun 2014: Updated on 11 Jun 2014: I am like an emotional rollercoaster! one day I want to cancel my surgery and the next im ok until today when I just so happen to read a review from someone who seems just like me...worried about blood clots....and everything she said is exactly how I think. everyone assured her that its so rare and the nurse said in her 12 years working she has never had a patient get one. well what do you know this lady ends up with one in her lungs and is now on blood thinners and driving herself crazy worrying if she will be around to see her kids grow up! I just feel like maybe I read this as a sign to not do it. I hate my belly but im just very unsure now! Updated on 22 Jun 2014: First off I would like to thank everyone who has encouraged me to stick with it! I was really back and forth with it but you guys have helped me a lot! I'm really excited about it now and I think I will be here before I know it. I am currently trying to lose 10-15 pounds before my surgery day and I want to do it the right way with diet and exercise instead of all the crash diets I have done only to gain the weight back real quick! I was told by my doctor to lose as much weight as I can so I get the best results! Updated on 28 Sep 2014: Getting the rest of my things together for Thursday! My doctor told me to decide whether I want the Exparel injection or the pain pump. After reading up about them I think I am going with Exparel. If anyone has any input they would like to give I am all ears! Nerves are starting to kick in! Updated on 1 Oct 2014: Getting cold feet! I guess just being around my kids and my husband and knowing that even though it's extremely rare, I could not make it out. Then I start looking through everyone's profiles and I see just about everyone feels that way. I will stay positive cause if not I will back out! Will post before pics in the morning! Updated on 2 Oct 2014: Just a few more hours to go! Saying goodbye to this belly! Updated on 7 Oct 2014: I am now 5 days out and I can say that it has not been as bad as I thought it would be. My main area of pain is in my back and flanks....it's a stinging pain with soreness. My tummy is feeling very tight along the muscle repair and I have no pain along my incision. Everything is hard like a rock! I chose the Exparel injection and it is awesome...not sure if it's still working or not be like I said it's all numb in that area. I go tomorrow for my first PO appt and am hoping to get my drain removed. It's a pain in the rear to me! Other than that I'm getting around by myself as I have been since day two so I'm happy about that. Will post new pics when I adjust my binder later! Updated on 11 Oct 2014: Updated on 20 Oct 2014: If you are questioning a tummy tuck have no fear....it was a really easy recovery! I have had 3 c sections, hysterectomy, gallbladder removed, breast augmentation and this was the easiest! I have had no pain in my tummy at all! It's all in my back from the Lipo! Now that part did hurt but nothing that ibuprofen couldn't help! So if you are unsure because you are scared of the recovery process....don't be! Ask your doctor for Exparel and you are good to go!
hey everyone, i am 5'0 and about 100 pounds, very petite. i have two amazing children who are my whole world! only thing is my body is def not the same after having two kids. my youngest is 14 months old and my boobs got huge after having her and breast feeding, after i stopped my boobs deflated. they are smaller then they were before having kids and just plain unattractive. i dont want bigger boobs so that i can look like a model type (which wouldnt be horrible or anything) but more just for me to feel good about my body again. i have already scheduled, and now its just the waiting game. im not too nervous yet but i still have plenty of time for those nerves to kick in, which i am pretty positive they will! i will post pictures of my boobs now, which is completely humiliating because i just feel so unattractive. im a small, small A cup right now. my goal is somewhere in the C cup range. Updated on 28 Apr 2014: I am starting my workout regimen today to try and get my stomach to wear i want it to be. putting on my workout clothes only makes it more apparent of how bad i need, not need but want bigger boobs. only two more months.. only two more months!! Updated on 28 Apr 2014: I know my BA isn't for another two months but I always prepare for everything early, so what is a list of things that I will need to bring with me to have the surgery and what are some things that i should have for afterwards? Thanks in advance!! :) Updated on 24 Jun 2014: today was just one step closer to the surgery date and the nerves are pretty much setting in but so is the excitement! i thought after the pre op i was be more excited but now i think i am more nervous. i decided on 275 cc. and now im wondering should i go with 300 cc or 350 cc? i am 5'0 and weighed in today at 105 which is actually heavy for me lol ( ive been trying to gain weight). i want the after look to look somewhat natural but then again i want them to be noticeably full and nice. since im so small im worried about going too big but i def dont want to pay all this money and not get the results that i want. help!!! Updated on 24 Jun 2014: Updated on 25 Jun 2014: omg, the date is getting closer and closer and to think ive been wanting this since i was literally in middle school! but after having 2 kids now its more the fact that i need them, rather then want. Updated on 25 Jun 2014: i decided to go bigger then i had originally planned because after looking at pictures i wont get my desired look going with only 275 cc. i was so worried because i'm so small i didn't want to look un-proportionate but ive decided on 300 or 340 my doctor will ultimately decide during surgery which looks best! Updated on 5 Jul 2014: my surgery is coming up quick and now my nerves have gotten the best of me! i literally cannot sleep! i keep stressing about the surgery, the recovery, the implant bursting, anything and everything.. i made the mistake of mentioning it to my grandmother and she went on and on about everything that could go wrong and that i shouldnt get the silicon implant because its dangerous. and i know that its not ideal if it burst but the odds are that it wont... but it does help because i already have anxiety and now i literally cannot think about anything else and want to call off the surgery! what are some tips anyone has? what implant did you get? Updated on 5 Jul 2014: i just got this pillow for after surgery to keep me propped up as needed. it also keeps you from rolling over onto your sides which is restricted after surgery. i need more to add to my list! its getting too close!!! ahhhh Updated on 7 Jul 2014: nervous doesnt even begin to cut it!! surgery at 6:30, wish me luck! Updated on 8 Jul 2014: thank goodness the hard part is behind me. i was so sore yesterday that getting on my computer and typing was impossible! it hurt to breath in too much or deep and getting up and down so painful! today is a tad better although its no where near pain free even with the medicine! i had my post op appointment today and everything look good, i barely bleed at all which is great. they are still sitting high and swollen so i cannot wait to see what they look like in a couple weeks. i will post pictures went i am feeling a little better, maybe tomorrow! Updated on 9 Jul 2014: i was starting to feel better today and just recently tonight i started to feel really unpleasant. they feel so hard and my pain medicine isnt helping! someone please tell me if this is normal or if it is capsular contrator thing? Updated on 9 Jul 2014: my boobs still feel hard as rocks and swollen which is def not comfortable but as for pain its getting better! i am taking my pain medicine every 4 hours on the dot tho lol. it makes me very sleepy but that is a good thing because it is making the time go by faster. my post op appointment went well, i didnt bleed at all on my bandages. i will be posting pictures later when i take my first shower! Updated on 9 Jul 2014: Updated on 9 Jul 2014: i had a ba on the 7th of july, just a few days ago. well yesterday my boobs got really swollen and feel like they are huge rocks sitting on my chest, its hard to breath and so uncomfortable. anyone with a ba had thing problem? if so how long should i expect to feel this discomfort? Updated on 10 Jul 2014: very painful, they feel so hard and are sitting so high it is hard to catch my breath or breath in too deep. one looks as if it is sitting higher then the other. when should i expect this pain and swelling to go away? and when do they drop? Updated on 11 Jul 2014: i had a really good nights sleep last night, i woke up in much less pain. i was able to actually walk around today and not be in so much pain. i stayed up majority of the day today and only took an hour nap which was a big change from every other day since my surgery! now i just have to wait for this swelling to go down and my babies to drop! Updated on 12 Jul 2014: Updated on 14 Jul 2014: Updated on 15 Jul 2014: Updated on 15 Jul 2014: I'm really worried about the size difference in my new boobs. i called my ps and the nurse assured me that it is normal for one boob to drop faster then the other but idk. I'm worried that it wont be corrected with time and i def don't want to go through a corrective surgery, which i know wouldn't be for months and months but it still worries me. i love my new girls but i don't want to look weird! :( Updated on 16 Jul 2014:
I'm 29, with one daughter and she is 9. I gained almost 60 pounds for my pregnancy. My stomach stretched and hung. I always said I wanted to have these procedures done before I was 30. I was very unhappy with my appearance. So I decided to do it and as of today I'm 6 weeks post op. I was a little nervous before my surgery, my main concern was blood clots. I went in for surgery June 3rd and my surgery went great, I was up and walking the next day. Took pain meds for following two days and then stopped taking all meds. I had my drain for 21 days, had it removed to have it put back in for a few more days. It's been out for a little while and seems to be doing fine. I started having pain in both legs after surgery but mainly in my left. Had an ultrasound done and came back normal, no blood clots. Made an appointment with an orthopedic dr to figure this pain out. Not knowing what's causing the pain has me constantly worrying it's something horrible. I'm constantly crying and constantly thinking about dying from some type of complication from the surgery. I went to my family dr and she prescribed me anxiety medicine. I have to take medicine every night to sleep or I'm up every hour. I think the anxiety is causing me to have daily headaches that causes my chest to hurt, which only brings on more anxiety. So far I'm healing great, just trying to get my emotions under control. I hope this doesn't last much longer. Not sure if this surgery was worth it.... Updated on 15 Jul 2013: Here is a picture of me 4 weeks after surgery. Updated on 15 Jul 2013: Updated on 29 Jul 2013: I'm two months post op, anyone else experience burning feeling in your thighs? Just wondering if it's normal.
I'm so excited, but nervous too. Now has turned into the perfect time to have this done. I finally have enough money and time. If I don't do it now, it's never going to happen, and I think I will always have regrets if I don't since it is something I've always wanted and have mentioned on and off for many years. I'm worried about the pain, and the recovery time. I'm also hoping to lose some more weight and get into better shape before my Pre Op appointment which is in July. My doctor recommended at trainer since I have so little time, but instead I've joined a health club. I've signed up for 2 years, so it's locked it to be sure I stay in shape after. I pretty much always eat very healthy, except for a sweet tooth. So I don't feel that I can make very much improvement in that department except for cutting out sweets. I eat veggies, fruits, whole grains, etc. I don't eat that much, and often wonder if I'm eating enough really. I used to be a trainer myself many years ago before I had my two children, (now in their very early 20's). So, I'm pretty sure I know what to do. I'm certain I want this surgery, because I ran on a regular basis for a full year before deciding this, and my mid section never got the way I wanted it to be. Just too much skin there. I have some fat there too that doesn't want to budge though. And, over the past few months I got very discouraged and gradually stopped running, and I got out of shape again, (although not too too bad). I'm about 15 pounds where I'd ideally want to be for my surgery, but I'm worried about actually getting there. For one, I'm not sure if all the exercise I've started doing lately will really make much of a loss, since I'll be gaining muscle. I haven't worked out with weights in years, so I know I'll be gaining muscle. Also, I can't eat much less than I'm eating...so kind of worried about that too. I guess I'll just aim to get in the best shape that I can...lose mostly inches if that is what happens, and just see how it goes. I hope I can do well before my Pre Op appointment. Thanks for letting me ramble on here about this. I feel so anxious, and it's hard to wait for the time to get here; but I'm going to try and focus on getting in the best shape I can before then. The price I put here covers everything including facility fees. Updated on 9 Aug 2013: I know recovery is probably going to suck. I'm not looking forward to that part of it, but I'm REALLY excited about having it done. I can't believe it's almost here!!!! :) Unfortunately, I never did start running again, so my weight isn't as low as I'd wanted it to be...but it's at a stable place that I think I can maintain without extreme effort. So I'm thinking that's probably a good place to be for surgery. I've been reading reviews, and it's so helpful! I sure hope for the best for all of you, and for myself too. Cheers for new beginnings!!! :) Updated on 14 Aug 2013: Tomorrow is it! I'm so excited! Planning planning planning! Excited, nervous, anxious!!! :) Updated on 14 Aug 2013: Updated on 23 Aug 2013: Surgery all one!!! On the day of surgery, I remember feeling that it was a lot of waiting to get things going, but before I knew it; everything was done and I was in recovery! The day is a blur. They say I was in surgery for six hours, six hours I don't remember at all. One minute I'm on the stretcher just starting to head to surgery, and the next minute I'm awake in a room with family standing in front of me with a smile. I remember asking, "Is it all done?" They said yes. Wow, so hard to believe. I was told that I was tough and could handle pain well while I was in the hospital. I stayed overnight. I remember them asking if I was in pain a few times, and I remember telling them that it was nothing that I couldn't handle. Mostly I just wanted to sleep. I was very very sleepy all the time. Once home, I was still wanting to do nothing but sleep. I think that is how my body handles recovery. I sleep and want to sleep when feeling pain. Three or four days I did feel pain when I was awake though. On the third, it seemed the worst. I remember having regrets for a small part of the day. That soon passed though, and then I just wanted to sleep again. Now I am still wanting lots of sleep, but am staying awake more and more. I haven't been all that concerned with what I look like much, since I know it'll be awhile before all the swelling goes away. But yesterday while having help taking off my binder, I caught a glimpse in the mirror and almost couldn't believe it was me! WOW! I look different already, even with the swelling! No more saggy belly for me!!! The cut seems perfectly symmetrical on both sides. I wasn't expecting that because I've seen so many cuts online that are not. Wow! I love the cut my doctor made! It's nice and low, and so straight! Skin seems nice a tight. Belly button seems like it's going to look better than ever before. I have NO REGRETS! I'm excited! I can't wait to see what a few more weeks will bring as the swelling goes down! Right now, I need a lot of help getting binder off for my shower, and then getting it back on after. I don't take much time in between, so no time for after pictures right now. I'm usually just really anxious to get my binder back on so I can crawl back into bed for more rest. I think for me, healing means a lot of sleep. As soon as I'm a little further along, I will post after pictures though. So far, I really like my results and am very satisfied. :) Updated on 23 Aug 2013: Ugh! I hate typos! I meant to put, "Surgery all Done!" Lol! Updated on 23 Aug 2013: "Skin is nice and tight". :) Updated on 28 Aug 2013: I'm getting around better now. I went to the doctor Tuesday, and he gave me a new binder. I can get in and out of this one on my own, so I'm really happy about that. :) Here is a picture I took today after my shower. When I get to three weeks post op, I can take the tape off my cut and start working on scar repair. The doctor gave me a lotion to put on and massage with for five minutes twice a day. I'll start that next Thursday. Updated on 5 Sep 2013: I have a good bit of swelling in tummy area, but even more so in the lipo area. It's fine though. I still look better than I did before surgery! :) Today I took the surgical tape off. The nurse said I could take it off at 3 weeks. I did it in the shower, because I thought the water might make it come off easier. After I got it off, I started my scar massage as instructed by the nurse. It hurt at first, but I noticed that it hurt less and less as the five minutes passed. I have to do the massage for 5 minutes two times a day. I'm timing it to be sure I do exactly as instructed. I'm using a cream the doctor gave me called InviCible. It gets better, day by day! :) Updated on 11 Sep 2013: I'm feeling better every day! :) Updated on 23 Sep 2013: I'm at five and 1/2 weeks now! I just started using ScarAway Sheets a couple of days ago. No real changes yet, but I'm hopeful and looking forward to seeing them. From what I've read, this works really well for scaring. I'll send updates with photos when I can. Here is what my scar looks like right now. Updated on 9 Nov 2013: Whew!!! I finally made it to 12 weeks! :) That means I no longer have to wear a compression garment unless I want to. It's pretty exciting, and it feels so nice! Now I can REALLY feel what the surgery has done because there isn't anything else holding me tight but my own body! My waist feels like I'm sucking in my stomach all the time, so my muscles are surely sewn snug in the front. I have a little fat under the skin still in my front waist tummy area, but to be honest...it would probably look funny if it were any less because I have larger shoulders, ribs, hips etc...so to look normal I needed to have some. I love it and have NO REGRETS! If you are still planning to get surgery, good luck, and I hope you enjoy your results as much as I am. It's very exciting! :) I'm running agan now too, and I LOVE it! No jiggle in the front! Lol! :D Updated on 16 Aug 2014: I'd always wanted to have this done, and I'm glad I did. I can wear clothes that I could never wear before, and I'm so much more comfortable with my body. I am very far from perfect and have many other things about my body that aren't so great, but I can deal with those things so much better than I could the loose skin on my belly. It has always really really bothered me. Now my belly is the best part of my body, and I can wear comfortable fitted clothes to show it off. :) I feel good and feel pretty, even though other areas aren't so great. My boobs look SO much bigger too, even though I've never had anything done to them. Keep in mind that it's something that happens. If you are also considering a boob job, maybe you won't need one. I'm telling you, my boobs look so much bigger now that my tummy is flat. Some people have commented on it, and I think some people may think I've had them done, but I haven't. I'm certain that aging will feel much better now, and I will be able to just go on with life without worrying about that issue that has always bothered me. I even really like the scar! It's so much better than a smiling belly of sagging skin. I MUCH rather a flat smiling scar. My doctor did a fantastic cut that I think looks nice. :) It's flattering to my figure. I'm not board flat, but if I'd be any flatter I think it might look funny on my body, so he did it just right. :) I seriously LOVE it! :)
Based on your photos and information provided, I do think you are a great candidate for abdominoplasty with liposuction. With any cosmetic surgery, you should be satisfied with your weight, and not have plans for further extreme weight loss, otherwise, you could end up with more loose skin following the surgery. So if you feel like you are at a plateau, you would definitely benefit from an abdominoplasty to remove the excess skin and give you a flat tummy, as well as, some liposuction to your back side and flanks to improve your contours and waist line to give the best result!
We typically inject Lovenox before the procedure, and the next morning before discharging patient from the hospital, but we encourage ambulation following abdominoplasty to prevent blood clots. No blood thinner is prescribed for patient during the recovery period.
Numbness especially to the area around the scar is normal. Lasting pain is not typical after the initial 6 week post op period.
You should be fine to travel at 9 weeks post op, but long flights put anyone at risk for blood clots! Compression socks, get up and walk a bit, calf raises, could decrease your chances of clots on long flights.
You will likely have a drain following surgery, which typically stays in for about 2 weeks, give or take. Once the drain is out, you will be able to do some walking for weeks 3-4, with some compression to your abdomen, such as Spanx. Then you will most likely be able to ease back into exercising. At 6 weeks you will be able to resume normal activity without restrictions.
