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51 year old mama planning a tummy tuck!

UPDATED FROM lindyshellp
2 years post

Year Review!

WORTH IT$11,000
Just dropping in here to say that I just had my one-year postop from my revision and I am extremely happy! Dr Restifo is truly talented. If you want an amazing incision and bellybutton, don't hesitate to book with him!

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Richard J. Restifo, MD

Richard J. Restifo, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 386 Reviews
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Response from Dr. Restifo:
Thanks for taking the time to post in the RealSelf community! We completely understand the mom-guilt about taking the time/money to have surgery. And... in these crazy days it's important to practice self-care and to remember that your results will last for many years if you maintain your weight! Patients always say they wish they'd done it sooner. We are happy to answer your questions and to support you through recovery. Our hope is that this will be life-changing for you!

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UPDATED FROM lindyshellp
2 years post

6.5 months update

Things continue to progress well. Still wearing my garment even though he said I could stop after six months. Just makes me feel more secure. Results Still looking good! Working out at least 45 minutes a day five days a week with cardio and weights Scar is healing nicely. Bellybutton looks good, a little more oval than round but I like it.

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UPDATED FROM lindyshellp
2 years post

5 Months Postop

Hello real sellers. Just a quick update. Things are healing nicely. Stomach still feels nice and tight. Although I think my hips and thighs are getting bigger lol. Scar coming along nicely as well. The area in the front may need a slight revision a year postop according to Dr. Restifo. But I'm going to wait and see how it looks at a year. I'm afraid to resew it as I think the skin is pretty thin there. I think that's why I had this little issue from the beginning. Fingers crossed it holds. Doing 30-45 minutes on my Peleton 5x a week and light arm weights. Also started a lower body workout to see if I can tone my butt and thighs a bit.

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You look great! How did the belly button come out the second time around?
Thank you! It's fine. It's stretched a little bit and is not as round. I did prefer my first bellybutton, but this one is just fine!