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Tummy Tuck is a Cute Name for a Skilled Structural Repair.
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Do not be fooled by the cutesy name.. a "Tummy...
Missy HaworthApril 24, 2018
WORTH IT$8,500
Do not be fooled by the cutesy name.. a "Tummy Tuck" from Dr. Maggi is a serious reparative surgery of my core.
At age 51, abdominal laxity was causing problems in my ability to brace my torso for work with patients all day and exercise in the evenings. As a personal trainer and athlete, I had achieved the maximal amount of abdominal tightness that was possible after carrying two children in an extremely anterior presentation. I worked around the extra skin as best as I could for 20 years, but rashes and ill fitting clothes were putting me on the sidelines. I decided to find out if an abdominoplasty could actually address the structural problem.
If I chose the wrong procedure, or the wrong practitioner, I could be out of a lot of money, with a soft belly covered by pretty skin.
Dr. Maggi listened to my goals and assessed my situation. He recommended the primary focus be on "plication of the rectus abdominus" with skin and fat removal concurrent with the decreased surface area. This would not be "skin deep".
Sounds logical, but it isn't simple, it takes a lot of experience to align and secure an individual's tissues in 3 dimensions to achieve both strength and mobility. Understand that internal and external lines of sutures total 5 feet! Any inch of which could become infected, endurated, or deformed. That is why Dr. Maggi and the staff Austin Plastic Surgery Center spent several appointments with me to train me and my caregiver on the procedures to avoid those bad outcomes.
His post-surgical instructions are logical, and manageable, but essential. He has the integrity to delay surgery until all those conditions can be assured for his patient. Most importantly, Dr. Maggi offers the integrity of managing his own private operating suite. The nurses and anesthetist are long-time team members who work together to provide consistency that optimizes safety. This is major surgery, and they respect that, and teach you to respect that, too-for your own good.
So, I chose Dr. Maggi, and his recommended procedure. I set a date, gathered all my items. Scheduled up my caregivers, took time off of work and took my blood tests. Would I look like the hundreds of "success" photos in his books or have lumpy sutures covered with tight "bad facelift" skin?
At Day 10 post-surgery, I already feel I have the answer. My abdominal muscles feel strong, supple and responsive, My skin sutures are flat and 75% closed. Pain has been very manageable, my vitals have remained stable, and there have been no complications at all. Following the post-surgical protocols got easier each day. Dressing changes are easy for me to myself, but I'm so glad I had help the first few days. The nurses taught me and my caregiver as many times as we needed with patience and humor. They reviewed my post-op care methodically and answered my texts in minutes. Their support reinforced the importance of the recovery instructions to achieve the best results.
10 days post-op, I feel very confident that this major surgery will result in the strength and flexibility I need to continue working and exercising. And, I am starting to get excited about all the things i might be able to do if my pants fit better. My sound like a small thing, but it's huge for me!
So far, I am fully satisfied with all aspects of this experience.
At age 51, abdominal laxity was causing problems in my ability to brace my torso for work with patients all day and exercise in the evenings. As a personal trainer and athlete, I had achieved the maximal amount of abdominal tightness that was possible after carrying two children in an extremely anterior presentation. I worked around the extra skin as best as I could for 20 years, but rashes and ill fitting clothes were putting me on the sidelines. I decided to find out if an abdominoplasty could actually address the structural problem.
If I chose the wrong procedure, or the wrong practitioner, I could be out of a lot of money, with a soft belly covered by pretty skin.
Dr. Maggi listened to my goals and assessed my situation. He recommended the primary focus be on "plication of the rectus abdominus" with skin and fat removal concurrent with the decreased surface area. This would not be "skin deep".
Sounds logical, but it isn't simple, it takes a lot of experience to align and secure an individual's tissues in 3 dimensions to achieve both strength and mobility. Understand that internal and external lines of sutures total 5 feet! Any inch of which could become infected, endurated, or deformed. That is why Dr. Maggi and the staff Austin Plastic Surgery Center spent several appointments with me to train me and my caregiver on the procedures to avoid those bad outcomes.
His post-surgical instructions are logical, and manageable, but essential. He has the integrity to delay surgery until all those conditions can be assured for his patient. Most importantly, Dr. Maggi offers the integrity of managing his own private operating suite. The nurses and anesthetist are long-time team members who work together to provide consistency that optimizes safety. This is major surgery, and they respect that, and teach you to respect that, too-for your own good.
So, I chose Dr. Maggi, and his recommended procedure. I set a date, gathered all my items. Scheduled up my caregivers, took time off of work and took my blood tests. Would I look like the hundreds of "success" photos in his books or have lumpy sutures covered with tight "bad facelift" skin?
At Day 10 post-surgery, I already feel I have the answer. My abdominal muscles feel strong, supple and responsive, My skin sutures are flat and 75% closed. Pain has been very manageable, my vitals have remained stable, and there have been no complications at all. Following the post-surgical protocols got easier each day. Dressing changes are easy for me to myself, but I'm so glad I had help the first few days. The nurses taught me and my caregiver as many times as we needed with patience and humor. They reviewed my post-op care methodically and answered my texts in minutes. Their support reinforced the importance of the recovery instructions to achieve the best results.
10 days post-op, I feel very confident that this major surgery will result in the strength and flexibility I need to continue working and exercising. And, I am starting to get excited about all the things i might be able to do if my pants fit better. My sound like a small thing, but it's huge for me!
So far, I am fully satisfied with all aspects of this experience.
Missy Haworth's provider
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