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24 y/o no kids! Abdominal skin flap excision, lipo upper/lower back, flanks & upper/lower abdomen

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Hello everyone. This past week (7/9/15) I payed a...

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Naee1117
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Hello everyone. This past week (7/9/15) I payed a well overdue visit to Williamson cometic surgery center for a consultation. Surprisingly, I am 23 y/o no kids and was considering a tummy tuck. However, after seeing dr. Weiler's PA ($30 consult fee), she informed me that while I could be a candidate for a TT I don't absolutely need one. She suggested something just as good that will give wonderful results and less evasive, incase I do decide to have kids in the future. What she suggested was lipo of the entire back, flanks, & abdomen and a skin flap excision. She also said I have no bulging or separated muscles. I also inquired about the BBL but she informed me that I don't necessarily need one being that Im very curvy already and have a nice butt and That the contouring of my lower back from the lipo will do justice. Dr. Weiler's PA was wonderful & very helpful. She didn't try to force any other procedure on me like several other doctors did bc of my age & the fact that I haven't had kids. She was very understanding of what I'd expect from the procedure. I am looking to have this procedure done roughly 12/14/15. I know its early to be looking into this being that we're only in July but I wanted to give myself time to save the money while also getting second opinions. The women in my family genetically have stomachs with pooches at the lower abdomen, prior to having had kids. No matter how much I exercise or waist train, my stomach doesn't shrink. I have a good full figure but the extra skin around my lower stomach messes everything up. In 2012 I did have smart lipo done which took 3500cc's of fat but the pooch was still there. 3yrs later, I've decided to go with the real deal. In a few weeks, I will be making an appointment to see Dr. Weiler himself (not that I don't trust his PA) just to get his in put, if different from the PA's & go over a few more concerns before paying my deposit ($1156) & scheduling surgery. I am very excited about this process although I'm anxious & kind of impatient for the day to come lol. I am scheduled for 2 more consults with other doctors to get their prices/opinions. I have already been to 2 doctors prior to going to WilliamsonCC & so far Im only impressed with Williamson. So in totaled I'll have had 5 consults. One question I will be asking at my 2nd consult is if he's absolutely sure I won't need a full TT or a even BBL. Being this is an expensive surgery, I wouldn't want to have any repeats or to be unhappy with the results. I will keep everyone updated as i progress as well as how my future consultations go.

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Jonathan Weiler, MD

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July 16, 2015
Could you explain what the skin flap excision is? I'm very interested in what exactly that intells. Thanks!
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July 16, 2015
Hello, basically its the removal of the skin I have at the bottom of my stomach. After they remove that bottom portion then the skin from my upper abdomen will be pulled down.
October 6, 2015
And then they lipo right?
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October 6, 2015
Yes of course. But i think he'll lipo prior to the skin removal to be sure all the fat is gone and there's nothing but skin left ....
October 7, 2015
I am excited for you!
October 7, 2015
If they don't lipo before the fat will push its way down to the bottom or go somewhere so I am betting 100% you will have lipo prior to
October 7, 2015
You have made a solid choice! CONGRATS! Can't wait to see you on the other side!
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August 7, 2015
Hey I recently underwent a mini tummy tuck, lipo and bbl with breast reduction. I have 2 kids though. I think you're a bit younger for a full tummy tuck. Consider a mini instead since it only removes the lower skin from the abdomen without removing the belly button. The scar is like a a c- section and it hides perfectly on a bikini. Also after the surgery the best thing you can do is the lymphatic flow messages it helps with the inflammation and give you more shape and the compression garment. I use D' Prada columbian garment it's the best of the best. Soon I'll be posting my pics in just waiting till my six week post op and all the sweeling is reduced. Best of luck
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August 7, 2015
Hey. Thanks for your feed back. Yes the last consult I went to(you can read my recent update) the doc said he'd do a abdominal skin flap excision with aggressive lipo to stomach, back & inner thighs, bbl, and upper back bra strap excision. He (& my mom) also said I wouldn't need a full tt bc I haven't had kids. I have ALOT of skin though and the excision would do justice. I guess what scares me is I'm so used to thinking a tt will fix it all and when I heard "skin excision" I'm hesitating bc I'm scared it won't give me the full tt results....
October 6, 2015
She would need a full because of above her belly button.But hey,just like she said, I have seen a lot of people who have had lipo and look fabulous. She seeems to not need either mini or full.Good luck lady!I wish you the body of your dreams! !!!!
October 8, 2015
We have similar body types! I have the same pooch prior to kids as wells son always hated it! Best of luck!
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October 8, 2015
Thank you!
October 8, 2015
I had a mini tummy tuck & regretted it especially after I lost more weight because they move the bottom skin down & your belly button seems much lower than a normal belly button (because it is and it doesn't address any of the skin above the belly button so if you have loose skin above the belly button don't do a mini tuck u will regret it. I'm getting a full tummy tucj next week but now I have to do this twice. Google reviews about mini tummy tucks I wish I'd done that before I had one most people are not satisfied. because my bellybutton bellybutton was low and the skin above my belly button was loose a bikini was out of the question and anything crops
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October 8, 2015
My PS advised me to have a skin flap excision bc I don't need muscle repair. This procedure will be just like a tt. I had the same concerns you just mentioned. He even said himself that a mini wouldn't suffice in my case.
October 8, 2015
hi agree u will be much happier the mini tuck even if it removes all the extra skin will leave ur belly button low i dislukes this because it looked odd & i wanted to wear cropped stuff.. Goid luck excited & nervous about mine. I hope it's everything i have dreamed it to be.
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October 8, 2015
I'm sure you'll love it. Be optimistic. Good luck
UPDATED FROM Naee1117
5 months pre

more pictures pre-TT

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October 24, 2015
Girlllllllllll!!!!!!! U are gna be so damn fine. OMG!!!! Ur shape is already amazing. I am so excited for you and you just helped me w/ the booty buddy and pillow pics.
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October 24, 2015
Thanks girl!! I pray everything goes wonderfully well. Glade to help you. I still haven't chose which one i'm ordering...most definitely the body pillow you mentioned tho. I'm excited!
UPDATED FROM Naee1117
5 months pre

2 our of 3 Doctors I'm considering

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Today I had a 2nd consult with dr. Williams. My initial one was for only a tt. Today's visit was for lipo on my back in correlation with the tt. Once again I was very pleased with dr. Williams exam. He did suggest a tt bc I do have alot of relaxed skin both upper and lower abdomen. Although he said I'd have about 200cc's from my back fat, which isn't alot, he'll take as much as he can to give that contour. Surprisingly his price was somewhat cheaper then williamson 's, considering there's was only for a skin excision, not a full tt, & lipo. My updated price from dr. Williams is $11,378 for everything, lipo included. I'm feeling very excited and positive now that I have 2 solid choices. Tomorrow I'm seeing 2 more doctors which will be my last consults., then finally deciding who will be the lucky winner lol. I am still scheduling to see dr. Weiler himself though.

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August 6, 2015
I had my a breast lift and implants done by him 3 years ago. I had my last kid this year and I breast fed him. The nurses at the hospital were amazed by my implants and the fact that I produced as much milk as I did and how easily I breast fed him. They all took his info from me. :) good luck!
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August 6, 2015
Thanks. I'm in the mist if narrowing down out of 2 doctors. This is a hard decision to make. I'm glade you're happy with your results.