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Mini Tummy Tuck with Lipo - Bedford Hills, NY
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So everyone thought I was crazy when I said "tummy...
jojothebearApril 18, 2014
$7,400
So everyone thought I was crazy when I said "tummy tuck" but the loose pouch of skin at the bottom of my stomach bothered me a lot. No matter how much I exercised or how much weight I lost I skill had that extra skin & it was time for it to go. I had my procedure done 3 days ago & other than the lack of sleep I'm getting from having to sleep on my back I feel great. Day one I was taking the pain killer but they were making me sick so by day 2 they had to stop. I had 2 drains in but one of them came out the day after the surgery & the other one is coming out next Tuesday. I got a little nervous when they were taking it out because I've read in other posts that its kind of painful but it was nothing. It was a little uncomfortable for a second but pretty much as uncomfortable as having it in.
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UPDATED FROM jojothebear
6 days post
swollen & bruised but still pretty happy
jojothebearApril 21, 2014
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April 21, 2014
Your review resonated with me as it is how I felt. Most thought I looked fine as I was but I couldn't stand that bulge of excess fat that hung over and my love handles. I too had a mini TT and lipo along with a BA. Your after pic looks great so far! I'm over two weeks post and feel great but still am trying to find a comfortable sleeping position. Can't wait to see more of your recovery.
April 23, 2014
Thank you for your story! I too want a TT and have had one consult so far. I liked the dr and his office and feel comfortable with him, but should get a few other opinions. Like you all, people are telling me I'm crazy and things like that! I absolutely HATE my muffin top and just want to wear my jeans without that extra skin hanging over. I'm ok with my weight, just had that roll :) I am in Putnam County, NY and may check into Westchester docs. The quote I got was $8500 + anesthesia + facility, so close to $10,000. Any suggestions? Keep posting updates.....love to see them!
April 23, 2014
That's not bad for a full TT. Mine was a mini & it was $6000 + anesthesia + facility & they told me it would be another $2000 for a full. I'd met with 2 other doctors before him who didn't offer the mini & told me I didn't have enough extra skin for a full. One of them had actually suggested laser skin tightening which I'd already tried & already knew didn't work so I was a little annoyed. The entire staff at Bellava is fantastic so if you are looking for another opinion from a different doctor you should go see Dr. Lyons there & it's a free consultation.
April 24, 2014
Thank you for your reply! I think I might try Dr. Lyons for a consult. It's nice to have a good recommendation like yours. Keep posting your updates to give me the courage to do it! You look great!!
UPDATED FROM jojothebear
8 days post
One week
jojothebearApril 23, 2014
Yesterday was one week & i finally got the other drain out. I don't know why i was getting so worked up about it because it didn't hurt at all. The hole has already closed & the doctor told me next week when i come back i get the stitches out so I'm pretty excited.
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