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2 1/2 weeks later after TT, I am feeling like a million after a drain was removed
So I am up and about, have driving privelages, and can walk around as long as I feel able. The drains were more uncomfortable than the stiffness of the TT itself. Only one of the drains have been removed so far, but it was the more painful one. Lucky for me it was the less active drain. They wanted me to be below 40 on in 24 hours, and unfortunately, I wasn't quite there so I had to leave one in. Now there is hardly anything and I will get it out Friday if I can. It was such a relief and painless to remove the drain. I feel a little tight, but not bad. My doc did not over pull me. The best part about my TT is that I still have my curves, And now that the skin is gone, they are very noticeable. One blessing to my pregnancies is that my hips spread and gave me more of a waistline appearance. I was really up and down with wide shoulders before children. Dr. Medalie gave me a way better than expected result. Besides the incision, my results look very natural. I still have a few stretch marks, but they are not bad, and they just make it look even more natural. And besides, I wasn't trying to be perfect. I wanted the scar tissue, the extra skin and the muscle spreading fixed. I am proud that I carried my children, and I have always been ok with many of my flaws. As long as they don't interfere with my life, then I embrace them. My stomach before was painful to feel and look at. I had to work my wardrobe, my sex life and my workouts around the problems from it. I will experience the positive effects from this everyday. I can't wait to buy a white tank top. I will wear one without two camisoles and a sweater on top. I can't wait For my workouts aGain without my skin popping out of my pants and bouncing heavily. I love the way my husband is looking at me. I love the way I see myself. I don't see a model or A sex pot, I see a happy woman who did something for herself. I see a body that belongs to me and I am going to continue to take care of it, because it is a precious carrier of my soul.
I am going to keep listening to the amazing nurse prActitioner, Andrea, and not over do it and wear my binder for optimal results.
I am going to keep listening to the amazing nurse prActitioner, Andrea, and not over do it and wear my binder for optimal results.
Post op photo
So here is my new bod, 6 days post op. Feeling great about the result.
Oh my, the result!
So today I completely removed my compression garment to wash it, and my goodness it's hard to believe it was me under there! Even with all the swelling I can see ab definition! I do not feel over pulled and you can still see my curves! I am very, very happy with Dr. Medalie's work! It truly is better than I could have ever imagined it to be. I will post a pic when I can. I left my iPad downstairs and couldn't get to it. As far as healing, today I have been a little dizzy and for goodness sake I can't wait to take a shower. My drains are still in for another week. I got a little freaked about a blister above my inscision, but I know it's going to be fine. I am focused on not stressing and healing like a champ. My c section lines were so minuscule, I have a feeling that this will be perfect healing. Good energy brings good energy. My husband saw my result and was pretty amazed, though he dry-heaved when he saw my drains. Of course I struggle not to do the same every time I empty the drains X-(
Right now it's tough because my kids are 2 and 4, so they want to cuddle and snuggle ( okay so do I) and they are just understanding it hurts mommy right now. I have a month off school to be with them, so I plan on just hang with them in a high quality way as soon as I can.
Right now it's tough because my kids are 2 and 4, so they want to cuddle and snuggle ( okay so do I) and they are just understanding it hurts mommy right now. I have a month off school to be with them, so I plan on just hang with them in a high quality way as soon as I can.
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Landmark Centre, 25700 Science Park Dr., Beachwood, Ohio
I saw Dr Medalie twice before the procedure. He was patient with me, as I had to bring my 2 and 4 year old to one of the appointments. He responded to emails quickly. On the day of surgery he was Not too outgoing, but I think it's because he is a Perfectionist and was in "game mode", which I am thankful for. He was very thorough and straight forward, and did not try to upsell me on Anything. So far so good. I feel that the reveal is going to be amazing. His staff was great.