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Tummy Tuck to Complete my Mommy Makeover! - Dallas, TX

UPDATED FROM elizar1
6 months post

Lost 3 pounds

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elizar1
WORTH IT$6,000
And got a new bathing suit.

elizar1's provider

Paul Pin, MD

Paul Pin, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 26, 2014
Hey Elizabeth check out Flaca212 before and after pics she is about size. I love her results.
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July 26, 2014
Her results are amazing.
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July 29, 2014
Have you checked out Dr. Salzhaur in Miami?
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July 30, 2014
I haven't really seen any of his results that impressed me yet? Have you?
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July 30, 2014
I did on his website.
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July 30, 2014
I don't understand how Miami can be so so so aggressive on their Lipo but here it's more expensive and not aggressive at all. I've searched for Dallas doctors and have not been impressed by any of their results. My main spots are my back/bra fat and getting me a waist.
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July 30, 2014
Im going to have to look at his sight. Yeah, ive also looked in Dallas and was disappointed with their results as well. The last time I went to Dr. Pin I asked him if he would ever start doing them but he said no he didnt think they were worth doing or something to that effect. I did a live chat with vanity and was told for their price you get 12 areas liposuctioned. I told the lady im very small and I know I dont have 12 areas to lipo, she said if that's the case than I maybe able to get a discount.
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July 30, 2014
I guess i need to really look at my options there in Miami. I just hate to have to go that far alone. I know my husband will not go for anything else. Lol. Even though when I'm done he says he likes it.
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July 30, 2014
Oh, also, i don't think i have enough fat for a bbl. I only want the Lipo sculpting. I don't want to gain weight for that...lol!
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July 30, 2014
Lol......yeah, im not even sure at this point if I have enough fat either but I have my fingers crossed. Im willing to gain about 10 pounds. I think the actual fat transfer itself is done with the lipo at no extra charge if im not mistaken. I will probably be going alone too. Im cool with going alone though, im sure there will be many of our RS sisters there. And many have gone by them selves already. Not only that we will be happier with ours bodies afterwards. Oh yeah, and you know there will be some other RS sisters going no matter when you decide to go.....lol!!
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July 30, 2014
I didn't really want to go that far either but its closer than DR, the most reasonable price with the best results that I feel we can get in the US right now......so. I think im going to go for it.
August 30, 2014
Can I ask about cost? Was the total cost 6k? Or was that just the Dr's fee? What was the total cost for the tummy tuck surgery? Thank you, you look great!
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August 30, 2014
That was the total cost. Dr. Pin lists his prices on his site which was one of the reasons I went to him. He's a D's best doctor too. I believe his price has lowered since January. I did not, however, have any liposuction. He said I didn't need it, but now I feel like I need a lot. He is very good at what he does and has a great bedside manner.
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September 8, 2014
Hey Elizabeth, im going to DR for the liposculpture and bbl in October. Hopefully I can get some curves added to this body then....lol
UPDATED FROM elizar1
6 months post

ugh....looking for lipo that isn't too expensive

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elizar1
I've already spent over 13k collectively doing stuff to improve myself. I need to find a doctor that is aggressive but not overly expensive. After going through the tt i was so excited about bikini season well I've come to the realization that i have fat that i thought would be gone after this tt. And i shouldn't have to be sucking my stomach in for pics. That's what a tt is for right? That is what all the pain and scarring was for. Ugh. Well screw summer. Maybe next year. I'm even worried to even mention more surgery to my husband. ???? just really upset. Depressing pics to follow. Oh but one positive tip, I dabbed a bit of MUFE HD foundation over my scar and it actually covered it up a bit.

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July 11, 2014
I bet if you started a workout program you'd see a difference w/out surgery. I know this because I did it. I was 148 back in Feb. The reason I started was i wanted to surprise my husband when he got back from deployment. He returns next month. Today I weigh 132. I lost my love handles. I just had a BA revision w Dr. Pin so I can't workout. I'm 2 weeks post op. The program I did was T25.
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July 11, 2014
I won't exercise or work out. When i do i bulk up. I weigh 120 now plus I'm a recovering bulemic. Exercise is not good for me mentally. So that's what my whole point of surgery was. Dr. Pin is wonderful. He did exactly what he said he would. The ugly tummy wrinkles are gone. Maybe next time I'll be more specific and say i want to look good in a bikini.
July 11, 2014
I agree. Last year prior to my 1st consult with the ps, I wanted and needed to lose 10 lbs. so I'd be in top form going into surgery. Using the XT factor st tapes I had gotten at target worked wonders,in addition to biking,running,walking. I lost 10 lbs. in 8 weeks and have kept it off. I try to do 2 to 3 exercises a day,hardly ever taking a day off. I eat protein,veggies and fruit mainly. Those videos are amazing,seriously. Good luck!
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July 11, 2014
Just wanted to add T25 is cardio so you won't bulk up. Lipo won't keep you from gaining weight. It will go elsewhere. I know because I've had lipo myself. Good luck
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July 11, 2014
I do not want to exercise and i am not fat. The whole point of this website is for plastic surgery not exercise. I simply asked about liposuction not freaking exercise.
July 12, 2014
So sorry; didn't mean to offend.
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July 12, 2014
No, I'm sorry if i sounded rude. I'm just so frustrated and I've been short and fat my whole life. Even my ps said i was a square, but said i didn't need lipo at that time. I have not gained weight since the surgery and I'm a size 2. My low weight when i was bulemic was 110 and i ended up in the hospital 3times because of exercising too much and throwing up even a single gummy bear. I've been through a lot of crap and i just want to look at pictures of myself and be happy. i don't know if all the crunches I've done every other day are making it stick out from the muscle getting bigger. Ihad this tt hoping to be able to feel great in a bikini or nude because I've never got to do that, ever. And I'm disappointed. After all the money I've spent and feeling guilty about it too. I just want results like all the rest of these women on here have had.
July 12, 2014
No prob. We just want to help get you happy. I really do think you look fantastic,but I also know what it's like to have everyone tell you that,but still be frustrated with our bodies.
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July 13, 2014
Sorry to offend you. It was not my intention.
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July 25, 2014
Hey Elizabeth, I spoke to you a while back not sure if you recall. But you and I are about the same size and we both had our tt with Dr. Pin. I feel the exact same way and my shape is like yours. Im looking into liposculpter with Fisher, Hasan or Duran for October 2014. I hate feeling like Sponge Bob. Im very happy with the tt it self, but yeah I feel as though I have to suck in alot in order to achieve the nice cut stomach look which I guess I will deal with that. Oh, and as you said when I sit the appearance is not a good look. Im waiting on a quote from Duran. Ive already contacted Vanity so if I dont hear from her soon I will go to Miami. Vanity returned my call immediately. Ive heard Fisher and Hasan are good with petite patients.
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July 25, 2014
I AM SO GLAD YOU UNDERSTAND! I was hoping you were still on here. I feel so much better knowing there's someone who understands. I've lost about 3 pounds and got a different bathing suit (I'll post pics) and i feel a bit better. But i plan on asking Dr. Pin what he thinks when i go back for my last checkup. I've been looking into doctors for Lipo but I'm so scared to go to the DR even though they are absolutely amazing results with some ending up botched or infected or dead. Yikes. I've been looking into Oklahoma doctors too. Somewhere close, and even Dr. Pin if he thinks he can suck all this out. I cannot than you enough for commenting. We'll stay in touch until we can find us a doc.
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July 25, 2014
I definitely understand. I have posted some pictures on my page and if you see them you will see just what I mean. Let me first say I do love Dr. Pin and his work but when I got my tt I told him I wanted a coke bottle shape. He told me he did not feel I had much fat but he said in addition to my tt I could get lipo. So I took his advice and added the lipo. Unfortunately, I didn't notice a difference in the lipoed area other than the two holes and the soreness. But I guess I have to keep in mind that they are limited in terms of how much can be removed. I also know what you mean when it come to Dominican procedures. However in the US ive notice that Fisher, Hasan are pretty aggressive with their liposculpter. I had not found anyone else any closer than Miami who has given good results yet. If you had not already look at HasanDoll2Be2014 her liposculpter looks good and its smooth. I asked her if it felt lump bumpy and she said she only had one hard spot that she has been massaging but other than that its smooth. Your thanking me but please know you've helped me out as well im always looking forward to your post.
UPDATED FROM elizar1
6 months post

Quick update

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elizar1
So not happy with myself this week. I don't know what it is but i guess i must be gaining weight or something even though I've been watching what i eat and exercising. Ugh. Went out in public for the first time last weekend at the resort's pool and i looked horrible. I'm searching for a doctor to do some liposuction. I have one last check up appointment with Dr. Pin on September 9, so I'm going to ask him what he may can do. I just really need all this fat gone. Standing up pic looks fine because i have my arms by my side but the sitting pics make me want cry. So frustrated with myself.

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July 10, 2014
I think you are being too hard on yourself. you look great! I think the pics you're not happy with is all about angles,seriously. why are we so hard on ourselves? you look healthy and fit.
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July 10, 2014
So hard on ourselves seriously true. Just seeing all those hot moms at the pool and tan, even though i know I'm dark already,. But, there were those too that weren't. I'm just so short, but i see there is no topic in real self about body lengthening. Lol!!!! Sigh, I'm kidding Beachy! As alwaysthank you for your commentI am sure the angles had a lot to do with it. maybe I'll even try a different kind of bathing suit or something. Maybe go back to blonde. Lol. I don't know. Hope you are doing well!
July 10, 2014
thanks,i am. I ran 7 miles this morning. that's the most I've run since last fall. (I'm short too,like a little mushroom)
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July 10, 2014
You look great. Don't be hard on yourself. You look fabulous!
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July 10, 2014
Y'all are all great!