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Dr Robles...
UPDATED FROM ready4dr
1 year post
Bye Bye Pouch
ready4drJuly 27, 2014
$5,300
2nd round to Dr Robles and so happy I did it. Cant wait for final results.
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UPDATED FROM ready4dr
11 months post
going back to Robles goodbye pouch..
ready4drJune 27, 2014
Planning on going back withiwithin a month bye bye pouch..
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June 27, 2014
Good for you! Who are you going to??
June 27, 2014
I'm going back to Robles I have spoken to her I'm trying to go by end of July I will have to stay for 5 or 6 days
June 27, 2014
Great! Let me know how it goes. Is she still charging $1800 or is she giving you a break? I know there are a few credit cards right now offering 40,000 flying points, just to sign up. I think there is a $70 annual fee, but that would pay for your ticket. Just a thought. I know Frontier has that special right now.
June 27, 2014
I sure will.. she still charging me the 1,800$ I have pointed anything and everything out. I believe it mainly for the hospital I'm prob paying that. But this time I will be staying at a hotel instead I won't need recovery home and my best friend from out there will be meeting with me and staying with me. Oh wow thanks for that tip.
June 27, 2014
I'm glad you are happy now that's all that matter. I gave my first doctor a second chance and he did great with my thighs too. Good luck and you do look good !!
June 27, 2014
I hear you I also figure she knows what she did originally. Glad to hear it went good with you. Thank you very much :)
UPDATED FROM ready4dr
11 months post
ughhhh!! very disappointed!!
ready4drJune 23, 2014
So I have lost 20 pounds and the pouch is still there.. I reached out to Dr Robles and she has told me that I will need Lipo to remove.. She also told me that she lets all her patients know that she doesn't do it during tummy tuck because it's a risk to the skin.. I don't remember being told this.. the point is that after all the pain and time recovering here I am disappointed .. I was 160 going into surgery.. yes I do have a amazing waist but the pouch is not.. so now I am looking for a doctor to speak to about smart Lipo I can't think of going thru regular lipo :/
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June 23, 2014
I don't see a pouch. I see that your lower stomach is a little round, but I think that's sexy. The super duper flat tummies always look unnatural to me. Your work looks superb, honestly. I mean....look at where you started. You look amazing.
June 23, 2014
It's there and that's one of the main reasons why I decided to have a tt.. she instructed me to lose weight as I have and now it's more noticeable.. for instance if I wear leggings the pouch shows it almost looks weird because the top part is flat.. I appreciated your comment Ty :)
June 23, 2014
You look good from what I see but if you don't like it that's what matters.
June 23, 2014
That is very true.. I have excercise lost weight and now I'm told I have to do Lipo that's a hard pill to swallow after this long journey.
June 23, 2014
I also don't recall being told that would be the case because then I would've definately gave it a second thought :/.. I would not have submitted myself to put my life at risk if I didn't have the expectations I was looking for..
June 23, 2014
I'm sorry you're not satisfied with your results dear. I'm scheduled for doctor robles in 5 months and I'm seriously considering looking for another doctor after reading your reviews...I don't understand why doctor Robles doesn't do the lipo in that area before the tummy.... I've watching a lot videos of doctors performing the tummy tuck and they don't seem to have a problem lipoing these areas....did she tell you exactly what will happen if she did?
June 23, 2014
She said ne·cro·sis the death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply. She said some doctors take a chance when doing the Lipo in that area and because of that reason she doesn't. Which ok yes I appreciate the concern but would like to have known. She told me I can go back toher and have it done for $1,800. And would need to stay for 5 days. It's not easy when u have a family to do that.
June 23, 2014
I know sweetheart. Just give it a year maybe since most doctors say that's when you can get the desired results. And if I'm honest with you, your results at 4 months look amazing that most people I've seen. What was your waist size before the surgery? Is there any difference?
June 23, 2014
Omg I also had a tummy tuck and the bottom part looks swollen. Everything is flat except that part. I was wondering the same thing. But my doctor told me he did liposuction there ...so my recovery time is 3 to 6 months. I posted pics tell me what u think
June 23, 2014
I have the pouch too. It always seems like my bottom tummy is always swollen. I never remember her telling me that she did not do the lipo with TT. Maybe I just assumed lipo came with a full tummy tuck??
June 23, 2014
Thank u for your encouragement.. I will be a year in about 20 days and that's what I have been saying to myself give yourself a year.. there is a difference in my waist for sure and my waist looks wonderful it's the pouch that's not looking right.
June 23, 2014
You look great my last pics are from4 months post. I am 11 months now. I remember and still the pouch can be hidden in my underwear. It does feel loose still now. I mean you are still pretty fresh out and can stillbe swelling for you. if he did tell he did do it can most definately be swelling girl. I was going up by you for some massages Angela Spa.
June 23, 2014
So do I. That's three people that went to Robles with a pouch, which by the way was not there before surgery... I'm sorry I think the lipo this is a cop out and a way to get more money. I annoyed for all of us! And I think others just do not understand.
June 24, 2014
Exactly Jr0221. I never said she was a bad doctor her lines are neat. That pouch thou! I wasn't expecting to be flat as a sheet but and definately not have something jiggling in front of me.. I did follow all regiments to the T. I even had a doctor say that if she wasn't going to do Lipo that shecould've stretch my skin more which would've left less loose skin.. when I lay down you can't see it.. anyways like you said takes one to know one .. thank you for your comment :)
June 24, 2014
I completely agree. When I lay on my side the pouch droops to the side, just like before the tummy tuck. Hmmm, odd? I've also followed all instructions. I wore that stupid garment three months + and exercised as soon as I was able. It's frustrating
June 24, 2014
Lol I wore the garment for 6 months.. it's really not funny but to hear your going the the same thing really makes me say hmmmm also.. I also excercised and have lost 20 pounds.. it really is frustrating without a doubt! I saw a girl that showed me she had a tummy tuck done out there with a different doctor stomach was firm and flat she said to me what happened when I showed her mine lets just saw a walked away head down smh
June 24, 2014
Yeah. I am so sorry we all have to go through this. There is definitely something that went wrong with this tummy tuck. My experience in DR was definitely horrible and unfortunately I think she was overbooked when I went and didn't do her best work. Just my opinion. Maybe she is an excellent dr but she wasn't last march, and I have the tummy to show for it
June 24, 2014
Yes I understand your concerns. I saw a dr here in the US and he felt lipo should've been done in the front for me as well. He said smart lipo is an option and the recovery is not even close to being the same as traditional lipo. I'm considering this but can't do it until I'm at least 6 months PO. I'm afraid to do anymore lipo due to my burns so idk we'll see.
June 24, 2014
I'm glad to hear you say that bnceback because I am also considering smart Lipo at this point and since I am 11 months post I have started to research.
June 24, 2014
I just read your review and I'm sorry you had to go thru what you did I hope things are better now god bless
June 23, 2014
I know that lipo on upper tummy+ tt increase necrosis and keloids risk at twice. Especially. For overweight Female is a HUGE risk! Thats why most of doctors didnt make it at once. And tt is just a cut skin, and muscles repair- not lipo. If you have a lot of fat on your upper tummy area, you will have little pouch. Its depend of your fat on tummy. I cant understand why you disappointed? Yes, if you pay for lipo at these area, and she did it, you can complane about it. But if not, and she didnt give you a lipo there, what the problem? If she was telling you- ok, I can do tt and lipo of your upper tummy, but you will have a huge risk for necrosis and keloids. You will do it at once? I think if she tell you it before, you didnt do it once because it your health risk. And its much important that small pouch. There few rules with plastic surgery- you cant do at once procedures such a tt and lipo of upper tummy, because a keloids and necrosis risk. You cant do full back lipo and breast lift at once because its a risk to your breast can be asymmetrical after you recovery, you cant do breast implants and full back lipo because implants could be at not right position. I still thing that you have PERFECT results, and your before and after pics looks like different person. When I see you pics before surgery you was in my list " wish pics".
June 23, 2014
Did you have surgery with Dr Robles? I was 160 when I went in for surgery. I understand the health risk involved and I wasn't told. I know what's more important which is my family before anything. I am Dominican and stay up to date with whats going on out there specially when I was going for surgery I took 6 months to prepare my body and mind and that's why I chose Dr Robles because I know she cares about your health. That doesn't change the fact that I wasn't aware of the pouch that's the problem. I appreciate your compliment thank you.
June 23, 2014
My pics are front pics I should've put up side pics for a better understanding which I will try to do soon.
June 24, 2014
I have the lower belly fullness too. It's a love hate relationship right now. First thing in the morning it's fine. As soon as I eat, bloat, or swell even a little, the lump becomes very noticeable. I am only six weeks out and am hoping as swelling goes down it will get better but to be honest I have my doubts. I love the shape and even the softness. I just am not ok when the bump shows through my clothes. I bet it wouldn't take much lipo. You deserve to be happy. I would get more quotes. Maybe check local PS?
June 24, 2014
You are pretty fresh out and I'm sure its still swelling.. yes we all deserve to be happy that's why we do this to begin with.. thank you for your comment :).. I am going to definately check with some ps about my pouch but I will be staying in the states this time around.
June 24, 2014
I was told Dr. ROBLES wasnt going yo perform lipo on my stomach because it may damage my skin cells. I have fat on my sides and have dog ears. I dislike it since i have to hide it with my pants. Until when did u stop wearing a faja? I am still swollen under ny belly button. I touch it and its hard as a rock. And my scar is horrible dark and bumpy.
June 24, 2014
I stopped at 3 months because my dr said it was literally cutting into my skin and keeping more swollen! That is four people that are still swollen under the belly button. Mine is also very hard to the touch. It is likely scar tissue if I had to guess, but I'm not a surgeon.
June 24, 2014
Omg RR59858 how have you been?.. I wore the faja faithfully for six months and since I have worn it here and there. I mean body looks amazing in it but that's not why I got a tt done to wear that all the time.. I am also swollen under belly and we went around same time actually I am 4 days post op ahead of you I believe. Idk if it's swollen anymore could just be fat.. I'm sorry to hear your not happy either.. have you contacted her about the dislikes ? I did a while ago she told me to lose weight then I have dropped 20 pounds also exercised and it's still there! My right side is swollen and tender at the end of the incision and pokes out a little.. so now I also contacted her and she told me I need Lipo and that she would charge me 1,800$ and I would have to stay for 5 days in a hotel not included.. honestly I felt lost once I came back home if I get anything else done will be here in the states where I can drive myself if any worries.
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