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Over due Mommy Makeover

UPDATED FROM Molly Da Dolly
1 month post

5 weeks Post-op

WORTH IT$8,500
Feeling good, was able to wear this dress out the house with out a bra (1st time since motherhood) oh and no surgical garment. My standing straight is now at 99% almost there! Was it worth it? Most definitely!

Molly Da Dolly's provider

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Hi. I am planning to see Dr. Ortega in March for the same procedure. You look great. How long did you take off work? I am traveling from out of state.
Hi, today made it exactly 6 weeks and I will be going back to work on Monday. My job involves strenuous movements. But I can say at 5 weeks I was comfortable to do almost everything of course with precautions.
Hello,
I'm having a MMO with Ortega in march as well (3/21/19)
Good Luck! I am planning for 3/8.
UPDATED FROM Molly Da Dolly
18 days post

33 y/o mommy of 3 (18, 12, 8)

So I used to be a size 34B. I got lipo to my flanks and a TT. I also got a breast lift and implants. I went with 330cc silicone gummy, which brought me to a size 34-36C. They haven't dropped yet but I can't wait.

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Looking amazing how u feeling
Thank you, I'm just ready to get back working. But doing good at 5 weeks.
TY. Some people may say lymphatic massages aren't necessary for lipo/tummy tuck....my experience yesterday for my massage was so relieving. For some reason below my belly button area (hip to hip) have been so tender. I literally feel something move when i try 2 apply some pressure. Yesterday during my massage everytime she got around that area i braced myself & handled the pain. That tender area is no longer exist, it's still a little swollen, but no longer painful. I would highly recommend at least one massage if in doubt about the massage.
Did you stay at a hotel? Or recovery house? And you look wonderful
No, I live 45 mins away from the office, Thank God!
Thank you
You look amazing! I’m glad to see review for this year. This is my year s well!!
Thank you! Dr. Ortega is very good, you'll love your results!
You look phenomenal!! I go in June to see him. I am not even worried about the pain really just the same fear as you...not waking up. I am glad you love your results he dies great work.
TY, yes I used to be afraid of the pain part, I got over that and it was that 1 main concern. But I'm glad I went forward with the procedure!
ORIGINAL POST

Over Due Mommy Makeover

I'm gonna real honest with my review. First thing first it's only been 2 weeks and I'm loving my results. The staff are very nice. The wait time is CRAZY hours (3-4) long. It's ALWAYS busy in there. At my Pre-op I was so nervous they got Dr. Ortega straight out of surgery to talk to me. Of course he told me it's up to me. My biggest concern was not waking up from surgery. The day of surgery same thing I kept crying, once again he talked to me and walked out and let me think about my decision. Although I was scheduled for surgery at 11:30am I didn't go in surgery until 4pm. But I'm loving my results so far.

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You're looking great! I'll keep an eye out for your updates. 

TY
You are looking great. I am going Jan 31 for a TT with Dr. Ortega. Did you stay at a recovery house when you were there?
Thank you. I didn't, due to me living 45 mins away. My surgical buddy was from out of state and stayed at a recovery home if you want I can ask her which one and her experience. Just be prepare for long wait times. I got frustrated about that, but it only let me know they doing something right if their waiting room STAY packed.
I would love if you could find out what recovery house she used. How long were your drains in and when could you wear jeans again, LOL? Thanks.
Hi did you end up having surgery with dr Ortega? If so how was your experience? Did you stay in a house? I’m coming from Cali so I want to be prepared
Ok, she said their very good and it's called helping hands. My drains got taken out on the 11th day. I tried wearing jeans on the 14th day...i didn't like how it felt around my lower abdomen. It's still swollen and numb so yea it was uncomfortable for me.