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Tummy Tuck & Booty by Dr. Miami

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I don't really care to blog my experience, but...

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ChiTownBeauty2
WORTH IT$14,000
I don't really care to blog my experience, but this site did help alleviate a lot of my fears so it's only right that I return the favor.. My surgery is scheduled on the 10th (in 2 days).. I had my consult and the Dr. was extremely nice.. I showed up early in the morning one day in summer of 2015. They gave me a number and told me to come back at noon.. Waited a few hours and he saw me, said my BBL would be beautiful and said he would love to be my surgeon. I didn't want a tummy tuck although a previous surgeon told me I needed one.. Dr. Miami explained to me why I needed a tummy tuck.. So now I'm getting a tummy tuck although I hate the idea of having a scar. I always imagined having a flat belly with the cuts on the side with no scars.. But this is reality..

I originally scheduled my surgery for Jan. 2017.... that's just how far out he is booked.. But luckily someone cancelled and I'm paying cash so Monica, my patient coordinator was able to move me up to March 10, 2016..

Monica has been awesome all the way through, she responds to all of my questions promptly, she's very professional and the payment process is a breeze. Monica also is sent me all my instructions telling me what I needed to buy..

Tatiana helped me get my bloodwork and physical done last minute.. She isn't the quickest to respond after that, but she does do her job well... Without her I would not have got my paperwork in on time.

Taylor sent me my prescriptions in the mail, answered any questioned I had right away (within minutes). She texted me her number so that she would always be available for questions.. She's so awesome!

I'm staying with nurse Mary for 10 days.. I was referred to her by Monica cause once again I was last minute in booking.. I paid Mary a $200 deposit via paypal and the other $1,495 is due when she picks me up from the airport.. So far Mary is very responsive, friendly and told me everything I needed to bring..

And thanks to RealSelf, I packed plenty of tank tops, my friend had a TT & BBL so she told me to pack Depends just incase I can't make it to the bathroom one day, so I have those too.

I'm super nervous, shaking and can't believe I'm going through with this, but I'm so over having a big belly.. I'm ready for half tops and booty shorts.. Most importantly I did my research and know that I chose the best surgeon possible to give me the results I want.

Im adding a few before photos.. I will add some more tomorrow before the procedure. I don't have any wish pics cause I realize he can only do so much depending on how much your skin is willing to expand but I'm asking for a shelf booty..

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Michael Salzhauer, MD

Michael Salzhauer, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 9, 2016

Thank you so much for sharing your story, especially since as you mentioned its not something you might normally want to do. I wish you the best of luck on your surgery tomorrow, and I do hope you'll let us know how it all went when you're feeling up to it. We'll be thinking of you!

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March 10, 2016
Thanks
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April 15, 2016
The recovery house fees are also not included in my review price.. So it's $15,695 total, plus plane tickets and supplies.. But if you're staying at Mary's you won't need much supplies.. What came in handy though that people don't tell you to get it is Vagisil wipes incase you start getting a yeast infection from surgery or medication..
April 21, 2016
Thanks posting your journey.i want to get a tummy tuck and bbl with lipo on my thighs.i don't need a lot of fat transferred for the bbl.cant wait to get my surgery.im aiming for next year in February
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April 22, 2016
Good Luck to you.. If your stomach isn't bad though (just fatty) you might want to consider just getting your stomach aggressively lip suctioned first before getting a tummy tuck.. Some people's skin retracts..
May 5, 2016
It's huge!i think I'm going to get lipo first before.i want to lose 40-50 lbs before my surgery anyway so I think that may make a difference as well
May 7, 2016
Hi congrats your figure looks wonderful even without the LIPO!!! But I work and sit on my butt atleast 12 hours a day...do you think I'll need atleast 1 month off work?
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May 7, 2016
Thanks Doll.. No you don't need a month off. Just try to sit on your sides with a boppy pillow. That's what I did. If you can get 2 weeks off that will be great.. If you're only getting a BBL a week off is fine.. Is the tummy tuck part that needs the most rest..
May 8, 2016
Thanks! Now I need to decide Btwn Dr. S and Dr. Fisher but the waiting times are crazy! I'm hoping someone will cancel.
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May 22, 2016
You look flawless mami!
UPDATED FROM ChiTownBeauty2
1 day pre

It's the Day Before Surgery

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I'm in Miami.. Nurse Mary picked me up at the airport. Took me to Target to grab something extra, Fed me, her recovery house is nice and her staff is wonderful.. I'm in good hands.. I also went by Dr. Miami's office to sign paperwork and get a few questions answered.. Tatiana called to give me my surgery time for 4 p.m.. This is really happening.. Will make another update tomorrow..

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March 10, 2016
Best wishes!
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Day of treatment

My Wish Pics

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Surgery is in a few hours.. Found some with pics.. I need my booty and entire body to be on point and looking brand new..

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