50 YO, Denver,4 Kids, 1 C-section, a Hysterectomy & the Tummy to Prove It! Full TT (no drains!)/Lipo/MR - Golden, CO

Hey, thanks! You found my photos!

YES!!!

Thank you! I remember feeling so nervous but excited, too. You couldn't be working with a better team, though, so have confidence and just enjoy the fact that you're doing it! I am convinced that the drainless TT w/dissolvable stitches is the way to go. You made a wise decision to use these Drs. and I'm excited to hear how everything goes for you. Please keep me posted!

I'm so excited for you! Since you've already been for your consult, you know what a great practice they have. You will love not having to deal with drains & going back to have stitches removed. I'm not a Dr (obviously) but it seems like there is much less post-op trouble without drains. I don't know why everyone doesn't do drain-less TT's w/ dissolving stitches. All I'm saying is that you're going to love your results!! Good luck & keep me posted!

I am using Dr Vath, did not meet with Wollfe, but knew right away that Vath was right for me. Someone recommended looking at PS before and after photos, and whoever has the closest results you are wanting, start with that one, and if you don't feel the compact with that consult- then ask for a consult with the other one. They are both amazing. Good luck

Thank you! I'm really happy with my results & would encourage you to go for a consultation (although I'm partial to Dr Wolfe) before making your final decision. The office staff & professionals are delightful to work with & you will feel comfortable the second you walk through their door. I only saw Dr. Wolfe so I can't answer your question about Dr Vath's bedside manner. I have 2 friends that have used Dr Vath, and we've compared our experiences. So I feel pretty confident saying that they are both similarly warm & personable. I saw Dr Wolfe because he happened to have a cancellation & I was able to get in sooner for a consult. After the first 5 minutes, I knew I'd use Dr Wolfe for my surgery & I haven't regretted the decision for a second. Let me know how it goes. You're going to be so glad you did it!!

I am interested in Dr vath or Dr Wolfe also, I have read a lot about lipo being the worst part,was that true for you?

Hi liketorun, I've heard that lipo is awful, too. I don't know if my experience is unique, but I didn't have any pain at all from the lipo. Maybe because Dr Wolfe did tumescent lipo (local anesthesia is used in the liposuctioned areas in addition to the general anesthesia used for the TT) so maybe that's why? I can't imagine that surgical practices differ that dramatically from one Dr to another, but I don't know enough to say for sure. I'll find out exactly what he did & get back to you. I'm seriously starting to wonder why my experience has been so much easier than many of the others I've read about. My only real discomfort was sore abs. But I took the pain meds that were prescribed, and took them according to the instructions, til they were gone & it was totally manageable. Maybe that's another reason my recovery was so smooth? I'm not someone with an especially high tolerance for pain so I know that wasn't it. I just know that I'm feeling very lucky. It's a big decision & you have so many choices in choosing a Dr & deciding exactly what procedure/s you want. My advice is to find a Dr you're comfortable with & let whomever you choose give you several different options for treatment. Keep me posted & good luck in whatever you decide.

Thanks so much for your reply!! I will research that type of lipo more, I was going to skip it mainly because of reviews that it is the worst part, so your experience is encouraging!! I hope I can get away with a mini but we will see. Can u post more pics of before and after? I am 5'2 and 130 pounds. Its mostly the c sec area that bothers me, and I don't feel I would be brave enough for a full TT. Your pics look amazing!!!! Glad to find reviews for the Dr's I am interested in. It's very important to me to have a Dr that shows interest and compassion and not feel like I am just another number. So scary to me!!!

I was wondering also, what made you choose Dr. Wolfe over Vath? They both sound so nice by the reviews I have read...

It's funny you say that about not being brave enough for a full TT. I felt exactly the same way, and thought I didn't want to do anything quite that extreme. But I have a friend that was looking into having a mommy makeover and she's the one who finally just said that if I'm going to go under general anesthesia, I might as well do the whole thing so I would be happy with the results. She had gone to several consultations with cosmetic surgeons in the Denver area and recommended that I include Drs Wolfe and Vath, too. Her consult was with Dr Vath but after looking at all the before and after photos on their website, it looked like both Drs did similar work. When I called the office the first time, I asked if there was one Dr that specialized in TT's and was told that they both do a comparable number of them. So when I finally got up my nerve to call the office and schedule my consult, I just wanted to see whomever had an opening first. Dr. Wolfe had the first opening and I took it. It seemed like they have high regard for each others' work and that one Dr wouldn't risk his professional career and partner with a Dr. that wasn't comparable as far as skills and final results. (We have friends that are Drs and I know that things don't always work out between partners but these Drs have practiced together long enough to have moved on by now if they weren't happy.) But really, after meeting with Dr. Wolfe, I just felt "good" about it. I tend to trust my gut so I went with it, put a deposit down and wasn't disappointed. I continued to watch the other people in the practice interact with each other and there is just a good feeling in their office. You asked if I could post more "before" and "after" photos and I will look for some more pics. But I think I'm probably like every other person that's not thrilled with the way they look--you tend not to jump up first when someone pulls out a camera. If it helps put things in perspective with the pictures I've already posted, I'm 5' 9" and was 160 before surgery and weigh about 155 now. Let me know how everything goes with you. I'm excited to hear what you decide to move forward with.

Well maybe with my consultation they will feel I could benefit from a full TT. And it's true, and a great point that if I go under maybe it's better to get the full and be super happy w the results. That's good to know about the Dr.s also.I will let you know when I have my consultation. We are living out of the country til March, so that is when I can get the ball rolling. I feel very encouraged by your posts!!! Thanks so so much!!!!! :))