18 Years Later....

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Shim Ching, MD
Shim Ching, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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I hoping to take back a little of my youth and...

  • 25 Jun 2017
  • 2 days pre
I hoping to take back a little of my youth and looking forward to a tiny, yet curvy waist line with a flat tummy ????something I lost? a time ago after the birth of my first and only child. Nervous but confident in my Surgeon and his dedication & artistic talent! I have done quite a bit of research on the procedure! Those who
Have endured this inspired me! Paying it forward! Sharing my Journey! Stay Brave

First week WILL SUCK!

  • 2 Jul 2017
  • 4 days post
There is no way around this. Brace yourself.... coming from someone who had an emergency c-section I can tell you the incision is painful, similar pain/discomfort to a C-section .....but the incision is the least of my worries....it's the rebuilding of that inner core----that is what's painful and it's no joke folks...ain't nothing ain't nobody bouncing back from! but worth it enough to grin and bare it. The best you can do is prepare your body both physically and especially mentally! Your mental state of mind is your biggest resource. Take your meds and stay ahead of them.... that pain can go from a 5 to 10 real quick. Rub downs.... 4-5 times a day just a gentle rub on the tummy and back does wonders! Take time out to sit in a chair, let gravity help them drains.....plus Daily movement is a must but Rest, rehydrate, rest, rest, rest....the more sleep the More your body will heal! First 4 days have been hell.... especially at night ???? looking forward to each day getting better and of course the results!

One Week Post tummy tuck.....

  • 7 Jul 2017
  • 9 days post
One week post op #tummytuck.... the recovery is rough one. Over communicate, journal has helped a great deal as well. Be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster ???? as well!

Provider Review

Shim Ching, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1401 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, Hawaii
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Overall rating
  • 25 Jun 2017

Dr Shim Ching and his entire team of caring professionals have made this scary tummy tuck process not so scary! They provided reassurance and have a genuine approach with their patients. He handled me with upmost care and kindness! ....disclaimer I'm not the easiest person in the world, can be a bit of a diva and pretty demanding!! He did great with me! Besides that....I have to say Impressive bedside manner. Responsive to any and all concerns no matter the time or how silly the concern might be! He is Quick and Empathic......from my initial consultation, to my Pre-op appointment, to the day of surgery....including any and all post op care has been A+. Consistency all the way! I wish I could give him and his Team 10 stars! They deserve it! My results speak for themselves....absolutely surpassed my expectations! Still have a journey of healing ahead of me!! Only 2 weeks post OP, Despite this I'm confident with Dr.Shim Ching and his outstanding team of professionals to help support me to end! I have conducted many hours of research before coming across Dr.Shim Ching. I had several consultations on the mainland, out of the country as well as locally. Some not so great, some very tempting! So onto the great..... What I Love about Dr. Shim Ching....his kindness, his level of empathy, his confidence, yet humbleness..... for a man of his talent!! Impressive!!! Mind you, I've done my homework....No selling himself compared to others or period ----->> Respect ✊ IT WAS ALL ABOUT ME! He listened to me and never looked at my flaws as flaws....or with disgust. Instead he asked me what I would like to change? What I didn't like? Instead of telling me what I needed to repair....!! after all self-love is key