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POSTED UNDER Mini Tummy Tuck Reviews

Age 54. 5' Tall 135 Lbs Mini Tt with Full Muscle Repair with Umbilical Float and Bbl

UPDATED FROM Patanderson
5 months post

5 months later! Love love love my results

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PatandersonJune 25, 2017
$16,000

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Sam M. Sukkar, MD

Sam M. Sukkar, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 65 Reviews
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cmarieh
August 14, 2017
You look great! I'm embarking on my tummy tuck surgeon search and this float with mini tuck is what has been recommended to me. I'm nervous because I see a lot of dissatisfied reviews on this procedure so it is good to see a positive outcome like yours. How long did it take for swelling to go down? Does your belly button feel the same? Were you able to recover pretty easily? If I got results like yours I would be extremely happy! I'm not really concerned if my belly button gets lowered a little, but I'm short so there isn't much room to move it down.
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Patanderson
August 15, 2017
Thank you! And I was nervous too after reading the reviews about a mini but I just trusted my surgeon and asked lots of questions which he was eager to answer. I think as long as you get full lipo and full muscle repair you will be happy. I am cut from hip bone to hip bone like a full and my belly button is lower but I too am short and short waisted and think it looks better. My belly button looks exactly the same only lower and didn't have to worry about that healing. I got lymphatic massages which helped so much for the swelling and to reduce scar tissue. My Dr's office had someone there which I started the day after my surgery. 50$ each. I also paid 500$ extra for the experel which is a pain block they inject in the muscles during surgery omg worth it DO IT! I had a great recovery no problems at all took my pain meds regularly but was never in bad pain. I needed help the day of and the next day. But by the third day was able to get up and shower on my own. I also got a Brazilian butt lift which I almost backed out of but soooo happy I did it. It changed my whole shape. Always had big bust but no booty what so ever. I am now more proportioned and love love love my results and wish I would have done it 20 years ago. Look at pictures and if you don't like them don't use that surgeon. And also I did several sonsults but I knew as soon as I met with dr sukkar he was the one for me !!!! Good luck and if you have any other questions I'm here for you
deadpoolx2
August 15, 2017
did you sleep on your sides?
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Patanderson
August 16, 2017
No I bought a big pregnancy pillow and made a nest of pillows and also bought a bootie buddy which I used to sit on for 6 weeks. Took it everywhere. I didn't start laying on sides for several weeks
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Drs before an after 4 months post op

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Bikini time

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PatandersonMarch 14, 2017
7 weeks !!

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Jesse2013
March 15, 2017
You look great!!!
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Patanderson
March 15, 2017
Thank you so much !!! Feeling good
Jesse2013
March 15, 2017
Good for you! I'm going in for a mini tummy tuck and breast lift and replacement on my implants 4-4-17! Can't wait!
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Patanderson
March 15, 2017
Good luck hope you have an easy recovery and I know how excited you are!! I'm sure you will look amazing
adelmarie
March 16, 2017
You look fantastic!
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Patanderson
August 15, 2017
Thank you
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Feelinggoodaboutourselves
March 18, 2017
You seem very happy with your results. Why did you rate "not sure?"
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Patanderson
March 19, 2017
I put that on there before I had my surgery and I don't know how to change it lol I am super happy
nancysix
April 5, 2017
Thanks so much for sharing all your updates and pictures. It has encouraged me that recovery can be relatively easy. I have a big surgery coming up in about 7 weeks to do a full lower body lift, arm lift and breast lift/augmentation and it's helpful to read about the journey others have had.
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Patanderson
April 6, 2017
Just get the massages take your pain meds and think positive. You got this I wish you good luck and a speedy recovery.
nancysix
April 6, 2017
I'm definitely going to ask the PS if they know of anyone who does that type of massage. And I'll definitely keep on the pain meds! Sounds like that's very important. Thanks for your note and encouragement.
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