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34yrs with Low Self Esteem and Tired of Being Ask if I Was Pregnant - Houston, TX
UPDATED FROM etabora
7 months post
Asked for a revision
$14,000
It has been almost 7 months since I got my full tummy tuck I wanted to let you all know that I'm not happy with the overall results my apparence did improve a little you can tell the difference but I still have a bulky stomach and a mustache looking scar in front of my abdomen I went to dr Cortes office today it was third time trying to address my concerns but it turned out the worse experience I had ever had my appointment was at 12:15pm got there at 12 after 2 hours they put me into a room the nurse asked me to get into a rope a few minutes later she brought my before and after picture she told me the doctor had sended it . After 2 hours of being naked the finance lady to walk in just to let me know if I wanted to get my revisions (fix his mistake )I will have to pay another $6000 really !!!I the worse part is that the doctor never came into the room to see me . I do not think this is fair I had saved for 9 years hopping to get my body back and the most important to feel Good about my self and he simply took my money did not do a complete job. I am aware that it was not going to be perfect but I least I expected a flat belly no more pregnant looking .
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UPDATED FROM etabora
6 months post
Not sure what is going on !!!!
Hi ladies here is my update it has been exactly 6 months after my surgery swollen has gone down in most parts of my belly everything looks ok but I feel that the doctor did not do enough lipo or thigten enough skin. I have been having problems above my belly button it hurts constantly and get swollen I had 2 episodes were it has completed pot out I have addressed my concerns to the doctor but he said is nothing wrong. This pass Wednesday I went to see him because belly button came completed out not sure if it was because the swollen .Nurse (Doctor wife) entered the room I explained my concern she asked me to get undress for the doctor to see me 20 minutes later he walks in ask me to take my rope off all he said was you are looking good let me go get the camera and left the room few minutes later he came back and took pictures he was about to leave again and I actually stopped him and told him my concerns he just put a glove on and touched my belly then he asked me how was my weight I told him I had lost 4 pounds after surgery from 144 to 140 he pretty much told me I was fat and to start excercing which is not the case I excercize Daily and watch what at eat after all the money I expended I will not get weight again . To wrap this up I feel there is something wrong with my belly buttom area is not normal to get a swollen painful ball around it This doctor has not paid attention to my issue I though by now he should have order a ultrasound to see what is going on but instead he suggest that I'm fat . This coming week I'm planning to start looking for other surgeons opinions . lately there are a lot of complaints about this doctor I'm not saying he is a bad doctor and some of the girls got very good experiences but lately it appears that the only cares about the money once he has you and things does not come out as you expected you are on your own so ladies please take your time to read all the people reviews and then you make your decision. Best luck on your upcoming tra formations and I hope you all get he body you desire.
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tummytuckjourney
February 13, 2016
Some PS offer revisions whitin the year of the TT, did this PS offer that? when I picked my PS I made sure that revisions where made within the year to fix anything that went wrong... I hope things get better for you! ❤
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etabora
February 13, 2016
Hi tummy tuck journey . He has not offer a revision he thinks everything is okay with me . There is a quote in the booklet they made me sign I will get another surgeons opinions if any is wrong I will get back with him
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tummytuckjourney
February 13, 2016
Oh no... My friend went to same surgeon I chooses for my TT and she had hers done 11 months ago and since she lost more weight since her TT he's doing revisions next month and taking out more skin and fixing it. I'm glad this PS still cares about his patients and his work 11 months later. I'm shocked this PS won't do the same. I hope he can fix this for you, after all you been through, you deserve it! Good luck!
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etabora
February 17, 2016
Hey girl can you pass me your doctor information I'm trying to get other opinions
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tummytuckjourney
February 17, 2016
My PS is Dr. Martin in Norwich CT, 06360
UPDATED FROM etabora
3 months post
3 months post operative update
Yesterday 11/11/15 was my last Doctor visit. He told me everything look good and he did not have to see me unless something happen . Here is the deal at this point most of the swelling has gone down and I was left with 4 things that I did not like after my preocedure 1. Pocket looking loose skin left side under insicion 2. Folded skin / big wrinkle in the middle of my insicion 3 . Painful ball near my belly button 4. Small dog ear on the right side Doctor Cortes told me it was normal . I feel that he did not addresed my concerns I still very worry . Dr. Cortes seemed very rushed during my visit all he wanted to do was take pictures I had to insist on my issues besides this everything else is good I feel super secure /sexy and I think now is the time to hit the gym and go shopping for new clothes ;). Here are some photos of my 3 months
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January 28, 2016
I have to have my tummy tuck redone and I went to Cortes 2 years ago. Going back to my BBL dr Salama. Took a real quick flight out to Florida just to see him and asked what he thought. Yup, he's doing a full tummy tuck because I still have loose skin and he is going to tighten my abs up. Your tuck looks way better than what Cortes did to me. I have a fat huge roll when I sit. I understand our skin folds but not this big. I go in November for my revision. I just hate the fact of knowing I have to pay again for something that should've been done right the 1st time.
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January 28, 2016
Hi GueraBooty
It has been 5 months after my surgery and now that the swollen has gone down I don't like my results that much after all . I feel that the doctor did not do enough lipo or tighten enough my skin . On my last visit with him I told him about my concerns about a painful ball close to my belly bottom and the fat pocket looking loose skin on top of my pubic area and he told me that everything was normal and pretty much discharged me. I was wondering why he discharge so early I had heard from some other of his patients that had minor procedures done that they still go to follow ups with him. I was thinking about seeking a second opinion to confirm that everything is okay . Unfortunately for us he won't fix it and it hurts to have to pay for something that supposed to be done right the first time the bad thing is that it took me almost 6 years to save the money to do the tummy tuck
It has been 5 months after my surgery and now that the swollen has gone down I don't like my results that much after all . I feel that the doctor did not do enough lipo or tighten enough my skin . On my last visit with him I told him about my concerns about a painful ball close to my belly bottom and the fat pocket looking loose skin on top of my pubic area and he told me that everything was normal and pretty much discharged me. I was wondering why he discharge so early I had heard from some other of his patients that had minor procedures done that they still go to follow ups with him. I was thinking about seeking a second opinion to confirm that everything is okay . Unfortunately for us he won't fix it and it hurts to have to pay for something that supposed to be done right the first time the bad thing is that it took me almost 6 years to save the money to do the tummy tuck
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January 28, 2016
He was very expensive and for now I will have to start saving again for my revision . How much will you pay for your revision and how good is dr salama ? Please let me know . I wish you the best on your procedure.
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February 20, 2016
Let me just say that Salama is not expensive as Cortes. Not even close and he does way better work than Cortes any day. Go look at his work. Salama is a top doctor on realself and Cortes isn't. I regret going to Cortes. He's sloppy. He discharged you so early because he doesn't want to here the complaints about his work. Suck it up Dr C, YOUR WORK SUCKS!!! ADMIT IT DUDE!!! DON'T GET ANGRY AT YOUR PATIENTS WHEN WE KNOW OUR OWN BODIES!! You need to get your belly button area checked out asap if it's painful, don't put it off. As a plastic surgeon, he should've been on top of that, but we all know how money hungry he is. His nurse... his wife, ha... when did that happen since she was behind the desk before. That should show you, he has anyone check on you. The only one I liked and wanted to touch me was Deanna, she was decent and had no complaints at all about her. Keep us posted on your journey love
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