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Tough Recovery, but So Worth It - La Mesa, CA

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After having four children, i was really wanting a...

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WORTH IT$8,000

After having four children, i was really wanting a tummy tuck. Although i went in to see Dr Pousti for a breast reaugmentation, i decided to bite the bullet and have the tummy tuck done at the same time. Recovery from a tummy tuck was far more difficult than i had expected. i was hunched over for a good 5 weeks. my skin was tight. slowly i healed. you know what is amazing is that after my tummy tuck, i saw revealed a slim, muscled tummy! all my muscles that had been pulled apart from pregnancies were back in their place and i was well on my way to a six pack. although i was active before the surgery, i could not see tummy results under the loose skin. now i can see muscled definition. it is amazing! Far better than i had imagined it could have been! If you are considering a tummy tuck, please know that to get those wonderful results, the recovery time will take a couple mos. If you work at a desk, you may have an easier time returning, but don't expect it to be two weeks and all is fine. Give yourself time. Be patient. You won't be disappointed.

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Tom J. Pousti, MD

Tom J. Pousti, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 4, 2013

Thank you for sharing and offering your honest input on recovery time. It can take a while, that's for sure! And yay for visible muscles. I'm happy for you!

April 5, 2013
Iam Eight weeks postop Still Little pain but feeling great looking great and very happy Congratulations on your Tummy tuck