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35 Yr Old Mother of 3 Finally Getting a Mommy Makeover! - Miami, FL

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I've been dreaming of getting my stomach repaired...

Brunette03
WORTH IT$6,300
I've been dreaming of getting my stomach repaired since the birth of my children 11 years ago. I had a son and then twins less than a year later. Now is the time, finally! I e been researching and have decided on Dr. Ortega at Spectrum Aesthetics in Miami. It is going to be quite a process flying across the country, but his reviews are amazing and I feel like I am getting the best bang for my buck. I am planning to undergo an extended tummy tuck with muscle repair and lipo of the flanks as well as breast augmentation. It's a little scary to think about spending this much money on myself, but I think it will be worth it!

Starting my planning process now so I will keep you informed!

Brunette03's provider

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 11, 2016

Thanks for sharing your story with this community. I hope you find all the feedback and support you need here in order to feel confident about taking this step for yourself. Please let us know how we can help.

July 8, 2016
How long did you stay in Miami after surgery ? I'm planning to come from nj. Don't know for how long I should book it.
July 8, 2016
The doc said 9-10 days post op for a tummy tuck. For other procedures it's a shorter time period. I'm here in Miami for 9 days post op. I think that's a safe number to make sure you're really healing well and can have at least 2 appointments with the doctor before heading home. :)
July 8, 2016
Great thank you
July 18, 2016
You look great!!!! I was researching him as well. Was the scheduling smooth with them? I hear negative feedback on that part!
August 15, 2016
Was your entire procedure $6300?
August 15, 2016
Yes! The only extras I paid for was my flight and my recovery house stay.
August 17, 2016
Wow that's so good. You look very nice too!
April 29, 2017
Thank you for sharing the process . How do you feel now . Would you do it again with the same doctor . Can you please post pic of how you look now . Want to get my tummy tuck and lipo I did have a breast augmentation but I want to go fuller and bigger . In the process of researching doctors. Thank you again . Look forward to hearing from you .
UPDATED FROM Brunette03
5 months pre

Before pictures!

Brunette03
Surgery is scheduled with Dr Ortega for 7/1/16! Aah!!! I can't wait! Just booked my reservation with Keyla's Recovery House as well as my plane ticket and down payment for my surgery. Current stats are 5'6" 140lbs 36-28-37. I'm planning on getting 400-450cc HP saline implants and an Extended Tummy Tuck with Muacle repair and lipo. Hoping for great results!

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February 22, 2016
Hi there I noticed you are having surgery with Dr.O too, and I'm wonder can you give me some info on Keylas Recovery House?
February 22, 2016
Hey girl! Awesome! Yes Keyla was referred to me by Spectrum. It's a personal surgery recovery house. They do all of your transporting (to and from appts, surgery, airport, errands for meds and anything else), it's a shared house. They provide a couple meals per day and some snacks. They also offer lymphatic massages there. Super sweet people and I've read nothing but awesome reviews. It's like staying with a relative. They have a website if you want to check it out: keylasrecoveryhouse.com I believe.

When is your surgery?
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April 26, 2016
Okay thanks I'll check it out. Sorry I'm just seeing this. I'm going at the end of June.
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April 11, 2016
OMG, what a coincidence my surgery date is on 7/1/16 too with Dr. Ortega but I'm local. And about your cc's is that what he recommended to you already because in my case I'm having a BL & BA which he gives me only 325cc. But I'm sure I will increase my cc. Too
April 11, 2016
That's so awesome! Wow! I'm not sure how many cc's he will recommend in the end. I had tried on sizers and I liked between 400-450. But, I'm going for look mostly, so I plan to show him pictures and he can make the judgment call based on how much tissue I have to get the best result. Are you doing saline or silicone? I'm so excited! Who is your consultant?
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April 11, 2016
I'm doing silicone and my coordinator is Yessica. Right now I'm in the process of my weight loss progress. I'm so excited I can't wait to see my new me. I'm been reading so much that I'm feel very positive I recommend you to do the same, maybe we see each other on the same day we cross to the flat side. :)
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April 13, 2016
how exciting! My mommy makeover is scheduled for 6/23 :)
July 18, 2016
Awesome . What was the cost? I'm looking into same surgeries?.
UPDATED FROM Brunette03
5 months pre

My wish pics!

Brunette03
Looking through images like crazy! Hoping for awesome results. Still not 100% sure on my BA cc size but leaning towards 400-450cc. I'll find out what the doc suggests. Here's my hopes!

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July 5, 2016
You should not feel guilty for wanna to finally doing something for yourself. You are a damn good mother and I'm sure the babies want to see mommy as a happy hot milf. It's ok to spoil yourself Hun you deserve it