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27 Yrs Old, Mother of 3 Boys, Time For a Come Back! - Miami, FL

UPDATED FROM NativePrincess20
2 years post

2-4 Years Later

WORTH IT$7,500
Hello Loves,
I am posting a photo of my tummy tuck after 2 years. I have gained back about 30 lbs, but I didn't receive any new stretch marks. The scar is fading pretty well. However, I am now 6 1/2 months pregnant with my fourth child, so I am attaching a picture so you can see my belly beginning to stretch. Prayers for 0 more stretch marks. Since I am having a c-section, I may have to undergo the mommy makeover again...story of my life :)

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Dr. Ortega is an artist. He knows what looks good and can make your body look flawless. He is very confident and driven. Just tell him your expectations and he will make your dream a reality!

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UPDATED FROM NativePrincess20
12 days post

12 days post op

Hello loves! Today is 12 days post op! I cannot wait to get these drains out! I am currently draining about 40 cc's a day. My sides are very very hard. I am assuming it's hematomas. I'm icing them 4 times a day for 20min. My pneumonia is finally subsiding! Hoping all this swelling goes away soon!

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Hey! Just checking to see how you are doing?
UPDATED FROM NativePrincess20
8 days post

I am currently 8 days post op. I had a mommy...

I am currently 8 days post op. I had a mommy makeover with tummy tuck, liposuction, breast aug & lift. The first couple days were rough. I saw Dr. Ortega on one day post op and he reassured me that everything looked great. I couldn't stay to have my bandages removed, so I changed them myself at 5 days post op. I am seeing a nurse practitioner next week to have my drains removed. I cannot wait to get them out..they are so aggravating! The day I got home from Miami, I did have to go to the er for shortness of breath and coughing. I had an X-ray done and they confirmed I had pneumonia. I am currently taking very strong antibiotics. All in all, I would do it again in a heartbeat. Dr. Orteg is the best!!

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Happy to hear everything is going well.
Thank you!!
Bless your heart, I hope you are feeling better. Looks like you have fantastic results. How is your youngest boy taking your recovery? I remember you telling me his concerns about the surgery.
He is doing wonderful and very supportive, surprisingly lol