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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

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NativePrincess20
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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UPDATED FROM NativePrincess20
12 days post

12 days post op

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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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R
September 27, 2016
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...

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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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September 8, 2016
Happy to hear everything is going well.
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September 12, 2016
Thank you!!
R
September 8, 2016
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.
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September 12, 2016
He is doing wonderful and very supportive, surprisingly lol