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Hello Everyone! I've been doing some research on...

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Hello Everyone! I've been doing some research on and off for about the last year & a half on the TT procedure. And first off I would like to thank each and every one of you ladies for posting your TT journey's for all of us curious one's to see. It really helps a ton! The best part of reading your journey's for me is seeing your end results :) I never thought that I would ever have to resort to this type of procedure. I have always been very thin my whole life. I was barely 100 lbs when I conceived my first child. After I had my second child I gained a little but it wasn't bad (122 lbs). I had a little bit of a tummy but nothing really noticeable. Now, after I had my third child I lost the baby weight very fast. However, my tummy area was no longer the same. Sadly, I am at the stage where a TT would be required in order for me to feel "new" again. So far I have had two consultations with two very well known locations and doctors. However, the price is kinda steep. The first PS I saw had the cheaper price, but didn't make me feel to good, he kind of rushed through the consultation and being that it was my very first consult ever, I didn't really know what kind of questions to ask. I would have felt better had he explained some things to me and not rushed through the consult. I'm looking for a PS I can trust, that is Board Certified and that is very experienced but has good and fair price on this type of procedure. If anyone can refer a PS in the Miami, Fl area please don't hesitate to let me know. :) Oh and if any one has personal experience with Pascual MD please let me know. Hope to soon be able to report my TT procedure :)

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May 15, 2014
Did you try Dr Salama his TT are great and the price is not Bad at all. He's in Aventura Fl I'm going to be doing my TT on Sept 8 with him hope this helps.
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May 15, 2014
Hello.. I have not tried consulting with him. I have however, seen his work and reviews on here RS. He seems pretty good. The only thing is that he's quite far for me. I'm thinking I need to be closer to home. Mostly due to the follow up appts. I'd like to make it as easy as possible for me to get there. So, have you already consulted with him and scheduled for Sept?
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Making some progress

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I may have found "the one" PS. Any and all comments and reviews about Dr. Mel Orteaga are welcomed :) I have not met him in person yet but from what I have read and videos I've seen with him, he makes me comfortable already. Looking forward to having a consult with him soon.

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May 18, 2014
I just did mine with Dr. Salama and he is great! Be careful about looking for cheap because you get what you pay for! Remember this is the one body that we get so don't cheat yourself and Aventura isn't far if you live in Miami most of his patients are from out of town so that's good! He's also board certified! Check out his work he's great!!!
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May 18, 2014
I actually live way south (Homestead close to Florida City) I agree cheap isn't always better. But I need an affordable price not a "cheap" one :) How many times would you have to go back to his office for follow up? Also while researching him I ran into this Real Self review (Dr. Salama ruined my body November 2013 - Miami, FL) < that's the caption on the profile of the patient. It scared me. I know every case is different.
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May 18, 2014
You go the day after surgery and the next week you can find a place closer for massages but I will be going back up there for my massages I want to stick with the same office!! But you can go to someone by your house if you need too
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May 18, 2014
Thanks for the info! Are the massages included in the price though?
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May 18, 2014
Maybe one or two depends on the package that's provided to you!!
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Confused...

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When checking the credentials of a PS, does any one know the difference between these two websites? The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons... Like I said confused between the two. The doctor I am interested in shows up in one but I can't find him in the other. Thanks

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