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Tummy Tuck Scheduled for Jan. 3rd. W Dr Hochstein in Miami

UPDATED FROM Bella2014
6 months post

6 month update

Bella2014
WORTH IT$7,000
My body feels almost back to normal but my ab still isn't as strong as it was before the surgery. I've gained a few pounds because I haven't worked out like I used to plus the summer has been very social...lots of eating and drinking. Stil I think I look better than ever. Imagine what i could achieve if i got back to my workout regimne. These days i feel good in EVERYTHING i wear. So glad i did this.

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Leonard Hochstein, MD - Account Suspended

Leonard Hochstein, MD - Account Suspended

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 16, 2014
8 months still a bit sore after workouts! I started doing only compound weight sets so I'm engaging my core but not strictly working isolated ab muscles. This is much more comfortable for now...my doc says I paid for abs lol;)
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July 16, 2014
Not doc sis lol
January 27, 2015
Thanks for sharing your journey. I am having a TT with Dr. Hochstein in June. How are your results, the scar, now thats its been a year? Do you still see rippling of your skin?
February 16, 2015
I haven't posted updates in a long time but yes...the ripping is almost gone and the scar has faded a ton. I'm super super happy. I will post updates and pics soon. Dr. H is the best in the country.
May 12, 2015
Hi Bella. Did you use any type of scar treatment and if yes, what did you use? I would love to see your scar now if you don't mind sharing more pics. My surgery with Dr. H is scheduled for July 3.
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September 6, 2015
You look amazing he did a great job!
UPDATED FROM Bella2014
4 months post

almost 5 months post op

Bella2014
I've been working out doing body combat and body pump but I've had to cut back recently bcuz the soreness on my abs was almost as bad as in the beginning. maybe i should lay off the abs a bit. Overall. I like the definition in my abs and have no regrets. My scar is flat and thinning out and the rippling on i previously described is almost gone although i still have some rippling on the ends. My incision is still red and i can't wait till it fades. The incision is the only ugly thing about this. I've gained 3 or 4 pounds since slowing down on my work outs but overall im loving how i look.

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May 30, 2014
You look good! I'm only 2 days po and feeling okay except for allergies. I'm trying hard not to sneeze. Ur redness will fade with time. Cute BB.
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May 30, 2014
I didn't start doing hardcore ab stuff until 6 months, and I am almost 7 months out, and it still hurts! I only do Pilates for the abs twice a week, but I also run, lift weights, and do P90X. I can't believe how sore it still is :-) You look GREAT though!
UPDATED FROM Bella2014
2 months post

2 months...

Bella2014
Swelling is gone and im not using a girdle or spanx anymore. numbness is starting to go away and my scar is pretty flat. i still have some rippling in my incision on the left side like my stitches are pulling my skin but even that has gotten better slowly. here are some pics i took today.

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March 5, 2014
Dang, you look amazing! Did you mom ever figure out that you had the surgery?
March 5, 2014
Lol. No because its so cold here she hasnt seen me in a bikini. she thinks i lost 15 pounds and is concerned. i told her i only lost like 5 pounds but she doesnt believe me. then she asked me if i had lipo. i just told her no i lost some weight. I might tell her i had a tt one day but she is so overdramatic that i wont ever hear the end of it so i msy never tell her
March 5, 2014
Bella you look so awesome for only having this done a couple of months ago is somewhat amazing! It must be hard to hide your little secret, lol. I can't wait until I get mine done with Dr H. Love your updates :)
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March 5, 2014
Bella you look so good!!!! Congrats!!
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March 6, 2014
You look great! Can't believe it's been two months already.
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March 15, 2014
You look awesome!! I'll do my TT and BA in May!! :) - Can you please tell me, how much he charged over for the inner thigh lipo?? Thanks!!
May 3, 2014
You look awesome !!!! Hey I see marking on your inner thighs what did you get done please let me and the cost too. Hats off to you beauty