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Highly Recommended, Talent and Comfort Top Notch

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Highly Recommended, Talent and Comfort Top Notch

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Feroni
WORTH IT$20,000
This will be long, but if you're considering having Dr. Kelishadi do a very intricate and invasive surgery on your body, I hope you respect your body enough to be looking for long and detailed reviews.

I followed SSK Plastic Surgery on Instagram 6 years ago due to a random suggested surgery post that I thought was very impressive. Back then I had a 6 year old child and a very nice figure. I didn't expect to ever need or want anyone to alter my body. 6 years later, after having another child, my entire midsection had suffered. I had a big gap between my abdominals that would never mend itself, and the fat collection there was disgusting. I'm a powerlifter, and I had a great physique everywhere else and this ridiculous abdominal issue. My breasts were also super saggy but I would never have just repaired them alone.

Eventually I decided it was time to look into fixing my abdominals. I had lower back soreness from my weight lifting, because my core was missing some muscle strength, and I just wanted it all restored to my pre-baby form. Who did I call? The guy I saw fixing abs for many years. Dr. Kelishadi. He is easy to talk to, he's fun and funny. His office is comfortable. His staff is kind, sweet, and gentle. I went for a consultation and we discussed the impending surgery.

He looked very intently at my body and explained very thoroughly what it would take to accomplish what I wanted. To my surprise, he didn't want to do any liposuction. I thought I had enough fat there to warrant it, but he explained why I didn't need it. The main part of my surgery would be the sewing together of my abdominal gap (diastasis recti) and then the removal of the belly pooch. He never offered any extra add-on procedures and explained why they weren't necessary. He isn't trying to nickel and dime you - he treats you as a canvas and he knows what's going to look the best. I asked about a breast lift, since I was already going to be getting major surgery - and he was honest and assessed the situation as well. We decided on just a lift (mastopexy) without any implants or other procedures. I was a 36DDD but mostly because of all the loose extra skin. I just wanted them back where they belonged.

I attached before and after photos. But they're only 7 weeks apart! The full swelling of this abdominal procedure takes 3 MONTHS to subside and a year to show its full result. But this is only 7 weeks. My breast lift is PERFECT, and my abdominals are already SO STRONG and so much better. It's worth mentioning that my "created" belly button is also just perfect. Lots of times you can spot a fake belly button by it's weird shape and lack of folds inside, but this thing is PERFECT.

The last 7 weeks since my surgery, I've seen Dr. Kelishadi 12 times. I had a small complication (they happen sometimes with a surgery this major!) so I saw him more than you might, and I can't say enough good about how comforting and intelligent he is. He eased every concern and he made everything work out perfectly. Also, when these photos are only 7 weeks into a recovery that takes many months to truly be healed, you can see the talent that exists here. Sidenote: he even gives you his cell phone number after your procedure, and he's available anytime at all for questions, concerns, or even to text and brag about how happy you are. He is truly AMAZING.

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Sean Kelishadi, MD

Sean Kelishadi, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (7)

January 14, 2020
Thank you for such an amazing and insightful review. I know how busy you are, and it means a lot to the audience to understand the level of commitment it takes to undergo successful mommy makeover surgery. Your thought process in choosing a surgeon, the recovery process, and your customer service experience are all valuable for anyone considering having such an amazing transformation.
February 12, 2020
what kind of clothes did you wear after surgery? im trying to buy some comfy things so im prepared!
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February 12, 2020
Hi! I went to surgery in a loose pair of sweats, and wore pretty much that same thing for the first few weeks I would stock up on comfy, loose fitting sweatpants. On top, after the breast lift, I had the dressing only for a day or two and then I went to a soft sports bra for a few weeks. Congratulations and good luck! It’s worth every penny and every minute of recovery. Promise!
February 12, 2020
thank you! I have a few pairs of sweatpants and stretchy yoga pants. were you still able to wear regular shirts? ive heard some people have issues with raising their arms. im wondering if i should buy some zip up sweaters
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February 12, 2020
I also did zip-up sweatshirts, it’s just easiest for on and off than trying to wrestle a shirt over your head. I could lift my arms, but it wasn’t very comfortable. Zip-up is best for the first week or so! I will say you probably won’t want to do stretchy yoga pants for a few weeks, unless the waistbands are really loose. You’ll have an abdominal binder on under it all - and pulling up yoga pants is not easy after the tummy tuck surgery!
February 12, 2020
ohh thank you so much! Ill make another trip to the store and grab an extra 2 pairs of sweats in that case!
August 24, 2021
Minor complication? I am 3 months post op from muscle repair, skin removal TT and panniculectomy. I dripped fat from incisions which opened, then closed for the last 10 weeks. Still do leak.