Mommy Makeover- Tummy Tuck 360 and Fat transfer to the breasts- Austin, TX

Hi everyone! I decided to write my review because it was only fair since your reviews/pics helped me pick my surgeon and prepare for pre and post surgery. Thank you! A little about myself- 39 yrs old, mother of 3 kids (8,6,4). I breastfed all 3 for 15 months. Ick. I was a cow, so I felt guilty stopping when I had so much milk even though I was not a fan of nursing. I had been talking about a mommy makeover but was pretty happy with my body. I love my body and work hard to keep it as toned as possible. I was about 118 pre pregnancies, and around 122 when I began my journey this year (Feb 2019). I had 3 consultations with 3 great Board Certified doctors. I’ll go into my experience with each one on my next post. I think I reached my word limit.

Hi y’all! I hope this helps someone. As I began my journey I wanted as much info as possible on the surgeons I had consults scheduled with so this is my experience. I met with 3 doctors, one thing I learned was they all had different perceptions of a nice body. I met with Dr. Johnny Franco, Dr. Christine Fisher, and Dr. Ashley Gordon. All excellent Board Certified doctors- they were great and I would recommend consults with them as you begin your journeys. I wasn’t sure what I needed but I knew I hated how my stomach would stick out at the end of the day that I looked 3 mth preggers! I didn’t know if I needed a mini TT, full TT, or lipo.
Dr. Franco - very nice and personable. He was cry complimentary of my body (made me feel good!) but his recommendation was body contouring and fat transfer to my hips and top of butt. Not a BBL and it would not even be considered a skinny bbl since I had minimal fat. I was concerned about my belly so he said maybe a mini TT but the scar might be too high and I was worried about the skin above the belly button. As for my breast it was implants or nothing. He said they looked great and a lift would not be needed. When I first started my journey I wanted breast implants but after further research it was not for me. Foreign objects, the upkeep (replacements/MRIs), and possible auto auto immune diseases did not sit well with me. Good first experience. To be fair - I was in the best shape as I had just finished a 4 month workout challenge.
Dr. Fisher- she was amazing! I felt like she really listened to me then provided recommendations. I loved that she was direct and got to the point.Took her time and even drew out breast options knowing they were not a priority. She recommended a full TT and muscle repair as well as fat transfer to hips/butt and lipo to flanks, back, bra roll, area around arm pits, top of knees, and inner thighs. It would be a little over 7 hr surgery. Loved her but it felt like a little too much for me and she specializes on breasts especially cancer reconstruction.

My final consultation was with Dr. Gordon at Restora Austin. She is a little ball of energy! She was nice, direct, and very open on her opinions and why. She listened to me and recommended a full TT with lipo - TT 360. Her practice is very innovative and revolutionary in plastic surgery. Her ad her partner created the concept of a TT 360- it’s a tummy tuck with full trunk contouring. We talked about breasts implants and fat transfer to the breast. She is one of the few doctors that offers the Ideal implant, a new saline implant that feels and looks better than older saline models. We talked about the pros and cons but she agreed that I was border line needed a lift but more towards not needing one. Her team is also great, I’ve met with her nurse Blaire who is great and very responsive. Dr. Gordon is on the high end but they are also in the front line of new products and perfecting their art. All the before and after pics were excellent too. I scheduled my surgery the day after and put down my deposit.