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Tummy Tuck - 25, 5'4 165lbs... - New Jersey, NJ
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I'm 25, 5'4 165lbs... Since I was about 18 I've...
Autumn87August 8, 2013
WORTH IT$6,000
I'm 25, 5'4 165lbs... Since I was about 18 I've been 135, I got pregnant at 22 ending my pregnancy 170.. a year later was 150 and found out I was pregnant again (not planned) my second pregnancy I was all the way at 190 I am now 4 months post partum and haven't been able get less then 165lbs even with diet and exercise..... I have this fat above my C-section scar I've never had before :( ....
I was always unhappy with my belly&arms even before pregnancy.. I was a FULL tummy tuck w lipo on love handles / lipo in arms / lipo in my back aka back fat aka wings lol... I do plan on losing AT LEAST 15lbs before surgery
I'm looking for a doctor not based on price BUT within my price range, I'm sure there are some great doctors out there who don't charge as much as other great doctors... is anyone familiar with doctors in NJ/NY (Manhattan area) who are great & a little less priced then the rest??
Also any tips would be greatly appreciated :)
I was always unhappy with my belly&arms even before pregnancy.. I was a FULL tummy tuck w lipo on love handles / lipo in arms / lipo in my back aka back fat aka wings lol... I do plan on losing AT LEAST 15lbs before surgery
I'm looking for a doctor not based on price BUT within my price range, I'm sure there are some great doctors out there who don't charge as much as other great doctors... is anyone familiar with doctors in NJ/NY (Manhattan area) who are great & a little less priced then the rest??
Also any tips would be greatly appreciated :)
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UPDATED FROM Autumn87
5 months pre
doing my research on doctors, advice!???
Autumn87August 21, 2013
Ok, so I emailed a few Drs the pictures I have up and so far an favoring Dr. Sanjay Lalla..... I've decided I want a BBL as well... so that would be arms, tummy tuck w "love handles" and back fat with the fat injected into my butt :) I have already lost some weight trying to get to a pre surgery weight of 140... I also have a consultation with Dr Nachman Rosenfeld... but I haven't seen any reviews about him doing any BBL..... also emailed pics to DR Joseph Capella and he was telling me he didn't think my arms or back needed to be touch which I TOTALLY disagree..... anyone ever deal with any of the 3 doctors I named???
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September 1, 2013
Dr. Capella did my tummy tuck and mons lift in April. I am going back to him in October for multiple surgeries. Then I plan to do one final surgery for face/neck lift and breast implants. He is the top plastic surgeon for massive weight loss patients. My TT is amazing; I've lost 18 inches and went from a size 14 to size 8. I cannot wait to complete the next round.
September 1, 2013
Looking at your photos it looks like you need a lower body lift. I believe Dr. Capella charges $10k for that. The LBL will correct the deformities of the back, too.
September 25, 2013
what exactly is a lower body lift? is that where you have a scar like all the way around? if it is I def do not want that.. scary!! and you are right I did look up more about the BBL and I have read a lot of people not having the results they had hoped for. Luckily I have lost some more weight since posting those picture and I don't feel as if I need it anymore my back Is looking a lot better too but I'm picky and I don't want any fat hanging out from under my bras so if I can get rid of that on my own then I wont bother
September 25, 2013
Yes, the scar goes circumstantially around your torso with the lower body lift. You may be able to get rid of the bra fat with a flankplasty or extended arm lift. THis is usually done with a breast lift, and the combo is usually called an upper body lift. But if you can tighten it through exercise then that is best because you will not have a scar.
September 26, 2013
Dr Capella did not want to do any lipo on my arm as he said it was not needed and did not look like there was too much fat, which I don't exactly agree but then again I would be more crucial on myself then others, another Dr said I would def not be a candidate for an arm lift but could possibly use some lipo.. as for a breast lift im pretty happy with my boobs im only 25 so gravity hasn't taken over just yet even after 2 kids they are pretty perky -- though Dr Capella did say that any back fat I may be unhappy about may be taken care of during the tummy tuck bc even though the scar is in the front it also tightens up your back a little ... I think I will set an apt to see him in person as well
September 26, 2013
I am 49 and lost 110-lbs so I will benefit from having everything lifted. I am not deflated like many MWL people are but I would like to have everything tight and youthful :-) I think that you will like Dr. Capella very much. Most everyone does.
September 1, 2013
At the ASPS conference this month, many of the surgeons have reported failures with BBL. The infection rate and death of the fat is too great. And you really have to inject 800cc into each cheek to get a decent result, which is not a long lasting result at that.
UPDATED FROM Autumn87
4 months pre
consultation
Autumn87September 25, 2013
Hello all, so ive had consultations through email with Dr Sanjay Lalla, Dr Mark Filstein & Dr Capella,,, they were all pretty close in price but I chose to have my in person consultation with Dr Lalla because I have read reviews of people getting tummy tucks with Dr Capella then getting crazy hospital bills, and because Dr Filstein does not have before and after pictures on his website, so I will go to Dr. Lalla and see how I like him when I meet him.... I am not going to get a BBL because I don't think there Is anyway I will be able to sleep on my side for 2 weeks and honestly my butt is getting a lot more firm doing squats at home... I do want the TT, arm lipo, along with back lipo (under bra) and inner & outer thigh lipo.... so on Oct 8th I will see what he says :)
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September 25, 2013
My body looks exactly like yours! What were the prices the doctors quoted?
September 26, 2013
I have them written down somewhere but cannot find them ... anyway Dr Capella quoted me for TT with lipo to love handles... lipo on arms.. and lipo on thighs for about 9500 -- Dr Lalla gave me quote for lipo on arms, TT w love handles, lipo of bra roll fat, & BBL for 10500, and Dr Filstein gave me the quote for lipo on arms, TT w love handles, lipo of bra roll fat, & BBL for about 9500
September 26, 2013
these are not exact prices give or take about 100 or 200 when I find the quotes laying around wherever they may be I will let you know :)
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