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Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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After 4 years, I'm going back

I have to say that the first operation in 4/2011 was the best. I enjoyed four years of a great body. I still get comments about my coke shaped body. However, I need liposuction now and am getting ready to go at it again. This time I am having a breast lift, and much lipo on my stomach, hips, inner thighs and a little arm work. I am not afraid but I am older and probably more at risk though I got a dr clearance. Also I have been eating too much lately because I know I'll have this procedure.
I feel like I shouldn't have to have it again but I have gotten bigger and have that fat stomach feel again. My procedure is a weak from tomorrow. Can't wait.

Today I went for my 3.5 week post op visit and the...

Today I went for my 3.5 week post op visit and the doctor told me I can start working out. Well, I am not sure about that, but I will see what happens by Monday. I am still not in a great space and still taking it slow. I hoped I'd be able to work out soon, but it didn;t seem so yesterday, though today I feel better. I will see. I am still swollen but feel like I am getting larger instead of smaller since the day of surgery. It may be more of my vanity. I am updateing the pictures today with my 3.5 week post-op.

I am two weeks post-op and feeling better each day...

I am two weeks post-op and feeling better each day. I am anxious to work out to begin the finishing work of what my PS started. I am so excited about the upcoming summer and cannot wait to get into a bathing suit where I dont look pregnant. I think I may have pushed too hard because I had a couple of bad days as a result of doing too much on the days I felt good. I'll post 3 week post op pictures when its time.

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
169 E. 69th St., New York, New York
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I felt that my Dr was more expensive than I would have had to pay (having had other consults)but his reviews on ratemd, and his approach and down to earth demeanor swayed me. And now, when I compare the finishing work, I know that I made the right decision. As I write this it is only day 3 post op so as for the final results I've got a way to go. However, judging in this short time I feel the results are great so far and will only get better!! I really love my doctor and all the staff I intereacted with.