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POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews

30 Years Old, 2 Kids - Oak Lawn, IL

UPDATED FROM mac1212
6 months post

almost 5 months

WORTH IT$7,900

mac1212's provider

Rajendra R. Shah, MD, FACS

Rajendra R. Shah, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Dr Shah & his staff made me feel at ease and confident in my decision. I am looking at this in a very realistic manner and I appreciate that Dr Shah makes sure his patients do know what they are going in to. Consultation & pre op have been completed and I feel like I will be in good hands! *update* my surgery came out REALLY well and I love the way my new tummy looks! Dr Shah and his staff have been phenomenal in their responsiveness to all of my questions and very supportive. I'm in pain now but NO REGRETS!

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Looking fantastic!
Beautiful and love love the white bikini! Where did you find it? I haven't worn a swimsuit in years because of the old tummy and don't know where to find a nice swimsuit.
I got mine from victorias secret. Gotta try on a few bottoms to make sure u cover the scar! I got a bunch from them :-)
Thanks! You look amazing. :-)
I'm seriously debating on getting a Tummy tuck. I've been approved for financing and I too live very close to Oak Lawn. I have one child who will be 18 this year. I had him when I was young and he stretched my body out something terrible. Like you, I've lost weight but this loose skin and lower pouch refuses to leave. I want a tummy tuck so bad, but I want to run the Chicago Marathon this year too. I can't really afford to be down for 6months without extensive running. I was looking to have it done immediately after the Run in October. I'm so nervous and worry but I want it done so badly. Are you happy with your results? Did your scar heal well?
Hi I am just now seeing this.. Sorry! Yes, I was very happy with my result. The scar is long but covered by most underwear.. I think my scar looks good.
It was the best decision I have ever made. I have regained my confidence and I am not constantly adjusting my clothes and feeling bad about my body. I highly recommend you do it if it's something that really bothers you. It is a very long recovery though. I can honestly say that it took my 6-8 months to feel like I wasn't swollen, scar looked pretty normal, etc.. This surgery takes patience.
I also didn't do as my dr recommended and get lipo so I ended up going back... So do what dr tells you to do to achieve your desired results! :-) hope that was helpful
UPDATED FROM mac1212
3 months post

almost 3 months! time flies when you're having fun

My stomach first thing in the morning is my favorite ?
It's super numb and abdominal workouts are still a challenge, but I feel like im making progress and really liking my new body! Just gotta work on the muffin top ;-) Dr Shah said if I can't work it off with my trainer, we can do some lipo... yeeeeaaah!

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You look sooooo good! My stomach is so numb and feels so weird! I'm only 16 days post op so I'm not even close to the end but I'm so happy just not to have the pooch anymore!
Your results are amazing!!! You're so fit luckily... I still have numbness.
Thanks, I'm thrilled overall but still have swelling and numbness from my bb down to my incision and across my incision. I have my next post op on wed..I'll be updating then.
You still have a muffin top? I don't see it...you look amazing...The doctor didn't do any lipo on you? My doctor includes lipo on flanks and muscle repair with the tummy tuck...my consultation is tomorrow and I know I won't be able to sleep I'm so excited
Thank you.. only in jeans. My ps did lipo on my upper abdomen. I will most likely be going in for a 2nd procedure. Possibly brazilian butt lift but not for sure yet! Good luck in your surgery. It sucks the 1st few days but god was it worth it.
UPDATED FROM mac1212
3 months post

10 weeks

I haven't updated in a while. It's true you tend to get back to regular life and RS becomes somewhere u check in once in a while.... everything is going pretty great. I started working out 2 weeks ago with a trainer. My swelling was intense at 1st but it's getting slightly better. I still have a ways to go though. I will see Dr Shah On Thursday to check my progress.
I am loving my belly though. It feels so good to look down and not hate what I see. It truly was one of my best decisions!

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You look great! Looking forward to hearing more on your recovery!
You look so good! Your tummy is sooooooooo flat! Congratulations!
I'm one day post op. I can't imagine being where you are right now! You look fantastic. Tight and tiny tummy!
Looking awesome!!! Do you find it easy to hide your scar in low jeans and skimpy bikinis?
My scar is pretty easily hidden... my sides are swollen right now though so I'm hoping to fix that thru working out. It kind of gives a muffin top look