Mommy Makeover 4 Weeks Post-Op! - Orlando

Hi. You look like you are going to get a great result. Being in good physical shape really helps with the recovery.Im sure once you start going to consult appts you will get a good feeling for who you feel comfortable with. I live in the orlando area as well and visited with 3 doctors, I learned something different from each one. Make sure they spend plenty of time with you, answering your questions and offering advice on what procedure they think will suit you best.One doctor was so rushed, he spent under 10 minutes with me and when I started to ask questions he said we would discuss this at the pre-op appt. I couldnt get out of there fast enough! I was really lucky I found a great doctor on this website and almost 6 weeks after my tummy tuck Im sure I made the right choice. Good luck!

Thanks for the support. I noticed that you used Dr. Soto. I have a consult with him in a few weeks. Also with 3 other drs. I wanted to know who were the other drs, and what did you think of them. When you went for the consults did all 3 doctors recommend the same or similar procedures? I would love to see your pictures if you have any.
I searched through a basic web search for drs. then I found a link from one of those searches for realself and saw another patient of Dr. Soto's with pre and post pictures. Those pictures pretty much secured him a spot on my calendar for a consult.
I am glad that you are happy with your results so far. I am excited and hope to find a dr that I feel safe with and know that the dr will do a great job.

Hi.Im sorry about not posting pictures, im a little on the conservative side. I can tell you that the only doctor that came close to Dr Soto was Dr Fiala. He was very nice and spent alot of time answering my questions and even offered another free follow up consultation. Not all doctors suggested the same procedure,one suggested a body lift because I have lost alot of weight. That seemed too extreme for me. I am so glad that I didnt choose that surgery. Dr Soto performed an extended t.t. with lipo of the flanks and that really took care of all my issues. I was so worried about loose skin and the pain I couldnt believe that it would turn out this well. He truly is a artist, I didnt even look this good in high school . I have already lost 5 inches from my waist! Sorry for such a long reply, but I know how difficult it is to find a P.S. you can trust. Best wishes.

Wow, I am really excited about meeting Dr. Soto. I also have an appt with Dr. Fiala as well. Out of the 4 consults- those two seem to be the ones that I would lean toward. My concerns (and my husbands)when getting the recommendations- is that all 4 doctors will same something different in regards to what they would do in regards to my breast. Although we will be evaluating the Drs on how comfortable we feel with them, how we are treated, etc... but if you get 4 different or even 3 different recommendations- how do you know who to believe in regards of what is best for you. Did you have this problem?
I don't mind your long reply- I enjoy reading about everyone's thoughts and feelings- it a big decision- that needs a ton of contemplation.

Hi.I know what you mean about each doctor having different opinions. I think it all comes down to comfort and trust. I think when it comes to your t.t. , you will probably get similar opinions. As for the breast lift, keep an open mind and listen to all of their suggestions. In the end, you and your husband will make the decision that your comfortable with. To be honest, I had one consult for a breast lift and the doctor suggested a lift and an implant. I really didnt want an implant and he felt the lift alone wouldnt satisfy me. I was also worried about decreased sensitivity,so my husband and I decided to do nothing. Im in pretty bad shape in that area but a good bra can almost work miracles (lol). I didnt even talk to Dr. Soto about it. Im sure you have already seen his pictures here but he also will show you more in the office. Your pictures look good in that area, are you sure you need a lift? Let us know how your consultations go. I wasnt planning to have my t.t. until Thanksgiving or Winter break but the doctor got me so excited about having a flat tummy, I booked it earlier. It might be difficult for you to wait until June once you find the right doctor. Im sure all your research will pay off and you will be very happy.

I understand about the excitement and not wanting to wait longer until next summer. However, we are using this time to get me into the best physical shape. I know that the better shape my muscles are the better recovery. I also can't take that much time off from work- but by June will have enough time saved up. Also money, we want to save up as much as possible.I would love to do it this winter (During my time off then)- but I want to have as much time off to heal properly. My youngest son will be a bit older, and hopefully more manageable. I know my breast aren't as bad as some I have seen. I am grateful for that. However, I want to be able to wear certain tops and not have the droppiness. I really want the fullness back. I have a friend (considering the same procedures as me), and one day we were both talking about how we don't want the flat pancake breast anymore. I want the nice round blueberry in the pancake! I know weird analogy. But you are right I have nice Victoria's Secret bras that hold me up, but right now I am not happy with that.

Hello. You sound like you have it all together and your plans sound well thought out. I know cost shouldnt be a deciding factor in choosing your doctor but it is very important in todays economy. I think you will find that there is a big difference in prices for the same procedure from different doctors. If you compare education, comfort level, pictures and patient reviews for the same procedure after your consults you will know what I am talking about. The doctor we ended up choosing was actually very fair in price.One doctor wanted 2,300. more for the same procedure. It wasnt a deciding factor but it makes a difference.

Hi lfrancis,
I just realized that you are having your mommy makeover the same day I have my consult with Dr. Soto? Are you doing your mommy makeover with Dr. Soto? I am really excited to meet him and just get the basic info on what can done for this patheltic body! I can't wait to see your pictures!! Congrats and keep me updated.

Hi Orlando...you look really good! we are both 4 wks post op. Your friend must be a lazy piggy and was fat from the get go. This is not a way to loose weight. also would you consider an IUD? I like mine. Really stops heavy bleeding. Dont know if this an option for you. My skin is great due to the Retina. It's a process that last about 3 months or so to even out and not have troubled skin. I use it every night with a little cream. I always wear a hat now at 45. No sun can be on your face. I'm known as the lady in the hat and thats cook with me. Rentina is $200 a tube and last a long time. Those few months were a journey and I wanted to give up on it due to worse breakouts flaky ugly skin, when I all got straighten out I was so thrilled! One less thing to be worried about>