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42 Y/o Mom of 2 ;both C Sections - Overland Park, KS

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Dr.Young is a very talented,skilled plastic...

newmommiebody
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Dr.Young is a very talented,skilled plastic surgeon. I was hesitant at first to consider him because previously I had worked with other docs who used the professional associations like FACS (fellow,American College of Surgeons) after their MD title ,so I wrongly assumed that maybe he wasn't board certified in plastic surgery,since I had some receptionists suggest to "make sure the doctor you choose is a board certified surgeon" I then went to https://www.abplsurg.org and typed his name and found that yes, in fact he is board certified in PS, just doesn't belong to several of the professional associations which reqiure large,yearly membership fees. After the consultation with Dr.Young,I felt like he listened to what my expectations were and was being truthful about whether or not he could deliver those expectations.He has real confidence,talent and he is very a very considerate,respectful man who makes you feel comfortable and confident in his abilities as a surgeon. He was sure to make the incision carefully and low enough to conceal the wound healing,therefore giving me the opportunity for the most aesthetically appealing outcome. I highly recommend Dr. Young & his friendly,welcoming staff who really make you feel at home from the minute they meet you!!

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Levi J. Young, MD

Levi J. Young, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 26, 2015

Hi there, and welcome to the community! Thanks for sharing your experience. Do you have any before and after photos you'd be willing to add?

June 26, 2015
Hi Shelia. Thanks. I am so happy with my results and know Dr. Young is trying to build his new practice, and really ,he in my opinion ,is amazing!!Yes, I can post the before and after pics. I'm only 11 days out,so planning to wait till next week,since swelling should be better by then!
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June 26, 2015

Glad you're happy with your results! Can't wait to see your photos when you're ready :)

June 28, 2015
Yes Sheila,very happy with the results.I never expected to look this great.Monday I'm seeing him again to hopefully have the last drain tube removed. I'll be sure to post the photos soon! Thanks for your patience;))
August 25, 2015
You look amazing!! Do you have any before pics. Just seen Dr Young yesterday. Nervous and excited about going nervous and excited about mommy makeover
August 25, 2015
Hello. Thank you very much. I am very pleased with the results as well. I don't have the before pics,but I can tell you my tummy was "bulging"(for lack of a better term) from the top all the way down to the lower abdomen.I had two c-sections and my stomach muscles never healed back the way most women's do. I did not have a full "mommy makeover" but I can tell you that as a plastic surgeon,Dr.Young is top notch. He is just truly skilled with not only his hands,but with his mind and how he can see the beauty of the female body. I did not imagine I could(or would) look this amazing. There's no doubt in my mind Dr.Young will make you look and feel sexy again. I can understand that you are nervous and excited at the same time. But as I'm sure you've already noticed, Dr. Young is very helpful at helping you feel more at ease and relaxed with him,and will be very supportive of your fears/excitement all the way through your post-op appointments:-)He is a very good choice. I am excited for you wish you the best!!
August 25, 2015
Also wanted to mention that I found he was able to create that "hour glass" look with the waist-to-hip ratio that drives men wild..( i had love handles and excess fat on the lower back area too) That was one of things I noticed that really made his work stand out..
August 26, 2015
Thank you for sharing !!! :)
August 26, 2015
Very welcome indeed! Love sharing the details of my experience,feel free to ask any other questions you like. There is even a link if you click on my user name to send a private message if there is something a little more discreet you would like to ask:-) Take care:-)
September 7, 2015
Hi there.I just wanted to mention that I have taken my after photos with Dr.Young. I'm not sure if you have already made your decision. If not, my before and after photos are now with his office available for viewing.
September 7, 2015
I wonder if he would show me them. I have already met with him
September 8, 2015
Dr. Young asked to use them on his website,(which I signed a release) I'm sure if you called and asked Liz or Kim they would schedule you a time to come and see them..( here's one more little secret:. look for someone who will perform the lipo on the most important area,the waist (all of the other doctors I consulted with wouldn't perform the lipo?)..Dr. Young even removed the excess fat from my lower back, ( it helps create that sexy, shapely curve.. it was a nice surprise:)& I wasn't interested in going to another surgeon to do any "touch ups" or revising..I wanted it done right the first time. And with the investment involved,it was prudent to make the correct choice.And I made that choice because he sat down with me,drew detailed pictures,explained to me what he was going to be doing,and there was one part I was a little confused about, but he made sure to nicely explain to me so that I would understand.And he listened intently to what I was telling him I wanted,that proved to me I could trust him with a scalpel on my body:-) Hope this helps!Have a great day!!
September 8, 2015
So I scheduled it March 31st with Dr. Young !!!! I feel like I don't have much of a figure, so hopefully he will do the same for me. They will be doing lipo as well. Thanks for chatting with me I'm still terrified lol
September 8, 2015
That is great news! I am very happy for you! I had some difficulties with weight loss a while before the surgery.I started going to the gym 3X a week 1-1.5 hrs each time. That helped me slowly get my metabolism going again.Then I had the surgery.I'm not sure if this happens for everyone,but my appetite was really low for about a month,I lost 20 pounds.I think somehow when they stitch the fascia back together,all of your organs are where they should be? Maybe the stomach shrinks? Dr.Young can surely answer all of your questions.He was even free for me to have a chat on the phone after our consult. He is great and he really wants you to be comfortable with your decision,and believe me I was scared the day of my surgery too! But then he came into the room;very calm and confident,this really helped me mentally prepare for the surgery,my fears were at bay;-)He will take AWESOME care of you!! I know you will have great results,this man is an artist. A sample of his work is on their website at the bottom of the page,he has a great creative,artistic mind. It was nice chatting with you! Good luck!
September 23, 2015
Hope all is well any new pics ;)
September 25, 2015
Hello.thank you..all is well;) I can email some if you like,I' not ready to post any new ones on the site yet..the incision is still in the healing stage and looks a little scary..but I know that it will eventually be almost unnoticable,because my c section scar healed beautifully, and it was opened twice..I can email you some if you like:))
September 28, 2015
Yes please Rbittiker@inter-serv.org thanks !!! Can wait to see
September 28, 2015
Oh,great.. I am some what distracted today with a to do list..I'll get it to you by tomorrow afternoon:-)) remember,the incision is still very pink..but that should fade completely..the incision itself is very smooth and flat..I used the Embrace silicone sheets for tummy tuck that Dr.Young sells.you have to wait, I think it was after 2/3 weeks he will let you know when you can start putting things on it), I only used 3 boxes for the very beginning stages of the wound healing..then used the ones CVS sells since they are$20/box,versus $100/box. I am also using vitamin E oil that most vitamin stores sell in liquid form. Take care
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October 21, 2016

I am getting ready to have him do my TT next month and would love any other information or photos you are willing to share. 

UPDATED FROM newmommiebody
28 days post

Amazing Tummy Tuck Results!

newmommiebody
One month post-op. Please view the amazing photos below. Dr.Young is truly the modern day Michelangelo! He knows exactly where the curves on a female body belong. His lipo work on the waist and low back are unmatchable!! I was able to get back into the gym at two weeks! (working out gently) curious to see how far I can take my abs now!?!? I have also been loosing weight since the surgery,which is a big plus,because before the surgery I would work out with little results. Dr. Young has really taken me to a place I never thought was possible again at the age of 42. I feel energetic & sexy ,now that all the excess fat is off my belly. I think my hormones are even kicking harder!!(some say its' the endocrine response to the fat removal?) Before the surgery,I had diastasis recti and looked as though I was 5 months pregnant.And now..?? Well, you can see for yourself...

(i'll post new photos of the incision once it's healed a bit more.But really,he just really did such beautiful work on the detail of how he even cut into my skin..it was like he was standing behind me versus over me while making the incision,it just looks to natural to the body curves)

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July 23, 2015
Love the result!!
July 24, 2015
Thank you very much!! I didn't look this amazing even before pregnancy!! So honestly,when I was able to see my results, you can imagine how pleased I became! THIS DOC CAN ROCK A TUMMY TUCK!! He has some astounding skills in the operating room for sure!!
August 25, 2015
I'm curious of how you felt after surgery. How long before you were walking around and feeling better
August 25, 2015
Truthfully,I came home from the hospital the first day and would sleep for a few hours, wake up,use the bathroom & sleep a few more hours & wake..The second day you can be up and doing things,not to the extent you would usually,but you are up and around..The liposuction is where the pain is..you will have the proper pain control,but it will be quite "sensitive" for about a good week or two. I had 2 previous c-sections, and I think those where way more of a painful recovery compared to this. But overall, your recovery depends on you and your ambition/energy level. I knew going into it that the long-run recovery time would be several weeks,but short-run I would say 5-8 days of babying yourself (and who doesn't like that??) and you can be out driving around the kiddos,shopping, going out to dinner etc..(just taking it easy while doing those things) I was back in the gym doing cardio at 2 weeks post-op:-)Basically, I was ready to give whatever it took because I wanted my sexy stomach back!!!( and I really think that's the place you have to be in order to get yourself into the surgeons office and make the payment& schedule your surgery date.) And as long as you have someone you can count on to help watch over you that first day/night of surgery and to help you get oriented again,you will be just fine:-) If you want it bad enough,you will get it:-) That's how I see life:-) Hope this helps;-)
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September 9, 2015
Great results! I'm excited to hear your recovery sounds fairly easy and fast!! Did you have a muscle repair too?
September 9, 2015
Thank you very much for the compliment! I am very pleased as well:-) The recovery was quicker than expected,much more tolerable than c-sections. I did have full plication of the fascia. I was sure to discuss with Dr. Young exactly what I wanted.(lay person terms can work wonders:) I didn't know which type of tummy tuck I would be a good candidate for though. I didn't have too much excess skin above the belly button,but I did have the bulging muscle from right under my ribs all the way down to the lower belly.(and I also had love handles that really wanted to stay on my body ,regardless of how much I worked out?) I thought he did an excellent job with deciding how much skin to remove; his techniques are just amazing! He's an extremely talented surgeon& he will help you feel more than comfortable& relaxed during consult:-) feel free to ask anything you like:-)) Take care!!
September 11, 2015
Wow! Love the tummy tuck! Do you have any before pictures to share? I, too, am from the area and am in the process of interviewing Drs. Makes me excited to hear great things about ones I'm wanting to see!
September 11, 2015
Thank you so much, but I really had nothing to do with it;)) Dr. Young deserves the compliments;) I don't have any before photos, but his office can show them to you during a consultation.As far as I know he doesn't charge a consult fee. Have a great journey!
September 26, 2015
Hello,I apologize for the delayed response,I think the website is having some technical glitches. I Don't have any before photos,but Dr.Young can show you mine.my name is Susan and I had my tummy tuck June 16,2015. He will know:)) I signed a release form for him to show my photos..have a great time and feel free to write with questions you may have.,I will be glad to share with you! Take care.