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~ Tummy Tuck WITHOUT Muscle Repair ~

UPDATED FROM Usmcwifey
1 year post

One Year Post Op Scar!

U
Usmcwifey
WORTH IT$7,900
It's been a YEAR! WOW! Here is a picture I took today of my scar. It's still thin and very low. Dr Tattelbaum did a fantastic job with my scar placement. It hasn't moved at all throughout my healing process. Some days it can look darker to me, and some days looks lighter. It's really weird how it has a mind of its own. Haha! I still continue to put cocoa butter and vitamin E, twice a day on it as I massage my scar. My c-section scar faded after a few years, to the point that I couldn't see it anymore. So I'm hoping this will do the same. I am going to look into laser treatment next year sometime, for my remaining stretchmarks and to help fade the scar faster. Having my tummy tuck was so worth it! I haven't had any complications and the improvement is just amazing to me! I hope everyone is healing nicely! Happy Holidays my fellow TT'ers!!

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Adam Tattelbaum, MD

Adam Tattelbaum, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 213 Reviews
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Replies (5)

M
December 19, 2016
Girl u look amazing!!! I will def nd ur advice whn my turns comes. Im so impressed by his work & urs. I have been leaning towards him more than doc ortega in miami especially since ive seen so many of his surgeries thnx to all u lovely ladies posting befores & afters. Its so helpful to see & read all of the stories, situations, pics & experiences. Overwhelming of course & a bit of frustration cause i wish i can do like right now but its not that simple!
M
December 19, 2016
Btw Happy holidays to u & ur loved ones as well. God bless!
U
December 19, 2016
Thank you so much! Have you gone for a consult yet with Dr T? Once you do, you're gonna love him. He's so sweet and patient. He takes his time and is realistic with what he can do for you. His price includes everything. No hidden cost. I went to so many consults for a tummy tuck through the years, and am SO glad I found Dr Tattelbaum. As you can see, he keeps his scars low and thin. I was so worried about scar placement and how PS would make my belly button look. I've seen so many horrible tummy tuck results. It's scary. I know how you feel. But if you find the right PS, you'll be so happy! As you can see, I still have tan lines from spending so much time in my bikinis this summer! Gotta show off my new belly! If you have any questions at all, I will be more than happy to share my experience. When do you plan on having your surgery done?
M
December 20, 2016
Haven't had my consult yet! Originally i had set up a consult so to speak via email w dr ortega in florida but like u & many others im so afraid of scar placement... how low? How straight? How thick? How ugly? U name it I've thought bout it. Also I'm from pa so if i have any complications how soon can i get bk to florida? How much will i spend in this journey? Omg! So over whelming. Anyhow i was planning for sometime in feb w dr ortega cuz honestly its cheaper but again... so many stories, pics & what ifs! Then i saw ur journey, ur results & many other tattelbaum's patients & i am in luv w his skills! I emailed pei she told me to try pics even tho its not the same but i wanted to know if tt or lipo?.. he called me bk but i was not able to speak to him so ever since I've called & left 3 msgs but still no call bk! Thank u so much for taking the time to share its so great to hear that thr is good ps out there not only after money!
U
December 20, 2016
Dr Tattelbaum definitely isn't just out for the money. I was listing other things that I wanted to get done as well and he actually talked me out of it. He says if it ain't broken, don't touch it. He could totally have gotten much more money from me with multiple procedures he could have done. But he didn't. I know how you feel girl. Seeing so many bad tummy tucks out there is so scary. I had a consult with one PS that places his scars low, but his belly buttons looked horrible. I know that some women don't care about how the scar looks because it's hidden, but I did care. I wanted it as low as it can be and as thin as he could get it. I wanted it to be easily hidden no matter what I chose to wear. Another PS I had a consult with did scars that look like a hack job but made the cutest belly buttons. I thought I was never gonna find a PS that could do low and thin scars PLUS make cute belly buttons. Than I found Dr Tattelbaum. I am so glad I did. I can't even say enough. Pei is so nice and very helpful! Also his staff and nurses are all so nice! I never feel rushed when I'm there. Keep me posted if you decide to have Dr T do your TT! :)
M
December 20, 2016
I def have noticed thru all the stories that i have read that dr tattelbaum is just freaking awesome. I wanna thank u & tell u i really appreciate u taking the time to to read & reply to my msgs. I will def kp u posted. Pray for me. Saving up as fast as i can.
U
December 20, 2016
You're gonna do great! ;)
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D
December 20, 2016
You look fab! Tell me your scar treatment tips please!
U
December 21, 2016
Thank you so much! You found the scar treatment tape I use in my above post. I also use cocoa butter and vitamin E, twice daily. I'm going to look into laser treatment sometime after the holidays for my remaining stretchmarks and fading my scar faster. You look fab as well girl! It gets easier with time for sure. :)
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D
December 21, 2016
Thank you!!! Ok I've been doing all of the above minus the tape. Going to ask my ps about it tomorrow. I've just been using scar away strips.
U
December 21, 2016
You're so welcome! I've also used silicone strips to give my body a break from the chemicals in the cordron tape. But I mostly use cocoa butter and vitamin E.
UPDATED FROM Usmcwifey
1 year post

One year post op! Wow!

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Usmcwifey
I can't believe how fast this year has gone by! Getting my tummy done was so worth all the discomfort at the beginning of this journey. I'm very lucky that I didn't have any serious complications. I healed pretty fast and was running again by week 4 post op. Wearing a bikini this past summer has been amazing! My scar has healed nicely and has not moved from the original spot. I've heard some women say that after their scar healed, it moved up a little. Mine stayed put - nice and low. Here is a side by side pic from my plastic surgeon! First was taken the morning of my surgery. Second one is almost a year later. I so love my results! I still have stretch marks but they look so much better since surgery. I'm going to look into laser treatment for my scar and my leftover stretch marks, after the holidays. I also added a few pics I took of myself today. Happy healing and Happy Holidays!!

Replies (2)

M
December 16, 2016
U look amazing! I really think he will be my doctor too! Omg. Im so scared tho!
U
December 16, 2016
Girl don't be scared! It's definitely a challenging first few weeks but it will be worth it! You can't go wrong at all with Dr T! He is the sweetest and does amazing work.. Go for it!! ;)
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N
December 27, 2016
Wow, you look amazing!! Will be interested to know the results if you try the laser. I didn't even know this was an option. I still have some stretch marks although still very happy with my results even though I'm only 2 weeks post op :)
U
December 27, 2016
I too a happy very happy with my results but I still have stretchmarks that I'm hoping laser will help to lighten. I know I won't get rid of them all but if I can get rid of even more with laser than I'll give it s shot. I'll definitely keep everyone posted on here with my results.
U
December 27, 2016
Sorry for the typos LOL!
UPDATED FROM Usmcwifey
8 months post

Approximately 9 months post op!

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Usmcwifey
Nothing new but wanted to update my pic! About 9 months post op! Hope everyone is happy with their results as I am! Happy healing!

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M
September 19, 2016
You look FANTASTIC!!! Congrats!!
U
September 21, 2016
Thank you so much!