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Tummy Tuck with Dr Mel. Ortega - Miami, FL

UPDATED FROM Rollsbegone
1 year post

A little update after 1 1/2 year

$3,900
Still best decision ever. Money well spent.

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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You look great I'm in the process of figuring which Dr. to go with and very nervous about the surgery
Thank you. I love my Dr. Don't be nervous, it will all be over with soon.
you look amazing
UPDATED FROM Rollsbegone
7 months post

Update

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Hey , you look AMAZING.... I have wanted a TT for meny yrs I am trying to find the right surgeon, a friend of mine did suggest miami but it's so far from home I live in the UK . What is the price of a TT in miami ? And all that great after care.
The dr that I went to is Dr Ortega, he had a special for $3900 for TT when I had it done. I don't know how much it is now. I stayed in the recovery house for 2 weeks that cost me around $1200-1300 I don't remember exactly how much.
You look awesome! Any advice! Will be seeing Dr Ortega in dec! Worried about post op complications! Any advice! Also how long were you there and when did he remove drains ! Tia!
Thanks. I didn't have any post op complication other than ingrown hair in the scar line. You should be fine. I stayed in Miami for 2 weeks, he removed the drains 2 weeks after surgery.
Thank s
Who did your BBL and how much was it?
I have a separate review for that. Please check out my account.
You look amazing. Looking forward in seeing Ortega for a MM in March!! Any advice?
Thank you! Be ready for pain, but just know that at the end it's all going to be worth it. Good luck!!!!!!
How are u doing now? Any discomfort? Have u gained/lost weight? Any special diet we have to follow? How long was approx your full recovery?
I'm doing good. I only lost a few lbs. I don't really have discomfort other than slight burning sensation from time to time. Recovery time is different for everyone, for me, I was walking around Walmart 4 days after surgery. Try to walk around a lot, don't overdo it, but the sooner you walk around the better you will be. It helps with eliminating the swelling faster. I took off from work for 1 month, that was pretty much it. Good luck :)
Did u have an extended tt or regular tt? You look great!!
I think mine was extended.
UPDATED FROM Rollsbegone
7 months post

6 Months Post Op

Hello everyone!!!!! Finally an update!! Sorry I've been gone for a while.

So I recovered completely from Bell's Palsy within a month and a half of having it. Here's some recent pictures. I have been eating healthy and trying to lose more weight. I have a long ways to go. Still have to work on my back fat and thighs. I hope everyone is having a great day!

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Hello! You look great! Very nice shape. Did u have BBL too?!
Thanks! Yes I did have a BBL by a different doctor.
Hey you look nice! Who did your bbl?