One of the Best Decisions I Have Ever Made!

Where do I begin?
I started my journey towards a new me last November 2017, when I was 170 lbs, experiencing hormonal changes and feeling miserable about my overall appearance and weight I had gained over the past few years. In 2014, I had a myomectomy, removal of fibroids from my uterus, and although the surgery and healing time went well, I was left feeling unmotivated and terrified to work out my core after having my stomach opened and sewn back together. Three years passed before I realized I needed to do something to get me back to feeling good about myself again.
I emailed my PCP and my OBGYN for board certified plastic surgeon recommendations, and they were both not only supportive and encouraging, but they each provided me with a recommendation.
Immediately, I Googled each doctor, website and reviews, and made my decision for a consultation easily, based on what I read.
I chose my PCP’s recommendation, Dr. Peter Chang of Timeless Plastic Surgery in Sugar Land, Texas. I called the office and was pleased with Lyndall’s phone etiquette. She was kind, welcoming, and easy to talk to.
I scheduled my FREE consultation for November 22, 2017. I was nervous and apprehensive, until I walked into the office and was met with a kind smile from Lyndall and Pearl. To be honest, all of the women at Timeless Plastic Surgery are absolutely wonderful, including Anna, Sara, and Allison (I hope I have not excluded anyone).
My fear of the unknown subsided as soon as Lyndall called me back to the room where I met Pearl. Pearl was a ball of sass and positive energy, and she related to my concerns and feelings about my body. She was supportive and patient, and she took the time to explain my options to me before leaving me in the room to undress and wait for Dr. Chang.
I had about 20 minutes to sit and reflect on where I was and why I was there. I started to feel nervous again, especially after I heard the knock on the door. I said, “Come in.” Pearl walked in again followed by someone who was NOT Dr. Chang! Omg! Where was Dr. Chang? I started to panic on the inside. I specifically stated on the phone that I wanted my consultation to be with Dr. Chang, my PCP’s recommendation.
I asked, “Dr. Chang?”
“Oh, no. Dr. Chang is in surgery. I’m Dr. Mehta; I’ll be doing your consultation today.”
I did not know how to feel at first, until we started to talk. Dr. Mehta did not disappoint me. He was kind, warm, caring, professional, and seemed to genuinely care about my concerns and feeing of diminished self-esteem. Both he and Pearl worked well together answering all of my questions.
I could have talked forever…just to avoid the inevitable…the actual disrobing! Anyone who has ever stood stark naked in a brightly lit room in front of two strangers, with all of one’s imperfections exposed, knows exactly how I must have felt. I was embarrassed and flushed with anxiety. How could I, someone who works out, eats clean, does not smoke or drink, allow myself to get to this point? This was my thought as I stood there eyeing the door and random objects in the room, as Dr. Mehta quietly and efficiently assessed every “flaw” for Pearl to note. That examination seemed to take an eternity, but in reality only took abut 10 minutes. After his assessment, he helped me with my robe and gave me his recommendation: “I think you should do a full trunk lift and then at a later time after you’ve healed we can address your breast reduction/lift.” Realizing that my options were either a full trunk lift with another surgery for my breasts OR a tummy tuck with lipo and breast reduction/lift, I was pretty sure of which route I wanted to take. Before I could say anything, Pear said, “Nicole. If I may say something. When you and I were talking, you didn’t mention much about your back, only your stomach and breasts. I think you will be happy with doing the front of your body, tummy tuck, lipo, and breasts, and if you want to address your back later, then you can do that, but based on our conversation and the areas where you expressed concern, I think option two is a good choice.” Of course she was absolutely right! Thank you, Pearl, for being such a great listener during our initial one-on-one conversation.
I felt so certain and comfortable talking with Pearl and Dr. Mehta during my FREE consultation that I went ahead and scheduled my surgery day before I left the office…now that’s a successful consultation!
May 21, 2018…surgery day! I had six months to prepare my body, and although I had only lost about 5 lbs leading up to my big day, I felt confident about my preparation. I had begun working out again and was eating clean again, so I felt secure in my ability to heal well post-surgery.
Obviously, I do not remember anything after my surgery; however, I do remember Anna and Sara. They were awesome! Super professional, confident, assertive, and skilled. I could not have asked for a better care team before and after my surgery. Dr. Mehta was great, as usual! As he was doing the markings on my body, he asked if I had gotten a good night’s sleep. I jokingly replied, “I think the question is did YOU get a good night’s sleep?” We all laughed, which helped ease my nerves.
Now the good part!
My surgery went well! Everyone took good care of me, wrapped me up, placed me in my compression garment, and wheeled me to my care taker. What I love about Dr. Mehta and his staff is that they are sincere, patient, knowledgeable, caring, professional, and always kind. They make me feel comfortable with each follow up visit.
As for Dr. Mehta’s work, he is indeed deserving of accolades and acknowledgment of his work. My body changes with each passing day. I had a full tummy tuck, liposuction of the hips, flanks and the area under the arm (side boob fat…forgot the medical term...haha), plus a breast reduction and lift. I will be honest; the recovery period for the first three weeks was brutal! Thankfully, I had a great care taker. However, my follow up visits with Dr. Mehta and his staff of awesome women are always wonderful. (I have about three or four visits remaining). Even though I was in pain the first four weeks, I always left the office feeling motivated and optimistic about the weeks ahead.
I am now about eight weeks post-op, and just as Dr. Mehta promised, my body is healing and adjusting well to my surgery. He removed 13.5 lbs of fat, which left me weighing about 156 lbs (with swelling/fluid) after surgery. Today, July 19, 2018, I am 144 lbs, back at work, wearing my compression garment only at night for comfort (yes, you will come to love that dreaded garment…ha), working out again (slow pace), and feeling better than I have felt in many years. Even the small area of back bulge that could have been removed had I chose option one (trunk lift) is shrinking as I continue to lose fat, which further lets me know that choosing option two was the right choice for me. Thanks again, Pearl!
Every day is a new day with new changes to my body…swelling subsiding, tummy flattening, waist shrinking, and contouring becoming evident with every look in the mirror. I am just amazed! My breasts look fantastic! Vertical incisions are almost completed faded already, and the horizontal incisions are clean, thin lines that will continue to fade in time. My hip-to-hip incision is skinny, flat, and beautifully placed way blow my bikini line! Thank you, Dr. Mehta, for understanding a woman’s body and her concerns about scars so well! My tummy is pulled so tight that even as I continue to lose inches and weight, I do not see my continued weight loss negatively affecting my tummy tuck results! I am extremely pleased with my results and with my future outlook. In addition, I had no nightmarish post-op issues (i.e., infection, seroma, anesthetic or medication reactions, drainage tube infection, nothing!). My post-surgery healing is going well because of two main reasons: I listened to my doctor, and I chose a doctor and staff who are the best at their profession…bottom line).
Okay, so I know this review is long, but for any woman (or man) who is contemplating cosmetic surgery to help improve one’s appearance, self-esteem, or to motivate oneself back to where one once felt alive and good about one’s body, I wanted to be thorough and cadid so that readers can view my review to gain some insight about my personal experience with the professionals at Timeless Plastic Surgery. Although my doctor ended up not being my PCP’s recommendation, I know for certain that Dr. Mehta walking into that exam room on November 22, 2017, with his bright smile and warm energy, was God’s plan.
I am truly grateful to Dr. Mehta and his staff of warrior women for making my first (and last) experience with cosmetic surgery absolutely beautiful and well worth the money. Please keep doing what you are doing, providing top notch care, knowledge, and results to your patients. Y’all rock!!!