Tummy Tuck Failed! - Tampa, FL

No, unfortunately I don't have my "before" pictures. I had more of an "apron"- my skin hung more before the procedure. Yes, I spent $12,600 for a mini tummy tuck and breast aug- that was after a $1,500 discount for doing 2 procedures at once. I believe it is average- Diaco does charge more than others, but I thought it was worth it for someone with such a good reputation. Guess I was wrong.

Thank you. Diaco recommended a mini b/c I had very little fat, but it wasn't enough to pull the skin taught in all the right places- I only wish I'd known - I would have saved and gone with a full. Ab muscles were repaired during surgery- no complaints there.

I appreciate the advice. I kind of figured I'd have to get a full, too. Just hurts cause it cost so much and didn't even help, and I just can't put my family into debt like that again. I hope you're able to fix yours.

Sorry to hear that. I've been hearing that a lot of doctors have stopped doing mini tucks b/c so many ppl are unhappy with the results. Wish I'd known that. I would've gladly saved for a full and had it done correctly.

Sorry to hear yours didn't turn out well either. My scar is also very nasty looking (my C-section scar wasn't even this bad). I highly recommend NOT doing a revision with Diaco. He did mine in-office so I wouldn't have to pay hospital fees again. They numbed the area then opened me up, cut skin out and re-sewed me while I was awake on his table. It was horrible. And it looks no better now. No, unfortunately I can't recommend another surgeon. I thought Diaco was the best too, but now ppl tell me it's just b/c he has radio publicity and does a lot of models' breast augs, but that he's really not that good.

Ok, so can I give a 6 mo update?!! I did go back for Dr. Diaco to revise my tummy and also got a BA! May I say he has redeemed himself in my opinion :) He was able to correct everything I was unhappy about (in the OR of course) with mostly lipo and no more cutting. It corrected the bulges, dog ears and my scar is much more straight now. It has always been below the bikini line, but now sits smooth. After the lipo and BA well, I'm no longer flush with my tummy ;) In the end I will say I'm so thankful I did not swap surgeons. His breasts are flawless, and sometimes we non experts think we know what the fix is when it's a simple communication issue or a multi step process. The fact that he tried to save you the OR fees shows he was trying to do what's best for the patient. We can't expect to look like industry models after we've damaged our bodies over the years. I look a lot better (in clothes ;) and am so happy I went back. I'm still recovering, but the difference already is amazing! Best of luck to you. IMHO, if you went back for a new procedure, you'd have a completely different outlook and look ;;)

I replied to my own post, but I was actually replying to you!