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It's been about 5 months. Here is where I...
It's been about 5 months. Here is where I stand:
Best decision I ever made. I am so unbelievably happy with my body I can't stand it. Last weekend was the first time I ever went to the beach and didn't keep my stomach covered by a towel or shirt. WOW!
My scar is ehh. It's about 17 inches long and the sides are very thin; however in the middle I had had some trouble with temp stitches so there's a keloid. I've been using ScarFx tape and Kelo-care. It's very soft, but still red/purply looking.
I'm also numb. Imagine yourself with 6 pack abs, that's the entire area i'm numb, where all the squares are (that's what my son calls them.) I don't really mind it except when I have an itch that I can't scratch because I can't feel myself scratching but i'm still itching! Or when my stomach is touching something- I can feel the pressure but not on my skin so it's weird.
So.....now I want boobs. I wanted the whole package but I thought if I just get my stomach fixed maybe I won't care about saggy nursing boobies. But, low and behold, gotta get them boobies too. Geez my kids did a number on me.
Best decision I ever made. I am so unbelievably happy with my body I can't stand it. Last weekend was the first time I ever went to the beach and didn't keep my stomach covered by a towel or shirt. WOW!
My scar is ehh. It's about 17 inches long and the sides are very thin; however in the middle I had had some trouble with temp stitches so there's a keloid. I've been using ScarFx tape and Kelo-care. It's very soft, but still red/purply looking.
I'm also numb. Imagine yourself with 6 pack abs, that's the entire area i'm numb, where all the squares are (that's what my son calls them.) I don't really mind it except when I have an itch that I can't scratch because I can't feel myself scratching but i'm still itching! Or when my stomach is touching something- I can feel the pressure but not on my skin so it's weird.
So.....now I want boobs. I wanted the whole package but I thought if I just get my stomach fixed maybe I won't care about saggy nursing boobies. But, low and behold, gotta get them boobies too. Geez my kids did a number on me.
I can't sit still very long- so I decided to go to...
I can't sit still very long- so I decided to go to the gym this morning at almost 3 weeks post op. I walked onthe treadmill for 30 min, did some stretching, then the bike for maybe 15 min. I figured the bike would be ok since I'm hunched over it anyway. I felt awesome during and after. However, I feel incredibly guilty, like my doctor would be mad at me if he found out!
My question is, anyone having trouble eating? As in, eating a plateful or large amount of food? I just can't seem to eat. I have zero appetite. If I eat breakfast I have to force myself to eat something mid afternoon. And forget dinner. 1-3 bites and I'm finished. I'm wondering if this is just a post op thing or is it maybe that I'm pulled so tight I feel like I have no room to expand?
My question is, anyone having trouble eating? As in, eating a plateful or large amount of food? I just can't seem to eat. I have zero appetite. If I eat breakfast I have to force myself to eat something mid afternoon. And forget dinner. 1-3 bites and I'm finished. I'm wondering if this is just a post op thing or is it maybe that I'm pulled so tight I feel like I have no room to expand?
POD 19- got the go ahead to start standing up...
POD 19- got the go ahead to start standing up woohoo! Scar and BB is looking wonderful. Next appt 3 weeks and ill be going back to work (not as exciting).
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
12015 Whitmarsh Lane, Tampa, Florida
I found Dr. Aguiar through my insurance company. Very meticulous and friendly, and spends a lot of time with you. Every visit i've had with him I have felt reassured that I made the right decision.