2 weeks post-op tummy tuck and lipo - natural belly button, flat belly and thin scar

Okay so I would need to write a novel about how amazing my experience having a tummy tuck and liposuction done by Dr. David Shifrin has been. First off for 20+ years I worked out and ate healthy and I could never reach my fitness goals because most of my issue was from pregnancy and I had the classic mother's apron. It tore my self confidence down, and was always very discouraging. I wanted to give up.
Dr. Shifrin and his team of nurses especially mine Kristen were so amazing.
I hope they are proud of the work they have done for me because they should be. In all interactions with them I could clearly see they love the work they do and see how it is not just plastic surgery but can change lives and help people. They were kind, knowledgable experts. Their facility is clean and their post operative support was exemplar. You could tell Dr. Shifrin was the best because he is confident and many doctors from Chicago pick him for themselves; there were a few I saw getting procedures over my visits.
It's only been 2 weeks and while I am still pretty swollen and I know I have a long recovery ahead of me before my results are at their best, and this is the case with all tummy tucks. However, even at 2 weeks my results look amazing! Simply amazing. I asked Dr. Shifrin for a natural looking belly button in the same location as my bellybutton and I wanted it not too large or high like some photos I had seen, and OMG did he listen. He went above and beyond to hear what I wanted and to make it happen and customize the procedure for me. He was also very gentle and reassuring. My belly button looks like I was born with it. Again, it does need to heal of course for some time before I can enjoy my full results but it is easy to see how good it will come out. My belly is perfectly flat but I am not overdone. My scar is what is expected but it was not a hack job it is thin and only extends over my hip bones slightly. I plan to have it laser removed on the hip sections somewhere between 6 months and 1 year post.
Kirsten my nurse was the literal best. She even gave me her cell number and has answered and addressed any concerns or questions I have had via text since with kindness and confidentiality. I freaked out a little about the drains thought they were clogged in the first few days and told Kristen via text, she set up an immediate appointment with Dr. Shifrin for me and he was able to confirm it was okay, help me move the clot out of the tube, and most importantly put my mind at ease. Dr. Shifrin has been very accessible to say the least never charging extra but willing to see me extra times if I asked with no issue at all. All of my post op appointments always have no wait in and out.
This team is so dedicated and responsive. I have only written a few reviews in my life but I needed to write this one because my results have already even at 2 weeks been life changing for me. It's like as soon as the extra skin was removed so was my self doubt. This could not have been a more pleasurable experience and I would do it ten thousand times over if I had to but I would only do it with Dr. Shirfin and Nurse Kristen too! If you are thinking about getting a tummy tuck or liposuction don't travel to Miami or LA ouch how will you even get home. Stay local and see Dr. Shirfin and you will have a much safer and better experience. I am 100% glad I made that choice.