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Tummy tuck: I don’t regret anything and would go back in a heartbeat.

UPDATED FROM jhoder74
5 months post

After

WORTH IT
Sometime in April 2019.

jhoder74's provider

Joseph D. Alkon, MD

Joseph D. Alkon, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Wow! Great results. I’m looking to get a tummy tuck done also.
Well that's awesome to hear and the best of luck to you. Just be patient you won't heal overnight.
I have a bbl scheduled soon but I'm scared and am having second thoughts. Any advice or suggestions? How do u feel as in is it totally worth it??? Help a sis out xoxoxoxoxo was the tummy tuck painful?
Well that's good just make sure it's something you really want just so you are not regretting anything. My recovery wasn't bad at all. I just went by my doctors orders and my husband was a great help for me. The tummy tuck wasn't as bad as the uncomfortableness from lipo. Lol. I've had a c section with no pain meds so that was nothing. Besides the lipo pain took over and before I k ew it I was healing. If you do decide to do it, just get the little things ready for home and make sure someone is around just Incase you need help.
Thank you so much for your advice! Did you get a bbl too?
No I just got fat lmao and I worked from there
Will you be able to show us your whole belly from the front so we can see your waistline and belly button good? How is your incision? Is it thin and low??? Congratulations to you! I'm looking forward to the day when it's my turn :)
My sx date is 1/27 coming up so soon! So nervous and excited
@makeoverprincess wow!!! It's right there! Are you going to post your journey??? Please do!! It's so hard finding the right doctor and someone who is going to sculpt you! Like give some shape! Lol
Do you have IG? I have my journey on there. What's your username?
@makeoverinprogress Message me your IG if you don't want to post in the thread
@jhoder74 will you be able to share pictures of the front of your belly so we can see your belly button and incision? I must have a cute belly button! Lol
I took the pic but I'm not sure how to share on this chat. Lol I know right. Mine seem the same not bad
Try to go to my profile I have pics and I added one of my incision with bellybutton
Okay. I'm just now seeing your reply. I will go look! Thanks
Lol that's ok. You're welcome and I'm still trying to figure out how to work this app
Yeah it's nothing there no new pics? You tried though lol thanks
Damn. Sorry I'll try again so frustrating
Ok my scar photo is there now. It's super important not to try and stand straight up while recovering.
Okay! Cool. I will message you ☺️
Nothing is there, only your other photos but I messaged you ☺️
Uughhh sorry
It's okay
Man I can't even copy and paste
Nah not on here it's whack lol that's all I can say about the platform lol
Lol
How much was your procedure?
Think about 9-10 thousand
Oh okay so its about the same now. He said he hasn't changed his prices. Will you be having anything else done besides the tummy tuck? How are your results now? I would like to see him post more recent results of women of color. I'm interested in seeing the scars and belly buttons. I'm going there during spring break for my consultation. When I called the girl who answered the phone was very rushed and kind of short on the phone. I didn't like that very much. Customer service is everything and reception is the first line of contact for his practice. I hope it's not like that when I get there. Would you be able post new pictures ?
UPDATED FROM jhoder74
5 months post

October 2018 approximately

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Hi I had my tummy tuck last year in June? It's been 8 months now and I'm still feeling tight. Is that normal? Feel like I'm stuck with glue all day and night
Yes I believe it is normal. Did you get lipo also?
@plucky3691 Did you reach out to your surgeon?
ORIGINAL POST

Tummy tuck

Hello,
Well I did my tummy tuck w/360 lipo in dec and I’m extremely happy with my results. When I went for my consultation my BMI was over and I had to get it under 31 before I came back. The staff was great and very helpful. To me He is very honest and upfront and I liked that part. I don’t regret anything and would go back in a heartbeat.

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Hello hope you feeling better, can we see pics?
Sure if I can figure out how to put up. Lol
I don’t know how to do it either lol
I think I figured out on your left side homepage right on the top click there it says start your reviews don’t once you right it has like a camera o to upload pics.. the reason I want to see pics too is because I will be having surgery soon n my BMI is high too
It’s fine I was going to add them when I did my review but I wasn’t sure how to do it. Thank you for the help.
No problem! Ty
Omg I added pics to some note book thing but I don’t know how to get so you can see. I won’t give up. Oh sorry I feel great and my i was also too high
I can’t see it lol. If you mind you could email it to me. And I could give you my email address or phone
Try here lol
Try here lol
Check out this video/image on RealSelf https://www.realself.com/notebook/(null)?deeplink=deeplink/user/3335128/notebook/(null)&utm%5Fsource=iOSApp&utm%5Fmedium=share&utm%5Fcampaign=app-sharing
Sorry I can’t see it is fine. I will see it when you post it here. Thank you.
Ok. Sorry I’ve been a little busy.
Hey I think I finally was able to post my before and after.
Did you have to do another consult when your BMI was under 31? Or did you just schedule your surgery at that point?
No I didn’t. Thanks to receptionist trusting that I was going to lose the weight.
Oh that’s good to know! Do you have any before and afters?!
I’ve been trying to put them up for a while but not sure how too. Someone else asked same question
I think I was finally able to post the before and after
You look awesome!!
Thank you!!
Wow you look great! Around how much was the total cost?
Around 9,000 in order to book you pay1,000
Thanks for responding very much appreciated.
No problem. I don’t mind
Wow that’s insane! You look good. Dr Alkon did an amazing job! My will be in July can’t wait
Thank you. Omg I’m excited for you!!
Thank you !! Counting the days lol
Did you have your surgery?
Me? Yes I did but not sure if the other lady did hers yet
Yeah it was for the other lady. This site is crazy, because when I click reply under the person it should tag them or something. Lol you look great girl. I'm tryna find more people who went to him. To get real raw honest feedback. Was your procedure done in a hospital? If so which hospital dies he perform out of?
I know this site is very weird lol. Trying to upload my photos was so hard. Thanks and yes my procedure was done at trinity hospital in nj.
Okay cool! I'm from NY but I will be coming from VA area
Ok cool so did you decide if you are using him are not?
I'm trying to figure it out now. Right now I'm looking at his reviews etc and trying to connect with patients of his. I've seen some of his work on Instagram but I wanna hear from real people. What made you choose him? This is not easy lol
I know it's really not lol. It took me awhile to figure out that I was going to use him. Well I referred one of my sister's to him for a bbl and he didn't want to do it because he was worried she wouldn't be happy with results do to him not have the right machine to tighten her skin. He gave money back and I think that was very honest of him. I watched him and his work and just like his cuts and the final results ppl got. I also know you have to do your part as a patient and take care of yourself after. In the end I went to him and I just liked his demeanor and professionalism and honest. So I just did it.
Nice. I agree