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I've been wanting (needing) abdominoplasty for years!

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Abdominoplasty with try Rabhan

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I've been wanting (needing) abdominoplasty for years! I had lipo 360 in 2019 knowing that I was planning one more pregnancy so I went that route instead of a full tummy tuck because that felt like a complete waste of money to do tummy tuck and have another baby. Looking back the lipo was a waste of money too, as it didn't make as bug as a difference as I hoped for (lipo was in Minnesota with dr balgobind "dr bbl") but that's another review.
So one year and one month after my last birth I am 6 days post op from abdominoplasty:) I've had 5 births total. 2 vaginal and 3 c sections (the last 2 were surrogate pregnancies-not that it makes a bit of difference on my body or this review-but just for the record.
My follow up appointment will be Tuesday and honestly I don't plan on going because we've all got runny noses an being covid season I think it's best to not. I'll speak with dr rabhans staff in the morning and see what they advise. I came out of surgery with 2 jp drains and an absolute perfect looking incision with very fine suture material. I'm a registered nurse and feel comfortable removing the small suture that holds in the drain if I don't go Tuesday. It's a 5.5 hour drive (each way) and I'd rather not.
Other doctors I considered were Adam oppenheimer in Florida and Patrick hsu in Texas. The not wanting to travel so far was what made me seek out another surgeon. I figured being in California it would be ridiculous to not be able to find a surgeon who's work I loved. Thankfully I saw dr rabhan on Instagram (his rhinosplasties are insanely good from what I've seen). His price was higher than a lot of others but I felt confident in him, loved what I saw as his results, and hey, he's in Beverly Hills so what do our expect?
So here are some pics. I'm sure I'll revise this review as time goes on. My pain for the first 2 days was pretty bad. A little worse than a c section....today it's just sore-feels like I did a million crunches.

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Rady Rahban, MD, FACS

Rady Rahban, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 481 Reviews
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November 17, 2020
Hello, how are you healing? My sx is with him on 12/1.
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November 20, 2020
Hi,
Thank you for your review and for sharing your journey. Happy to hear you are pleased so far. Looking forward to seeing you at your future follow ups.
November 23, 2020
Any update?
November 23, 2020
2 weeks tomorrow and I feel great. My incision is itchy as it heals, as expected, it's so clean and straight and sooo much nicer (although, of course, much longer) than my old c section scar (x3), that pulled inward so tightly and accentuated my fat lower abdomen! My belly button looks a little red but healing well. My upper abs are tight feeling and some slight soreness. Over all, I'd only say it was painful the first 2 days but just discomfort after that. Hip area lipo no longer feels or looks bruised.
November 23, 2020
Wow! That's so great to hear! I'm scheduled for 12/1 with Dr.R and I have moments where I want to back out from fear, but posts like yours give me the courage to move forward! I love hearing about your experience, thanks for sharing !
December 13, 2020
What was your weight before and after surgery? Do you have any before pics?
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13 days post

Almost 2 weeks post op

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November 24, 2020
Looks great! I love how thin the scar is... happy healing!
November 27, 2020
Any updates?
December 14, 2020
Hi! How's your scar healing?
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3 months post

3 months post op

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This picture is laying so my hip looks a little funny, my pants being pulled are pressing in. My incisions are fading so nicely. My bellybutton is soft again and I’m very pleased.

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March 8, 2021
Are you still swollen at all? I'm 3 months post op and still feel slightly swollen..