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Goal achieved: No one thinks I’m pregnant

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Go achieved: No one thinks I’m pregnant

atarango
WORTH IT$7,500
About a year ago I was asked about my pregnancy for the last time. I haven’t been pregnant for 8.5 years, but I looked it, apparently.
Dr Knoetgen gave me his honest and expert recommendation (which is more than I can say of his local competitor) so I trusted him. He even worked with me on price to try to match the competitor, but in the end I was willing to pay a little extra for his care.
I started 5’6” and 157 lbs. I am now about 159 pounds. I have only done spin classes for exercise, so I know know I need to focus more on strengthening my core to improve my results. That will be my next step so that I Can gain the most out of this surgery.
I hope my pics and recommendation help you with your decision!

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James Knoetgen, III, MD

James Knoetgen, III, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (9)

January 27, 2019

Great results! Thanks for sharing :)

January 27, 2019
Are you happy with your tummy tuck scar?
January 27, 2019
The scar cold be better, but I know the color will fade and honestly no one will see it but me and my husband.
January 27, 2019
Dr. Knoetgen did my tummy tuck surgery. My scar is similar to yours. I’m unhappy with my scar . It’s uneven . Dr. Knoetgen is no good. Please read my review on him.
January 27, 2019
Ou should pos your pics too soothers can make informed decisions. I did experience some similarities in treatment with you, but looking back now I realize everything he said was normal healing actually was normal healing. Yes the scar is not great but my main goal was to flatten my tummy to look good in clothes; not so much worried about people seeing me naked. And I scratched my leg around the same time as my surgery and that scar is not completely faded yet either, so I know scars will be scars.
January 28, 2019
Guess all it matters if you’re happy. Think Dr. Knoetgen did a awful job on your scar. You paid a lot of money o look nice. Wish you good luck
August 8, 2019
Has your scar faded since your last picture?
August 11, 2019
Hi. I don't think it has faded much. I posted new pics. However, I take my pictures after my hot shower, so now I am thinking that may redden my skin. Are you considering going to Beautology?
August 13, 2019
Thanks for replying. I am thinking about getting surgery with dr Knoetgen. I’m supposed to leave my deposit tomorrow. Your scar is very thick and uneven though. Did he ever say anything about it? Or have you asked him why your scar is like this? Is this the norm with his surgeries?
UPDATED FROM atarango
1 year post

Update 13.5 months

atarango
I’ve started working out and again, doing boot camp for the past 8 weeks. Not one person has asked if I’m pregnant. Scar is not much better, but I don’t mind. Clothes fit so much better. I have not lost any weight over this year, in fact I’ve gained a couple pounds but I wear smaller shirts and my pants fit more at my natural waist where they used to sit lower below my belly. And I feel stronger! :)

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