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Amazing Tummy Tuck, I've never loved my stomach until now

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WORTH IT$12,000
Also, mentally I feel great now. The first few weeks were a rollercoaster.
I’ve not started any ab focused exercise still, too nervous, but i am doing some cardio and arm/leg centered exercises. I’ve had about %30 feeling back around my trunk since week three, now I’d say I’m up to %60. My skin burns like hell for a few seconds when I change positions after too long, I assume that’s the numbing wearing off, and the nerves waking up. It’s not ideal but it’s not a big deal.

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Cain R. Linville, MD, FACS

Cain R. Linville, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 2, 2019

I'm glad to read you're feeling great now mentally and I hope your recovery gets better and better - please do keep us updated.

March 3, 2020
Hi, I am considering doing a BBL with lipo 360 using Dr. Linville. What is your experience with him. I want to make sure I am making a right choice. I already had a mommy makeover TT, BL/BA, however, I don’t want to use her for this other procedure as she didn’t sound to true of herself and also I’m not to fond of her staff. Please do give me your honest opinion. Thank you kindly.
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March 3, 2020
I don't know about BBL but as far as the 360 I had a Great experience. I've heard many horror stories about lipo recovery, by between his technique and the nerve block , it wasn't terrible. I'm happy with my results ! He is very honest and straight forward, but didn't talk over my head, which I liked. I would use him again.
March 3, 2020
Ok thank you for your response!
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3 months post

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I’m just a week shy of 3 months out. I feel pretty great, I’m still pretty tight but stretching daily has helped. The bulk of my swelling is down, but I still do have swelling, and it’s worse at the end of the day after being active all day of course. My belly button looks so natural! Zero regret, I’m so confident now, can’t wait to see my final figure.
I’m currently a size 2, originally a 6. The small of my back makes my butt POP , so I’m really glad I did not add BBL.

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November 4, 2019
Going down to size 2 is quite a feat and love your results! Yes I agree with your previous post we should not be expecting to go down many sizes and Im thankful I no longer have to deal with excess skin and bulge! Definitely looking forward to my end results too..
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November 4, 2019
Even in my new size they're loose and I still have swelling, I am beyond shocked! I don't feel like I look THAT much tighter, but I guess I didn't realize how my loose skin I had hanging around!
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November 24, 2019
Looking fantastic! Happy healing!!
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March 19, 2020
I'm just so very impressed with your results. I still have some swelling, and some days I feel like my waist was smaller before the surgery, just with extra skin.
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1 month post

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This will be my last weekly update, since the changes are slowing down, but I will update for the entire year.
SO, week 6, feeling almost normal. Abs are still sore and foreign feeling but not uncomfortable. I am DONE with my compression suit, and though I know it’ll back track my swelling, I DO NOT CARE! So glad to be rid of that thing. I’ve tried on some of my normal clothes, and even being swollen still, everything fits like it should, no muffin tops ect, and is already loose. I don’t expect to be a different pant size, because unless you’re a weight loss patient with A LOT of skin to loose, the dr isn’t changing your size, just removing loose skin, and toning you up with lipo (if you choose). What I’m saying is, don’t expect to go to sleep a size 14 and wake up a 2, that’s not how this works.
I’m feeling good, and feeling happy! Seeking out a dr local to me to start lymphatic draining massage, start softening my stiffness from surgery, and I’ll really be feeling 100%.

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September 27, 2019
Ur scar looks amazing!
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September 27, 2019
Thank you! He did a great job, it's smoothing out and lightening wonderfully
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September 27, 2019
Looks great!
October 4, 2019
You look great I'm 8 weeks post op and I agree with how your feeling and about the weight loss .. I went in at 135 and I'm 131 which isn't much but no muffin too and it feels great to sit without skin hanging over
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October 4, 2019
Yes!! People keep asking me how many pant sizes I lost, and I'm like, you need to research lol. I'm 8 weeks today and beyond ready for this internal swelling to be gone. I started lymphatic massages last week and that helped SO much!
October 4, 2019
lol yeah I'm still wearing my faja and I did 5 lymphatic massages after my surgery now I massage myself at home i bought a massager in Amazon
February 18, 2020
Your belly button is absolutely gorgeous!!! Overall you look amazing. Congratulations
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February 18, 2020
Thanks so much! I'll do a 6 months update soon, I'm definitely blown away how natural my belly button looks.
August 20, 2021
Meh results - that's HUGE scar, looks scary.
Thank you for posting -
I'll be cancelling surgery - this is very old school looking results.
You can't do tummy tuck without lymphatic drainage massage included in post op - you have to do that when you get the procedure in the first 3 weeks. Not impressive work - sorry.