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Dr. Rodríguez is an Awesome Doctor!

UPDATED FROM Compassionate8333
1 year post

Still improving

WORTH IT$7,900
Hi all, I am now about 18 months status post Timmy tuck with MR. I am very happy with results except I wish I’d done liposuction with this procedure. My upper stomach is still not as flat as I want it to be. I know they can’t lipo this at the same time anyway so I’m going back for this in August. People have tried to convince me to see their doctor but I love Dr. Rodriguez and his bedside manner. He gave me a quote last year that is good for life!! I can’t wait to see more results from this surgery that changed my appearance so dramatically. I will update in August!

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Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MD

Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 202 Reviews
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You're looking good already but trust me you will be even happier when you see results after the upper ab lipo. Dr Rodriquez did my TT in March 2020 and I went back for upper ab lipo in August to complete the transformation. Totally pleased with Dr R's work. Best wishes.
That’s what I’m hoping. Thanks!
Dr. Rodriguez did my TT in May of 2021, today I am 2 months post. When I say, that I love Dr. Rodriguez, he is the best, and I would trust him to do anything on me. He was honest, he made me feel so comfortable and at ease, he is funny, and very precise in getting you to understand it all. He answered ever call that I made to him after my surgery, making sure that I was ok. I look in the mirror and just smile and be like wow, Dr. Rodriguez did the damn thing. Lol
Oh by the way you look awesome
He is the best!
Thank you!
UPDATED FROM Compassionate8333
2 months post

weeks post OP tomorrow, TRILLED!!

I'm 9wpo tomorrow! Can't believe the time is flying by! I'm feeling amazing and stomach is looking great. That crease i had is almost gone just like he said! If you're looking for a doctor in Baltimore, consult with Dr Rodriguez, you won't be disappointed! I know I'm glad I found him on real self!

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Girl you look good!! That tummy is nice, flat and tight
You do look great! How's your swelling now and are you limited doing your aerobics workout? Are you still wearing the CG? I'm scheduled with Dr R in March so glad to hear first hand how your recovery is progressing. Any words of wisdom please do share.
Wear your garment, stay on top of pain, use bromelain, arnica and tumeric tea for swelling. See if your insurance covers ultrasound therapy. I’ll be starting that this week. Use abdominal swelling and pain, not surgery as the referral reason. Train your belly button if needed.
Hi...how's the swelling now and how did ultrasound therapy work out for you?
Thank you! Swelling is not bad at all! I wear tight compression for workouts and looser during work. I sleep without it now.
Thank you. Not sure what train your BB entails..Is the ultrasound therapy to reduce swelling or lingering pain? Will you get this done at Dr Rs office?
There are several suggestions for keeping the belly button open and round. I used an earplug. Dr R suggested using a marble but i couldn't figure that out. Ultrasound is to reduce swelling and for scar.
I received at physical therapy office. He doesn't offer this.
UPDATED FROM Compassionate8333
1 month post

Update 4 weeks

I’m 4wpo, still having swelling of course. Dealing with some scar tissue at the incision from previous surgery but incision has healed. Back to light aerobics and felling almost no discomfort, only if really swollen.

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Congrats on your surgery and recovery. You do look amazing. I am exactly three weeks op from my tt today. While I am almost walking straight my stomach is still super tight and I am unable to straighten all the way. When were you able to straighten completely?
Thank you! I was standing straight by week 4, was 90% by week 3. Happy healing! I had muscle relaxants after surgery, that probably helped.
Ok. I was given muscle relaxants but only took them as need during the first week as I was having horrible muscle spasms. I never thought to stay on them. I am standing straighter everyday, but my stomach is so tight it prevents me from being completely straight. I so which the advise from the surgeons were more uniformed. Thanks for sharing.
I agree that’s why I joined the tummy tuck support group on Facebook. I’ve learned more from them on some things but Dr Rodriquez is very thorough.
9wpo tomorrow, crease just about faded. I’m so happy with results!