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A Tummy Tuck Was the Best Thing I Ever Did! Lakewood, WA
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After having 3 children I was left with stretched,...
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After having 3 children I was left with stretched, lose hanging skin on my stomach. I had gained 100 pounds with my 2nd pregnancy because of a medical condition that just made it worse. I worked out at the gym for years and NEVER could get rid of the skin on my stomach.
After careful consideration and research I decided I'd go to the place that had done several of my friends breast augmentations. Yes, even with a "comfort pump" the procedure was painful, but it was very worth it to me. Gone was the stretched, lose skin and the stretchmarks that went almost up to my boobs before, were now all below my belly button.
My swelling lasted several months, but I wore my girdle for that whole time. Even with the swelling, the long incision (that I can easily hide in bathing suits and underwear), and the almost 1 year before I was back to normal recovery was worth every dime and day that I spent under that girdle!
For me, a tummy tuck was easier than putting myself through 3 natural childbirths, tatoos and a broken foot.
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UPDATED FROM blondgirlie
*Update 2012* For those asking it was Dr....
*Update 2012*
For those asking it was Dr. Zilmer (with Dr. Ekland assisting, who is going into retirement) at the Avalon Clinic in Lakewood, Washington, who performed my Tummy Tuck. I will post updated pictures soon, but I'd like to say that to this day, with a yo yo of gaining and losing 60 lbs since I had the procedure, my belly still looks AMAZING and Dr. Zilmer is one of the best surgeons you will find.
For those asking it was Dr. Zilmer (with Dr. Ekland assisting, who is going into retirement) at the Avalon Clinic in Lakewood, Washington, who performed my Tummy Tuck. I will post updated pictures soon, but I'd like to say that to this day, with a yo yo of gaining and losing 60 lbs since I had the procedure, my belly still looks AMAZING and Dr. Zilmer is one of the best surgeons you will find.
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March 1, 2013
Fantastic results!!!!...and encouraging words for those of us still considering the surgery....Also I had been thinking of trying to hide the stretch marks with a tattoo too : ) Your's looked nice but the Tuck best I think! Thank again and all the best : )
September 19, 2013
Thank you! I will post another picture of the stretch mark cover up tattoo I had gotten prior to my tummy tuck. The only one I have is of me 8 months pregnant but it would still would be an idea!
March 14, 2013
I also tend to yo-yo with my weight. But after having breast reduction in October 2012 I can really see my rolls of fat and distended stomach area and I just hate how I look in and out of clothes. So April 9, 2013 I'm going back to my BR surgeon for a tummy tuck and liposuction where needed. I'm 5'5", 230#, 58 yrs old and mother of 2 children and I'm so ready for a flat stomach.
May 8, 2013
I had a reduction 10 years ago!!! Having my TT after losing 140 lbs...so excited!!!
March 14, 2013
What did you do about the dog ear? Did that go away or do you need another touch up?
September 19, 2013
My dog ear was taken care of in 1 treatment and I did not need another touch up. It can often be done under a local in the office as well depending on how big it is
UPDATED FROM blondgirlie
Stretch Mark Cover up with a tattoo prior to my Tummy Tuck
I just wanted to add this picture for the women who have mentioned getting a tattoo to help cover up the stretchmarks on their abdomens. I had also gotten a stretch mark cover up tattoo prior to ever having (or considering) having a tummy tuck. This is the only picture I can find of it, I was 8 months pregnant in this picture but this tattoo came off in 1 piece during my tummy tuck.
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September 19, 2013
With lipo it can take 4-6 months or longer for you to see your final result and feel good! I'm soo happy for you ladies!
May 31, 2014
I did lipo. TWICE!! I'm small bodied had 4 kids African American so I was told I had good skin for the procedure tight enough not to have saggy skin afterwards. Well, I'm still not happy. I can't tell if these are rolls or skin. Idk. Did the second laser lipo last summer. After 6 weeks I WAS flatter. . Nice. Now a year has passed and my rolls are back. And let me tell you. I work out to try and maintain it. Run 3-4 times a week 2-3 miles and lift weights. I eat better than most ppl I know. I weight 150lbs and stand at 5'4. Wish I knew my bmi so you would know I'm not over weight. I love my size. But hate the rolls. Don't waste your money on lipo! But I'm scared of the tt.
June 15, 2014
I just had my TT June 10th. It's not easy BUT so far I love not having any rolls. I'm 5'10" and 155lbs. I watch what I eat and am active as a housewife can be. No matter what I did my pouch wouldn't go away. The TT is rough to recover from but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it. I also had a breast lift due to one being bigger than the other. They look 18 again. Don't be afraid. Just make sure you find a really good doctor like I did.
October 8, 2013
Woow ! ! You look amazing, after I lost 120 pounds, I can wait to do my tummy tuck and see my stomach flat like yours, and I love the wait doctor live your scar, very low the you can use sexy bikini...Yeahh enjoy this new body..:)
October 30, 2013
I worked as an RN for a cosmetic surgeon who did my TT for free as part of his "benefits package" for working there. I also had a breast lift done at the same time. NO REGRETS!! Most patients do have the dog ear on one side. its just how the skin goes back together after the incisions are made. It's really hard to avoid but not bad at all to get removed. Most surgeons that I know of don't even charge for it. I had one that I had to get removed as well. As far as the itching goes, it's a form of pain and a sign of healing, I used to make my husband lightly scratch my sides through my girdle for hours at night. It can be very bothersome for some patients. Just make sure you don't try to be a hero - take your pain meds, they are given to you for a reason and they will help with that annoying itching.
November 25, 2013
I'm almost five days post and the itching has begun to annoy me. It itches the most right at the hip bone under the CG. I notice that it gets better after I take my meds. So do they really help with the itch too? Thank you fir teaching me something snowbunnyRN
August 1, 2014
Thank you for sharing your prospective as a plastic surgeon's nurse and a patient. I wearing the girdle is all I have to do for a year to make my surgery successful I am willing. Any other suggestions you have to get the best outcome from a tummy tuck?
August 20, 2014
I still itch 8 years later! I just spray with Wal Dry (Walgreens) spray or Benadryl spray. Works great! I really prefer Walgreens brand over Benadryl.
November 25, 2013
I did to six months ago I'm happy with it.just still hurts to move certain ways just not what I expected
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