Caring, attentive and professional - could not be happier

I wanted to wait until I could gather some pictures before writing this review, but I'm afraid that once life starts getting in the way again, I won't have the time and Dr. Caparas and his team really deserve the praises of this review.

I had my tummy tuck performed only 12 days ago and I could not be happier. What struck me the most about his expertise is his utmost regard for safety. I went in requesting an additional procedure to be performed, but due to the outcome of my tummy tuck, he made a decision that it'd be best to wait, and I'm glad he did.

12 days in, I'm able to move quite liberally, there is virtually nothing I cannot do on my own (walking, sitting, getting up from bed, etc.) and my incision is healing very fast.

I traveled from neighboring Guam to see doctor Caparas and I'm so glad I did. The staff speaks English fluently and I had no issue understanding or being understood.

One last special note on the Zi Institute's staff members: you all are absolute gold! Ms. Kat, you never skipped a beat when I needed you and promptly answered all my questions and concerns professionally and caringly. Nurse Nora: I adore you! You treated me like a friend and a patient and a sister! You took care of me with patience and concern and I'm forever grateful for all of you. Until the next time!

I was hoping I could find a before picture, but I could not. For reference though, I lost about 10 inches in my waist area and roughly 6-7 in my hips. Still feeling stiff in my hips, flanks, and lower abdominal area and the feelings gets worse after extended periods of inactivity. I can't complain though. My scar looks dark at this point but healing very fast.

Finally found a before picture! At almost 6 weeks from my surgery, I feel great. I'm still quite swollen on my incision, but a lot less than I used to be. I do lymphatic massages on my stomach area at least once daily with massage oil. I'm also keeping on losing weight steadily, although I'm also eating clean and taking vitamins.