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POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews

Not sure what to expect but I want a flat tummy, good looking belly button, no muffin top and no stretch marks

UPDATED FROM Tarvena
2 months post

Still healing

WORTH IT$7,500
Things are mostly back to normal with the exception I have not gone back to the gym.... I’ve it on the treadmill here and there but nothing consistent....I like my results going to see the ps Monday for my 3 month follow up....I swell most days in the evening but not dramatic and I still wear my cg everyday and last week I stopped sleeping with spanks.... I tried to get bikini area ward bad idea need Advil kept contracting my belly so it was really a no go today going back Thursday to embrace the uncomfortable feeling....clothes fitting much better lots of compliment in looking like I lost weight....but I really need to eat clean and hit the gym....don’t want to waste my $$$$

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Shwetambara Parakh, MD

Shwetambara Parakh, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 102 Reviews
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Replies (5)

you look incredible! so glad to hear you are doing well! don’t pressure yourself too much, the gym will always be waiting for you. I really started getting back into my workouts at 6 months post op ;)
Hi, glad to hear you're recovering well. It does take alot of motivation to get back in the gym consistently, you'll get there.....Happy Healing, Be Blessed
What a great result! Thanks for sharing your story!
Hi there! Just checking in to see how you are doing? Hope all is well :)
Can you give us an update
UPDATED FROM Tarvena
1 month post

Just an Update

Things are progressing....some swelling still soreness in lipo area dr cleared me to workout....I think I look flatter.... can’t wait until 6 months....my incision is dark in 2 weeks I’ll stop using the silicone sheets and something to lighten my scar.... I still have dimples... hope those go away on there own .... dr says she had a fix.....and I should get flatter.....

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Your results are awesome hun!
Your results look amazing. My body type is similar to yours. if you don't mind me asking what is your height and pre op weight?
5’2 beginning was 168 now 155-153.....good luck !
looking amazing so far! happy to hear that your Dr has plans for you if things don’t turn out the way you want them to! it’s nice you both are on the same page :)
UPDATED FROM Tarvena
1 month post

Progressing Along

I’m healing well.... I started with the silicone sheets not sure how well there are doing... I have nothing to compare but it seems to be flatten.... I wear the strips for 24 except in the shower... I wash them and let it dry....I purchased a med Marena cg.... I got the large on altered....going to pick it up Saturday ....I have a dimple the appears in the morning mainly .... dr said let the swelling go down and if it’s a problem she’ll handle it .... I sleep with spanks(was sleeping in cg until two days ago).... and in cg the rest of the day... flanks little sore.... can’t wait I go to the gym waiting or clearance dr says due to both surgeries I should wait longer....I see her in another month....dr says I still very swollen....what I see now is not final results ...I swell at the end of most days....belly button is healing well... I wish it was a lower.....

Replies (4)

You look GREAT! Your incision is super thin and looks to be healing quickly. Oh yeah- have you seen your waistline?!?! Holy smokes!
You look great, there is alot of swelling, I noticed at around 9-10 wks most of my swelling had diminished. It is definitely a slow process, keep wearing your garments I truly believe they help with the swelling.....It will get better.
you look awesome! scar is looking great too!
I think you look amazing. Belly button is one thing I'm very concerned about as well.