Lipo is far more painful than the actual tummy tuck

This is something I’ve wanted for 15 years. After having two children, my stomach was stretched out and I had no core muscles, no matter what I tried. I also had chronic back pain that I was unable to resolve with medication or acupuncture.

With careful research, I found Dr. Coscia. I didn’t ask many questions at my initial appointment, I saw the photos of his work and was just ready to have the surgery done.

A few weeks later, I scheduled the surgery. The wait time was about 2 months, which was fine with me.

As the surgery date approached I became nervous about the surgery. I found comfort in the reviews and advice I found on this website.

On surgery day, everything went as planned. I was sent home with three drains and clear instructions for home care and recovery.

The recovery has been slow but smooth. I have had no issues at all apart from what would be expected after such major surgery and circumferential liposuction. I agree with what others have stated regarding lipo- it’s far more painful than the actual tummy tuck itself. And the recovery from that part is longer.

Regarding Dr. Coscia and his staff, I cannot say enough positive things about all of them. The nurses in the office are so caring and compassionate. Having the drains removed terrified me, but they were so sweet and calming - I didn’t even feel it when they were removed.

Dr. Coscia is a fabulous physician. I am so grateful for his tremendous skills and his bedside manner. He is amazing.

One last note- the back pain I was suffering from is mostly a thing of the past now. In the past, I would wake up every day with back pain. Today, three months later, I only have a few days once in a while where I have slight pain but the debilitating pain is gone. Truly a miracle! Thank you, Dr. Coscia!!!!