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NewtummyLei
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Unfortunately this is not a good update. After I was all healed from the tummy tuck I realized I had very noticeable extra skin on the sides or “dog ears”. I also had a noticeable dent on my left hip. I went back to Dr. Reish and he said he would remove the dog ears at no extra charge. However he still didn’t remove all of the extra skin. Not to mention I still have the dent on my left hip which they didn’t address at all.
It’s noticeable if I’m wearing leggings. I still can’t wear a bikini or wear anything that shows off my belly because of how noticeable and strange looking it is. I can only wear high waisted jeans to suck in the extra skin. It’s aggravating because I was really hoping I wouldn’t have to deal with stuff like that anymore.
At this point I need to find a new surgeon to fix everything but I just can’t afford it at the moment. It’s a shame because it took me a while to save up for this surgery in the first place. I’ve attached pictures of how it looks currently.

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Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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UPDATED FROM NewtummyLei
1 year post

Update 2 years later

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NewtummyLei
Unfortunately this is not a great update. Once I was all healed from the tummy tuck I realized I had very noticeable extra skin on the sides “dog ears”. I also have a strange dent in my left hip. I went back to Dr. Reish and he said he would remove the extra skin on the sides no extra charge. However he still didn’t remove it all. I still have dog ears that are very noticeable. The right side is worse than the left side. It isn’t as bad as before but you can see it if I’m wearing leggings. I still can’t show my belly because it’s so strange looking. And when I sit it fold over on top of my thigh. I’m extremely self conscious about it. Not to mention the dent is still there. At this point I need to find a different surgeon but I can’t afford it at the moment. I’m very disappointed because it took me a while to save up for this surgery in the first place and I’m still unable to wear bikinis or show off my belly.

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UPDATED FROM NewtummyLei
1 year post

Update 2 years later

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NewtummyLei
Unfortunately this is not a great update. Once I was all healed from the tummy tuck I realized I had very noticeable extra skin on the sides “dog ears”. I also have a strange dent in my left hip. I went back to Dr. Reish and he said he would remove the extra skin on the sides no extra charge. However he still didn’t remove it all. I still have dog ears that are very noticeable. The right side is worse than the left side. It isn’t as bad as before but you can see it if I’m wearing leggings. I still can’t show my belly because it’s so strange looking. And when I sit it fold over on top of my thigh. I’m extremely self conscious about it. Not to mention the dent is still there. At this point I need to find a different surgeon but I can’t afford it at the moment. I’m very disappointed because it took me a while to save up for this surgery in the first place and I’m still unable to wear bikinis or show off my belly.

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October 20, 2021
I am so sorry you had to go thru what is unacceptable for a “verified” level doc. You shouldn’t let it go. Post these pics and comments on Yelp, Google and Healthgrades. Tell doc you are very unhappy with obvious scarring. He should fix it without charging you. Don’t let him get away with this. Speak up!!
Your post helped me and many others avoid this doc.