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Great Results & Easy Recovery

I decided to get a tummy tuck / diastasis recti repair with lipo after having a set of twins at 42. I'd already had 2 other children so my core strength and appearance weren't great even after years of going to the gym working with trainers I couldn't get rid of the "pooch" and I suffered from lower back pain. After consulting 8 Dr.'s over about 2 years I decided on Dr. Alain Polynice in Montecito California. He seemed quite honest and has a kind demeanor. Some surgeons seem a bit condescending or impatient , Dr Polynice was straightforward but always kind. He assured me that m recovery would be manageable and it totally was. After hearing horror stories about tummy tuck recovery I was definitely pleasantly surprised at how easy my recovery was. At no point did I experience severe pain, I actually quit taking prescription medication after day 2,I just took Tylenol. I would say the experience was what I might describe as uncomfortable rather that painful. Also I feel like his price was quite fair especially considering his expertise and the location of his practice. I am about 6 weeks post surgery so I still have some swelling but that's to be expected. If you're considering a tummy tuck I would say go for it, I have zero regrets and only wish I had done it sooner

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1250 Coast Village Rd., Santa Barbara, California
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