Mount Sinai Dr. Torina Tummy Tuck, Lipo of the waist and hernia repair.

I am so confused. I have been researching tummy tuck/lipo suction or lipo-sculpture. I have a few reserve about going overseas due to some concerns I have had previously during my c sections. I am 31 years old and I have 2 children, both were c sections and I was pregnant within two years. During my c section I developed a hernia in my stomach from my first pregnancy. During my second pregnancy after giving birth I experienced post postpartum infection, and along with some hemorrhage that my OB/GYN immediately got under control. I have went for consultations in NY and received quotes from two Dominican Doctors (Dr Javier Baez and Dr. Alejandro Hernandez), they both ranged from 4,800 to 5,500. I went to NY and they quoted me for 6800 if I were to pay cash for tummy tuck and Lipo-suction. Here is where the dilemma comes about. In DR one doctor said he would not need to fix my hernia while Mr. Hernandez stated he would fix it, however, I have health insurance and in the States it would be free to fix under my health insurance. The surgeon in the states stated he would schedule the tummy tuck during a convenient time for the surgeon to remove the hernia (one stop shop). Although DR is cheaper for the surgery but the overall all cost would be about 8k. I would need to stay in a hotel or treatment center for 14 days at the cost of 72.00 per day, I would need to pay for additional laboratory fees I guess to check your blood levels, that is 200.00, post girdle 150.00, massage session 25.00 each, post medication fee 150.00 vs NY the 6800 includes everything including up to a year follow up visits. Lastly, I have noticed in the states the DR's does not give women the silhouette figure, I notice they give they just take away the fat and make the stomach flat but do not shape the sides. Also, many doctors in the state does not do lipo-sculpture. Staying in DR for 14 days would be extremely difficult due to having a 6 year old and a 3 year old. However, has anyone found a plastic surgeon in DR that provides excellent work, but they are not as mainstream as the two doctors mentioned above? Could someone advise me of the fees they paid in DR for a tummy tuck and lipo-structure. Can anyone advise of a DR in NY (Bronx, Westchester, Brooklyn, Queens, NY)? Has anyone been faced with these dilemmas? Advise ladies? I need it. I am so conflicted.

Hey guys, so I am scheduled for a Consult at Mount Sinai this Friday with Dr. Philip Torina, I am really ancient and excited. I called Jacobi and they are booked until July 3, 2014, I would have to callback to see when they open up the scheduling. I also called Lenox hill. They told me I had to be 166, currently 175-180. I told them I did not want loose weight because I am very slim frame, and tall and I am satisfied with my frame just wanted to do my stomach and I wanted a quote, they told me no. So Mount Sinai is where I will be going. I do have to pay a $250 consultation which I believe will be forwarded to cost of the tummy tuck. I will let you ladies know how goes.

Ok ladies, I am going under the knief either June 19 or June 26th. I will be getting a Tummy Tuck, Lipo, and fixing my umbilical hernia. I am posted a photo post surgery and as you will see I am already curvy. I am not going for a 22in waist, I want to look natural. As it is my butt is already big naturally and I do not want it to look fake because my waist is too small.
The cost is 6390.00 for EVERYTHING! Dr. Torina fee is 3,000 and the OR fees are 3390.00