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40 Year Old; Mommy Makeover - TT, Lift and Aug - West Des Moines, IA

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I have been really focused on working out and...

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$14,500
I have been really focused on working out and getting healthy, but I just can't get rid of this overhang on my belly. My breasts have deflated since breastfeeding and appear droopy. I can't fill my bras in that are "supposed" to fit me. My first baby was 21 years ago. I had her naturally and got my stretch marks (battle wounds). They really don't bother me anymore because they were all below my belly button so I was hoping a mini tuck would do the trick. My second little one is just 18 months and she was breach so I got this awesome incision right across my stretch marks. 2nd pregnancy I got zero stretch marks just this incision. I had decided that I wanted to have breast augmentation after we were done having babies and after I realized this flap would not go away I thought I should look into it. I am excited for the results, but I really struggle with my c-section and recovery. I am very anxious about the pain and recovery. Right now I scheduled 2 weeks off, but I really don't think that will cut it. I am so excited that I came upon this group!!

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David L. Robbins, MD, FACS

David L. Robbins, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 22, 2015
I had TT MR MONS upper lower abs and we added two areas flanks and bra lines Im 3 months post op Very good Surgeon and Staff especially his Anesthesiologist Mindy!!!!!!!!! Im still healing gets better every day!Good Luck to you .
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July 22, 2015
We asked him the number one complaint he hears on the tummy tuck He SAID FLANKS once ladies get nice trim belly the FLANKS Show up So we did VASER LIPO to flanks and bra lines My husband added then I might add . I got care credit interest free for six months I have one more payment and I WILL BE PAID IN FULL!!!
September 29, 2015
Thank you for the comments! How is it going? My surgery is 90 days from today. I get very nervous thinking of the pain and I hate to put more responsibility on my husband now that I stay home. I will get over it...just anxious
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October 17, 2015
I wish I never went to him now I had a few minor issues and was treated LIKE CRAP made me wait two hours in a gown for him to do small revision to flanks that he clearly didnt want to do cause he dont make any money on revisions GOOD LUCK to you I would not recommend him for anyone who has to have a few touch up done I had lumps removed 7 of them they came back after a week and I asked to be seen because the lumps came back I had to wait two weeks in so much pain and muscle spasms I was awake for both procedures he didnt numb me and was doing lipo made me cry and HE SAID WHY YOU CRYING He damn well knew why He is ONE ARROGANT SOB, I wish you luck you will have one week post opt and one month post opt appt then hes done with ya I waited 5 long months in pain He put in permament stitches and my muscle spasms were horrible He knew the stitches had to come out! GOOD LUCK sorry I had to be the bearer of bad news!He takes your money and runs he says he will do revisions Im sure it is only a few percent of people who do it MINE WERE LEGIT ISSUES and I GOT TREATED HORRIBLY!!!!!!!No one was in the waiting room it always LOOKS LIKE A GHOST TOWN IN HIS OFFICE I can see why NOW!! I guess its for the RICH and Famous AND IM SURE HIS WIFE HAS HAD EVERY NIP AND TUCK THERE IS ALL FAKE !!!!!!!!!! Probably takes her HOURS TO PUT HER MAKE UP ON I was very nice about it all BUT APPARENTLY I waited two hours for a five minute touch up He didnt care I was having issues and had no explanation for anything JUST PISSED he had to deal with it I guarntee you there ARE SOME HIGH SOCIETY [RS bleep] OUT THERE THAT REALLY COMPLAIN TO HIM and it was not the case in my case My husband Could NO BELIEVE HIS ARROGANCE. Im going to make it my mission to get my story out there I hope your experience is better then mine If you dont have any issues you should be good to go! GOOD LUCK
October 17, 2015
Oh no. Maybe I should go get a few other opinions? Maybe I should go to Bergman or Yi??
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October 22, 2015
Im happy with his results I just had some major scar tissue issues Im dealing with. You should be fine. I have had multiple spine surgerys even breast reduction and breast reduction revision I have never got any scar tissue like I did with this surgery! Hoping to resolve it I had lumps removed in office and I had steriod injections I go back in a nother month for more injections I sure have tons of nodules scar tissue in mine. I guess it doesnt happen often Just my Luck I have had never had anything but BAD LUCK with out Bad Luck I would have no luck at all. Its always a good idea to get a few opinions which I did not I did alot of research to find this doctor I think he is pretty good. Despite all my pain and muscle spasms hoping it will all end soon I am happy how It turned out Im sure you will to GOOD LUCK to you and keep me updated! You must be thrilled! I live quite a ways away and despite it all I still think he is a good Surgeon.Would I have handle things differently yes I would have. I would have went in earlier.
December 31, 2015
How did everything turn out? Did u like the surgeon?
December 31, 2015
I did like the surgeon and the sraff. Karri was awesome, the anentesiologist explained everything and it was the most comfortable IV ever! Thanks for asking!
December 31, 2015
Awesome! Glad you are doing well!! I live in the area and I am considering these surgeries in the future, not sure if I will do it in WDSM or go out of state
January 1, 2016
I will soon post my after pics. I am impressed!!
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January 1, 2016
Good morning and Happy New Year. We ate actually dealing with the same issues, so I was wondering is the doctor in your state and was the pricing reasonable?
January 1, 2016
Hi there! Yes, my doctor is here in Des Moines--Dr Robbins. He and his staff have been wonderful. I have zero regrets. I was insanely nervous that morning and they made me feel so great. The anastesialogist was so gentle that the IV was even simple! I had a full TT, BL and BA and it was $14K. I'll post my first post op pics in a min.
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January 11, 2016
O wow thank you.
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Six months pre op - still working to lose some lbs

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June 29, 2015

Thanks for sharing your photos. It will be so great to have these after your surgery, so you can see the transformation!