41, 2 C Sections, Working Mom Needing my Body Back. West Des Moines, IA

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a few most post revision - Mixed emotions

  • 15 Feb 2017
  • 1 year post
So Dr. Robbins is great overall and I was able to get my hips revised with that strange overhang he stated was fat not a "dogear" of the scar. He touched them up with a local and some lipo. It was not awful painful and I combined this revision with a another procedure I was already scheduling to have one recovery time / down time. It is important to note I was NOT charged for the revision which I really think speaks volumes about this PS and him standing by his work and wanting me to be happy. I feel like everything looks smoother but I feel the corners of my scar are still not great. Also the center area of my scar is still very red and thick. The section that is rounded out and bigger was not revised and I am frankly pretty frustrated it was left alone. I am now a full 14 months post op and my scar is very prominent and upsetting. I realize my skin tone and healing is not the PS fault but I traded off one issue for something else when I am looking at my body naked. Just be mentally prepared for these scars if you are considering a tummy tuck. I was not and now feel let down.

Revisions were postponed

  • 3 Oct 2016
  • 10 months post
So I am still a couple weeks out from my scar / hip revision. I will post before / during / after photos for anyone still reading my review. No charge from PS on the revisions.

Hip and Scar Revision Scheduled

  • 11 Aug 2016
  • 8 months post
So I go in next week to get my hips revised (he said a "little" lipo) and a section of my scar revised that is enlarged and rounded. I was told I will want to wear some spanx again for recovery. No general, just a local. and I am doing a facial procedure at the same time I had been wanting done after I paid off the TT and lipo bill. These revisions were included in my original estimate and I am pleased my PS is standing by me in addressing my concerns.

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David L. Robbins, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
6420 Coachlight Dr. W., West Des Moines, Iowa
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  • 24 Oct 2015

I had contemplated a Tummy Tuck for several years due to pregnancy and c sections. I consulted with Dr. Robbins and 2 other doctors in the area. My overal procedure was a tummy tuck and liposuction of the flanks & hips. I feel good about my decision to have my surgery done with Dr. Robbins, I feel his staff are wonderful and I feel I put myself in the hands of a very experienced surgeon. The outcomes are good, I feel I have the profile I wanted and the staff was very responsive during my extended healing process. I also had a minor revision around my hip area and that was included / no charge as he stood by his work. My scaring is still darker than I had hoped for, but that is not within his control. Having this type of plastic surgery done is a big decision and I can recommend Dr. Robbins for his professionalism and experience is this type of procedure.