Tummy tuck description: A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure which flattens your abdomen by removing excess skin and fat as well as repositioning and tightening the abdominal muscles to make it firmer.

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Spare no expense for your tummy tuck

I had a tummy tuck and body lift six months ago. I am now fully recovered and happy with my new body! My best advice: Spare no expense! In most cases you are paying for TT out of your own pocket so I know this is hard, but save up until you have more than enough. I splurged on a great surgeon, aftercare center... Full Tummy tuck surgery review

Published Aug 30, 2007 by bikerchick

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Really not sure yet! will keep you posted

I'm 12 days post op and I'm just not sure if it was worth it or not. I'm 42 with two teenage kids, I keep myself very active, going to gym, ballroom dancing, hiking, but nothing could get rid of my loose skin, stretch marks and droopy belly button. I hated the thought of giving up all my activities to have... Full Tummy tuck surgery review

Published Sep 1, 2007

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I think i was prepared: breast augmentation and tummy tuck ~ Tummy tuck surgery was worth it

JoanW Maryville, TN Aug 15, 2008 Cost: $9,500 Pain: Severe

I think I was prepared pretty well for the surgery. My doctor explained the pain, I read message boards. I took 2 full weeks off from work and... more

Hate my tummy tuck!!!!! ~ Tummy tuck surgery was NOT worth it

Ebbie New York City Aug 9, 2008 Cost: $7,000 Pain: Mild

I had a tummy tuck on 9/12/06, its been two years and my tummy is still swollen, my scar is way up there, its not even straight, can even wear a... more

So far "loved the results" ~ Tummy tuck surgery was worth it

Newie Montclair, NJ Aug 7, 2008 Cost: $10,000 Pain: Uncomfortable

Hi I just had my tummy tuck on July 29, 2008. So I guess I am post op 9 days. I am starting to stand up straighter each day hate the... more

Not as bad as i expected. ~ Tummy tuck surgery was worth it

Enchanted Atlanta, Georgia Aug 3, 2008 Cost: $6,500 Pain: Uncomfortable

8 days later and I'm feeling emotions I wasnt expecting. First, I was never told just how painful the recovery process would be. When I say... more

Full tummy tuck beyond beleif ~ Tummy tuck surgery was worth it

AzJlo Arizona Aug 1, 2008 Cost: $12,000 Pain: Mild

I had my surgery 18 months ago. It was had for me to spend this kind of money on myself. I have two kids and they are my number 1... more

Starting to feel nervous about results... ~ Tummy tuck surgery was NOT worth it

Siouxmac Rhode Island Jul 27, 2008 Cost: $8,500 Pain: Uncomfortable

I had abdominoplasty, breast lift, and breast augmentation surgery about two months ago, and although I'm basically happy with the... more

This surgury was one of the best decitions i ever made ~ Tummy tuck surgery was worth it

Kim dozier Evansville In. Jul 23, 2008 Cost: $11,000 Pain: Uncomfortable

I had a tummy tuck (along with a breast lift) in Feb. 2006. I had had three children, two were twins, and my strech marks were horribly bad. In... more

The nymph returns! ~ Tummy tuck surgery was worth it

Ruby2zdy Federal Way WA Jul 20, 2008 Cost: $8,500 Pain: Severe

After getting lipo (being 20 lb overweight), I was unhappy with the results -- way too much fat left. I already knew I'd probably need a... more

Love the results ~ Tummy tuck surgery was worth it

Lisanico Vorhees, Nj Jul 9, 2008 Cost: $10,000 Pain: Severe

Had a tummy tuck and lipo on flanks. Although I questioned the first week, the feelings soon subsided. Would do it again in a heartbeat! At four... more

Tummy tuck absolutley worth it!!!! ~ Tummy tuck surgery was worth it

Rba55871 Clear Lake, Texas Jul 3, 2008 Cost: $3,500 Pain: Uncomfortable

My experience was great. Was there post op pain, swelling, etc.? more

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