Circumferential Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck plus Butt/Thigh Lift) pics before & after

JulieSHelms

kimothyschma wrote: »

I’m curious if you are in the US, and if so did your insurance cover any of it?

I am in the US (Harrisburg, PA). My insurance didn't cover anything. The doctor did say he had some patients whose insurance was willing to cover the tummy tuck portion (but not the muscle tightening) if they could prove medical necessity--like recurring yeast infections.

kimothyschma

JulieSHelms wrote: »

I am in the US (Harrisburg, PA). My insurance didn't cover anything. The doctor did say he had some patients whose insurance was willing to cover the tummy tuck portion (but not the muscle tightening) if they could prove medical necessity--like recurring yeast infections.

Thank you!

carolgolf51

You look fantastic! Good for you!

garlo12

You look AMAZING and I can just feel your Happiness Congratulations Girl!!!

mommagoosetlr

What Dr did you use? You look amazing!!

JayneNoor

Super cute buns!!!

JulieSHelms

mommagoosetlr wrote: »

What Dr did you use? You look amazing!!

Dr. Rod Zickler
Geisinger Holy Spirit Plastic Surgery
Harrisburg, PA (USA)

skinnyontheinside27

You look AMAZING!!!

ThatHealthyCaper

Wow!!!! You look fabulous and are quite an inspiration!!!!!!!!!!

DanerTee

WOW I would have expected the scars to be much more angry looking at 2.5 weeks post op, you must be an incredible healer! Looks amazing, congratulations!

Quieau

Fantastic ... do you mind sharing the price range of what you had done? (If too personal, please ignore)

thinbybday

Please keep us updated on the long term results. Your tush looks fab!

JulieSHelms

Quieau wrote: »

Fantastic ... do you mind sharing the price range of what you had done? (If too personal, please ignore)

$14K US. It varies widely throughout the US. I live in a mid-range area. So it could be $10k-$20k depending on where you have it done.

CarlydogsMom

Amazing. I recall seeing your before/after on threads here, and I really appreciate you following up with this as well. What a total transformation from beginning to now. Did you ever in your wildest dreams think you'd end up as you are now, when you started? Talk about inspiring for so many who are just starting out!!!

kjurassic

Well, the price tag just killed it for me.... (sad face...)

normalicia11

congratulations on your weight loss and surgey.
You look great!!!

MyLovesMyLife

Wow!!! Your butt looks so much better! I so know what you’re saying about saggy skin my thighs are driving me crazy. This is inspiring.

FJlove4life

JulieSHelms wrote: »

Quieau wrote: »

Fantastic ... do you mind sharing the price range of what you had done? (If too personal, please ignore)

$14K US. It varies widely throughout the US. I live in a mid-range area. So it could be $10k-$20k depending on where you have it done.

Thank you! I was wondering..
I need this same surgery after losing 130lbs myself, but I also need a breast lift to.

Great job you look amazing!

tsawrie

Thanks for posting! I lost over 50 lbs and 50 inches and my surgery is scheduled for June 26th. I can't wait and this made me even more excited. I kept asking the doctor if he was sure what I was seeing was skin and not fat. He assures me that it is. I hope I can get similar results that you did!

VUA21

Aug. 2nd I'm scheduled for my stomach flap removal. Lost the weight without surgery, now the flap is prone to infection....and because I've kept it off for more than a year, insurance is covering 80% as "preventative care" because of 2 infections I've had from it. From morbidly obese to 185... Give or take 5lbs due to fluctuations. I'm trying to lose 10lbs by then (hopefully more) as I stopped losing weight because the excess skin was getting worse.

JulieSHelms

tsawrie wrote: »

Thanks for posting! I lost over 50 lbs and 50 inches and my surgery is scheduled for June 26th. I can't wait and this made me even more excited. I kept asking the doctor if he was sure what I was seeing was skin and not fat. He assures me that it is. I hope I can get similar results that you did!

VUA21 wrote: »

Aug. 2nd I'm scheduled for my stomach flap removal. Lost the weight without surgery, now the flap is prone to infection....and because I've kept it off for more than a year, insurance is covering 80% as "preventative care" because of 2 infections I've had from it. From morbidly obese to 185... Give or take 5lbs due to fluctuations. I'm trying to lose 10lbs by then (hopefully more) as I stopped losing weight because the excess skin was getting worse.

Good job on the weight loss and good luck to both of you! If you have any questions, feel free to message me privately.

VUA21

JulieSHelms wrote: »

kimothyschma wrote: »

I’m curious if you are in the US, and if so did your insurance cover any of it?

I am in the US (Harrisburg, PA). My insurance didn't cover anything. The doctor did say he had some patients whose insurance was willing to cover the tummy tuck portion (but not the muscle tightening) if they could prove medical necessity--like recurring yeast infections.

That why my insurance is covering a good portion. Been managing my weight for over a year and the flap keeps getting infected. So it's "preventative" care and covered. Now, ONLY the skin removal is covered, not the rest. Out of pocket is about $2000 for me to have everything else done (Dr recommend as the anesthesia, post surgical care, pain killers, and skin removal are already covered, so it'll cost me less to have everything done at once). I'm also getting muscle tightening and some liposuction to even everything out.