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Turning 50 and Lost 60lbs - Wexford, PA
Brian Vassar Heil, MD
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I have lost 60 pounds and am rewarding myself with a Tummy tuck. I started with step one which Dr. Heil recommends which is the Liposuction. The day of surgery was smooth and everything is great so far, I can't wait to see my final result . I have already noticed a difference at 4 weeks. Looking forward to the next step.
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Welcome to the community and thanks so much for offering your opinion of your doctor.
It would be great if you could give us a little more detail about your experience, like why you had the surgery, your tips for getting good results, pros/cons, and info on the recovery process.
Our community members especially love seeing photos from before, during, and after — a realistic look at what they can expect. Photos grab the attention of the community and encourage more support for you.
As a community manager, I get requests all the time from other members who want me to to keep encouraging people to share their experiences, which are so helpful for others considering these procedures. So please accept this as a well-intentioned request from thousands.
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How much is Lipo? I want it done but have no insurance. And i think if i can start with this i would want to continue to lose weight. Gosh this would be a dream come true. I have been over weight for 25 years now. After having 5 kids im ready for a new me.
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