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"Preparing for my first major surgery,
I was a little nervous about getting a
tummy tuck, to say the least. It always
bothered me that, after giving birth 4
times to my terrific sons, I had excess
loose flesh left over in my abdominal
area. I have always been an exercise fiend
and yet 200 daily crunches and frequent
Boot Camp sessions could not rid me of
that extra skin. I decided to take care
of it in the only way my ob-gyn told me
would work. A tummy tuck! A dear friend
of mine had told me that she had had a
tummy tuck done by an incredible doctor
named Dr. Tavoussi. I made a decision
to meet with him for a consultation, though
I was not completely convinced about having
a tummy tuck. I also had a hernia that
needed repairing so I met with him to
discuss that first and foremost. I am
not the kind of person to ‘beat
around the bush’ about any issue
and I sincerely appreciated Dr. Tavoussi’s
honesty and details. He was very straight-forward
about what was involved in having a hernia
repair. I asked about the tummy tuck and
he was very open about what will happen
on the morning of the surgery, what I
can expect to experience immediately after
as well as a few days after. I agreed
to having both procedures done simultaneously.
On the morning of the surgery, he greeted
me in the hospital and immediately asked
how I was doing and if I had any questions.
I recall that I was nervous and asked
for a delicate butterfly needle for the
anesthetic. He and the anesthesiologist,
both put me at ease as to what pain I
might experience. At every step of the
process, Dr. Tavousi was considerate of
my fears and even got me laughing. His
bedside manner is just one of his special
qualities. After the surgery, he told
me, again, what to expect since he knew
I expected myself to be up and exercising
in no time. He said I would feel uncomfortable
walking as I did before just initially
since I probably would not be standing
upright for a few days. He was right.
I was afraid that I would never stand
up straight again. He smiled and said
that I had nothing to worry about. He
said it would be uncomfortable for a while
as my body adjusts and heals itself, but
that I will be standing upright, going
to work and back in the gym as usual.
Again, he was right. I put all my trust
in him. I must have called his office
and spoke to him 5 or 6 times during that
first week and a half just to hear his
reassuring words that what I was feeling
was normal. He recommended a special diet
high in protein which I adhered to and
found that it really maximized the results.
At the 3-week post-surgery check-up I
discovered that I was allowed to go back
to the gym! I have since been to see him
twice for follow-up check-ups and he is
deeply pleased with how I am healing.
I know what he sees is truly good work
since all of my family and friends have
commented on my ‘rock-hard abs’.
I am so pleased with the results and equally
delighted that I chose Dr. Tavoussi to
handle this surgery. I cannot imagine
having any other professional do it. Thank
you, Dr. Tavoussi!"
Natalie (Aug, 2008)
"Thanks everyone in OC Cosmetic Surgery
Clinique for your wonderful job especially
Dr.Tavoussi who changed my life. Since
I have had this tummy tuck surgery, I
feel much better, have grown self confident
and when look at myself in the mirror
I truely see my beauty back.
The Clinique, Staffs and suregon were
all neat, comforting and supprotive at
all times."
Samantha Rion (Jul, 2009)
