Free Tummy Tuck At Burn Unit

[cookies 56]

Thanks! I'll check into sometime because I know I'm going to need a Tummy Tuck.< /p>

[VSGJean 68]

It was a Dr. Cortina in Willits/Ukiah Ca

I recently heard some iffy news of him though, apparently he didn't go to Med School for cosmetics but has been doing some sort of seminar program to get his degree.

Someone said he had botched a Tummy Tuck recently. I think he has a website though.

There is a big difference in Cosmetic surgery and Plastic surgery. Cosmetic surgery can be done by your DENTIST usually injectables (Botox)!! But some GP's will take these weekend courses. PLASTIC surgery is done by a surgeon that trained for at least two years in that field. So PLEASE make sure you are using a PLASTIC surgeon for any reconstructive surgery.

[gmanbat 5,889]

Hmmm....my research indicates otherwise as indicated in my thread about donating excess skin.

http://www.traumaburn.org/who/skinbank/faq.shtml says free tummy tucks for the skin isn't done.

Something is wrong here.

[geno5150 168]

Based on what I have read, they don't really want streched out tummy skin for grafts unless there are no other options. I wouldn't count on this as a viable option.

[sascmed314 9]

One of my friends works at one of the major university hospitals here with a BIIIIG burn unit, and she had heard about this. She's looking into it for me for down the road.

[TinkerToyz 45]

Please before considering any surgeon for plastics, make sure that surgeon is board certified to do the procedures you are considering.

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

Even if it is not quid pro quo I would surely be happy to donate my skin. It sure would be nice to know that at least something good came out of all my years of misery!

[Shrinking_Cat_11 5]

Someone mentioned this in my orientation seminar today actually! Apparently the burn center in San Antonio performs this type of surgery, the free tuck if you promise to donate removed skin. Which if I can do that when the time comes, i'll gladly do it!

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

I would be interested in donating too - but most important is I want good results.

Am I the only one TERRIFIED of plastics....lol???!!!

To me, this surgery sounds much rougher then being sleeved.

[Frza 194]

I would be interested in donating too - but most important is I want good results.

Am I the only one TERRIFIED of plastics....lol???!!!

To me' date=' this surgery sounds much rougher then being sleeved.[/quote']

I agree! Recovery times are long, incisions are massive- very scary!

[MsThickSlimSexy 65]

Well, I've paid for one TT believe if a 2nd is needed I will be paying for it & returning to same surgeon. TT is no joke! 6 wk heal time, hip to hip scar! This surgery is more traumatic than a C-section. Trust me I've had both C-section 1992 & TT in 2003. Please do your research!

[Geminidrive 389]

"If you have had Bariatric Surgery and you wish to donate your excess skin, you will have to ask if your plastic surgeon participates in a skin donation program. Most surgeons do not keep the removed skin, as skin from cadavers is more appropriate in the treatment of burn victims."

http://www.barnabashealth.org/contact/skin.html

[Finally50 0]

Donation of any body tissue or organs is totally non reimbursable. You are not supposed to be able to have a discounted procedure either. However, I want to follow this post so I can get more information just in case I can have my surgery covered also.

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

Well' date=' I've paid for one TT believe if a 2nd is needed I will be paying for it & returning to same surgeon. TT is no joke! 6 wk heal time, hip to hip scar! This surgery is more traumatic than a C-section. Trust me I've had both C-section 1992 & TT in 2003. Please do your research![/quote']

Can you share more info as to why you needed two TT?

[NancyDec20 212]

Holy crap on a cracker.. Im originally from Ukiah Calif.. how odd is that.