Bellevue Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“TT and Umbilical (Incisional) Hernia...”

My incision from a prior surgery has split open and it was repaired with just sutures the first time. This time I'm having a mesh repair and muscle plication through a full Tummy Tuck incision and hoping this will be my last surgery ever. I have a general surgeon and plastic surgeon working together. My biggest concern is possible umbilical necrosis ( dead belly button) because I have had... more

“Tummy tuck w/Lipo to LoveHandles:...”

I have the most incredibly beautiful children in the whole world. It would be worth having them, and losing my body and shape, even if I wasn't able to have this surgery. :o) But I am REALLY excited that I DO get to have a tummy tuck, and liposuction to my flanks. I have an incredibly supportive husband... thank you God! My 2nd baby, was 10.5 lbs, and I'm 5'6' 140. Needless to say, it... more

“Glad It's Done! - Seattle, WA”

I had 3 girls & have always had stretch marks & overlappping skin for 30 years now. i just retired & decided it was time to do something for me!! i wanted my abs back but i also recieved a bonus of no more stretch marks. the surgery went well & recovery was good...This has changed my life in many ways, it's been 3 months so far. I 'm still getting used to the new... more

“Trying to Maintain my Optimism -...”

I took my steri-strips off for the first time yesterday after my appointment and got my first good look at my scar. I have to say, I am stressing out and slightly freaking out. It is not easily hide-able in any garment I own, unless I want to look like I have no middle because I am short in the abdomen. But mostly, I am concerned and worried about the W shape. I did some research last night... more

“PO 3 weeks days - First day back at...”

I've never had an entirely flat stomach, I have always been a little soft despite high physical activity throughout my younger years. Once I had two little ones though, especially via C-section, the damage was done. I always joked that if things were ruined after children that I'd have it repaired, but I honestly didn't expect the fall out of two 8-9 pound babies. My youngest child is now... more

“My Dream Body 6 weeks post op”

I have wanted a flat stomach forever and a day -- I have tried EVERYTHING to get rid of it. Rigorous work-outs, rediculous diets. Nothing has affected my self esteem more. I don't like for men to touch my stomach (which causes me to be very self concious during sex), I have to walk around sucking it in, I wear loose T-shirts to hide it and you will NEVER see me in any skimpy tops like a bikini... more

“Dr. Haeck Changed My Life - Seattle, WA”

Many times a doctor will have good bedside manners, but sub-par talent or they will offer impeccable skills but terrible doctor/patient relations. I am here to tell you that Dr. Haeck is the full package. He is the definition of what a doctor and surgeon should be. He is talented, caring, devoted and a life-changer. I am forever obliged to him for helping me in the journey to change my life... more

“Getting my 'Sexy' Back! - Bellevue, WA”

Hi all, I am getting a full TT and Micro Body Sculpting on hips, flanks, waist with fat transfer to but (I want my booty back too) I have thought about doing this off and on for over 5 years but time and money of course were always issues. I hate my stomach! 2 C-sects, a tubal and 2 kids have wrecked havoc on my once flat tummy... So... I went to visit my best friend who lives in Chicago... more

“Arm Lift & Tummy Tuck--Fantastic...”

It has been five months since my surgery and I still feel that Dr. Cooper and his team did a fantastic job. I am thrilled with the results of my surgery and my only regret is that I didn’t have the tummy tuck and arm lift earlier. I am still far from feeling like I have a “perfect body” (who does?) but now am not mortified of my belly or frustrated by clothes not fitting correctly... more

“Exceeded my Expectations - Seattle, WA”

I turned 50 last year and genetics were kicking in, no matter how hard I worked out. I had a friend who recommended that I see Dr. Egrari for a consultation to discuss my issues. After looking at his "before" and "after" photos and having the discussion with him, I decided to go for it. We decide that I would have the best results if I did a full-abdominalplasty with lip suction on my back and... more

“Scared...Will It Work? - Seattle, WA”

I'm nervous about getting a tummy tuck. I feel like I should have tried harder to lose weight, or that I should get lipo instead. Yipes! And what if I gain the weight back? How can I know if i'm choosing the right procedure? How much weight SHOULD i lose before I go for it for real? And what will I look like if I gain 20 lbs next year? more

“Two weeks post op-new pictures -...”

I have had three children (all vaginally) and have been thinking about a tummy tuck ever since my second child was born. I wasn't sure if I was done having kids though so I waited and now my third (and last) child is almost three so it is time! I went to my pre-op visit last week, they basically just went through any questions that I had and drew blood. At the time I didn't have that many... more

“Hard Recovery but Worth It! -...”

I lost 140lb and was left with a big squishy sack of skin hanging off my stomach both below and above the bellybutton. I opted for an anchor-cut tummy tuck, which removes a vertical wedge of skin in addition to the bottom part. I couldn't stand up straight for 2 weeks, and needed round the clock help for that entire time. It was painful, and I had to go to physical therapy a few months later... more

“7 Weeks PO, New Pictures, TT, MR,...”

I am 47 years old and this June will celebrate our kids 20th and 24th birthdays as well as our 27th wedding anniversary. A few months ago, I visited a PS about lipo for my muffin top and was told that my skin was too damaged from pregnancies and that a TT was my best option. My husband was very supportive and said life is too short, go for it. So I am. I am 5' 8 1/2" and weigh 170lbs.... more

“13 weeks PO - NEW Pics - My Tummy...”

I am a 37 year old mother of 3 - 2 biological and 1 adopted. Ages 5, 7 and 9 (almost, there brithdays are coming up)! MORE TO COME IN THIS SPACESo I just found this site last night and today I have been immersed in reading everyone's updates. My surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday, March 27th and the anxiety is at an all time high. A little about me - I was an active teen who played... more

“Mommy Makeover - Seattle, WA”

I didn't like the way my stomach looked after giving birth. I just wanted to add the reason for my decision to have the tummy tuck, because no matter how much I exercised my stomach would have never of been the same. I love how Dr. Peters tightened my muscles and made my stomach look like I was 20 again. She was very conscious about making sure the incision was very low, so... more

“WOW! It Was So Easy and the Results...”

I couldn't wear the clothes I wanted to without having a bulge in the tummy area. I wanted my outside to look as fit as I felt inside. I came to see Dr. Salemy because after working out and getting to my ideal weight I still had a lot of loose skin around my middle from two pregnancies in my mid and late 30's.  My breasts were always small but after the pregnancies they got... more

“My Journey to a Better Me”

I am a 38-year old single mother of two children, one child is 14-yrs old and the other is 4-yrs old. Background: I have wanted a tummy tuck, after the birth of my 4-year old daughter, but since my credit wasn’t in good standing to get a loan, I had to wait and build my credit and/or save the amount needed to get the procedure done. In November 2010, I choose Dr. Shamhram Salemy, M... more

“After Lossing 160 Lbs I`m Ready for...”

Mother of three after my children were old enough it was time for me. i started walking 2 miles a day and working out a few times a week with changing my eating habits.and now i walk about 9 to 10 miles a day, with working out five times a day.and the loose skin well not go away so i started looking into a tummy tuck.I will add photos this week. more

“It's Time! - Seattle, WA”

I am a 42 year old woman, married with two kids. I wish I could blame my belly on having children but I have had this belly as long as I can remember. As far as I can tell, having children just deflated it and now it's lumpy and hangs down. I've tried everything to try to get rid of it, tighten it, conceal it. Nothing works. When I run fanatically, it gets smaller but it never really... more

“A Positive Experience - Seattle, WA”

I wanted a flat stomach. Even my cheap friends said it was well worth the cost. I had my surgery on a Thursday morning and took all the following week off of work.  I went back to work basically ten days later.  I would say that I only experienced three days of, not pain, but discomfort getting up and getting down because of the stitches on my sides.  I had a pain pump for... more

“9 Weeks Post-Op TT. Bellingham, WA”

I am 31 and had my first when I was 15. My oldest son is soon to be 16. My second boy is 12 and my daughter is 8. I cannot believe my TT is less than a week away now. I am excited an nervous at the same time! I am trying to get everything in order before my surgery. I even bought Bio Oil, Palmers vit. E oil, and Mederma to help with scarring from reading other people's reviews. Picking... more

“Dr. with vision, skill and...”

I had lost 65 pounds and had so much extra skin. he set a cousre for me to follow which invovled lipo and more weight loss before the tummy tuck. they worked close with me to reach my goal. it has given me a new life and now i can say that i'm truely comfortable in my own frame. yes, it was tough at times but the staff and dr. got me through it. it's been over 2 years and i've... more

“Excellent Experience/ Excellent...”

I hated having a flabby, scarred stomach from several abdominal surgeries in the 1970's. Now I have a tight, flat stomach, a new belly button and a waistline. I am so happy I had this done - I just waited too long. If this is a surgery you want to have, do not hesitate or delay seeing the magic Dr. G can work for you. more

“Outstanding Experience! No Regrets!...”

I am a 55yo who has had 3 C-sections, one with a set of twins. I was not happy with my general appearance. Now I am much happier and have more self confidence. more

“I Can Wear a Bikini Again, with...”

After 3 children/pregnancies, I had developed an umbilical hernia and separated abs. My stomach was lumpy and bumpy, and my skin was stretched out from the pregnancies. I needed to have the hernia repaired, I wanted to be able to wear a bathing suit with confidence, and also repair the separated abs to gain more support for my lower back. All my goals were accomplished. more

“Post Op Care - Auburn, WA”

I was so scared I would be in pain after my tummy tuck and it was very easy for me. I put together a package of items to help heal faster. Gatorade with fiber 4 times a day Protein shakes at least 2 with 40 grams of protein Stool Softner Airborn or another good source of vitamins 3 times daily I had the procedure done on a Thursday and started taking ibuprofen... more

“So Glad I Spent These Dollars -...”

I have wanted this procedure all my life. I have a genetic body shape that just will never respond to diet and exercise. I am a fitness instructor and felt i could no longer motivate others as I couldnt project my true self in my classes. I am so delighted with the results. I took over a year to make the final decision and also chose my doctor carefully, ultimately choosing a doc that was... more

“Awesome Results 2 Months Post-Op -...”

When I went for the Pre-Op evaluation I had no idea what to expect. Dr. G and his staff were so friendly and informative and made me feel at ease with the decision to proceed with a full tummy tuck. I must have called them a dozen times the month before my scheduled surgery for a million questions and they were always so cheerful and happy to help. I am now 2 months post-Op and can't... more

“Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Breast...”

I was increasing walking and training for a 1/2 marathon in Seattle, my first marathon ever, The Inaugural Seattle Rock and Roll Marathon. I had my 5 children raised and thought it was a good time to have the extra skin on my abdomen removed and to have the breasts I had nursed my babies with lifted. I am, on a very tall day, 5'2", was wearing size 18 pants when I started, and now... more

“Thrilled with my Results! - Seattle, WA”

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“Expectations Exceeded - Bellevue, WA”

After 10 years of working with personal trainers 3 times/week and no change in weight over those years, I was unable to shed excess skin and fat around my waist line. In December, 2010, Dr. S and his team performed abdominoplasty and body liposuction. The results are absolutely remarkable and vastly exceeded my expectations. A very good friend went to Dr. N twice over the past several years... more

“Best Decision Ever!”

The decision to have a tummy tuck was for me. I want to look in the mirror and see the person I feel like I am inside. I am athletic but the loose skin and excess belly & back fat did not reflect my very active lifestyle. After only 3 weeks post surgery I already feel like my reflection shows who I am inside. 10 Post-op tips from my personal experience: more

“Finally my Turn to Wear a Bikini! -...”

I'm a 27year old mom of an awesome 11 year old boy and beautiful 6 year old girl. I'm 5ft 2in and weigh 115 lbs. Scheduled for a full tt w/ muscle repair and breast lift and augmentation in 7 days and I am freaking out! At first, time couldn't by go fast enough. I was ready and have been waiting for this for 11 years. Now that it's about here I am scared to death! I know I... more

“Highly Recommended! - Seattle, WA”

Excessive loss of muscle tone, loose skin after pregnancy. Wanted to fit into my skinny jeans without a "pooch" hanging out. more

“Tummy Tuck - Great Results -...”

After living with a saggy belly (thanks to 2 beautifully large babies) for 10 years, I finally realized it was time to get things fixed. While the recovery is no walk in the park, I would do it over again in a heartbeat. I love the results. If possible, my belly (and the button) looks even better than it did before kids.   more

“TT and Extended Lipo - Seattle,...”

First let me be completely honest for anyone contemplating this procedure: it hurts a lot. It is difficult to imagine the pain as well as recall it fully. The only thing close to it I remember is passing a kidney stone in the wilderness. So this is serious stuff, not to be headed off by denial or ignorance. Be informed as much as possible. Having said that, I also state from the vantage... more

“Scary but Worth It - Seattle”

I decided to go ahead with the tummy tuck I always wanted. I am 31 years old with one 9 yr. old son and after 9 years I have lost most of the weight (baby wieght) but am unable to get rid of the pouch and extra skin left. I work and workout at least five days a week. I do cardio, dancing and weights but couldn't get rid of that extra pounds. After nine years it's no longer baby weight. more

“Best Thing to Do After Children!”

Being in my forties and having had 4 children I wanted my figure back. I stay pretty trim but my abdomen didn't show it. I would do this surgery again if I needed to because of the results were so amazing. I knew several women who went to see Dr. R and I watched to see how each one of them healed. They had all done very well and their recoveries seemed to go extremely well without any... more

“My Tummy Tuck Gave Me an Athletic...”

I am extremely satisfied with my abdominoplasty. I shopped around the area to find a surgeon to perform the surgery. This surgeon out ranked all the others. He provided superior pre-op and post-op consultion. The surgeon and his surgery team were gentle, kind and caring. The surgery had minimal scaring and restored my figure to a youthful and athletic appearance. The surgery and recovery... more

“Abdminoplasty: Tummy Tuck, Lipo...”

I LOVE this site!...makes me feel not so isolated. I'm 5'2",45 years old, 143 lbs, 4 older kids..and my surgery is to be done on Monday, June 21st. I am feeling anxious, scared..but at the same time confident. I keep reminding myself that the benefits will outweight the risks, right?. I can only be off work for 10 days, but with mostly a desk job, I am hopefull that I can pull... more

“Leaner, Tighter Abs from Tummy Tuck...”

For me, that was the whole point. Like most, I did my research, found a trusted surgeon, got my questions answered, did a reality check on my expectations for surgery, recovery, and final outcomes, and took the plunge with tremendous excitement and only a little anxiety. It has been 30 days since my surgery, and it was DEFINITELY WORTH IT. I look better than I thought I would at this point. I... more

“My Tummy Tuck Expierience, April...”

Pros: -No more loose skin on stomach -The abs I worked very hard for show -No more skin irritation, rashes, yeast, etc at waist line -I can buy pants that fit my waist and not have to shuffle heaps of skin around. Cons: -Excruciatingly painful recovery. NOTHING prepares you for the pain you feel unless you have a C-section (which I never have). I had natural childbirth and I'd say the tuck... more

“Worth Every Penny - Would Do It...”

Pro's - Baby stretched skin is now gone!Stretch marks are now gone!Con's - Painful and a very VERY long recoveryBelly button area still has numbness 2 years laterI did it because of excessive saggy skin from pregnancy. I wasn't overweight, just unhappy with the look of all the stretch marks and more

“Tummy Tuck 4 Weeks Ago After...”

Had tummy tuck 4 weeks ago after excessive stretching from twin pregnancy and large diastasis recti.Not at all happy with abdominoplasty. In addition to still looking pregnant, my incision extends higher than my belly button.Has anyone heard of re-stretching a week after full tummy tuck? The abdomen above my belly button looks like I am pregnant, while the abdomen b more

“After 2 C-sections, Tummy Tuck Made...”

I was always "small" with my 5'4" weighing around 118-120lbs. After having my first child at 31 I was back to my "normal self" within 4 months even though she weighed 9 lbs and was big as a house when i was pregnant. I figured, if i could do it once, i can do it again... WRONG! Before i got pregnant with my second at 33 i was in the best shape of my life! Then i... more

“Loose Skin After 2 Kids - Tummy Tuck...”

After two kids (now 21 and 16), my stomach had a lot of loose skin at the bottom and my belly button flopped over at the top from a hernia. After years of wanting to do this and much research on this site and lots more research to find a good doctor, I decided to go forward with the surgery. Best thing I ever did! The pain was completely manageable. I had surgery on a Thursday (don't... more

“2 Weeks out from Abdominoplasty and...”

So far very happy that I did it. The recovery hasn't been too bad. Decided to do it because I had a huge diastasis and lots of extra skin after carrying triplets to 34 weeks.Today I woke up with increased swelling of the 2-3 inches above my incision. I feel more uncomfortable and have increased "tightness". It doesn't feel soft like fluid accumulation and it doesn't look infected.... more

“Wish I Would Have Done This Sooner”

For the first time in my life I don't have the lower ab hanging over. After kids it started looking like a mushroom. I'm 9 months PO and I'm finally feeling good. Recovery was very tough. I still hurt when I cough, sneeze or stretch. I still don't sleep through the night because it hurts when I roll over. It's all worth it. My husband say's my stomach is as flat as a teenager's. It's awsome... more

“Terrible, Awful and Nobody Tells the...”

I had lipo of hips and pubic mound with tummy tuck and muscle repair. It looked really flat the first 2 weeks, then the upper part of belly sort of popped out like before although the lower was still flat. The pain is INSANE. I cant believe how bad it was even with the pain pump. the pain was about 2.5 weeks, before it let up a little. 7 months later, I still have so much swelling I look... more

“Love the Results”

I had a complete adominoplasty last Jan 07 after a 200 pound weight loss. The results are amazing. even after this last year I continue to work out regularly and continue to lose inches around my middle. Choose your doctor carefully and be prepared for a lot of pain for the first two weeks, but the results will delight you. more

“Still Unsure”

I got a tummytuck and a breast lift done (lollypop), last July. The breasts no problem. Probably because the pain of the tuck over shadered it. They told me they were going to do some lipo for free. So of coarse I said absolutely do it. The lipo was done on my sides. Well I woke up with my lower regine shaved. A few days later it was really puffy and I didnt' know why. Then I couldn't wear... more