Gig Harbor Tummy Tuck Doctors and Reviews

“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

“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

“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

“The Outside of Me to Match the...”

I changed my life Jan 2009. I started calorie counting and added a walk after work a couple times a week. Almost 4 years later I've lost 90lbs, I attend regular classes and watch what I eat. Everyday I set my mind to celebrate the 80% and don't sweat the 20%. I decided to do the TT so my outside matches my inside.I had my Pre-op physical done yesterday with my family Dr. All went well 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

“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

“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

“Four Months post op, extended tummy...”

I had lipsuction of my thieghs and breast implants about two years ago. I wanted to have fat removed from my abdomen as well but it was suggested that I would not be satisfied with the results and that a tummy tuck would be the best option. Since I was having so much done at the time I opted to pass on the extra surgery and now I have decided it's time to complete my last item on the... more

“Change is Coming - Puyallup, WA”

Growing up I was always overweight. When I was 20 I decided to lose the weight and get healthy. It took me about 2 years to drop 140lbs through working out and changing the way I see food. Then I gained 80lbs with my first pregnancy (she is now 4years old), lost that weight, then gained 60lbs with my second pregnancy (she is now 1 year old). I began researching right after I gave birth to our... 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

“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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“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“Shouldn't a Tummy Tuck Leave Your...”

Ihave 4 children my skin in my lower abdomen was stretched and sort of hung over after careful consideration and full researching I decided with my husband's support to have a tummy tuck.the experience was very awesome no pain at all eventhough I developed an infection with taking antibiotics it cleared up, but I was not able to wear the girdle because it caused pressure on the infected area.... 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

“Tummy Tuck Left Me with "Dog Ears"...”

Recovery has been alot more painful and difficult that I expected, but I am only four weeks out and it does get a smidgen better every day.I think I might need revision on the sides, where the incision end on each side. There is a slight overhang of fleshy skin. I was advised by my doctor to use expression compression so I am wearing my compression garment plus another compression garment that... 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