Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

See All Reviews
See All Reviews
POSTED UNDER Tummy Tuck Reviews

Dr Gavin Dry Athenix Bellevue, WA

ORIGINAL POST

I am 45yrs old with 3children. I have wanted a...

WORTH IT
I am 45yrs old with 3children. I have wanted a tummy tuck since I had my son in 1999. So I have been looking for quite some time at Surgeons facilities etc. Finally it happened and I had my full tummy tuck with an abdominoplasty and lipo of the flanks and inner thighs. I will say that for the first time ever having surgery and also having general anesthetic it caused me a little anxiety. My surgery went great and I am healing well. I haven't had a lot of pain, I have been very lucky. I am not fully healed by any means I am still tender and swollen. I am still wearing a compression garment while I am at work or on my feet for a long period of time. But overall I feel good and I am very happy with the results so far. I had an amazing surgeon and I don't have any regrets at ALL about having this procedure done.

gotsand's provider

Gavin M. Dry, MD

Gavin M. Dry, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 44 Reviews
PROFILE
Overall rating
Doctor's bedside manner
Answered my questions
After care follow-up
Time spent with me
Staff professionalism & courtesy
Wait times

Amazing Surgeon-! Dr Dry did a full tummy tuck with an abdominoplasty lipo of the flanks and inner thighs. From the moment I walked in the door for my consult I felt at ease. Everyone that I encountered through my experience was well educated, friendly and they answered ALL my crazy questions and concerns. At my consult with Dr Dry he explained the procedure with me in great detail. I never felt like he was in a rush or that my questions were silly he truly made me feel at ease. I have never had a surgery or been put under with a general anesthetic so I was pretty nervous. Prior to the surgery I went in for a pre-op they gave me all my prescriptions that I would need before and after the surgery. They explained to my husband what he could expect and things that we would need after the surgery. The day of surgery was such a great experience the nurse walked me through the process. Dr Dry came in told me hello and asked if I had any questions or concerns. The nurse put in my IV and she did an absolutely awesome job. After the surgery Benita who was the surgery technician went up and let my husband know how it went and how I was doing. She explained what to expect and some things he could do that would help with my pain. I would recommend Dr Dry without any hesitation to anyone who is thinking about any cosmetic surgery. He did an absolutely amazing job and I am so incredibly happy with my results. I am in the health care field myself and I will honestly say this was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Oh one last thing if there is any complications or questions after hours you aren't directed to a nurse on call he gives you a direct # so you can contact him.

Replies (4)

Welcome to the community.  I am happy to hear that everything went so well for you.  The healing process does take some time, but well worth the results.  

Would love to see your before and after pictures.  

Is this the same doctor who was caught abusing drugs and had malpractice suits against him where one patient died?!!
Yup and a patient died.
8 years in, after having followed all his recommendations, I have having incurring the cost of another breast reduction! The doctor did such a lousy job that my breast as once again sagging. They are HUGE and have been very uncomfortable for all these years.
Apart from that, my flanks are large and saggy with a lot of fatty tissue.
If you can go with any other cosmetic surgeon, do so. Don't use this surgeon unless you plan on re-doing all your surgeries a few years down the line. EVEN IF YOU FOLLOW HIS INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LETTER. :-(
See More Tummy Tuck Reviews
See All Reviews