I am often asked about downtime of cosmetic surgery procedures. Last week, I was asked about the recovery time for a tummy tuck. After 3 children, this patient wanted a flat tummy for her wedding anniversary vacation this June.
My answer was to achieve a flat tummy for summer with little to no evidence of scarring, surgery in February and March will provide you with the optimal recovery period. I typically tell patients that tummy tuck surgery involves 2 weeks of true downtime and 6 weeks of an abdominal binder to protect the muscle repair. The scars will continue to improve over 6 months, but are often very acceptable by 2 months. Therefore, most my patients are comfortable in their bikini's and mid drift tops at this time. To learn more about tummy tuck surgery and schedule a consultation, call 281-943-2755
Redefining Beauty
Meet Dr. Gill
- Dr. Paul Gill
- Serving Houston, The Woodlands and Conroe, Texas, United States
- Dr. Gill takes great pride in his ability to combine an experienced aesthetic eye, the highest level of surgical training, and a gentle congenial bedside manner to provide the ultimate cosmetic surgery experience. He pays meticulous attention to every detail ensuring that you receive the youthful, elegant, and natural look you desire.
