Tummy tucks are one of the most profound surgeries.  It flattens the stomach in such a way that people feel dramatically different about their bodies, immediately!  Although it is a long recovery, each patient seems to be thrilled they did it.  The full recovery is approximately 6 weeks.  Patients tend walk slightly bent over for a couple of weeks, experience a little soreness in their backs and abdomen.  Dr. Millard pulls the abdominal muscle together in order to get rid of the diastasis (separation of the abdominal muscles likely due to pregnancies).  He also removes all excess skin from below the breast line down to the pubic area.  If a patient has stretch marks, it is not unusual for Dr. Millard to be able to move most of the stretch marks to the lower abdomen, if not completely remove them.  A post-operative tummy tuck patient is pleased when they can fit into smaller jeans, not have an overhang of excess, loose skin.  It’s quite impressive!

To view some of Dr. Millard’s results, please visit our photo gallery. If you are interested in more information on tummy tucks, please send us an e-mail at info@millardplasticsurgery.com or call us at 303-792-5665.

By: Kori

Millard Plastic Surgery at bod:evolve

Patient Coordinator/Clinical Assistant