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Top Tummy Tuck Doctor

The Ultra-Tuck (Tummy Tuck)

UltraTuck is the ultimate procedure for contouring of the midsection, addressing your entire body core. This specialized procedure involves a full tummy tuck with ultrasonic liposuction of the flanks, back, hips, and thighs. Dr. Paul Gill is the only plastic surgeon in Houston to offer the UltraTuck, providing unparalleled results in skin tightening and contour enhancement.

If you're seeking a tummy tuck or body contouring in Houston, the UltraTuck with board certified plastic surgeon Paul Gill may be right for you.

 If You're Considering a Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck is a common plastic surgery that addresses the abdominal area, tightening the skin and repairing the stretched muscles. It is commonly performed for women who have experienced childbirth or individuals who have achieved weight loss. Last year, more than 100,000 people had tummy tuck surgery in the U.S. alone (according to ASPS). The full tummy tuck is certainly an effective procedure for slimming down the midsection, but some patients could still benefit from additional sculpting; that's when the UltraTuck provides superior results.

Candidates for a Tummy Tuck include patients who exhibit:

• Protruding abdomen
• Loose skin on tummy
• Stretched abdominal muscles

The best candidates for a tummy tuck will be healthy, non-smokers who are not planning to become pregnant or gain weight (for lasting results). A tummy tuck or UltraTuck is not suitable for obese patients.

What to Expect During Abdominoplasty

Each tummy tuck procedure varies, as there are different techniques that Dr. Gill may use (including the Ultra Tuck technique). The surgery requires an incision across the lower abdomen, with extra care to plan the scar for easy concealment. General anesthesia is used, and sometimes combined with muscle relaxation. After the incision, the skin is lifted and the abdominal muscles are repaired with sutures. The loose skin is then trimmed and the navel remodeled before the incisions are closed with layers of dissolvable sutures.

Before and After Photo of Tummy Tuck
The Woodlands, TX

If you are undergoing the UltraTuck procedure, Dr. Gill will also perform ultrasound-assisted liposuction in the surrounding areas. UAL is an advanced liposuction method that applies ultrasound waves to break up fat prior to removal, for an ultra-precise fat reduction. The flanks, back, hips and thighs – the entire core and trunk – is treated.

Optimal results from the UltraTuck produce tighter firmer skin on the tummy, a flatter abdomen, slimmer midsection and a sculpted silhouette.

Recovering from a Tummy Tuck

After your tummy tuck in Houston, Dr. Gill will apply a gauze dressing and a loose elastic compression garment. You will be given specific instructions for aftercare pertaining to your incisions, drains, medications and garments. The doctor will monitor your progress during follow-up appointments. Tummy tuck surgery is a rather extensive procedure, so expect a total recovery of at least 2 to 3 weeks. Possible complications include but are not limited to haematoma, seroma, scarring, infection and bleeding. Ask Dr. Gill for more details if you are especially concerned about risks involved with plastic surgery.

Scheduling Your Tummy Tuck in the Woodlands

For more information about tummy tuck in The Woodlands or Conroe, contact Gill Plastic Surgery at contact our Houston plastic surgery practice or call 281.853.5308 to schedule a consultation.