Childbirth impacts every woman’s body differently and changes it in many ways, and things do not always go back to the way they were before. While some women may not mind changes such as rapid weight gain and loose skin, others want to revive their pre-pregnancy shape to restore their appearance and improve their self-esteem. A mommy makeover is the perfect solution to get the look and shape you want and feel comfortable in all kinds of clothing.
Components of a Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover is one of the most popular combinations of cosmetic surgeries, specifically designed to help a woman address common effects of childbirth and breastfeeding on the breasts, abdomen, and body. The body contouring procedures are performed together to improve the physical changes that linger long after having a baby.
Typically, it focuses on the breasts and abdomen, including:
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck): Tightens stretched muscles and removes excess skin.
- Breast Surgery: It may include breast lift, breast augmentation, or breast reduction to restore volume and address sagging.
- Liposuction: Targets areas of stubborn fat.
Additional Procedures
You may also consider a thigh lift, arm lift, or non-surgical treatments like injectables for a more complete result.
Common Mommy Makeover Procedures
All mommy makeovers are different because every woman is interested in varied improvements in her body after having kids. However, some common mommy makeover procedures are usually performed.
They include:
- Breast Augmentation – If pregnancy and breastfeeding have caused your chest to look asymmetrical or deflated, consider breast augmentation. Breast implants can restore fullness and lost volume and improve the shape of your breasts.
- Breast Lift – A breast lift helps to raise sagging and drooping breasts that are common after pregnancy. The procedure removes excess skin and elevates the position of your new breast contour. Breast lift is often combined with breast augmentation for desired results.
- Breast Reduction – Women with disproportionately large, uncomfortable breasts can look forward to achieving a smaller, desired appearance with breast reduction surgery.
- Tummy Tuck – Your pregnancy may leave you with an abdominal pooch that does not go away with diet and exercise. Also known as circumferential abdominoplasty, this procedure restores your abdominal muscles by removing excess skin and fat, giving you an incredible figure.
- Liposuction – Stubborn pockets of fat in and outside of your tummy area can be removed with liposuction. This advanced procedure helps to improve the contour of many problem areas, such as your abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and arms.
Depending on your surgeon and the recommended set of procedures, a mommy makeover can be performed during a single operation, or for safety reasons, it may be spread over multiple surgical sessions.
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Important Things You Need to Know about the Mommy Makeover
- Personalized Approach: Each mommy makeover is customized based on individual goals, addressing issues like sagging breasts, loose skin, or stubborn fat.
- Recovery Time: Expect several weeks of recovery with limited physical activity. Full recovery can take months.
- Risks: As with any surgery, there are risks such as infection, scarring, and recovery complications.
- Candidate Considerations: Ideal for women done with childbearing and near their target weight.
- Results Vary: Results depend on individual factors like skin elasticity, body type, and overall health, so expectations should be realistic.
- Timing Is Key: It’s best to wait until you’re done having children and are close to your ideal weight to ensure long-lasting results.
- Scarring: Scars are an inevitable part of surgery but are often hidden in natural body contours and fade over time.
- Long-Term Maintenance: While the results can be long-lasting, maintaining a healthy lifestyle post-surgery is essential to prevent weight gain or skin stretching from affecting the results.
- Consultation and Surgeon Selection: Choose a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in mommy makeovers to ensure safety and optimal results.
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Who Is a Good Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?
If you are considering a mommy makeover, you should be:
- Done having children
- In overall good health
- At your weight goal and willing to maintain it
- A non-smoker or ready to give up smoking
- Able to rest for at least 2 weeks or more if needed
- Without significant scar tissue from previous surgery
To determine if you are a good candidate for a mommy makeover, schedule an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Make sure to find a surgeon with significant experience in each procedure you are considering as a part of a mommy makeover.
While becoming a mom is immensely rewarding, dealing with the post-pregnancy body and achieving your health goals often becomes a challenge. The procedures commonly included in the mommy makeover can help regain your old figure and confidence easily. At Millennial Plastic Surgery, Dr. David Shokrian and his team understand what you need to bring your post-baby body back to its pre-pregnancy fabulous shape using the safest, most effective procedures. Dr. Shokrian works with you to identify your concerns, and recommend a treatment plan to achieve the results you have in mind.