Mommy Makeover
Restore Your Pre-Pregnancy Body
What is a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover is a customized combination of cosmetic procedures designed to restore and enhance a woman’s body after pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.
It typically focuses on improving the breasts, abdomen, and other areas affected by pregnancy-related changes.
Every Mommy Makeover is tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs and goals.
Who is the Best Candidate?
- Women who have completed childbearing.
- Those with loose abdominal skin or stretched muscles.
- Individuals with sagging or deflated breasts.
- Patients at a stable, healthy body weight.
- Non-smokers or those willing to quit temporarily.
- Healthy individuals with realistic expectations.
Common Procedures Included:
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): Tightens abdominal muscles and removes excess skin and fat.
- Breast Lift (Mastopexy): Raises and firms sagging breasts.
- Breast Augmentation: Restores or enhances breast volume.
- Liposuction: Removes stubborn fat from areas like the abdomen, flanks, thighs, or back.
- Buttock Enhancement (Optional): Improves curves and body proportions.
How Mommy Makeover is Performed:
- Procedures are performed in a single surgical session or in stages, depending on the extent of surgery.
- General anesthesia is typically required.
- Surgery plans vary based on selected procedures.
- Compression garments and drains may be used for optimal healing.
Procedure Time: Typically 4 to 8 hours, depending on the combination of surgeries.
Benefits:
- Restores a more youthful, pre-pregnancy figure.
- Combines multiple procedures for comprehensive results.
- Corrects stretched abdominal muscles and loose skin.
- Enhances breast shape, size, and position.
- Boosts self-confidence and body image.
Risks & Complications:
- Swelling, bruising, or discomfort.
- Scarring (most incisions are placed discreetly).
- Infection or fluid buildup (rare).
- Numbness or changes in skin sensation.
- Risks related to anesthesia or longer surgeries.
Recovery & Downtime:
- Recovery depends on the number and type of procedures performed.
- Most patients require 2 to 4 weeks off work.
- Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activities for 6 weeks or more.
- Compression garments are worn to reduce swelling and support healing.
- Final results are visible within 3 to 6 months, with scars fading gradually.
Final Note:
A Mommy Makeover can dramatically restore your body’s shape and contour after pregnancy.
When performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, it provides long-lasting, natural-looking results that help you feel confident and rejuvenated