Want to make sure you get the best mommy makeover results possible? Then make sure your mommy makeover includes the following key elements!
Mommy Makeover Essentials
1. A board certified plastic surgeon at the helm
Make sure you choose a mommy makeover surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. You should also ensure he or she is experienced at performing mommy makeovers.
2. A thorough consultation appointment with your surgeon
Before you completely sign up with a plastic surgeon, meet with them to make sure you are happy with the way they work, their aesthetic taste, and their general disposition.
Take a look at their mommy makeover before and after photos, ask any questions you have, and discuss their prior experience.
They will ask you about your objectives for surgery, your medical history, and what you hope to get out of your mommy makeover procedure.
3. A surgical plan that addresses all your needs
The beauty of a mommy makeover is that it’s catered to you. It is you and you alone who will dictate which procedures you undergo. Naturally, your surgeon will have some input, but they want to help you achieve your goals. You might decide to have liposuction and a breast lift … or a breast reduction and a tummy tuck … or something else.
Regardless of what your chosen surgeries are, make sure they tick all your boxes and leave you excited about achieving your mommy makeover results.
Consider the following areas:
4. Attention to excess skin, if necessary
Excess skin is common after pregnancy because a woman’s stomach has to stretch for her baby. This is why tummy tuck surgery is a frequently included with makeover surgery.
You can get just a small amount of loose skin removed from your lower abdomen or a lot of loose skin removed from your stomach, flanks, and elsewhere if needed.
5. Attention to excess fat, if necessary
Sometimes, unwanted fat deposits accumulate in areas that are hard to spot reduce with diet and exercise. This is the perfect opportunity to let liposuction do the work.
6. Breast surgery, if desired
Lastly, if your breasts became loose and sagging during pregnancy and because of breastfeeding, you’re not alone. Mamas often complain about flat, deflated-looking breasts or breasts that are uneven, downward pointing, or lack perkiness. A breast lift or breast augmentation(breast implant) can help with these issues.
Conversely, if your breasts are too large and are causing back pain and other problems, consider a reduction in breast size.
7. Comprehensive postoperative instructions to plan your recovery with
Plastic surgeons routinely provide their patients with a list of postoperative instructions. Make sure you get these instructions as soon as possible so that you can plan accordingly.
You may need to obtain prescription medications, purchase certain compression garments or other recovery items, arrange for childcare or pet care, enlist a friend or family member for at-home help, or make other arrangements.
If you have any questions or concerns about your mommy makeover recovery, make sure you get responses of these ahead of time also.
What Is Typically Included in a Mommy Makeover?
Typically, mommy makeover surgery includes any of the following:
- A breast surgery, such as a breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast reduction
- Liposuction to remove excess fat most anywhere on the body
- Tummy tuck surgery to address sagging skin on the midsection and to tighten the abdominal muscles
Breast procedures typically addresses sagging breasts. In this case, the patient might seek a breast lift to create more youthful breasts that sit higher up on the chest wall.
Volume can also be added with a breast augmentation (breast implants). In some cases, a patient might also seek a breast reduction to remove extra skin, glandular tissue, and/or fat.
Liposuction and tummy tuck surgery are examples of body contouring procedures. Liposuction can take care of stubborn fat on the abdomen, on the inner thighs, in the chin and neck area (chin liposuction), and on the upper arms.
Tummy tuck surgery helps with redundant (excess) abdominal skin. This plastic surgery is common with moms who’ve had children as their stomaches had to stretch significantly in order to accommodate their babies.
FAQ: Mommy Makeover Surgery
What breast procedures are included in a mommy makeover?
Several cosmetic procedures for the breasts can be included in your customized makeover. It really depends on what your goals are. One common surgical procedure for mommy makeover is the breast lift, which lifts the breast to make them appear perkier. Breast reduction surgery and breast augmentation can also be performed.
What includes a mommy makeover in plastic surgery?
Makeover surgery after pregnancy can include numerous cosmetic surgery procedures such as breast procedures, liposuction, tummy tuck surgery, mini tummy tuck, etc. Going through pregnancy and breastfeeding can cause significant weight gain, excess skin, sagging breasts, and other cosmetic challenges. The main goal of mommy makeovers is to help a woman’s body get back to her pre pregnancy appearance.
Schedule a Consultation With Us Today
Every patient’s mommy makeover doesn’t have to include X,Y, and Z in order to be a great surgery for you. All we really care about when setting up a solid surgical plan for your mommy makeover is ensuring that the issues you want to address are addressed.
We will work with you to come up with the best cosmetic surgery plan possible in order to achieve your goals.
To learn more about whether you are a good candidate for mommy makeover surgery and what you would like to include in your procedure, please contact our office today to schedule your personal consultation with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Raja Mohan.
References
https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/what-are-the-most-common-procedures-in-a-mommy-makeover