It’s easy to find the best mommy makeover surgeon for you — as long as you know what to look for, of course!
The truth is, any time you undergo surgery of any kind, you’re naturally going to want the best. It’s finding that truly great surgeon, one who instills in you confidence and excitement about your results, that’s the real trick.
If you are considering a mommy makeover procedure and are still in the surgeon-hunting phase, we want to help. Below, we’ve created a brief guide of what to look for in the best mommy makeover surgeons.
Where Can I Find the Best Mommy Makeover Surgeon Near Me?
Use these guidelines to find a great plastic surgeon for your mommy makeover.
#1 – Make sure they’re a board certified plastic surgeon.
Board certified means that a plastic surgeon has undergone rigorous, specialized training and passed the required board certification exams in plastic surgery. Most surgeons are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, but you may find surgeons who don’t have this qualification, so always ask.
The majority of board certified plastic surgeons have completed sixteen years of after-high school education. They will have gone through directly-supervised training in both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery and successfully passed their board exams. The goal of this training and certification is to ensure that board certified plastic surgeons in the U.S. practice safe, ethical, and effective medical treatment for their patients.
#2 – Make sure they have mommy makeover experience (and proof of successful results).
Naturally, you want a surgeon who has mommy makeover cosmetic surgery experience. It’s great if they have experience with each separate procedure: breast augmentation, breast lift, liposuction, tummy tuck surgery, BBL (Brazilian butt lift), etc.
But, really, you just want to be sure they have experience performing the specific procedures you’re considering. For instance, some patients may get a mommy makeover but they don’t want a tummy tuck to remove excess skin and tighten the abdominal muscles. Instead, they may just want a breast augmentation and liposuction.
In this case, tummy tuck experience isn’t as valuable in a surgeon who performs mommy makeover procedures. Instead, you want someone who’s good at breast augmentation and lipo.
However, if you do want a tummy tuck and the surgeon you’re considering doesn’t have a lot of successful experience with this procedure and instead works mostly with breast surgery patients, you might consider looking elsewhere. Always ask about their experience.
#3 – Make sure they meet your personal requirements and limitations.
While you may be focused on your surgeon’s qualifications, you may have personal qualifications and limitations of your own to consider as well. For example, many patients have:
- Budget constraints
- Travel constraints (can’t travel far from home)
- Timeframe constrains (can only take time off from work at a certain time)
Be sure to bring up any of these points at your consultation appointment. These factors must also contribute to your ultimate choice of surgeon.
#4 – Be sure you like their mommy makeover before and after photos.
The goal of a mommy makeover is to give a woman back her pre baby body. So, when you look at your plastic surgeon’s mommy makeovers (the before and after photos of past patients’ results), do you like what you see?
After a tummy tuck procedure, is the abdominal skin smooth and shapely, and is the excess fat gone? Do the “after” pictures show breast implants that you would be happy to have yourself? Are the scars on the breast tissue after a breast lift procedure flat, faded, and minimally visible?
If you’re looking at body contouring procedures, does the patient have an improved overall silhouette? After a weight loss surgery patient reaches a healthy weight, their post bariatric body contouring can be extremely challenging for even the best plastic surgeons. Be sure to scrutinize their results. Your “after” pictures and results may look similar.
#5 – Be sure you share a good connection.
Lastly, consider whether your plastic surgeon and you have a good connection at your mommy makeover consultation appointment. You want to feel comfortable with your surgeon and like you can share any concern or question you may have. Whether it’s about baby weight and sagging skin or breast shape and lost volume, you should feel like you can say anything.
Cosmetic surgery procedures are like all other major surgeries. You deserve the best care and should not settle for a surgeon who makes you feel uncomfortable or like you can’t voice your opinion or ask questions.
Should You Look for a Plastic Surgeon Outside of Your State?
Of course, it’s always a possibility that the #1, top-rated, “best mommy makeover surgeon in USA” will not be located in your state. And certainly, looking outside your state is a great option for some patients.
Really, though, you do want to look at what your parameters are if you are already considering out-of-state surgeons. Are you looking for a reliable board-certified surgeon with good credentials, experience, and reviews? Or are you looking only for the top plastic surgeon in the USA with the best and longest track record of success, the absolute “top” credentials, the most expensive services, and other ultra-specific qualifications?
While the factors listed above can certainly help you determine if a given surgeon is the best plastic surgeon for mommy makeover surgery, you also must be realistic. Naturally, the situation is not that there is one — and only one — plastic surgeon who can perform your mommy makeover correctly, and the rest would do terribly.
The reality is that there are many highly qualified plastic surgeons around the nation who could perform your procedure and achieve amazing mommy makeover results. It’s more about narrowing down your options and choosing someone who fits a reasonable set of guidelines as listed above.
FAQ: Mommy Makeover Surgery
Where is the best country to get a mommy makeover?
While you may see foreign countries advertising plastic surgery, we recommend staying in the United States for surgery. Mommy makeover surgery is major surgery. The U.S. has strict medical laws and safety restrictions that can prevent potentially life-threatening situations.
Who is the best tummy tuck surgeon in the United States?
There is no “best plastic surgeon” in the U.S. or anywhere. However, you should look for a board certified plastic surgeon with a proven record of proper education and additional training, experience, and successful surgical outcomes. Look for good reviews from past patients and before and after photos that make you feel confident about choosing them.
What is the average cost of a mommy makeover?
Your mommy makeover cost will be significant because this surgery involves multiple procedures performed at once. It is too difficult to provide an accurate estimate, however, because every patient will vary depending on their needs and goals.
Surgeon fees, anesthesiologist fees, and surgical facility (or hospital) costs also vary. Book a consultation to get a quote for surgery.
Call to Request a Consultation With Dr. Raja Mohan
Undergoing mommy makeover surgery is a big step, but nearly all of our mommy makeover patients say they wish they would have made the decision to get surgery sooner.
If you are thinking about undergoing a mommy makeover procedure, call today to book a consultation appointment with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Raja Mohan. We look forward to hearing from you.
References
https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/mommy-makeover/surgeon