A Mommy Makeover is a combination of cosmetic surgery procedures designed to restore your body after pregnancy.
What Is a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover is a customized surgery that targets the breasts and belly, the areas most commonly affected by pregnancy. When you are looking to restore volume, reverse laxity, or achieve a tighter contour due to the effects of pregnancy, breastfeeding, or the natural aging process, there is a set of procedures that can be perfectly tailored to your needs. Breast and body specialists Dr. Robert Oliver, Jr. and Dr. Jason Jack can help you reverse the impact on your body after having a child while maintaining a natural appearance. Along with our friendly staff, our plastic surgeons will offer you attentive and personalized care from your initial consultation to your postoperative visit and beyond.
What Does a Mommy Makeover Address?
Deflated Breasts
Deflated breasts have lost volume and/or developed laxity, which causes them to appear empty and shapeless. Changes to your bustline can be frustrating because there is little you can do to prevent the loss of size or firmness. Many women considering a Mommy Makeover want to restore the attractive and feminine shape of their breasts.
Abdominal Changes
Do you have an abdominal pooch that refuses to budge no matter how much you exercise or watch your diet? The reason may be that pregnancy can cause your abdominal muscles to separate down the middle—a condition called diastasis recti—that can only be repaired with surgery. Pregnancy can also leave you with significant excess skin and stretch marks on your abdomen, making you feel self-conscious about showing your stomach. A Mommy Makeover can restore the firm and fit belly that you want.
Unwanted Fat
Hormonal changes associated with pregnancy can cause your body to accumulate fat in new or undesirable places. These deposits can rob you of your body’s attractive and defined curves. A Mommy Makeover can enhance the tone and overall shape of your body.
Your Mommy Makeover Procedure
Breast Augmentation
- Breast augmentation is considered if you have lost volume in your breasts or are otherwise unhappy with their smaller size.
- Implants are placed into the breast pocket to give your breasts the size increase you desire.
- All implant choices are tailored to your body and aesthetic goals.
- You will work closely with your breast surgeon to design your breast augmentation; this way, your results will appear natural and complement your physique.
- We only choose appropriately sized implants to give you the subtle or dramatic volume increase you desire.
Breast Lift
- Breast lifts are designed to treat laxity or sagging that causes your breasts to appear shapeless.
- A lift can be performed on its own or in combination with implants to ensure the quality, long-lasting results you want.
- The degree of your sagging will determine which breast lift technique is best suited to meet your aesthetic goals.
- During a breast lift, the tissue is elevated and supported with internal sutures.
- There is some visible scarring associated with breast lift surgery, but most women feel it’s worth the enhancement of their breasts; additionally, scars are likely to fade over time.
Tummy Tuck
- Tummy tuck surgery targets laxity of both the skin and muscles in the abdominal area.
- When the fibers that connect your abdominal muscles weaken, you can develop a visible belly pooch, which cannot be reversed through exercise alone.
- Removing excess skin can improve the appearance of stretch marks.
- Traditional or mini tummy tuck techniques are available to tighten the abdominal muscles and remove excess skin.
- Incisions are placed lower in the abdominal area, which can easily be concealed with clothing, bathing suits, and underwear.
Liposuction
- Liposuction is often performed in combination with a tummy tuck to achieve the abdominal shape and definition you want.
- However, the use of liposuction isn’t limited to the abdominal area. Contouring the hips, thighs, arms, back, and chin can all help you achieve the best overall body shape possible.
- Discreetly placed incisions are used during the liposuction process, which leaves minimal visible scarring.
- Liposuction removes excess pockets of fat while also sculpting and refining problem areas of the body.
What Should I Expect During My Mommy Makeover Recovery?
After your Mommy Makeover, you will experience bruising and swelling of the treatment areas and will require assistance for the first 24 to 48 hours. You will experience some discomfort as you heal, which can be managed with prescription or over-the-counter pain medications. You will need to rest for the first week after surgery, although you are encouraged to take short, slow walks around your house to avoid blood clots and promote blood flow for healing.
Compression garments and special support bras are worn throughout your recovery to minimize swelling and aid in the healing process. Most patients can resume normal activities after two weeks, but you should avoid strenuous activities and exercise for at least six weeks or until cleared by your surgeon.
What Can I Expect From My Mommy Makeover Results?
While you may see some immediate improvement in your body contour after your Mommy Makeover, your final results will develop slowly during the months after your surgery. The time it takes for your results to be visible depends on the procedures included in your Mommy Makeover. The swelling after your surgery will be significantly reduced after about six to eight weeks, and it typically takes about three to six months to see your final results. Most women are very satisfied with their Mommy Makeover transformation, as you will have a more attractive and youthful-looking body contour. While scarring will develop, it is easily hidden with clothing, and the scars will fade over time.
Can I Combine a Mommy Makeover With Other Procedures?
A Mommy Makeover is entirely customizable and tailored to treat exactly what you wish to address. This means you can add or subtract procedures from your Mommy Makeover according to your needs and desired results. You may choose fat transfer or a breast reduction as part of your Mommy Makeover, or even include non-surgical body contouring like Apollo™ or Emsculpt®. Your Mommy Makeover is whatever you want it to be; with the expert recommendations of Dr. Oliver and Dr. Jack, you can achieve the slimmer, more youthful contour you desire.
How Much Does a Mommy Makeover Cost in Birmingham, AL?
Mommy Makeovers typically cost between $9,000 and $13,500. However, the cost depends on the number and type of procedures you choose as part of your surgery. When you come in for your consultation with Dr. Oliver or Dr. Jack, they will give you a final cost that is specific to your Mommy Makeover surgery.
Mommy Makeover FAQ
Am I a good candidate for a Mommy Makeover?
The best candidates for Mommy Makeover surgery are women in good health and who are close to their ideal weight. You should be finished having kids and be able to maintain a stable weight. None of the Mommy Makeover procedures are designed to aid in weight loss.
How long will my Mommy Makeover results last?
Although your body will continue to age naturally, results are long-lasting and can be maintained with a healthy diet and exercise regimen.
Will I have visible scars after my Mommy Makeover?
Yes, Mommy Makeovers leave visible scars. However, once your incisions have completely healed, you may begin treating the scars with silicone scar strips, scar creams, or gels. It is also imperative that you use sun protection on your scars, as UV rays can cause them to darken and be more noticeable.
How much weight can I lose with a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover is not a method of weight loss. You should be within about 10 pounds of your goal weight before undergoing surgery to ensure the best results. You will be able to see a difference in your appearance and how your clothing fits, but the numbers on the scale will not change significantly.
What are the risks associated with a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover is considered safe when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon. However, like any surgery, there are some risks, including:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Poor wound healing
- Seroma (fluid buildup)
- Blood clots
- Changes in skin and nipple sensation
If you experience any of the above symptoms, contact your surgeon immediately.
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