mommy makeover
The goal of a mommy makeover is to restore the shape and appearance of a woman's body after childbearing. Many women notice changes in their bodies post-pregnancy. There are many areas of the body that can be addressed, most commonly the breasts, abdomen, waist, genitalia and buttocks.
A mommy makeover is a combination of cosmetic procedures that are performed following pregnancy that help restore your pre-pregnancy appearance. Most typically, these include procedures that address breast and abdominal changes. For instance, a patient may require a breast lift in addition to a tummy tuck. Patients may also desire liposuction to areas such as the legs or abdomen. “Mommy makeover” is actually a marketing term; however, the procedures involved have a long track record of being safe and, most often, life-altering.
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Mommy Makeover Benefits
Some of the many benefits you can look forward to with your mommy makeover include the following:
- Boost in confidence
- Long-lasting
- Only one surgical session
- Improve body image
- Custom results
- Better fit to your clothes
Before and After Photos
The best way to determine if a mommy makeover is right for you is to look at before and after images of patients who have had this procedure done. Take a look below!
Good Candidates for Mommy Makeover
Ideal candidates for a mommy makeover are women who are in generally good health, nonsmokers, and who have realistic expectations of treatment. You should also be finished having children and close to your ideal weight.
Breast Changes After Pregnancy
Good candidates are also those who have seen significant changes in their breast size, shape, or placement due to pregnancy. Whether you want to reduce or enlarge your breasts, lift them to a more youthful position, or both, breast augmentation, breast lift, and breast reduction can be a part of your mommy makeover.
Abdomen Changes After Pregnancy
Changes to your abdomen are often inevitable when it comes to pregnancy. The abdomen is stretched throughout the pregnancy. Luckily, with a tummy tuck and liposuction, you can remove excess skin and fat and strengthen your abdominal muscles to achieve a flatter, more toned stomach.
Common Mommy Makeover Procedures
Quite a few different procedures can be done within a mommy makeover, including the following:
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck is one of the most common procedures included in a mommy makeover. The procedure involves making precise incisions to remove excess skin and fat and tighten and strengthen the abdominal muscles.
Breast Lift
Tired of having sagging, drooping breasts? A breast lift is the perfect solution. Depending on the results you’re looking for, specific incisions will be made to remove excess tissue, lift the breasts, and ensure they are in a more youthful position. The areola and nipple may also be moved.
Breast Augmentation
Looking to enhance your breasts after pregnancy? Breast augmentation or breast implant surgery is just what you’ve been looking for. With the help of saline or silicone breast implants, you can go up one or more cup sizes.
Facelift
Tired of looking tired and older than you feel? A facelift could not be a better option as part of your mommy makeover. If you’re dealing with sagging skin, lines and wrinkles, and jowls, a facelift can provide a complete facial rejuvenation with results appearing in just a few weeks once swelling goes down.
Brazilian Butt Lift
A Brazilian Butt Lift can take unwanted fat from one area of the body and inject it into the buttocks for an enhanced look. The simple but highly effective procedure can ensure you have the curves you once had before pregnancy or have wanted all your life.
Liposuction
Liposuction is another incredibly common procedure included in a mommy makeover. Dr. Atalla will loosen up excess fat anywhere on your body and suction it out through a cannula. From your abdomen, arms, thighs, hips, and other parts of the body, with liposuction, you can finally have the slimmer body you’ve always wanted.
Vaginal Rejuvenation
Vaginal rejuvenation is also common with mommy makeover. Pregnancy can often stretch or tear the vagina. With vaginal rejuvenation, we can tighten the vaginal tissue and address any comfort concerns you’re having.
Preparing for a Mommy Makeover
Before your mommy makeover, you’ll want to have a consultation with Dr. Atalla. He’ll walk you through the process, discuss your medical history and concerns, and perform an exam. From there, he’ll give you instructions on what to do prior to your surgery. You’ll want to stop smoking if you’re a smoker, stop taking certain medications like blood thinners, and arrange for a friend or family member to drive you to and from surgery and take care of you in the first few days of your recovery. You’ll also want to pick up any prescriptions you may need and meal prep.
Mommy Makeover Procedure
Depending on the areas of focus, there are several options for restoring a pre-pregnancy look. The majority of mommy makeovers include some kind of breast surgery such as augmentation, reduction, or lift, abdominal surgery such as a tummy tuck, and liposuction. After careful consultation, Dr. Atalla will guide and recommend the most effective combination of procedures to reach the desired outcome. The beauty of a mommy makeover is that the results are long-lasting and deliver very high satisfaction rates.
Mommy Makeover Recovery
You will experience swelling, redness, tenderness, and bruising in the first few days after your mommy makeover procedure. How long your recovery takes will depend on the number of procedures included in your mommy makeover. You will need to take at least two weeks of work and will need to wear compression garments to help with swelling.
At 2-4 weeks into your recovery, you’ll notice you start to feel more comfortable and will be able to return to light activities. By six weeks, you can resume most moderate and strenuous activities. Results will also be significantly visible at this stage, with full results taking about six months to fully appear.
Results of a Mommy Makeover
While you may see some results immediately after, swelling and bruising will hide most of them. After six weeks of recovery, your results will be much more obvious, and most of the swelling and bruising will have dissipated. It can take up to a year for any residual swelling to subside and your full results to be visible.
Risks of a Mommy Makeover
Some of the risks that are associated with a mommy makeover include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Changes in skin sensation
- Blood clots
- Capsular contracture (with breast augmentation)
- Poor wound healing
- Anesthesia issues
What to Expect From a Mommy Makeover Consultation
Ready to take the first step and schedule your consultation? At your initial consultation, we’ll discuss your goals, review your medical history, and address any questions or concerns you have. Dr. Atalla will also perform an exam and then build a treatment plan that’s tailored to your needs.
Schedule a consultation today by calling our Bowling Green, KY office at (270) 563-7732 or message us using our online contact form.