In the past decade, the mommy makeover took off and gained much ground. No wonder, as the surgery that allows your plastic surgeon to handle various problem areas saves time while delivering safe and effective rejuvenation results. For instance, you can get a mommy makeover on your abdomen and breasts at once.

However, not all mommy makeover surgeries are equal. Moreover, combining the procedures for all patients is not appropriate.
 

Mommy Makeovers Are Not Similar
 

When it comes to this surgery, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. To achieve optimal results, a mommy makeover is often personalized to your requirements. Your doctor also considers factors like your anatomy and lifestyle before proceeding. Other things to consider include:

• Weight loss or gain.

• Menopause.

• Age.

• Pregnancy.

• Breastfeeding.

All these leave their mark on your body contour. For instance, your abdomen’s skin can overstretch beyond its bouncing back ability. It can result in contour irregularities and drooping skin. You may also develop stubborn fat pockets in your abdominal area and lose volume in your breast. The stubborn fat pockets that are resistant to exercise or diet may also form around your hips and flanks.

 

What It Entails
 

The key to a successful mommy makeover is timing. With the help of your plastic surgeon, you can pick the right time and combination of surgeries.

Often, mommy makeover surgery entails a tummy tuck and some form of breast surgery. As the name suggests, the mommy makeover is a means for rejuvenating women’s bodies due to the impacts of motherhood. However, this surgery has significantly evolved over time. Now, it can entail several procedures like:

• Breast reduction.

• Breast augmentation.

• Breast lift.

• Liposuction.

• Thigh lift.

• Arm lift.

• Buttock augmentation.

The main aim of a mommy makeover is to achieve a more youthful and lifted appearance of your body contour. It may entail removing excess fat and skin. It may also entail increasing your breast volume using implants or fat grafting.

 

Breast Augmentation
 

During a mommy makeover, breast surgery is a key component. Breastfeeding and pregnancy can lead to breast deflation. Breast implants are safe and perfect for restoring the lost volume. Age and other factors can also cause your skin and tissues to stretch on your breasts. It is why a conventional breast augmentation procedure is not enough.

 

Breast Lift
 

If your nipples are not facing forward, you may benefit from a breast lift procedure. It is doable with breast implants or on its own. Using bigger implants to compensate for droopy skin can result in complications in the future. 

Sagging skin indicates weakened tissues that may not have the ability to support breast implants over time. However, a breast lift helps restore your nipples to the center of your breasts, giving you a perkier and more youthful look.

 

Contact Us
 

A mommy makeover can change your looks significantly. Depending on your needs, it could give you more self-esteem and vitality. The surgery also needs planning for your recovery. Often, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) requires approximately two weeks of downtime. To ensure the best outcome, give your body the energy and time it needs to heal properly.

For more on a mommy makeover, visit Alan Matarasso MD at our office in New York, New York. You can also call 212-249-7500 to book an appointment today.