The mommy makeover is one of the most popular trends in cosmetic surgery, and it’s actually a set of procedures that are customized to each woman’s goals. A mommy makeover is designed to restore a woman’s figure after having children, and it may include a tummy tuck, breast augmentation/lift, and/or liposuction to reverse the many changes following pregnancy. These three procedures restore a pre-pregnancy figure in several ways to reduce stubborn fat, excess skin, and stretch marks while even restoring full breast volume and position.
Here’s a look at these three popular mommy makeover procedures.
Liposuction
Many women are left with stubborn fat on the hips, thighs, waist, and especially abdomen following pregnancy. These areas tend to be resistant to change from diet and exercise. Liposuction, or body sculpting, involves treating and removing stubborn pockets of fat with minimal scarring. Lipo has a high safety and patient satisfaction rating, and a fairly easy recovery period. Most patients require just three to seven days before returning to work. Some improvement will be noticeable immediately, but the full results may not be apparent for a month until the swelling resolves completely.
Tummy Tuck
For many women, no matter how hard they work to get their body back in shape, the abdomen does not fully retract following pregnancy. This is because the skin as well as the muscle must stretch during pregnancy, often resulting in loose skin, loose muscles, and stretch marks. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, can treat all of these problems with an incision that is identical to a C-section scar.
This treatment involves tightening the abdominal muscles, then pulling down the skin and removing the excess. In many cases, this procedure actually removes stretch marks on the lower abdomen, leaving a perfectly fit, smooth stomach. A tummy tuck is often combined with liposuction.
Abdominoplasty usually takes up to three hours to complete under general anesthesia. The recovery time is usually about two weeks, although final results may not be apparent for more than a month. The results are very long-lasting as long as the patient maintains a healthy diet and exercise routine.
Breast Augmentation or Lift
Breast procedures are also very popular among women following pregnancy. Breastfeeding and pregnancy itself changes the size and shape of the breasts. Many women feel self-conscious about breasts that sag or seem empty after breastfeeding. A breast lift is designed to restore a youthful position to the breasts. It may be done alone or along with breast augmentation, which restores volume and shape to the breasts with silicone or saline breast implants.
Women choosing breast augmentation have many decisions to make, including saline versus silicone implants as well as the size, placement, and texture of the implants. Breast implants may be placed above the muscle or below the muscle, which results in a longer recovery time but more natural-looking results.
When all three mommy makeover procedures will be performed at once, it is done under general anesthesia. There are several benefits to having two or more procedures done at the same time. Along with a lower overall cost, patients enjoy a shorter recovery, rather than separating each procedure and taking time off work for each. Women considering a mommy makeover should schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon to find out if they are a good candidate.
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