Mommy makeovers are quickly becoming one of the most popular cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures in the country today. A mommy makeover is a combination of treatments that can include everything from a tummy tuck and breast augmentation to liposuction. It is a comprehensive solution designed to help women who have been through pregnancy and need to deal with all the physical side effects of childbirth.
The term “mommy makeover” was coined by the press to describe celebrities who went through these procedures to help get back in top physical shape. Since then, this comprehensive technique has entered the mainstream. This cosmetic procedure is fully customized according to your needs.
The following procedures can be a part of your mommy makeover:
- Breast lift
- Breast augmentation
- Tummy tuck
- Circumferential abdominoplasty
- Liposuction
- Breast reduction
What Do These Mommy Makeover Procedures Involve?
Breast lifts involve tightening the surrounding skin to raise the breasts and improve the contour. A breast lift does not increase their size. The reason behind this surgery is to give the breasts a more youthful look.
Breast augmentations are performed to increase the size of the breasts. Size is increased using silicone implants or fat transfer methods. Those who have lost breast size due to weight reduction or even during pregnancy make great candidates for breast augmentation procedures.
Tummy tucks are often done after pregnancy, where the stomach tends to gain excess fat and skin. The muscles in the abdomen can get weak and sometimes become separated. A tummy tuck can take care of this issue by removing excess fat and skin and restore the muscles to their original tightness. The result will be a smoother, flatter, and more well-toned profile of the abdominal area. Tummy tucks can be done on all body types and are popular with people of all ages.
Circumferential abdominoplasty is also known as a body lift. You can think of it as a more comprehensive version of the tummy tuck. The procedures that make up a body lift are like a tummy tuck, except that they are done on several parts of the body. These areas include the outer or inner thighs, knees, buttocks, and the abdominal area, including the sides of the stomach. Apart from pregnancy, other reasons to undergo a body lift include genetic factors, lifestyle, and aging.
Liposuction is a simpler version of the body lift since it concentrates only on fat removal. The process involves the surgeon making a few small incisions and inserting a type of “vacuum” to suck out excess fat from the area being treated. Liposuction can be done virtually on any part of the body where fat tends to accumulate. Apart from the immediate cosmetic benefit of liposuction, it is also popular because fat does not tend to regrow in areas where lipo is done. Learn more about liposuction.
Breast reduction involves removing the fat, glandular tissue, and skin of the breasts to decrease the size. It is a popular procedure done to address the discomforts and inconveniences associated with larger breasts. With a breast reduction, you make them more proportionate in size compared to the rest of the body. Breast reduction surgery serves physical as well as cosmetic purposes.
Caring for Yourself After Your Mommy Makeover
In most cases, mommy makeovers are done as an outpatient procedure. This will allow you to recover from the surgery in the comfort of your home.
After the surgery, keep in mind that you will need to rest. You will need at least a week to feel comfortable doing most physical work, such as driving and working. Recovery time will depend on your physical condition. Typically, full recovery will take anywhere from one to three weeks.
Sometimes after a mommy makeover, there will be swelling present in areas where surgery was performed. Swelling can take as much as six months to disappear completely. If you smoke, you will need to quit for at least four weeks to take advantage of the benefits of a mommy makeover. Smoking hampers proper blood circulation; hence, it delays healing.
Are you a mom who wants to regain her before-baby body? If so, our skilled plastic surgeon, Dr. Gavin Dry, can help! Contact our Bellevue plastic surgery office for your hassle-free mommy makeover consultation today!
We look forward to helping you!