Motherhood can be a challenging but rewarding experience, but childbearing can be very demanding on the body. This often leaves many women dissatisfied with their appearance. Breasts can change in volume and begin to sag. The abdominal areas can begin to show stretch marks that won’t go away with exercise. Because of the negative impacts pregnancy and breastfeeding can have, many women can find it difficult to return back to their pre-pregnancy figures.
At Real You Plastic Surgery and Wellness, our clinic provides mommy makeovers to restore your breast’s appearance and tighten the abdomen for an ideal pre-pregnancy figure.
What is a Mommy Makeover?
Mommy makeovers are a multi-step surgical plan that provides mothers with various plastic surgery options to improve their overall appearance. Mommy Makeovers include surgeries such as tummy tucks, breast lifts, breast reconstructions, and other procedures to tighten the breasts and stomach area and provide you with a new figure. Our clinic provides individual consultations for mommy makeovers and incorporates techniques for tummy tucks, breast lifts, and other procedures to help you achieve your ideal muscle tone and figure.
It’s important to note that mommy makeovers are not substitutes for weight loss, and ideal candidates for mommy makeovers are women who have completed their childbearing and are close to their ideal weight.
Mommy Makeover Recovery at Real You Plastic Surgery and Wellness
When meeting with Dr. Smith and her team, she will discuss your personal goals and needs as a patient, as numerous factors can play into the overall results of your mommy makeover. During your consultation with the doctor, she will evaluate your general health, discuss any medical conditions you may have, any previous surgeries, and discuss your mommy makeover options and risks and complications.
During your mommy makeover consultation, you may be asked to complete lab tests, medical evaluations, and recommendations to avoid possible outcomes. These include taking medications to prepare for your surgery and avoiding medications such as aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements.
For your comfort and well-being, the doctor will go over the procedure in further detail, outlining your mommy makeover procedure through the following steps:
- Anesthesia: Dr. Smith will administer intravenous sedation or general anesthesia for the duration of your surgery. Your choice of sedation method will depend on the areas requiring excessive skin reshaping and fat removal and your overall health.
- Tummy Tuck Incision: For tummy tucks, the doctor will create barely noticeable incisions diluted with anesthesia to reduce the risk of bleeding and trauma. Tummy tucks will involve surgically removing excess fat and skin from the abdominal area, tightening the muscles that have been weakened from pregnancy.
- Breast Lift Incision: Dr. Smith will create small, inconspicuous incisions diluted with anesthesia for breast lift procedures. Breast lifts will involve surgically tightening the breast skin and repositioning the nipple if necessary. Incisions made to the breasts will be dependent on the patient and surgeon’s preference.
- Breast and Tummy Reshaping: The breasts and tummy are reshaped to improve their contour and firmness. The nipple and areolas can be repositioned for a more symmetrical appearance, and breast volume can be restored with implants if chosen.
- Suture and Closing: Once the procedures are complete, the incision areas are closed with sutures and wrapped in garments or elastic bandages for healing. In some cases, temporary fluid drains may be placed to remove any signs of excess blood or fluids.
At Real You Plastic Surgery and Wellness, Dr. Smith will monitor your progress, providing detailed instructions on how to care for your surgical incisions after your mommy makeover surgery. To learn more about what a mommy makeover can do for you, request a mommy makeover consultation today!
