Mommy Makeover

A mommy makeover is a popular term used to describe a combination of cosmetic procedures typically performed on women who have undergone pregnancy and childbirth and wish to rejuvenate their post-pregnancy bodies. Pregnancy can lead to physical changes, such as sagging breasts, abdominal stretch marks, and stubborn fat deposits, which can be addressed with a mommy makeover. This customized procedure usually includes a combination of treatments like breast augmentation or lift, tummy tuck or liposuction, and sometimes other options like body contouring or facial procedures.
The goal of mommy makeover surgery is to address multiple concerns in a single (or as few as is feasible) surgical session. This comprehensive approach can help women feel more comfortable and confident in their bodies after pregnancy.

Good candidates for mommy makeover surgery are women who are fully recovered from childbirth and are bothered by concerns like excess skin, stubborn fat, and stretched abdominal muscles that don’t subside even with a healthy diet and exercise. Patients should be in overall good health and able to take significant time off from daily activities and childcare. Our doctors will take a detailed health history to ensure a safe and low-risk procedure. It is also best to plan for surgery at least 4-6 months after cessation of breast feeding.

Mommy makeover surgery is highly customizable and can be designed with each patient’s goals in mind. During a consultation, our doctors will help determine which cosmetic surgery options are ideal for the patient and their unique concerns. This ensures a tailored experience and satisfactory results.

A breast lift, or mastopexy, raises and reshapes sagging breasts. Dr. Laffoon will recommend a specific type of breast lift based on your amount of sagging and excess skin.
You can also add a breast enlargement to your breast lift. This combination of procedures lifts the breast tissue to a more upright position while enhancing breast volume with silicone or saline implants. Some women also choose breast reduction to reverse the effects of weight gain and nursing.

A tummy tuck will dramatically improve your stomach’s appearance. Our board-certified doctor, Dr. Laffoon, will make an incision below the underwear line and use this to reduce excess fat, skin, and tissue. Weakened abdominal muscles are also repaired during the procedure.

Liposuction safely reduces stubborn fatty deposits that don’t respond to diet or exercise. During the procedure, a small incision is made in your skin. The doctor inserts a tube called a cannula into the fatty tissue and uses it to loosen the tissue. A syringe system or high-pressure vacuum extract the fat.

During a consultation with our board-certified doctor, patients will discuss preparation steps and detail a surgical plan. Important steps include ceasing any alcohol and nicotine use, avoiding blood thinners, and living a healthy and active lifestyle to avoid weight changes.

Each mommy makeover procedure is unique. Our doctors will detail the surgical plan during a consultation, including details about each included surgical procedure. In total, a mommy makeover can take up to 4 hours to complete and may require multiple separate procedures, depending on the procedures chosen.

Recovery after a mommy makeover can be significant. Patients will need to avoid strenuous activities, including lifting children, for 6-8 weeks. Rest is essential and help completing tasks around the home is necessary. After several months, the final results should begin to settle in. Maintaining results by staying active and avoiding future pregnancies (in some instances) is essential.

To learn more about mommy makeover surgery and meet with our team of doctors, contact our one of our four offices by calling or filling out our online form.

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*Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.