Mommy Makeover

The term ‘mommy makeover’ refers to an amalgamation of cosmetic surgeries that may be effective in restoring your pre-pregnancy appearance. The surgery is usually focused on the abdomen and the breasts.

A mommy makeover is usually a one-stage procedure and a surgeon may employ different techniques for executing it. Some of the important factors that need to be considered when selecting the techniques for a mommy makeover include:

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The extent of restoration desired
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Incision placements
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The implant type to be used
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A mommy makeover generally includes a breast surgery (augmentation/reduction/lift), an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck, and liposuction in areas such as the trunk, arms, or legs. While “mommy makeover” is a relatively new term, the procedures executed under it have a long history of success and are absolutely safe.

Why Mommy Makeover

The main objective of any mommy makeover procedure is to help a woman get back to the shape she had enjoyed before pregnancy. It isn’t uncommon for a woman to see some changes in her body after childbirth.

The mommy makeover has been designed to address specific problem areas such as the abdomen, breasts, buttocks, and genitalia, which get affected by childbirth. Some of the common reasons for wanting a mommy makeover include the following:

Sagging and asymmetrical breasts, reduced breast volume, stretched areolas, and drooping nipples

Loose skin on the stomach accompanied by stretch marks around the waistline

A C-section surgery that left behind pockets of fat drooping over the surgical scar

A significant increase in breast size after childbirth, causing them to look disproportionate with the remaining body. This may also result in back pain

Visible accumulation of fat on the sides of the stomach, thighs, and hips