Mommy Makeover

If a mother is displeased with her body after childbearing, she may wish to consult a cosmetic surgeon regarding a collection of surgical procedures referred to as a "mommy makeover". Pregnancy and childbirth, as well as breastfeeding, can take its toll on a woman's body. A skilfully-performed mommy makeover can address these changes, in particular those affecting the abdomen and breasts. Women often decide to have a tummy tuck along with a breast lift or breast lift/augmentation using breast implants. Stubborn fat deposits can also be removed by surgeons using liposuction during the lift and tuck procedures.

Should You Get a Mommy Makeover?
Having children can have a dramatic effect on a woman's figure. A mommy makeover may be an option for women who wish to address the effects of pregnancy and childbirth on their bodies, especially when diet and exercise are not enough. Even mothers who had their last child several years ago may be candidates for mommy makeover surgery.

Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation
It is common for women to be displeased with the breast changes that can occur after pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. The most common surgical options to correct cosmetic issues with the breasts include breast lift (mastopexy), breast augmentation (volume increase) and breast reduction (volume decrease). Breast lift surgery (mastopexy) can effectively correct the sagging and loss of volume that may occur as breast size fluctuates during the childbearing years. Resolving breast sag, the number one complaint of women to their plastic surgeons, can be effectively accomplished with mastopexy surgery, sometimes with the use of a patient's own tissues in place of implants for added volume.

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
The extreme stretching of the skin and muscles of the abdomen during pregnancy can create a loose, bulging, and soft belly when compared with a woman's pre-pregnancy shape. Most patients will opt for a tummy tuck during their mommy makeover, during which surgeons will tighten their abdominal muscles and cut away excess skin to create a shapely, firm, and flat tummy.

Two Surgeries at Once
A patient's general health and age will decide whether or not she is a suitable candidate for a mommy makeover as well as whether a combined breast surgery and abdominoplasty can be performed during a single operation. The benefit of doubling up on the surgeries is that only one recovery period is necessary and a patient is only subjected to the risks of general anesthesia once.

Why Women Get Mommy Makeovers
When women become mothers, it often becomes quite clear that their own needs and wishes take second place to those of their family. Most mommy makeover recipients will agree that having the surgery has contributed to improved self image and self esteem. Mommy makeovers performed today also allow women to take advantage of highly effective advancements in plastic surgery and shorter recovery periods, which allow them to get back to their families more quickly than ever before.