Mommy Makeover
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A mommy makeover is a customizable combination of procedures designed to restore and rejuvenate a woman’s body following pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. But despite the name, any woman can receive a mommy makeover. Typically, a mommy makeover procedure will incorporate liposuction, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), and a breast procedure, but other procedures like labiaplasty, thigh lifts, and other body contouring procedures are also common.
After you are done having your kids, it is time to focus on yourself again! It is frustrating to have your body change and not be able to tighten loose skin on your abdomen or get rid of unwanted belly fat. That’s why mommy makeovers are one of the most common procedures at New Life Cosmetic Surgery Center.
Board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Daniel Lee is renowned across Texas for performing rejuvenation and enhancement procedures with great success. Schedule a consultation today to begin planning your customized mommy makeover! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call one of our offices and speak with one of our specialists.
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About the Mommy Makeover
The mommy makeover is an integrative cosmetic surgery term that refers to a tailor-made selection of surgical procedures aimed primarily at mothers looking to improve their postpartum bodies. It reflects a comprehensive approach that prioritizes both appearance and mental well-being. After giving birth, many women experience changes in their bodies due to hormonal fluctuations, weight gain, and the natural process of nurturing a child. Some common issues include enlarged and sagging breasts, excess skin and fat in the abdominal area, a stretched midsection often caused by diastasis recti—a separation of abdominal muscles (1) —and stubborn fat that remains despite diet and exercise.
Benefits
By combining multiple procedures with a mommy makeover, you can rejuvenate your body quickly and enjoy life as your most attractive self. Dr. Lee’s patients typically experience:
- Restoration of Breast Volume: Procedures like breast augmentation can restore lost volume, giving moms a shapelier appearance.
- Elimination of Stretched Skin: A tummy tuck can remove excess skin that may result from rapid weight loss or multiple pregnancies.
- Stubborn Fat Removal: Liposuction effectively eliminates fat that does not respond to diet and exercise.
- Enhanced Body Contours: A combination of procedures can create a harmonious overall silhouette, empowering women to feel great in their clothes.
- Customization: You and Dr. Lee can collaborate to plan the ideal treatment that gives you the results you want to see.
- Comprehensive Solution: Instead of undergoing each procedure separately, a mommy makeover allows for simultaneous surgeries, reducing overall recovery time.
- Increased confidence: Enhancing your body to its most attractive potential will help you be the confident, happy mother you want to be.
Candidates
Ideal candidates for a mommy makeover are women who have completed their families and wish to reclaim their bodies post-pregnancy. Good candidates are:
- In overall good health
- At a stable weight
- Non-smokers or willing to quit before surgery
- Realistic about their expectations regarding results
- Not planning future pregnancies
It is vital to consult with Dr. Lee to ensure that the mommy makeover aligns with your individual goals and health considerations.
Personal Consultation
When you come to a consultation at New Life Cosmetic Surgery Center, Dr. Lee will examine you to help you decide what procedures are best for you. Many mommy makeovers address breast and abdomen concerns, but some patients wish to have procedures that address excess fat in the thighs or other problem areas. Dr. Lee will address each of your concerns and create a plan that is customized for your body and ensures optimal results.
Preparation
Mommy makeovers at New Life Cosmetic Surgery Center are performed in one day, but the length of the procedure will depend on what treatments are incorporated. You will not be required to stay overnight in a hospital. We perform our procedures with IV conscious sedation and not general anesthesia, so you will not have to fast before your procedure.
You will receive specific preparation instructions after your initial consultation with Dr. Lee. These may include ceasing certain medications and supplements and/or taking new ones, arranging transportation to and from your procedure, filling prescriptions that will help your recovery, and more.
Procedure
Mommy makeovers incorporate different procedures into each patient’s treatment plan to help them achieve the rejuvenation results they want to see.
Breast Enhancement
Many women will experience significant changes in their breasts during pregnancy. Breasts may grow in response to hormonal changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding. After childbirth, enlarged breasts may lose their mass and become ptotic; the medical term for sagging. Mommy makeover procedures usually involve one or a combination of three main breast procedures.
- Breast Augmentation: Breast augmentation enhances breast volume. This can be accomplished with either implants or fat transfer. (2) Women can sculpt their breasts to their ideal image with the help of augmentation.
- Breast Lift: Also known as mastopexy, this treatment is beneficial for patients with sagging, ptotic breasts. Dr. Lee will remove excess skin and tighten the muscles beneath your chest to raise the breasts back to their original position and leave you with perkier breasts. Special care is taken to reposition the nipple and preserve natural sensation. (3)
- Breast Reduction: Breast growth is a common effect of pregnancy, but overly enlarged breasts can affect one’s confidence, cause neck and back pain, create sleeping problems, and more. A breast reduction can reduce the size of your breasts to eliminate these issues and increase your self-esteem.
Tummy Tuck
Also known as abdominoplasty, tummy tuck procedures remove excess skin around the abdomen to increase your comfort and give you a smooth, attractive physique. Our skin has a natural elasticity that helps it stretch and adapt to our body’s changes, but in instances like pregnancy, obesity, and more, it can be stretched to a point where it loses elasticity. In these procedures, Dr. Lee will make an incision along the bikini line and carefully remove excess skin. (4) The remaining skin flap will then be tucked into the body and then the incision is closed. Abdominoplasty treatments are also common follow-ups for liposuction treatments.
Liposuction
Weight gain during pregnancy can often result in increased fat deposits in the body. Despite best efforts with exercise and dieting, many patients find that these deposits are stubborn and do not respond to traditional weight loss methods. Liposuction can safely dislodge and remove this fatty tissue and help sculpt your body to be the toned, tight, contoured silhouette you want it to be.
Labiaplasty
Labiaplasty procedures are becoming increasingly common in mommy makeover treatments. Labiaplasty, or labia minora reduction, enhances the appearance of the inner labia and reduces the discomfort that they can cause. Dr. Lee will carefully remove labial tissue that extends beyond the labia majora, sculpting an appearance that meets your expectations and leaves you with confidence. (5)
A mommy makeover at New Life Cosmetic Surgery Center is a day procedure and the length of the surgery depends on which combination of procedures you choose. You will arrive at the office in the morning and be home in the afternoon. This surgery is always done with IV conscious sedation and NOT general anesthesia. Thus, you will sleep through the entire procedure but be breathing on your own. You do not need to be intubated.
Recovery
You will notice a difference immediately after surgery but you will be very swollen and the results will improve with time as the swelling goes down. You should not lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk for at least 2 weeks after surgery. You should walk around immediately after surgery and NOT stay in bed. This is important to prevent blood clots. You should eat a healthy diet and as much protein as possible to promote good healing.
You will walk a little bent over at first but by the end of the first week, you should be standing straight up like normal so you do not strain your back. Dr. Lee sees all the patients the next day after surgery. He will remove the bandages and you can shower after these bandages have been removed. You should not lift anything over 5 pounds in the first 2 weeks of recovery. However, most patients return to work within 1 week, especially if they have light duty at work. You may drive and return to work when you are no longer taking prescription pain medicine.
Remember that everyone is different. Recovery times and progression are not the same for everyone. The times stated are typical for healthy individuals healing from this surgery. The normal progression of healing may be different for those with health problems, smokers, and those who have unforeseen complications after surgery.
Results
Post-recovery, the results of a mommy makeover can be transformative. Patients can experience enhanced body contours, improved breast shape, and a rejuvenated appearance. Many women report significant boosts in self-esteem and confidence.
Cost of a Mommy Makeover in San Antonio
The total price of your mommy makeover will depend on the procedures involved in your treatment plan. When you meet with Dr. Lee to discuss your mommy makeover, you will receive an accurate estimate for the cost.
We also offer financing plans for our patients. If you have any questions about this, our procedures, practice, or more, please do not hesitate to call either of our Texas offices and speak with one of our specialists.
FAQ
What is treated in a mommy makeover?
Mommy makeovers usually treat sagging skin on and around the abdomen and rejuvenate the breasts. Labiaplasty, vaginal rejuvenation, thigh lifts, and more can also be included.
Will there be scars from a mommy makeover?
This depends on what procedures are being incorporated into your mommy makeover plan. Some treatments like tummy tucks will leave scars, but they are placed in inconspicuous locations and fade over time.
How long does recovery take for a mommy makeover?
Most patients will require about two weeks for recovery before returning to desk jobs. Strenuous activity should be reintegrated gradually over the following six weeks.
Is a mommy makeover only for people who have been pregnant?
Not at all! Anybody with concerns about sagging skin, localized fat deposits, and changes in breast appearance can undergo a mommy makeover.
Are mommy makeover results permanent?
While the reshaped areas will maintain their new form, aging, weight fluctuations, and future pregnancies can affect results. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial.
References
- Hall H, Sanjaghsaz H. Diastasis Recti Rehabilitation. PubMed. Published 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK573063/
- Fardo D, Sequeira Campos M, Pensler JM. Breast Augmentation. PubMed. Published 2021. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482206/
- Martinez AA, Chung S. Breast Ptosis. PubMed. Published 2021. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK567792/
- Regan JP, Casaubon JT. Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck). PubMed. Published 2020. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK431058/
- Willis RN, Wong CS, Pai A, Patel BC. Labiaplasty Minora Reduction. PubMed. Published 2021. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448086/
