Mommy Makeover
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A Mommy Makeover is a cosmetic procedure most commonly performed after pregnancy that revitalizes areas of the body that have changed due to weight gain and skin stretching. Moms who have not been able to attain the pre-pregnancy look they desire, even after extensive diet and exercise, will benefit greatly from this procedure. A Mommy Makeover typically includes a breast lift, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction. In some cases, labiaplasty is also incorporated.
Dallas, TX plastic surgeon Dr. Steven J. White is a well-acclaimed, double board-certified body contouring specialist who is pleased to have many women experience life-transforming results, regaining their self-image and attractive figure with his uniquely designed Mommy Makeover surgery.
Schedule your consultation at USA Plastic Surgery or call our Dallas office at (214) 833-6751 with any questions you may have.
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About the Mommy Makeover
A Mommy Makeover is a transformative surgical experience designed for women who want to reclaim their pre-baby bodies or merely enhance their current figure. Following pregnancy, many women undergo significant bodily changes due to hormonal shifts, stretching of tissues, weight gain, breastfeeding, and changes in metabolism. These changes can lead to various issues, such as sagging breasts, abdominal separation known as diastasis recti, excess skin around the abdomen, and localized areas of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise.
Mommy Makeovers are not weight loss procedures. Surgeons, especially Dr. White, regularly tell patients that a nine-month pregnancy normally means a nine-month fitness journey. (1) However, despite a patient’s best efforts with dieting and exercise, stubborn fat pockets and excess skin remain. Whether you desire a more youthful breast shape, a flatter midsection, or better-defined contours, a mommy makeover provides versatile surgical options tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy and desires.
Benefits of a Mommy Makeover
A Mommy Makeover provides numerous advantages that enhance both appearance and self-confidence. Benefits include:
- Comprehensive Transformation: Multiple areas can be addressed in just one procedure, streamlining recovery and time spent under anesthesia.
- Restored Postpartum Body: By facilitating tighter abdominal muscles and removing excess skin, patients can re-establish their pre-pregnancy silhouette.
- Increased Breast Volume and Shape: Breast augmentations or lifts contribute to a rejuvenated appearance of the breasts, giving mothers back their confidence.
- Targeted Fat Reduction: Liposuction allows for the effective removal of unwanted fat, providing a sleeker, more toned look, particularly around the belly.
- Boost in Self-Esteem: Many women report enhanced body image and self-worth post-procedure, significantly improving mental and emotional well-being.
- Minimized Pregnancy-Related Changes: Correcting conditions like diastasis recti and skin laxity ensures long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes.
- Customized Approach: Each mommy makeover is personalized to your body and aesthetic expectations, ensuring optimal results.
- Long-Lasting Results: The outcomes of the combined body contouring procedures generally endure, provided that patients maintain a stable weight afterward.
Candidates
Motherhood is not a requirement to receive a Mommy Makeover. If you would benefit from the combined procedures, then you can receive them. Patients should be at least six months past their delivery date and have not had success rejuvenating their body through dieting and exercise. (1) It is crucial for candidates to be in good overall health, as surgery will require general anesthesia. Non-smokers, or individuals who are willing to quit smoking prior to surgery, will achieve better surgery outcomes and recoveries. Furthermore, it is essential to have realistic expectations concerning the possibilities and limitations of the surgery.
Women who plan to have more children should delay their Mommy Makeover as subsequent pregnancy may affect results. Any questions about your candidacy can be answered when you meet with Dr. White.
Personal Consultation
The personal consultation is a pivotal phase where your goals and desires are communicated. When prospective candidates first visit USA Plastic Surgery, Dr. White will conduct a comprehensive health assessment and understand your previous pregnancies’ effects.
During this meeting, Dr. White will examine the specific areas you wish to enhance and discuss a personalized plan that encompasses the proposed surgical options. You will receive insights into recovery timelines, potential risks, and expected outcomes.
It is important for candidates to discuss their medical history and any concerns during the consultation with Dr. White. Every woman’s body is different; therefore, tailored solutions can be influenced by individual circumstances that arise during pregnancy and beyond.
If you are ready to get your pre-pregnancy body back, we encourage you to call our office today and schedule your consultation.
Preparation
Pre-operative planning is crucial to ensure that every aspect aligns seamlessly before the surgery date. Patients can expect to:
- Stop smoking and avoid nicotine products as they hinder healing.
- Review and discontinue certain medications or supplements that thin the blood.
- Complete the necessary lab work or imaging required for this surgery.
- Prepare their home environment ahead of time, arranging for assistance during the early recovery stages.
- Arrange for transportation post-surgery when anesthesia is involved.
- Plan for adequate time off work and family life to prioritize resting and recuperating.
Procedure
A Mommy Makeover incorporates multiple procedures, so the surgical techniques employed are different for each case. During your consultation, Dr. White will create a personalized plan for your aesthetic goals and go into detail about the advanced surgical techniques that will be applied.
Liposuction
The body stores fat during pregnancy, and these deposits can be hard to dislodge with dieting and exercise alone. Liposuction, normally abdominal liposuction in this case, removes fat from the body to create a slimmer physique. (2) Dr. White will make a small incision and insert a cannula to harvest the excess body fat.
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty is an integral part of the Mommy Makeover as it removes excess skin and tightens separated abdominal muscles. Skin loses elasticity through pregnancy as it gets stretched and has difficulty returning to its original shape. Abdominoplasty procedures remove this excess skin and fat to create a tight, smooth stomach and a stronger muscular wall in the abdomen. (3)
Breast Rejuvenation
Hormonal shifts cause rapid breast growth (up to two cup sizes), extreme tenderness and sensitivity, nipple, and areola color and size change, and much more. (4) Similar to the abdomen, the breasts may change shape significantly during pregnancy, and experience sagging after nursing. Breast augmentation adds volume and shape to the breasts with the use of implants or fat transfer, while a breast lift can raise the breasts to their former position on the chest wall and relocate the nipple to a higher position. Dr. White has countless hours of experience in breast enhancement, so you can expect positive results.
Recovery
Recovery post-mommy makeover varies, depending on the surgical mix and the individual’s healing capacity. Typically, patients can expect:
- Swelling and bruising subside over weeks, managed comfortably using prescribed pain medication.
- Some restrictive activities (heavy lifting, exercising) must remain limited for several weeks.
- After approximately two to three weeks, many patients resume normal engagements and duties concurrently focusing on their health.
A follow-up appointment will be scheduled to check on your healing progress and to offer recommendations for sustaining your transformative results.
Results
You can expect to reap many rewarding outcomes after completing your Mommy Makeover. This transformation can lead to aesthetically pleasing breast projections, a defined waistline free from excess skin or fat, and improved proportions throughout your body.
Results generally become apparent within weeks to months as final healing takes place with a vast majority of patients reporting satisfaction at six months or longer post-surgery. Most importantly, individuals often experience a renewed sense of self and increased confidence.
Cost of a Mommy Makeover in Dallas
No two Mommy Makeovers are the same. Each case will incorporate different procedures, and each procedure will vary in scale and objectives. A patient’s medical history and goals also must be considered. We encourage you to schedule a consultation with Dr. White to receive an accurate cost estimate for your Mommy Makeover. He will listen carefully to your goals and ideas and provide you with an expert estimate of the final cost.
Schedule your consultation now to reclaim the body you love by calling our Dallas office at (214) 833-6751.
FAQ
Why is it called a Mommy Makeover?
The term “Mommy Makeover” was coined because it entails procedures that restore the pre-baby appearance many women wish to regain after giving birth.
Will there be visible scars after a Mommy Makeover?
Incision placement is strategic to ensure minimized visibility. With proper care, scars become less noticeable over time.
When can I return to work after a Mommy Makeover?
Typically, patients can resume lighter work activities in two to three weeks, with full activity allowed after several weeks. However, timing largely depends on individual recovery.
Will the results of a Mommy Makeover last?
It’s essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle post-surgery, as fluctuations in weight or subsequent pregnancies can impact your results. Nonetheless, many results provide long-lasting satisfaction when adequately cared for.
References
- The “mommy makeover” package. AMA Journal of Ethics. 2010;12(5):363-366. doi:https://doi.org/10.1001/virtualmentor.2010.12.5.ccas1-1005
- Bartow MJ, Raggio BS. Liposuction. PubMed. Published 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563135/
- Regan JP, Casaubon JT. Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck). PubMed. Published 2020. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK431058/
- Breast Changes During Pregnancy. American Pregnancy Association. Published April 27, 2020. https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/changes-in-your-body/breast-changes-during-pregnancy/