Mommy Makeover Procedures
Every woman’s body responds differently to pregnancy and childbirth. Considering the unique needs of every post-baby, no two Mommy Makeover plans are the same.
This list includes the procedures most commonly combined during a Mommy Makeover:
Tummy Tuck
The first and simplest way to address loose skin after pregnancy is through a tummy tuck. In addition to removing the skin and stretch marks during abdominoplasty, the surgeon may tighten, if necessary, the abdominal muscles if they have been weakened by your pregnancy. A tummy tuck requires only a single incision to be performed. The incision is made low in the abdomen, between the hip bones. Your surgeon will take care to place your incision as low as possible, where it can easily be concealed by clothing and swimwear.
Once an incision is made, your surgeon will repair or tighten your abdominal muscles. Your abdominal skin will be laid in a flat, smooth contour. Excess skin will be excised.
You will receive a compression garment to wear following Tummy Tuck. You will want to avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activity for six weeks after your Tummy Tuck. You will need to ask for assistance lifting small children during this six-week period.
Women frequently combine liposuction with a Tummy Tuck. Liposuction can be performed during a Tummy Tuck to eliminate stubborn fat and contour the waist, flanks, lower back, and abdomen.
Breast Augmentation With Lift
Using FDA-approved implants, breast augmentation restores fullness and perkiness to your breasts. Implant options include saline or silicone implants. Saline implants are a silicone shell filled with sterile saline. Saline implants have a natural but firm feel in the breast.
Silicone implants by Allergan have a gummy-like consistency that closely mimics the feel of natural breast tissue. The shape, profile, and placement of your implant will depend on your personal goals and your doctor’s professional recommendation. Your doctor will discuss the benefits of this implant option with you during a private consultation.
If your breasts sit in a lower position on your chest than they used to, you are a good candidate for breast lift surgery. Breast lift will remove excess breast tissue and reposition the breasts at a higher, more youthful profile. Women who would like to improve the shape, size, and lift of their breasts are excellent candidates for breast augmentation with lift surgery.
Fat Transfer
While there are likely areas where you want to remove stubborn fat, many women have a few places on their body where they wouldn’t mind a little more “oomph!” Patients who receive liposuction are good candidates to transfer their own fat to augment and contour another area of their body. Our surgeons frequently transfer fat to the buttocks to achieve beautiful, round Brazilian butt lift results for mothers seeking a better figure.
SmartLipo Body Sculpting
The body often develops fat in new and frustrating ways after pregnancy. SmartLipo is an advanced liposuction method designed to eliminate fat, tighten the tissues, and contour the body. SmartLipo is performed using only a few small incisions, tumescent fluid, and a slim cannula.
The cannula houses a tiny microfiber laser. The microfiber laser will emit targeted laser energy. The laser energy melts the fat, making it easy to gently suction out from the body. The heat from the laser additionally promotes skin tightening and reduces post-procedure swelling. The contours achieved with SmartLipo are exceptionally tight and smooth!
SmartLipo can be safely performed to slim and sculpt almost anywhere on the body! Popular SmartLipo treatment areas include the stomach, flanks, back, arms, thighs, and chin.
Labiaplasty
Childbirth frequently impacts the appearance of the labia. Labiaplasty surgery is a careful, artful procedure that will transform stretched, enlarged, or asymmetrical labia tissue into a tight, aesthetically-pleasing appearance. Consult with our physician to see if this procedure is right for you.
Mothers who have looser vaginal and urinary tract muscles are good candidates for BTL Emsella, a non-invasive method of tightening and strengthening the vaginal area. BTL Emsella emits a high intensity electromagnetic field to tighten the pelvic floor. This procedure can be received as a part of a Mommy Makeover or as a stand alone, beneficial treatment.
Arm Lift & Body Lift
If you gained and lost significant weight during your pregnancy, you may have loose, excess skin on your arms or torso. Tummy tuck is an excellent way to address loose skin on the abdomen. If your excess skin is not located on your stomach, however, you may be an excellent candidate to tighten and smooth your contours with an arm, thigh, or body lift.
Some women may be good candidates to address their skin laxity with BodyTite or FaceTite, a minimally invasive body contouring treatment.
Botox & Dermal Fillers
Motherhood is stressful! If you notice new fine lines and wrinkles, we offer a range of artful wrinkle relaxers and dermal fillers designed to smooth away frustrating signs of aging. We will be happy to help you refresh your skin with a customized treatment of Botox and/or a dermal filler like Juvederm.
Skin Rejuvenation
Does your skin look more tired or worn than it used to? Do you have new acne scars or age spots? Skin renewing treatments like chemical peel, Platelet Rich Plasma application, and laser skin resurfacing can help you address aging and hyperpigmentation to restore clear tone and a healthy glow!
