Do you wish to reverse most of the unwanted changes that pregnancy has caused to your body? Every woman, regardless of age or status, deserves to look and feel her best. A mommy makeover is a total body transformation procedure that combines multiple surgeries to get your pre-baby body back. Our practice at Georgia Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Marietta, GA offers this option to women who would like to see amazing results in less time.
What Are the Procedures Included in a Mommy Makeover?
Pregnancy can cause unwanted physical changes to your body. After going through one pregnancy or more, you might have noticed that the shape of your breasts, abdomen, and hips are no longer the same. It can also be hard to keep your weight down and minimize the appearance of stretch marks. No matter how hard you try, self-care alone cannot always fix these issues.
If you think that surgical intervention is necessary to give you the best results, we suggest you to consider having a mommy makeover. This procedure is a combination of surgeries that focus on the breasts and body. The main goal is to tighten your skin and abdomen while reshaping and enhancing the volume of your breasts. The makeover is completely customizable and individualized. You can expect the actual procedures to vary based on your needs and expectations.
Breast Augmentation
The goal of breast augmentation is to increase your breast size. Many women choose to have this in their mommy makeover procedure. It helps to make them feel more confident about their bodies and rebuild the shape of their breasts. The most common reasons why you might want to undergo breast augmentation are:
- You have a small breast size
- Your breasts are asymmetrical in shape
- Your breasts that have become saggy due to aging, pregnancy, or significant weight loss
During the procedure, we’ll place synthetic implants under your breast tissues or muscles. A small incision is usually made in the fold just beneath the breast. Sometimes, it can go near the armpit or around the areola. Every woman’s body is unique, but a full recovery from breast augmentation lasts an average of six weeks. The implants can last for up to 10 years and longer.
Breast Lift
Due to pregnancy, your breast tissues may thin and lose a healthy amount of fat. The result is excess skin, nipples pointing downward, and a deflated, droopy appearance. Don’t want to increase your breast size or deal with implants? Then your mommy makeover can start with a breast lift instead. This procedure will restore the shape and elasticity of your breasts.
A breast lift is perfect for adding vitality and definition back to your bustline while creating a natural-looking, symmetrical figure. It’s top benefits are:
- Tightening the breast skin
- Restoring natural breast shape
- Repositioning the nipples
- Removing excess skin
During the procedure, we’ll make incisions around the areola and remove excess skin. Your nipples will be repositioned to an ideal spot. Depending on how extensive the goals of the procedure, we might also create a vertical incision downward from the nipple, to allow further tissue re-positioning.
Breast Reduction
Pregnancy can sometimes leave you with large breasts that look disproportionate to the rest of your body. By undergoing breast reduction surgery, you can remove unwanted fat, tissue, and skin to achieve a more balanced and natural appearance. The most basic steps taken during the procedure include:
- Suctioning fats from your breast
- Surgical removal of extra tissue and fat
- Reshaping and lifting the breasts
You may choose to have breast reduction instead of augmentation during your mommy makeover. The best choice depends on your goals for the surgery and the assessment of your surgeon. We’ll provide you with professional advice to help you look better and feel more confident about your body.
Liposuction
Are you looking to achieve a slimmer figure that will boost your self-confidence? Liposuction is another procedure that is often involved in a mommy makeover. It refers to the skillful surgical removal of body fat to give you a more desirable appearance. There are many ways to perform liposuction, and we take into account your individual goals and aims for the procedure. We aim to understand what changes you would like to see in your progress.
Compared to non-surgical options, liposuction has the following benefits:
- You can see immediate results
- No need to return for several treatments
- Minimal downtime
- Permanent removal of fat
If traditional diet and exercise do not help you lose stubborn fat, it’s worth including liposuction in your mommy makeover procedure. You can request to target various areas in your body, giving you the freedom to enhance your contour and shape.
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that aims to flatten the abdomen after pregnancy or weight gain. It involves the removal of excess skin and fat, while separated muscles due to pregnancy are repaired.
It is one of the most powerful form-enhancing procedures you can choose to have in your mommy makeover. If you are looking to eliminate stretch marks, get rid of loose skin, and have a tighter-looking abdomen, this procedure is right for you.
What Is a Mini Tummy Tuck?
A less invasive form of abdominoplasty is a mini tummy tuck. We perform this procedure on the bikini area, leaving the area around your belly button intact. Excess skin and fat are removed from this small incision on your lower abdomen. Combined with liposuction, you can achieve a better-looking contour with a less invasive procedure.
What Are the Benefits of a Mommy Makeover?
Motherhood is a challenging but rewarding experience. However, it can leave you with little time to care for yourself and make a difference in improving your physical appearance. Are you looking for an easier way to bounce back to your pre-baby figure? A mommy makeover is worth considering for the many benefits it has to offer, compared to other surgical and aesthetic treatment options.
Single Downtime and Recovery
As a modern mom, you probably have a lot on your plate: performing in your career, managing your home, and taking care of your kids. We know that you can’t spend so much time recovering from a surgical procedure or go through multiple rounds of treatments.
A mommy makeover, as a combination of many procedures, will help you to avoid taking time off work and motherly duties. The initial phase of recovery lasts only about two weeks. If you’d go through each procedure individually, you’ll likely be spending up to two months in downtime.
Lower Overall Costs
Doing each of your surgical procedures separately can cost more in the long run. If, for example, you undergo a tummy tuck and a breast rejuvenation procedure in one go, you can save on surgeon’s fees, operating room fees, and anesthesia fees. A mommy makeover is designed to be more cost-effective compared to spreading out your body transformation over multiple surgeries.
The flexibility of this procedure also works for those who are budget-conscious. You can only choose to undergo the procedures that you think will benefit you the most. For example, a less invasive option is to have liposuction, mini tummy tuck, and a breast lift, compared to having a full tummy tuck and breast implants.
Instant Gratification
Who doesn’t want to see visible results and physical improvement right away? In as little as a few months, you can enjoy your new body after a full recovery from a mommy makeover. No need to go through multiple treatments every few weeks. The combination of procedures will address all or most of your aesthetic concerns at once.
Would you like to see a total body transformation that can help restore your youthful, pre-baby body? A mommy makeover can give you the best and most significant results. In no time, you’ll find yourself feeling comfortable and great about yourself again. No need to worry anymore about the frustration caused by unwanted physical changes due to motherhood and pregnancy.
When Is the Best Time for a Mommy Makeover?
Many moms all over the world can qualify for this amazing combination of aesthetic procedures. For your safety and best results, you’ll need to take a few considerations into account.
You Have Reached a Healthy Weight
A mommy makeover is not primarily a weight loss procedure. For your well-being, safety, and best results, we recommend that you have achieved a healthy weight before the surgery. If you have lost most of your baby weight and you have adjusted to a more balanced lifestyle, then you can consider undergoing surgery to become closer to your body goals.
Some amount of fat will be removed during the procedure, but it will be better for you to have a healthy overall weight during the makeover. If you are less than 25 pounds over your goal weight, we may give you the go signal to proceed with the procedure.
You Have a Good Support System
Recovery is important after the surgery. Complete healing can take several weeks up to a few months. During this time, it’s essential that you do not overexert yourself, and have ample time to focus on healing and positive thinking. Can you arrange for additional help around the house, secure child care, and take time off work? These are factors to consider before making a final decision.
With proper post-surgery care and support, you can minimize recovery time and go back to being yourself in no time. Even while focusing on healing, you can still connect with your family and be a responsible mom. In no time, you’ll reap the benefits of the makeover and feel like you’ve become a better person, with more self-esteem and confidence.
Your Family Is Complete
Ideally, you should be done having children before undergoing a mommy makeover. The surgery will not affect your fertility or the ability to care for more children in the future. However, having another baby may reverse or undo the amazing results of the surgery. It’s not necessary, but we’d like to give you long-lasting results and benefits as much as possible.
If you ever decide to have another child after the makeover, we can provide you with further revision surgeries to restore your progress. However, they may be expensive and inconvenient. In the meantime, you might choose from other cosmetic treatments before having a mommy makeover, if you’d still like to get pregnant in the future.
Restore Your Body To Its Pre-Pregnancy Shape
When it comes to restoring your pre-pregnancy body, diet and exercise cannot always give you the results that you want. As a busy mom, you might even find it challenging to find time to commit to a total body transformation. We are here to make it easier! Contact Georgia Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Marietta, GA today and schedule an initial consultation. We look forward to providing you with quality care that will bring you closer to your aesthetic goals.
