WHAT IS A MOMMY MAKEOVER?

The toll that pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can have on a woman’s

body can be devastating, both physically and emotionally. Even with proper diet

and exercise, oftentimes it is near impossible to restore one’s post-pregnancy

body to what it was before pregnancy.

Abdominal bulging

Stretching and loosening of the skin

Excess fat deposits in the belly, back, hips, and thighs

Stretch marks on the breasts, belly, and thighs

For mothers out there who want to restore a firmer, tighter body, even months after childbirth, a Mommy Makeover is an excellent option. This cosmetic procedure was developed by plastic surgeons with the specific needs and desires of mothers in mind. The procedure brings together the best of several popular surgical procedures to reconstruct and rejuvenate a mother’s body back to her pre-pregnancy appearance, as close as possible.

WHAT THE MOMMY MAKEOVER WON’T DO

The Mommy Makeover yields impressive results for many women, but it is not a replacement of proper diet and exercise. Rather, when this procedure is utilized in conjunction with a consistently healthy diet and proper exercise, the results can be both transformative and longer-lasting.

There are some important things you should consider before having a Mommy Makeover. If you are planning on dramatic weight loss or plan to become pregnant again, it is advisable and more cost-efficient to postpone the procedure, as significant weight loss or pregnancy can have adverse effects on results. Furthermore, for your own personal mental and physical health and for a better surgical outcome, we advocate achieving your journey to your goal weight or getting within 10 pounds of your goal weight before moving forward with your decision to have surgery.

We recommend waiting at least 6 weeks and even up to 6 months after you stop breastfeeding before undergoing a cosmetic procedure. This time period will allow for your body to heal naturally from the stress of pregnancy and childbirth. Additionally, it gives the skin and muscles time to ’snap back’ as much as they will, which aids in the early restoration process of your body.

IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?

As with any cosmetic plastic surgery, you should first consider your motivations

for surgery to be sure that you’re choosing surgery for yourself and not to

fulfill someone else’s’ desires or expectations of you or your body. Mothering

is perhaps the most important job there is and the sacrifices made by mothers

everywhere deserve respect and compassion. It is a very personal matter and

any decision for surgery should come after careful consideration of all the

facts and emotions involved.

The Mommy Makeover may be a good option for you if you:

Maintain good physical health and weight

Don’t smoke

Have realistic expectations

Are frustrated by the seemingly irreversible effects of childbirth and

your attempts at weight loss and firming of your body with diet and exercise

alone

Have stretch marks

Have sagging breasts and/or enlarged areolas

Every woman’s body is different and the needs of each women vary. A doctor

can guide you along the right path in deciding which procedures will be right

for you.

OPTIONS FOR MOMMY MAKEOVER SURGERY

This cosmetic plastic surgery procedure is comprised of several different cosmetic procedures that, when used in conjunction, produce stunning results. However, because every woman has different restorative needs, the combination of procedures will vary from one body to another. The Mommy Makeover is not a ‘cookie cutter’ procedure, but one that can be tailored to meet your individual needs, which is one reason why the procedure is so revolutionary in its design. It can include the following cosmetic procedures.