Mommy makeover addresses a variety of aesthetic concerns after having children. One reason for the mommy makeover's popularity is that it doesn’t have a standard set of procedures; instead, each one is tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of the individual patient. To help support you in achieving your mommy makeover goals, we offer a range of procedures. Learn more about mommy makeover options below.
Tummy Tuck:
Tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes excess skin, corrects muscle separation, and pull the skin of the stomach taught. When the skin repeatedly stretches, as it does with the rapid weight gain and loss that women experience during pregnancy, it begins to lose its elasticity, or ability to bounce back. Routine diet and exercise cannot reverse loose skin. Tummy tuck is a popular choice for mommy makeover because it treats loose skin and stretch marks.
Tummy Tuck
Liposuction:
Liposuction is performed during mommy makeover procedures to help remove stubborn fat deposits that can persist despite diet and exercise. During the process, a surgeon uses a thin tube, called a cannula, to gently suction out fat from targeted areas, such as the abdomen, thighs, hips, or arms. Liposuction not only enhances body contours but also provides a more sculpted appearance, allowing women to regain confidence in their figures after childbirth.
Liposuction
Breast Augmentation:
Breast augmentation is a popular choice within the mommy makeover procedure for women looking to enhance the size and shape of their breasts after having children. Weight fluctuations and breastfeeding can contribute to a loss of breast volume or symmetry, which can be restored during the breast augmentation procedure.
Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation With Lift:
Some new mothers may benefit from a breast lift and implant procedure. This combined approach can address multiple concerns, including loss of volume, excess skin, and sagging. Excess tissue is removed, and the remaining skin is reshaped to create a firmer, more uplifted appearance. Breast implants are then placed to restore the desired fullness.
Breast Augmentation With Lift
Breast Lift:
Factors like weight fluctuations, breast feeding, and hormonal shifts can lead to sagging or loss of firmness in the breasts. A breast lift, or mastopexy, restores a youthful shape and position to the breasts after the changes that come with pregnancy and breastfeeding. This procedure can also enhance the size and shape of the areolas, if desired.
Breast Lift
Breast Reduction:
Breast reduction is an ideal mommy makeover option for women who experience discomfort due to overly large breasts, which can be exacerbated by the physical changes that occur during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This procedure involves removing excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to create a more proportionate and manageable breast size. Many women choose breast reduction not only for aesthetic reasons, but also to alleviate physical issues such as back pain, shoulder discomfort, and skin irritation caused by heavy breasts.
Breast Reduction
BBL:
A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is an increasingly popular component of the mommy makeover, designed to enhance the shape and volume of the buttocks. This procedure involves liposuction to remove excess fat from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or hips, which is then strategically transferred into the buttocks. The BBL not only provides a fuller, more rounded silhouette but also contours the body for a more balanced appearance.
BBL
Labiaplasty:
Labiaplasty, a surgical procedure to reshape and reduce the size of the labia minora, can be incorporated into a mommy makeover to address changes that occur after childbirth. Pregnancy and vaginal delivery can cause the labia to become enlarged, asymmetrical, or discolored, leading to discomfort, irritation, and self-consciousness for some women.
Labiaplasty
Recovery following mommy makeover in Alpharetta will differ for each patient depending on the areas they had treated, what procedures they opted for, as well as their body’s natural healing rate. Immediately after the procedure, patients will be moved to a recovery room as the anesthesia leaves their system and they begin to wake up. Upon returning home, patients can expect to experience mild pain and discomfort, as well as swelling and bruising around their incision sites. However, these symptoms are normal and should subside as the recovery period progresses. Patients should be sure to allow their body time to rest and recover, refraining from any heavy lifting or vigorous exercise. It may be necessary to wear a compression garment in order to reduce swelling and achieve the best possible results. Before sending you home, our mommy makeover surgeon will provide detailed recovery guidelines. It’s important that patients follow these instructions to maximize their results and minimize their recovery time. If you have any questions throughout your recovery, we encourage you to call our office. Our friendly staff is on hand to help.