subject: How Breast Augmentation Can Restore Your Pre-Baby Body [print this page] How Breast Augmentation Can Restore Your Pre-Baby Body
In the past, many women avoided conversations about how their bodies had changed since pregnancy. Today, however, more moms are aware of the options open to them to restore their pre-baby bodies. As a result, they feel energized with the opportunity to take control of their bodies and improve their appearance. The treatment plan that has become most popular for that purpose is known as a Mommy Makeover. This type of surgery consists of a combination of different procedures, such as a tummy tuck, laser-assisted liposuction, breast augmentation, and related cosmetic surgery in Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Green Bay and other areas of Wisconsin.
Each Mommy Makeover is crafted specifically for the patient. Women may choose only the specific procedures they desire. One of the most popular procedures I perform for moms is breast augmentation, which can restore and improve the lost fullness and sagging that often results from pregnancy and nursing.
Breast Augmentation Benefits
During pregnancy, your breasts typically expand and become fuller. If you decide to nurse your baby, your breasts also will experience changes. After that period is over, however, your breasts may sag or droop. Some of my patients tell me that their breasts have become "deflated," losing volume and shape.
When patients consult with me about enhancing their breasts as a key part of their Mommy Makeover, I make sure that they are aware of all the considerations involved. If you decide to opt for this procedure as part of a Mommy Makeover, ask your plastic surgeon about the options discussed here.
In performing breast augmentation for women from Oshkosh, Green Bay and Milwaukee, I use breast implants (saline or silicone) to add volume. These implants also improve breast shape. During your consultation, your surgeon should discuss issues such as which type of implant is right for you, the type of incision, and the possible size options for your body type.
During the consultation, you may also want to discuss another popular component of a Mommy Makeover: a breast lift. Although breast augmentation can restore lost volume and shape, it typically will not significantly reduce drooping or sagging. For that reason, many women decide to combine a breast lift and augmentation.
Other Procedures
In addition to breast augmentation, you may want to discuss some of the other treatment options available as part of a Mommy Makeover. For busy moms, combining procedures can be highly beneficial: you save on downtime (avoiding the need for two periods of recovery) and also may save financially. Always discuss with your plastic surgeon precisely what your options are.
For example, a high percentage of my female patients ask about body contouring as part of their Mommy Makeover. Sagging, excess stomach skin and loose abdominal muscles may benefit from a tummy tuck. Laser-assisted liposuction, another popular option, can help with stubborn fat deposits on the thighs and hips that diet and exercise can't fully smooth away.
In general, the procedures that potentially can be part of a Mommy Makeover include:
Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty)
Liposuction (using several advanced techniques, including laser assisted liposuction)
Breast Lift
Facial rejuvenation, such as BOTOX Cosmetic and Dysport
