subject: What is a "Mommy Makeover"? [print this page] A Mommy Makeover is when the breast and tummy areas are addressed with cosmetic surgery.
Typically after childbirth, your breasts may sag or lose the fullness they had before having kids. Also, as you get older, some of your breast tissue is replaced with fat or simply thins out, resulting in some natural sag. There are several options to correct this, including
- abreast lift
- abreast augmentation
- abreast augmentation with breast lift
Also after being pregnant, your tummy may have some excess fat, excess loose skin, or both. You may need a tummy tuck, liposuction, or both, to get the most aesthetically pleasing results.
Before considering surgery, make sure that you are in good health and your weight has been stable for 6 months. Usually, Plastic Surgeons like to see patients at least 6 months after childbirth, but preferably longer than that. This will give you time to work out to lose as much fat and loose skin as possible, which also helps to get better results after surgery.
It is safe to get all of these procedures done at the same time, but you will pre-surgical clearance from your family doctor before surgery. For pre-surgical clearance you will typically need an EKG, blood test, and a note from your doctor clearing you for surgery.
You will also need to make arrangements to have extra help at home to take care of your children for about 2 weeks after surgery. It may also be difficult to have the normal flexibility and energy level right after your procedure. However, this is different for every patient.
