A mommy makeover is a unique procedure that allows you to combine multiple body contouring procedures to achieve the best results possible. But how do you know which procedures will help you get the desired results? Will a tummy tuck be enough to create a contoured waistline or do you need to add liposuction? Is a breast augmentation enough or should you add a lift to help restore your youthful perkiness? Being able to answer these questions helps you best determine the right mommy makeover procedures for you.
What Is a Mommy Makeover?
A mommy makeover is a personalized combination of surgical procedures, including tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and breast lifts. Its purpose? To sculpt your body and restore those pre-pregnancy or pre-weight-loss curves. Since each mommy makeover is tailored to address individual body concerns, no two are exactly alike. So, if you’ve seen someone else’s mommy makeover, remember that yours will be as unique as you are!
Which Procedures Are Common In Mommy Makeovers?
When you think of a mommy makeover, you likely think of a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. While these two procedures, along with liposuction, make up the three most common components of a mommy makeover, you are not limited to these procedures. These three procedures address the most common areas of concern post-pregnancy, such as excess abdominal skin, loss of breast volume, and stubborn pockets of fat. However, pregnancy and weight loss don’t affect every woman the same. For instance, you may see a significant loss of volume in the face that has created sagging and excess skin. In this case, for example, you may want to include a facial procedure, such as a facelift.
Identify Your Concerns and Goals
To best choose your mommy makeover procedures, you first want to identify your unique concerns. How did pregnancy or weight loss change your curves? Does your tummy have excess skin or a pouch? Do your nipples point downwards or have you lost significant breast volume? Are facial changes making you look much older than you are? These are just some key examples of things to evaluate when listing your concerns.
Creating a Procedure Plan with Your Surgeon
After identifying your concerns, it’s time to have a conversation with your mommy makeover surgeon. During this crucial stage, you’ll sit down with your plastic surgeon to craft your personalized mommy makeover plan. Together, you’ll discuss your specific worries and ultimate goals. Once your surgeon truly understands your needs, they’ll recommend the best procedures to achieve those optimal results.
Is a Combination Procedure Right For You?
A mommy makeover isn’t for everyone and there are some things to consider. For instance, pregnancy or weight gain after a mommy makeover can alter your results and, in some cases, may require additional surgery to achieve your goals. Ideally, your family should be complete and you should be ready to commit to a healthy lifestyle. Because a mommy makeover is a major surgical procedure, it is also important that you are in good health, with no underlying conditions.
If you have multiple areas of concern, a mommy makeover may be the perfect solution to give you the desired body contours. Dr. Chang and Dr. Wang at Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery can work directly with you to determine the best procedures to give you the body contours you can be proud of. To learn more, call 410-740-9330 to schedule your consultation today and take the first step to a new you.
Author: Dr. Eric Chang
Few plastic surgeons offer Dr. Eric Chang’s rare blend of impressive credentials and genuine compassion. After becoming a board-certified plastic surgeon, he returned to his home state and established Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, one of the premier cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery practices between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
