Mommy Makeover
As a plastic surgeon, I fully explain all options available and discuss these with my patient at length. However, it’s her face and her body and I want my patient to have enough time to talk about what she’d like to change and to feel comfortable describing her appearance goals, preferences, and any concerns she may have.
A mommy makeover refers to a combination of body contouring procedures designed to help women restore their shape and pre-pregnancy figure after having children. Every mommy makeover is customized to address each woman’s unique problem areas, sculpting them to achieve a tighter, firmer post-pregnancy body.
What Are the Benefits of a Mommy Makeover?
A mommy makeover can offer patients a range of potential benefits, including:
- Restored Pre-Pregnancy Figure: Each customized treatment plan is designed to address areas commonly impacted by pregnancy and breastfeeding, such as the breasts and abdomen.
- Improved Confidence: Mommy makeovers often help enhance a woman’s body image and self-esteem.
- Customized Procedures: Dr. Wittpenn tailors each mommy makeover to the needs of the patient, ensuring that the final results aligns with their aesthetic goals.
- Comprehensive Results: A mommy makeover addresses multiple areas in one surgery for balanced, harmonious results.
- Reduced Recovery Time: Combined procedures minimize overall recovery time compared to separate surgeries.
- Enhanced Comfort: Mommy makeovers can sometimes help alleviate physical discomfort caused by excess skin and weakened abdominal muscles.
- Long-Lasting Results: With a healthy lifestyle, mommy makeover results can be maintained for many years.
Who Is a Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?
The mommy makeover procedure specifically targets the breasts and abdomen, which are the areas of the body most affected by pregnancy and childbirth. A mommy makeover may be recommended to healthy women who are done having kids, have achieved their post-pregnancy goal weight, have stopped breastfeeding for at least 3-6 months, and wish to correct any combination of the following problems:
- Sagging breasts
- Small, deflated breasts
- Overly large, pendulous breasts
- Enlarged nipples or areolas
- Abdominal stretch marks
- Loose, sagging abdominal skin
- Stubborn deposits of excess fat
What Procedures Are Commonly Included in a Mommy Makeover?
Some of the most common procedures incorporated into a mommy makeover include:
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
- Liposuction
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Lift
- Breast Reduction
- Nipple and/or Areola Reduction
- Labiaplasty
What Is Involved in a Mommy Makeover Procedure?
Depending on each patient’s individual cosmetic goals and concerns, a mommy makeover may involve a variety of different procedures. In total, 4-5 hours will usually be needed to perform the pre-selected combination of procedures, during which time patients will be under general anesthesia. Dr. Wittpenn takes the time to go over the specifics of each procedure included in the personalized treatment plan with patients in advance to ensure that they feel comfortable, confident, and well-informed about the process.
What Is Recovery Like After a Mommy Makeover?
Most patients need at least 10 days off work to recover after a mommy makeover. However, the length of the recovery period depends on exactly which procedures a patient has had and their body’s unique healing process. During the initial recovery period, pain can typically be well-managed with rest and medication. Detailed post-op care instructions provided by Dr. Wittpenn should be followed closely to ensure optimal healing. Strenuous activity should be avoided for 4-6 weeks after surgery, at which time your final mommy makeover results will start to take shape.
Contact New Horizons Plastic Surgery
If you’re done having kids and want to reclaim your pre-pregnancy form, contact New Horizons Plastic Surgery at (936) 564-3744 to schedule a consultation and find out if a mommy makeover is right for you. Dr. Wittpenn is an expert Nacogdoches mommy makeover surgeon serving patients throughout eastern Texas and western Louisiana, including residents of Lufkin, Huntsville, Tyler, and Shreveport.