A mommy makeover is not a medical procedure but a descriptive term that describes any combination of cosmetic procedures that help restore your appearance before pregnancy. In most cases, a mommy makeover might include an augmentation that focuses on the breasts and abdomen, a tummy tuck, reduction, liposuction, or lift of the arms, trunk, or legs. This post will take a closer look at the procedures involved in a mommy makeover and why you should have your mommy makeover performed by Dr. John David Mullins.
Procedures Included in a Mommy Makeover
The first step in a mommy makeover is to consult with your cosmetic surgeon and decide on the makeover procedures that are suitable for you. Some of the common procedures involved in mommy makeovers include:
1. Tummy Tuck
They are also referred to as abdominoplasty. A flabby tummy normally results from excessive fat, skin, poor skin elasticity, and the stretching of the inner girdle of the fascia (connective tissue) and rectus muscles (abdominal muscles) that extend from your ribs down to the pubic bone. With abdominoplasty, all excess fat and loose skin will be removed and tighten the slack fascia, and stretch marks in the lower abdomen below your belly button will also be removed.
2. Breast Reduction
The breasts naturally tend to swell to a bigger size and shape during pregnancy. This serves as a welcome change to your baby unless your breasts become abnormally large, causing you pain, rashes, skeletal deformities, low self-esteem, or poor posture. However, breast reduction procedures help solve this problem by eliminating glandular tissue and fat, leaving you with smaller, lighter breasts.
3. Breast Lift
A breast lift or mastopexy effectively treats decreased breast volume, stretched areolas, drooping nipples, loose and uneven breasts. This procedure can also be designed to help enlarge or reduce the size of your breasts.
4. Liposuction
Liposuction, also called lipoblast, can help re-contour your hips or flanks. During your mommy makeover, the plastic surgeon will recommend liposuction of your hips and flanks as well as a tummy tuck. Liposuction can also be used on your upper arms, chest, knees, neck, and thighs.
5. Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, helps restore or increase your breast size using saline implants, fat grafting, or silicone gel implants.
Are You an Ideal Candidate for A Mommy Makeover?
Mommy makeovers are usually designed to reverse the bodily changes associated with aging and childbearing. Below are some characteristics that might require you to undergo a mommy makeover:
- Early signs of aging in your face and around your eyes
- Loose skin on your tummy, stretch marks, as well as undefined and thick waistline
- Uneven breasts, stretched areolas, drooping nipples, sagging breasts, and decreased breast volume
- Had a C-section, and you now have excess fat around your surgical site
- Enlarged breasts after childbirth or breasts that are out of proportion with your physique and cause you back pain
- Excess fat around your thighs, hips, and love-handle area.
Conclusion
For effective mommy makeover procedures that will help boost your appearance and self-esteem, consult with Dr. John David Mullins, PC, MD of the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Dr. Mullins has top-notch surgical skills and artistry to create a personalized mommy makeover procedure that achieves satisfactory, natural-looking outcomes. To discover if you’re an ideal candidate for a mommy makeover, kindly book a consultation with Dr. Mullins at his office in Atlanta, Georgia.
