Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover is a term lovingly given to a women having a procedure completed on the abdomen and the breast on the same surgical time. This helps reduce the number of times one has to go through the surgical and recovery process. Plan on a couple weeks of downtime for most mommy makeovers.
With many life changes come physical changes. While you might love the memories and milestones that got you there, you may not be happy with the way your body has changed. For moms in Northwest Arkansas, a mommy makeover might be the key to reclaiming their sense of self.
What is a Mommy Makeover?
A mommy makeover is a comprehensive cosmetic procedure that combines various surgeries to address the physical changes that many women experience following pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Here’s a breakdown of its key aspects and benefits:
Targeted Improvements: A mommy makeover typically includes procedures such as breast lift or augmentation to address sagging or deflated breasts, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to tighten abdominal muscles and remove excess skin (including the "c-section apron"), and sometimes liposuction to contour areas with stubborn fat deposits. It can also incorporate facial rejuvenation treatments to address signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles.
Comprehensive Approach: By addressing multiple areas of concern in one surgery, a mommy makeover allows women to achieve more comprehensive results in a single operation.
Financial Efficiency: Opting for a mommy makeover can be more cost-effective compared to undergoing each procedure separately. This is because you pay for anesthesia, operating room fees, and other associated costs only once, rather than multiple times.
Consolidated Recovery: Instead of recovering from each individual procedure separately, a mommy makeover consolidates the recovery period into one timeframe. While recovery from combined surgeries can be more intense initially, many patients find it preferable to a prolonged series of recoveries.
Enhanced Satisfaction: Perhaps most importantly, a mommy makeover aims to provide significant aesthetic improvements that can enhance self-confidence and satisfaction with one’s appearance. By addressing multiple concerns in a coordinated manner, patients can achieve a more harmonious and rejuvenated look.
It’s crucial for anyone considering a mommy makeover to consult with a qualified plastic surgeon like Dr. Stubbs. They can assess individual goals, discuss realistic expectations, and tailor a personalized treatment plan to achieve the desired outcomes safely and effectively. This approach ensures that each patient receives comprehensive care and achieves the best possible results from their mommy makeover experience.
Procedures to consider for your mommy makeover
Every mommy makeover is unique, with the procedure choices tailored to the individual. You get exactly what you want — no more and no less. While you are free to select the procedures that matter most to you, there are certain ones that we may suggest to anyone looking into a mommy makeover.
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to tighten the muscles of the abdomen while removing excess skin and fat. This procedure is particularly beneficial for individuals who have experienced significant weight loss or stretching of the abdominal area due to pregnancy.
Fat Transfer
If you have unwanted volume in one area of the body and not enough in another, fat transfer can help. With this procedure, fat is removed via liposuction, prepped and then transferred to another area of the body, such as the breasts, hips or butt.
Breast Augmentation
If a lift alone won’t give you the look you want, or you don’t have any sagging in the breasts, breast augmentation might be best for you. You have control over how much volume you add and the shape and placement of the implant, making it easy to achieve your body goals.
Liposuction
Many women experience changes in their bodies after pregnancy, including an increased tendency to hold onto fat, often in new areas. Liposuction can be an effective solution for removing targeted fat cells, helping to slim specific areas and create a more contoured silhouette. Additionally, the fat removed during liposuction can be used in other procedures, offering added benefits.
Breast Lift
After pregnancy and breastfeeding, many women find their breast skin is stretched out, or that they even lost volume once their milk supply went away. With a breast lift, that saggy appearance can be eliminated, restoring confidence and making it easier to wear all types of necklines and bras.
STUBBS CENTER FOR COSMETIC SURGERY
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