Q: I am in my early 40’s and have three children. I am disappointed in my body after working out regularly and eating a healthy diet. My breasts sag, my stomach has loose excess skin, and nothing I do makes a difference. Would a Mommy Makeover be the answer to correcting those ares to match my overall fitness level?
A: Mommy makeover is a combination of two procedures, generally breast enhancement with a body surgery. Breast surgeries can either be an augmentation, lift, augmentation with lift, or a reduction. Body surgeries can be a tummy tuck, mini-tummy tuck or liposuction of the abdomen, flanks or thighs.
Mommy makeovers are popular with women when they have completed their families and want their pre-baby bodies back. The best candidates for the mommy makeover are those who are in good shape and are stable at or close to their ideal weight. Many women lose confidence and feel discouraged when they are unable to reverse the post-pregnancy changes to their bodies with diet and exercise. Mommy makeover is a life-changing experience for most women and restores their confidence.
During your personalized consultation, I address all the areas of concern using the Vectra 3D imaging system to simulate the results that you can expect from the various procedures. Once we determine the procedure(s) ideal for you, surgery can be scheduled in our fully-accredited in-office procedure suite. The mommy makeover is a same-day surgery in most cases. I routinely perform the mommy makeover procedure in our fully accredited surgery center under intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. The procedure length and recovery vary depending on the combination of breast, abdominal, and liposuction procedures. In general, after a mommy makeover, patients may return to work within two weeks. In approximately 4-6 weeks, patients may resume core strengthening activities. The swelling will continue to decrease with time, as will the appearance of scars.
Call our office to schedule a consultation with me to discuss how we can help you restore your pre-baby body and self-confidence.
Dr. Cindy Wu
Dr. Cindy Wu discusses the Mommy Makeover procedure: