MOMMY MAKEOVER

 

Themommymakeover is a combinationof cosmetic&aestheticproceduresforwomenthatweperformafterchildbearing andaging on theface, breasts, and body.

 

A mommymakeovergenerallyincludes;

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• Afullabdominoplasty (tummytuck), a surgicalproceduredesignedtoeliminatetheloose skin andexcessfatapparentafterchildbirth.

• Breastsurgeries (Breastreduction, Breast Lift)

• Liposuction   

• Scarrevision of Caesareansection.

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TheMommyMakeoverProcedure

 

 

A mommymakeover is a fairlystandardcombination of cosmeticsurgeryproceduresthatareperformedtogetherduring a oneoperation: a breast lift, a tummytuck, and liposuction (normally of thetummyandlower body). Theseare, in fact, themostcommonplasticsurgeryproceduresforwomenoverall. Sometimes breastaugmentation usingimplants is alsoperformed, ifnecessaryordesired, andwomenwhohave had a Caesareansectionmayoptforscarrevision.

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These procedures collectively address the most common effects of birthing and breastfeeding on a woman’s body: weightgainand skin stretching in the abdomen, andloss of firmnessandpossible “deflation” in thebreasts. Theadvantage of a mommymakeover is thattheresultsareachievedall at once, andtherecoverytimesformultipleproceduresarecombined. A womanachieves (orrecovers) the body imageshewants in onefellswoop.

 

• Correctsagging and restore volumetobreasts

• Improvebreastsymmetry

• Repairstretchedorlargenipple/areola

• Removeexcess, sagging skin fromthe abdomen

• Repairstretchedorseparatedabdominalmuscles (diastasisrecti)

• Reducepockets of diet- andexercise-resistantfat

• Improvethewayclothingandswimsuits fit

 

 

Theresultsareordinarilypositiveandcomplicationsarerare. Nevertheless, therearealwaysrisksassociatedwithsurgery, andtherearespecificcomplicationsassociatedwiththeproceduresthatmay be performedduring body contouring.

Oursurgeonwilldiscusstheseriskswithyouthoroughlyduringtheconsultationprocess.

 

Post-operativecomplicationssuch as infectionandbloodclotsarerare. Infection can be treatedwithdrainageandantibiotics, but mayrequire a hospitalstay. You

can minimize the risk of bloodclotsbymovingaround as soon as possibleafterthesurgery.

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Poorhealing, which can result in conspicuousscars, mayrequire a secondoperation. Smokersareadvisedtoquit, as smokingmayincreasethe risk of complicationsanddelayhealing.

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You can reduceyour risk of complicationsbycloselyfollowingyoursurgeon’sinstructionsbeforeandafterthesurgery, especiallywithregardtowhenand how youshouldresumephysicalactivity.

Pleasekeep in mindthat at TheSalussClinic, wewilltreatanycomplicationthatmayarise.

 

 

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PossibleProcedures in A MommyMakeover

 

• BreastAugmentation

• BreastLift

• ButtockAugmentation

• Liposuction

• TummyTuck

• VaginalRejuvenation

 

 

InPreparingforMommyMakeoverSurgery;

 

• Getlabtestingor a medicalevaluation

• Takecertainmedicationsoradjustyourcurrentmedications

• Stop smoking

• Avoidtaking aspirin, anti-inflammatorydrugsandherbalsupplements as they can increasebleeding

 

 

The Best Candidatesfor A MommyMakeover

 

 

• Thebestcandidatesfor a mommymakeoverarewomenwhohaveweanedtheirbabies. Womenshouldalsonotethatiftheyundergo breastaugmentation (ratherthanjust a breast lift), theymayaffecttheirchances of breastfeeding at a futuredate, depending on thetype of incisionused.

 

• Ifbreastfeeding is importanttoyouandyou plan tohaveadditionalchildren, youmaywanttopostponebreastaugmentationuntilyouhaveweanedyourlastchild.

• Smokersshouldquitfor at leasttwoweeksbeforeandaftersurgery, becausesmokinginhibitshealing.

• A realisticexpectation of theresults is alsoveryimportant. Ourdoctorsarealwayscarefultoexplaineverythingaboutyourprocedure as clearly as possible, includingtherisksandthemostlikelyoutcomes.

• A mommymakeover can have a positiveeffect on your self-esteem. Feelingbetteraboutyourappearance can makeyoufeelbetteraboutyourself. Studiesshowthatthiskind of surgeryoftenimprovesquality of life. Beforeyoudecidetohavesurgery, thinkcarefullyaboutyourexpectationsanddiscussthemwith an experiencedmommymakeoversurgeonsuch asourdoctors.

 

 

10 ThingsYouNeedToKnowAboutTheMommyMakeover

 

 

• Themommymakeoverwill be performed as an outpatientsurgery – Thisallowsyoutorecover at home. Foradditionalassistanceduringthefirst 24 hours, yoursurgeonmayrecommend an overnightrecoverysuite.

 

• Yourrecovery can takefromonetotwoweeks – Althoughthiswilldepend on thespecificproceduresincluded in yourmommymakeover, plan on yourrecoverytakinguptotwoweeks, duringwhich time youwill be sore, bruisedandswollen.

 

• Youwillneedhelparoundthehouse – Youwill be tiredand tender forseveraldaysafteryourmommymakeover, makingroutinechoresimpossible; enlistassistancearoundthehousefrom a familymemberorfriend.

• No drivinguntilcertainpainmedicationshavebeenstopped – Yoursurgeonwillprescribethenecessarypainmedicationsfor a comfortablerecovery, however, do not getbehindthewheelwhiletakingnarcotics.

• Swelling can lastforsixmonthsorlonger – Whilesomebenefits of a mommymakeoverareimmediate, thefullresultscannot be assesseduntilallswelling has subsided; thiswilltakefromsixmonthsto a year.

• No heavy lifting, includingbabies – Vigorousexerciseandheavy lifting should be avoidedfor at leastsixweeksafteryourmommymakeover; thisincludescarryingbabiesandchildrenover 10 pounds.

• A mommymakeover is fornon-smokers – Smokingdecreasescirculation, delayingwoundhealingandsubstantiallyincreasingthechanceforseriouscomplicationstooccur; stop smokingfor at leastfourweeksbeforeandfourweeksafteryourmommymakeover. Better yet, usethis as a reasonto stop smokingaltogether.

• Youwillstillneedgym time – Toensuretheresultsfromyourmommymakeoverarelong-lasting, stickwith a healthylifestyle, including a balanceddietandroutineexerciseschedule.

• Getreadyfor a seriousboost in self-confidence – Yourmommymakeoverwill be life-changing, restoringconfidenceandpride in yourappearance.

 

WhatShould I WearAfter A MommyMakeoverSurgery?

 

 

Mostwomencontinueto wear baggysweatpants, zip-uporbutton-upshirtsorhoodies (anythingthatfastens in thefront) andotherkinds of loose clothing forthefirstfewweeks of recovery. A softrobe is anothergoodoption. Thekey is toremaincomfortableandmake it easyto slip in andout of your clothes.

 

WhattoExpect

 

 

• During an initialconsultation, we talk withpatientsabouttheiroverallhealthandexpectations, anddiscusswhatoptionsandproceduresmightworkbest. Mommymakeovers can be done on patients as young as their 20s. Recovery time willvary, depending on thesurgicalproceduresinvolved.

 

• Forlong-termresults, it’simportanttomaintain a healthyweight. We can recommend a dietandexercise plan tohelppatientsmaintainthelong-termimpact of a mommymakeover.