A mommy makeover typically involves a combination of procedures designed to help restore and sculpt a woman's post-pregnancy body after giving birth. The most common procedures used during a mommy makeover include breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, and liposuction, but the specific procedures vary based on the patient's goals and needs.
At James Rough, M.D. Plastic Surgery in Tucson, AZ, Dr. James Rough helps women reshape their bodies and restore their confidence with personalized mommy makeovers.
Keep reading to find out how you can get back your body with this unique surgery.
A mommy makeover is not a weight loss surgery. It is a cosmetic surgery procedure that aims to restore a woman's post-pregnancy body to its pre-baby appearance by addressing specific areas of the body that have been affected by pregnancy and breastfeeding.
While the procedure can help improve body contour, remove excess skin, and may result in the loss of a few pounds, it is not designed to significantly impact your overall weight. Patients should be close to their ideal weight before getting a mommy makeover and plan to maintain a stable weight for the best possible outcomes.
This body contouring treatment uses various techniques to target the stomach, breasts, and other areas affected by pregnancy. Dr. Rough will devise a personalized treatment plan for you at your consultation, and no two mommy makeovers look alike.
Most mommy makeovers use the following procedures to help reshape a post-pregnancy body:
Also called abdominoplasty, this removes excess skin and fat, tightens abdominal muscles, and improves the appearance of a saggy or flabby tummy.
These procedures can restore volume and shape to the breasts, which may have changed due to pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Liposuction removes stubborn pockets of fat from areas such as the hips, thighs, and buttocks.
These procedures can help improve body contour and proportion. Some women also incorporate nonsurgical skin procedures, like injectables, to smooth facial wrinkles.
These surgeries are performed using general anesthesia and take 3 – 7 hours, based on the number of treatments.
James Rough, M.D. Plastic Surgery patients who get a mommy makeover benefit from the procedures in many ways.
A mommy makeover can:
If you're near your goal weight but still struggling with the shape of your body after childbirth and breastfeeding, a mommy makeover may be right for you. Your overall health will be assessed to ensure surgery is safe for you.
You may also need a few weeks of rest after these procedures, so it's crucial to be able to share childcare duties while you heal, especially since some procedures will require you to get bedrest, avoid lifting things, and more.
These procedures are not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle and diet; the best results are achieved with a combination of a mommy makeover and a healthy lifestyle.
If you're close to your goal weight and don't have plans to gain significant weight in the future, a mommy makeover can help you reshape your body and remove stubborn areas of fat that cannot be targeted with diet and exercise. It can also help improve your skin, lift your breasts, and boost your confidence.
To find out if a mommy makeover is right for you, schedule an appointment with Dr. James Rough at James Rough, M.D. Plastic Surgery in Tucson, AZ today.