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Mommy Makeover
The Benefits of a Mommy Makeover
Being a mom is wonderful, but there are some aspects of motherhood nobody loves. The inevitable changes in the body are a new reality and often a source of frustration. Fortunately, this suite of procedures can change all that, with the following impacts:
- Youthful breasts
- More slender body contours
- Tighter, more youthful looking skin
- Restored sense of confidence
Patients and doctors agree that, when performed correctly, these procedures can make a tremendous and highly positive difference in a woman’s life.
Mommy Makeover Procedures
The Mommy Makeover can include breast augmentation, breast lift, liposuction, and/or tummy tuck surgery. This suite of procedures addresses all of the most common problem areas that can make it so difficult for even the most active woman to feel and look her best. Many different options are available with this procedure, which allow the patient to have the look that’s right for her.
Breast Augmentation
Options include:
- Silicone or saline implants
- Round or shaped implants
- Implant placement above or below the muscle
- Incision location around the areola or beneath the breast crease
These are intimate and important choices that will vary from woman to woman. Types of implants have each have their own pluses and minuses in terms of appearance, feeling, and safety – and the same goes for the surgical method employed. A good plastic surgeon will communicate in clear language so patients can understand the reasons for recommendations.
Breast Lift
There’s a great deal of emphasis in popular culture on the size of breasts, but we all know that the shape and placement of the breasts, as well as the tone and appearance of the skin, can be every bit as important. Breast lift surgery, also called mastopexy, is a procedure designed to eliminate sagging skin, lifting breasts to a more attractive position. Even slight sagging can be corrected with this procedure, and it is often performed at the same time as breast augmentation to ensure that the changes create a natural harmony, simultaneously achieving both a larger size and a more attractive shape in the most natural looking and attractive way possible.
Liposuction
Liposuction is one of the most popular and best known of plastic surgeries. While it does, indeed, use suction to remove fat from the body, it’s important to understand that it is not a form of weight loss. It’s a means of dealing with troublesome pockets of fat that simply don’t respond to diet and exercise Liposuction is the procedure many women choose when diet and exercise fail to affect problem areas and to mold a more attractive physique. The procedure will eliminate fat from some of the most troublesome areas.
Tummy Tuck
Having children very often leads to stretch marks, excess skin, and weakened muscles in the abdomen. Tummy tuck surgery, also called abdominoplasty, is the only procedure that can address all of these concerns at one time. Weakened or separated abdominal muscles are tightened, and excess skin is removed to provide a more slender appearance. This procedure is also often obtained by patients who may have lost a large amount of weight due. Results of tummy tucks consistently delight patients when performed by skilled plastic surgeons. In cases where weight loss patients are also mothers, the results can be truly dramatic.
*Individual results may vary.
FAQs about Mommy Makeover
What Kind Of Anesthesia Is Used?
General anesthesia is used for breast augmentation and tummy tuck surgery. The other procedures mentioned can be performed under either local or general anesthesia.
How Much Weight Will I Lose With A Mommy Makeover?
The Mommy Makeover should not be considered a weight-loss procedure. The best candidates have maintained their weight for several months and are at or near a healthy weight. While some weight will be lost with the liposuction and tummy tuck procedures, the primary goal of both is to contour the body into a firmer, more slender shape.
How Long Is Recovery?
The Mommy Makeover can be a very extensive procedure depending on the number and extent of procedures involved. Patients should plan to be away from work for at least two weeks and abstain from strenuous activity for six to eight weeks. Swelling may take up to a month to completely subside. Following Dr. Quardt’s post-operative instructions will help to speed the recovery process and lead to the best results.
How Much Does An Orange County Mommy Makeover Cost?
The cost of an Orange County Mommy Makeover varies greatly from patient to patient because it is such an individualized procedure. During your initial consultation, you and Dr. Quardt will discuss your goals for the procedure and decide on the options that would best meet your needs. From these evaluations, you will receive an accurate cost estimate.
What If I Plan On Having Children In The Future?
Ideal candidates for the Mommy Makeover are finished having children. Patients can safely become pregnant after a Mommy Makeover, but doing so may reverse their results. Patients should also be finished breastfeeding and wait at least six months after having a child before considering Mommy Makeover surgery.
Is There Pain Associated With The Procedure?
As with most surgical procedures, there will be some pain and discomfort after Mommy Makeover surgery. Compression garments will help to reduce swelling and increase comfort as your body heals. Dr. Quardt will prescribe pain medication that will also help keep you comfortable.
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