What is a Mommy Makeover?

Dr. Foster has been performing the “Mommy Makeover” surgical procedure for many several years. The procedure is essentially a Tummy Tuck along with Breast Implants done through the Tummy Tuck incision or Breast Lift done the next day. This procedure is ideal for moms who are feeling self-conscious about the after-effects of pregnancy on their body. Usually, a pregnancy may lead to stretching of stomach skin and muscles, as well as other areas such as the breasts and thighs.

The Mommy Makeover procedure is designed to address such effects of pregnancy that may not be ordinarily reversed through dieting or physical exercise. The procedure is quite simple and efficient, and can be usually performed in a single sitting. However, occasionally, a patient may require both surgeries, tummy tuck and breast augmentation, back-to-back within two consecutive days for safety reasons.

Even though the Tummy Tuck does require drains to be removed a week to ten days after the surgery, the patient can be up and about the very next day. Dr. Foster says that if the breast implant is done through the tummy, the only incision required is in the groin. The implant size is chosen by the patient during pre-op exam and sizing.

From a mom’s point of view, it is important to consider her general lifestyle and health status before going ahead with a “Mommy Makeover.” This procedure is not necessarily for recent moms alone. There are moms who may like to wait for several years before they decide to go for this surgery. In some cases, the mom’s hands may be full with upbringing the baby and handling other household responsibilities. In such cases, there is also no harm in undergoing this procedure at a later date of convenience to the mom.

Overall, even if a mom has managed to lose weight after pregnancy, stubborn pockets of fat may still persist. The skin may have irreversibly sagged in certain portions of the body. Such a mom may be an ideal candidate for a “Mommy Makeover.”

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