Children are a blessing! But many moms find that the joy of motherhood can be matched with the toll it takes on your body. Some of these changes will go away on their own, while some will require sustained effort to repair. But the point is that these changes don’t have to be permanent. For moms ready to regain control of their bodies, we recommend the mommy makeover.
What is a Mommy Makeover?
The mommy makeover has gained huge traction over the last decade. It provides a choose-your-own-adventure approach to your appearance after babies. Moms love this procedure because they can combine multiple surgeries into one to experience the biggest transformation. You’re a busy woman. Why waste your time recovering from one surgery after another when you can do it all at once?
What Surgeries Are Included?
A mommy makeover isn’t one single procedure. It’s a combination of procedures that target the areas most impacted by childbearing. Here are some areas that can be targeted in a mommy makeover.
The breasts are an area commonly affected by pregnancy and motherhood. Popular surgeries include breast lifts, augmentations, or reductions and we can always remove or replace existing implants as well.
- In a breast lift, sagging or stretched tissue is lifted back to its natural position, and excess tissue is removed.
- An augmentation includes the addition of saline or silicone implants to increase the size of a patient’s breasts.
- During a breast reduction, excess breast tissue is removed to create a more comfortable and manageable breast size.
Abdomen
A tummy tuck is a very popular mommy makeover procedure. You can get a full tuck or a mini tuck and it can be paired with liposuction.
- During a full tummy tuck, an incision is made along the bikini line from hip to hip. The skin is pulled down to tighten the abdomen, and excess is removed. This procedure can be used to treat the entire tummy. Internal muscles are repaired to give a taut appearance.
- A mini tummy tuck includes the same skin and muscle tightening, but the incision is much smaller, which limits the area that can be treated.
- Tummy tucks are almost always paired with liposuction. Liposuction is used to remove excess adipose tissue, which further improves the appearance of the patient’s abdomen.
Additional Surgical Treatments
- In addition to liposuction with a tummy tuck, many patients opt for liposuction in other areas during their mommy makeover. Other common locations include thighs, hips, and upper arms.
- Like a tummy tuck, an arm lift is an available procedure designed to remove excess tissue. An incision is made on the inside of the arm, and the skin and musculature are tightened around it.
Non-surgical Treatments
- Botox is a fantastic non-surgical treatment for busy moms. Regular Botox injections keep skin looking bright and youthful.
- Our microneedling treatments stimulate your skin’s natural ability to heal itself. The device causes an increase in natural collagen, which leaves your skin looking young and plump.
- In addition to surgical and non-surgical interventions, we highly recommend our line of high-end skincare products called ZO Skin Health. Looking your best is a daily commitment, and a positive impact can be made from the comfort of your own home.
The great thing about a mommy makeover is that you get to design the set of treatments that work best for you. Together with Dr. Demercurio, you’ll create a treatment plan that helps you meet your goals.
For more information about mommy makeovers, contact us today!
