While pregnancy and having children is\u00a0a beautiful, life-changing experience, the process of becoming a mother can take a significant toll\u00a0causing changes to women\u2019s body, changes that can usually only be changed by plastic surgery, for which Mommy Makeover was created, a combination of procedures that will help get you back to your pre baby body.\u00a0Mommy Makeover can also be done for women who have lost a significant amount of weight and have similar body issues.<\/p>\n
There a 3 different types of Tummy Tuck\u2019s. You have your regular Tummy Tuck which the incision is made from hipbone to hipbone. There\u2019s also Semi Circular Tummy Tuck, and the incision from this one goes from flank to flank. The final one is a Circular Tummy Tuck, for which the incision goes all the way around, in a circular form and the name suggests.<\/p>\n
These procedures will help reconstruct the abdominal wall and remove all the excess skin left from both pregnancy and weight loss, giving you a flat stomach.<\/p>\n
Similar to the abdomen, pregnancy commonly causes breast enlargement. And afterwards they tend to sag and loose their \u201cperkiness\u201d. For which a breast enhancement is suggested, let it be only an augmentation to make them fuller or paired with a Lift to remove excess skin and reposition the areola to where it used to be, or in some cases patients only need a Breast Lift, each woman has different necessities.<\/p>\n
Liposuction is suggested in some cases to further contour the body. It removes fat deposits\u00a0on the abdomen, flanks, thighs, and other areas of the body. The specific are you\u2019d need would have to be evaluated by your Doctor, to see what you are a candidate for. As for Lipoinjection, it includes as the name says\u00a0injection\u00a0of fat to your buttocks area, giving the buttocks a lifted fuller appearance.<\/p>\n
Your chosen plastic surgeon would have to evaluate\u00a0you\u00a0and see what\u00a0you\u00a0specifically are a candidate for, each body is different for which each person has different necessities. Always make sure the surgeon you pick is board certified and counts with all his credentials.<\/p>\n
For the\u00a0Tummy Tuck, there will be drains on your lower abdomen that are generally removed 7 days after the surgery, but this is not a guarantee, for some patients might need to keep them longer, and this can only be determined on that 7th day. Most of the stitches do no have to be removed, they are absorbable. The only ones that do are 4 from the belly button (those get removed 3 weeks after the surgery).<\/p>\n
Same as Tummy Tuck, stitched from breasts do not need to me removed for they are absorbable. You will have tapes over the incisions which are also removed 1 week after surgery.<\/p>\n
You have to avoid any type of house work, heavy lifting, driving cooking, specially for the first 2 weeks, you need to be in absolute rest. Your Doctor will give you instructions on what you can do or not, through time,\u00a0always\u00a0make sure you have your Doctor\u2019s authorization, to do any sort of activity.<\/p>\n
Compression garments are also extremely important and need to be worn for however long your surgeon tells you. Inflammation can take up to 6 months to completely subside.<\/p>\n
All in all, you will need approximately 4 to 6 weeks to recover properly.<\/p>\n
You will have to fill out a\u00a0Virtual Consultation<\/a>, in which we ask you a few questions to be able to know whether or not you are eligible, this paired with pictures we also request to know what specific procedures you\u2019d be a candidate for. Once we have all this information we would be able to send you your personalized quote.<\/p>\n If you want more information on how to reach your ideal goal visit our website<\/a>\u00a0or contact us<\/a> so one of our Patient Coordinator can help you achieve the best version of yourself.<\/p>\n