What is Mommy Makeover?

Mommy makeover merges numerous cosmetic procedures such as breast augmentation, tummy tuck, stretch mark removal and many more, created for women who want a noticeable change the body structure after pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Getting body back after having a baby is a tough row to hoe, due to this, several women are following the footsteps of Hollywood moms, who tried a set of cosmetic techniques and smashed extra weight. Lean into the blog, to know about a sure fire-ways for a mommy makeover. Women stores fat in areas like things, stomach, hips and breasts, mommy makeover cut up unwanted fat from these areas.

The procedures which come under mommy makeover are :

1. Liposuction
2. Tummy Tuck
3. Scar Removal
4. Breast lifting and reduction
5. Stretch marks removal
6. Breast Augmentation
7. Peripheral Abdominoplasty
8. Hips Augmentation
9. Genital Rejuvenation

Women can select any of this procedure all are customizable. Also, it gives options of surgical and non-surgical sections. Apart from mentioned procedures, arms lifting and double chin removal are also in the option. After surgery, your fat will be removed in a good amount, the surgical portion will become flat. In breast augmentation will give fullness and increase the size of the breast while breast lifting helps to tighten the breast which is saggy and breast reduction reduces the breast size.

WHO SHOULD SELECT MOMMY MAKEOVER?

• Pregnancy is a crucial stage, a whole new being is born from your body, so give your body sometimes (6-8 months) for healing and then think about a mommy makeover.
• Women with the cesarian delivery, because many incisions are made in this.
• If your lifestyle is very sedentary and you barely walk and exercise.
• If you don’t have diabetes and heart disease. 
• Patient enough and have a practical mindset.
• If you are not in your breastfeeding stage

MOMMY MAKEOVER SURGERY OPTIONS

1. LIPOSUCTION – This is very beneficial if you want to remove fat from a specific area and to give it a good finishing touch. Surgeons use this procedure after other procedure just to polish the surgical area and carve it in a slim way. Liposuction comes in different categories tumescent, ultrasound, laser and suction-assisted. The tumescent solution reduces the extra bleeding. An ultrasound needs ultra-energy during the process, to detach fat cells from the body. Laser again separates fatty tissues from the body by using a laser. Suction assisted, requires a vacuum to suck the fat and unwanted tissues from the body.

2. TUMMY TUCK – This is also known as abdominoplasty. It trims the abdomen fat. But this surgery ends up with loose skin. This removes sagginess from the stomach area and makes it firm. As your abdomen size decreases, the back pain also decreases. Strengthens the abdominal muscle. But the recovery period of this surgery is more (10-12 months)  so one should get prepared for that. Also, it may live permanent marks. Also, the cost will b out-of-the-pocket as insurance companies don’t help. Doctors mostly suggest to pair this up with liposuction, for astounding results. After pregnancy one should wait for 7-8 months for complete recovery and then select tummy tuck, to avoid complications.

3. SCAR AND STRETCH MARK REMOVAL – There several choices when it comes to selecting one for scar/stretch mark removal after pregnancy. 

• Fractional laser therapy is heightened with the demand to treat the stretch marks after pregnancy. This is a non-surgical method laser beam fractional light is directed towards the inner layer of the skin. As it has fewer side effects and quick remarkable results, this is very popular. The cost is somewhere $1500.

Risk factors include

1. formation of scabs
2. Pigmentation Imbalances
3. Pain
4. Scarring
5. Redness

• ReFirme Laser Therapy is divided into 2-3 sessions and light energies and bipolar frequency both are equally used in this therapy and it makes skin smooth and free from stretch marks. Price ranges from $50 -$1400.  
• Excisional Treatment – This is the surgical procedure for stretch marks, incisions will be made in the stretched areas and that skin will be replaced with other skin. But this referred to the people who have done tummy tuck, thigh reduction/buttock lift because major surgeries leave more stretch marks. This treatment is costly because it is surgical and has a lifelong result, price ranges from $2000-$8000.

4. BREAST REDUCTION/LIFT

The breast becomes very large and hangs also due to the secretion of milk, nipples also become big and tender, they often feel uncomfortable like tummy, this area also bears many physical changes. Pain and swelling also happen, and in some cases, mastitis (infection) also starts because milk-producing cells get blocked. So once a breastfeeding phase gets over one can definitely consider breast reduction surgery, because breasts get dry no longer produce milk.

General anaesthesia will be given during the surgery and cut will be made in the breast region to remove deposited fat. Surgery usually takes 3-5 hours along with this liposuction is used to suck more fat from the breast. Inverted T or anchor will be given to you when you have very large breasts and if you have slightly larger than normal, vertical or lollipop will be used. Seek the information from the plastic surgeon and clear all your doubts.

5. BREAST AUGMENTATION

This surgical procedure increases the size of the breast, so if done before the pregnancy you may require extra surgery after baby feeding stage because it becomes saggy and shapeless, to refine its shape. But some people prefer after lactation period, to avoid double surgery, risks and cost. Some people think that breastfeeding and pregnancy ruin breast augmentation, but no that’s not the case, it is completely safe, still you are puzzled, then knock the door of the surgeon and get all the answers.

        Cost of breast augmentation is between $2000-$14000.

6. GENITAL REJUVENATION

This surgery is very effective and specially designed for post-pregnancy. This procedure is also known as vaginoplasty and it fixes the loose skin, hanging tissues surrounding clitoris gets removed and other surgeries are labiaplasty and vulvaplasty which tightens labia and vulva,  gives both uniform shapes.

BEFORE AND AFTER MOMMY MAKEOVER

• Lose some weight or maintain a healthy weight
• Make sure it is in your budget.
• Select this procedure if you have stopped planning for the baby.
• Start taking organic vitamin and herbs supplements.
• Do all the mandatory physical tests and x rays tests.
• If you already have children then arrange a caretaker or drop them at the neighbour’s place, as you will be out the whole day or more for a mommy makeover 
• Have a discussion with the surgeon about the total cost and total hospital.
• Wear loose clothes on the day of the surgery.
• Stop smoking before 1-month at least.
• Stop drinking alcohol before 1 month.
• Take your last meal 6-8 hours before the surgery.

AFTER THE SURGERY

• Do not drive the vehicle for at least 2-3 months.
• Take ample rest
• Be in a compression garment for maximum time
• Don’t panic while looking yourself on the mirror, results take time.

RECOVERY OF MOMMY MAKEOVER

• The recovery period depends on your surgery for tummy tuck it takes 3-6 months, liposuction takes 1-2 months, breast augmentation takes 3-4 months, stretch mark removal takes 7-8 days hardly.
• You have to pay a visit to the doctor’s clinic 4-5 times in 2 weeks if major surgeries are involved in a mommy makeover.
• In your initial visits post-surgery, don’t come in tight clothes also denim pants are also not recommended.
• Stitches/sutures will be removed after 2-5 days of the surgery and drains also.
• Make sure you have someone around you to help you in performing daily tasks for 2-3 days such as bathing, dressing, etc.
• Heavy exercises aren’t recommended but 15-20 mins walk won’t harm after any surgery. Start with 5 mins and then increase the speed.
• Don’t watch comedy shows because laughing gives you pain after surgery.
• Take leave for a few weeks from work and then try to do work from home.

COST OF MOMMY MAKEOVER

The cost of the mommy makeover is between $10,000-$30,000. Heavily depends upon the city, surgeon’s experience, ambulance charge, meals and stays, etc. 

FAQ

   1. Not 100% chances of risks are there in everyone, but 2-5%           chances are there of major risk factors and 10-20% of minor risk        factors. 

1. Pain
2. Bad incision healing
3. Scarring
4. Skin hanging 
5. Nausea and vomiting causes due to anesthesia
6. Blood vessels blockage
7. Blood clots
8. Numbness
9. Nerve damage
10. Swelling
11. Cardiac and pulmonary barriers
12. Deep vein thrombosis

 

2. What’s the success rate of a mommy makeover?

Success rates are between 70-90%. Deaths are lesser than 2% so it is considered to be successful surgery though have to be patient enough for a new you as it may take 6-8 months.

3. Can I plan for a baby after a mommy makeover?

Yes definitely you can, don’t bother as your child’s and your own health will not get affected by any means but your body structure, weight and some body parts may start reacting differently.

 

4. What to ask the plastic surgeon before mommy makeover?

 

Ask about the experience, total surgery he/she has done, licensed/certified or not, past surgery pictures, details of a few past patients, do they have advanced/modern technology and types of equipment in the operation room, how trained are their staff.

 

5. How long it takes to complete mommy makeover?

 

Depends on the number of surgeries and their complexity level, the surgeon may divide it into 3-4 sessions or more.

 

6. How to speed up the recovery of a mommy makeover?

 

• Hire a caretaker
• Do what your surgeon says
• Don’t take medicines which aren’t prescribed by the surgeon.

Not 100% chances of risks are there in everyone, but 2-5% chances are there of major risk factors and 10-20% of minor risk factors. 

• Pain
• Bad incision healing
• Scarring
• Skin hanging 
• Nausea and vomiting causes due to anesthesia
• Blood vessels blockage
• Blood clots
• Numbness
• Nerve damage
• Swelling
• Cardiac and pulmonary barriers
• Deep vein thrombosis

 

2. What’s the success rate of a mommy makeover?

Success rates are between 70-90%. Deaths are lesser than 2% so it is considered to be successful surgery though have to be patient enough for a new you as it may take 6-8 months.

3. Can I plan for a baby after a mommy makeover?

Yes definitely you can, don’t bother as your child’s and your own health will not get affected by any means but your body structure, weight and some body parts may start reacting differently.

4. What to ask the plastic surgeon before mommy makeover?

Ask about the experience, total surgery he/she has done, licensed/certified or not, past surgery pictures, details of a few past patients, do they have advanced/modern technology and types of equipment in the operation room, how trained are their staff.

5. How long it takes to complete mommy makeover?

Depends on the number of surgeries and their complexity level, the surgeon may divide it into 3-4 sessions or more.

6. How to speed up the recovery of a mommy makeover?

• Hire a caretaker
• Do what your surgeon says
• Don’t take medicines which aren’t prescribed by the surgeon.