MOMMY MAKEOVER

Reclaim your pre-pregnancy body.

Being a mom is a miracle and can be incredibly rewarding for mothers everywhere. Even pregnancy has its magical moments, as many mothers know, though the toll it takes on your body can be extensive and far less welcome than the beautiful baby you’re bringing into the world. 

As your body works to accommodate a growing baby and prepare for breastfeeding, you will likely notice a series of obvious changes in your body, namely the enlargement and swelling of the breasts, expansion of the lower abdomen, reallocation of fat storage even skin blemishes. While these changes may be temporary, they can often have a permanent impact on your body. 

For mothers who wish to reclaim their pre-pregnancy bodies after having children, our specialized Mommy Makeover surgery in Hampton Roads could be a perfect option for you.

MOMMY MAKEOVER

WHAT IS A MOMMY MAKEOVER?

The term “Mommy Makeover” refers to a highly customized set of cosmetic procedures designed to address your personal breast and body concerns after pregnancy and childbirth. Each Mommy Makeover is highly personalized, built and customized just for you, though many mothers have a series of concerns that are most frequently addressed. 

These concerns include the appearance of sagging breasts, loss of volume in the breasts, loose skin or excess fat on the lower abdomen and pockets of fat elsewhere on the body that are resistant to diet and exercise. Depending on your case, you may benefit from any or all of the following procedures (and more!): 

Breast Lift and/or Breast Augmentation

During pregnancy, the breasts swell and enlarge to prepare the body for breastfeeding. While breasts do often return to their normal size after breastfeeding, the breast’s skin may not return to normal so easily. The added weight of the extra volume during pregnancy and breastfeeding can impact the elasticity and integrity of the breast skin, resulting in loose, excess skin and a droopy or sagging appearance.

To rectify this issue, many mothers include a mastopexy, otherwise known as a breast lift, as a part of their mommy makeover surgery. In this procedure, your surgeon will remove excess skin and lift the breast into a perkier, more youthful positioning.

A breast lift with augmentation may be a worthwhile choice for those who have also experienced a loss in volume in their breasts or simply wish to enhance their natural size. While breast lifts alone do not add volume, breast lifts with augmentation include breast implants to improve the shape and add fullness to the breasts.

Tummy Tuck

For many mothers, the lower abdomen does not truly return to its original shape after pregnancy. You may find that there are stubborn fat deposits in and around your abdomen, punctuated by the presence of loose, hanging skin that has lost elasticity during your pregnancy.  Some mothers may even experience pain or weakness in the abdomen because the vertical muscles of the abdominal wall have separated during pregnancy. 

Because of this, many mothers choose to include an abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, as part of their mommy makeover surgery. In this procedure, your surgeon will remove excess skin as well as tighten the remaining skin. In addition, your surgeon will also be able to repair and strengthen the underlying abdominal muscles, mitigating any discomfort and providing you with a smoother, more toned abdominal area.

Liposuction

Many mothers find that they retain additional pockets of excess fat after losing associated baby weight after pregnancy. The reason for this is because fat cells, once gained, will not go away naturally. Instead, they simply grow or shrink in size depending on biological factors. 

For many women and mothers, these fat deposits tend to form around the abdomen, hips and thighs, refusing to go away even with a healthy diet and regular exercise. In these cases, liposuction may be a perfect addition to your mommy makeover procedure. 

Using small incisions in the skin and a specialized tool called a cannula, liposuction surgically and permanently removes subcutaneous fat deposits, helping sculpt and contour the body. Liposuction is a great option for women who plan to have both this procedure and a tummy tuck done in tandem, removing fat and resulting excess skin simultaneously for the best results.

Mommy Makeover

AM I A CANDIDATE FOR A MOMMY MAKEOVER?

Because Mommy Makeover procedures are in actuality a combination of multiple other procedures personalized to reflect your own needs, concerns and desires, it is difficult to pinpoint one singular set of conditions that determine whether you are a good fit for this procedure.

The best way to determine which procedures will give you the results you desire is to schedule a consultation directly with our team of board certified plastic surgeons in Hampton Roads. During your appointment, we will work closely with you to determine your personal desires, goals, needs and concerns, as well as any medical conditions or lifestyle factors that could impact your eligibility for any of the above procedures.

MOMMY MAKEOVER SURGERY IN HAMPTON ROADS

Every Mommy Makeover surgery looks and operates a little differently. Not every woman desires a breast augmentation during her procedure, nor does she choose to include an abdominoplasty as a part of her Mommy Makeover. Every woman has unique and specific concerns she wishes to address through this procedure, and each one can be addressed in a particular way.

Before your surgery, your doctor will meet with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that directly addresses each of your concerns and desired outcomes. Mommy Makeovers often include similar procedures, but don’t assume that your procedure has to include or even be limited to liposuction, a tummy tuck or breast augmentation. There are a variety of other ways to give you back your best body, and our expert team of plastic surgeons in Newport News and Williamsburg is here to help you achieve the exact look you desire.