What Does a Mommy Makeover Consist of?

Motherhood is wonderful! But as mothers, we know that our bodies change after carrying a baby. If you have more than one child, these changes may be significant. Know that your body is beautiful no matter what, and that a mommy makeover is possible if you want a bit of extra confidence and swagger.

A mommy makeover addresses physical changes that often  accompany pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and raising children. If you are a mom, you may have noticed some of these physical changes:

• Sagging breasts
• Breasts that have lost their shape, fullness, and perkiness
• Nipples that have fallen lower on the breasts
• Stretched areolas
• Excess, stubborn fat on your abdomen, thighs, and elsewhere
• Protruding, bulging skin around your abdomen that has lost firmness and elasticity

Because every woman’s body is different, and pregnancy affects our bodies in different ways, a mommy makeover is not a one-size-fits-all procedure. Instead, Dr. Sean Bidic and Dr. Vinay Gundlapalli tailor their recommendations to individual goals.

So what does a mommy makeover consist of? It is a custom set of two or more cosmetic procedures. The approach typically includes one or more of the following:

• Breast lift
• Breast augmentation
• Breast lift combined with breast implants
• Tummy tuck
• Liposuction

Sometimes the procedures can be combined into one surgical appointment, which means you have the advantage of a single recovery for multiple procedures.

Pregnancy most often affects the breasts and abdomen, so a mommy makeover often focuses on these areas. Stretching, excess fat accumulation, and loss of firmness are common. A tummy tuck is usually included to remove the puffy skin and fat over the abdomen. A tummy tuck includes repair of stretched and separated muscles of the abdominal wall, which is a condition known as diastasis recti. All in all, a mommy makeover consists of treatments you choose!

Rejuvenate Your Body and Breasts

If you are wondering if you are a good candidate for a mommy makeover in Mullica Hill or the surrounding areas of New Jersey, please arrange a consultation with one of the board-certified plastic surgeons at American Surgical Arts by calling 856-362-8898. After listening to your goals and discussing what you would like to change, our experienced plastic surgeons help you plan a procedure that will rejuvenate your post-baby body.