Mommy Makeover

What is a Mommy Makeover

On average, most women gain 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy. This weight is stored as fatty tissue in the breasts, abdomen, flanks (love-handles), hips, lower back, buttocks and thighs. The breasts also grow due to weight gain and to prepare for nursing There can be a weakening and separation of the abdominal muscles and stretching of the abdominal skin during pregnancy. This stretching may cause a breakage of the skin collagen, also known as stretch marks.  Many new moms do lose the excess weight. Unfortunately, the weight loss is not always proportional to the amount of fatty tissue in a given area. That means for some, more weight may be lost from the breasts or buttocks than the abdomen and waist. This can lead to smaller breasts despite fullness of the waist and abdomen. Also once a woman finishes breastfeeding, the breasts deflate even further and begin to sag. The weak abdominal muscles and the excess abdominal fat appear as fullness and bulging of the belly. Despite our best efforts sometimes the stomach muscles cannot regain their original strength.  

If you have successfully lost weight after your pregnancy but cannot reverse stubborn pockets of fat and sagging skin, you are probably a good candidate for a mommy makeover. A Mommy makeover isn’t just for recent moms—some women wait a few or several years before treating themselves.

A mommy makeover is a combination of surgeries targeted for the breast and abdomen area designed to counteract the physical effects of childbearing, and restore and enhance your body. These procedures can include breast augmentation, breast lift, or a combination of both and tummy tuck or liposuction.  Every individual is unique and your doctor will recommend the best possible combination for optimal results.

Different Procedures for a Mommy Makeover

During the consultation with Dr Lee the different options for surgery will be discussed. The options to choose from are:

  •  Liposuction
  • Tummy tuck
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast reduction

 

To see the beautiful results of Mommy Makeover surgery view Dr Lee's before and after photos in the Photo Gallery

When you are ready to meet with Dr Lee for a free consult please call our office to make an appointment.

 

 

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