Benefits of a mommy makeover?

Aside from the stunning transformations and confidence boost, there are additional benefits to a mommy makeover. According to Dr. De Souza, combining multiple procedures into 1 surgery reduces your overall recovery time, as well as your exposure to anesthesia. “Rather than having 2 or more separate surgeries, which each require their own hospital visit and recovery period, a mommy makeover consolidates your time so you have 1 hospital visit and 1 downtime,” Dr. De Souza says. Mommy makeovers can also be more cost-effective than spreading out several separate surgeries. That’s because you only pay once for additional costs like hospital fees, anesthesia fees and surgeon’s fees. On average, a mommy makeover can cost around $12,350, but this price can vary. At The University of Kansas Health System, cost is determined by the number and type of surgeries, and surgeons strive to offer the most cost-effective options possible.

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Q: What is a mommy makeover?

A mommy makeover is a procedure that involves performing multiple surgeries at the same time. Typically, a mommy makeover focuses on areas of the body that are most affected by having children, such as the breasts and tummy. A traditional mommy makeover often includes 1 or more of the following: Breast augmentation: A breast augmentation uses silicone or saline implants to add volume to the breasts. This is particularly beneficial for women who find their breasts look smaller or “deflated” after breastfeeding. Breast lift: A breast lift enhances the shape of your breasts so that they look perkier and more youthful. This procedure can be combined with breast augmentation for women who want to enhance their breast size, as well as improve shape. Breast reduction: Breast reduction surgery can improve the look of the breasts, as well as decrease the physical symptoms associated with a large chest size. Breast reductions lift, shape and restore the breasts to a more youthful position. Liposuction: Liposuction removes stubborn areas of fat that are often resistant to diet and exercise. This may include love handles, a muffin top, saddle bags, back fat or “bra bulge.” Tummy tuck: A tummy tuck is particularly beneficial for moms whose pregnancy resulted in diastasis recti, or separation of the abdominal muscles. In this procedure, extra skin and fat is removed from the waist, and the abdominal muscles are tightened. This creates a firmer, flatter stomach. In some cases, a tummy tuck can also remove stretch marks on the stomach. Although many of her patients in Kansas City choose to combine 2 or more of these treatments as part of their mommy makeover, Dr. De Souza notes that some women choose to focus on other areas, such as the face. Nonsurgical treatments like BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers can refresh a tired appearance after months of sleepless nights, without surgery or downtime.

Many of the physical effects of pregnancy and childbirth can’t be changed with diet and exercise. This is particularly true for issues like stretch marks, sagging breasts, loose skin and stretched or separated abdominal muscles.

A mommy makeover from The University of Kansas Health System plastic surgery team includes a combination of plastic surgery procedures to help restore your prebaby shape.

What is a mommy makeover?

A mommy makeover is a plastic surgery procedure that involves performing multiple surgeries at the same time. Typically, a mommy makeover focuses on areas of the body that are most affected by having children, such as the breasts and tummy.

Rather than having multiple separate plastic surgery procedures, each of which requires a separate hospital visit and recovery period, a mommy makeover consolidates procedures so you only need to schedule a single hospital visit with downtime afterward.

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Who can have a mommy makeover?

The best candidates for a mommy makeover are women at a stable weight who are no longer breastfeeding and don’t plan on having any additional pregnancies. You can schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons to see if a mommy makeover is right for you.

How does a mommy makeover work?

A traditional mommy makeover typically includes 1 or more of the following:

A breast augmentation uses silicone or saline implants to add volume to the breasts. This is particularly beneficial for women who find their breasts look smaller or “deflated” after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
A breast lift enhances the shape of your breasts so that they look perkier and more youthful. This procedure can be combined with breast augmentation for women who want to enhance their breast size, as well as improve shape.
Breast reduction surgery can enhance the look of the breasts, as well as decrease the physical symptoms associated with a large chest size. Breast reductions lift, shape and restore the breasts to a more youthful position.
Liposuction removes stubborn areas of fat that are often resistant to diet and exercise. This may include love handles, a muffin top, saddle bags, back fat or “bra bulge.”
A tummy tuck is particularly beneficial for moms whose pregnancy resulted in diastasis recti, or separation of the abdominal muscles. In this procedure, extra skin and fat is removed from the waist, and the abdominal muscles are repaired and tightened. This creates a firmer, flatter stomach.

Although many women choose to combine breast enhancement with body contouring as part of their mommy makeover, others choose to focus on different areas, such as the face. Nonsurgical treatments like BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers can refresh a tired appearance without downtime.

Benefits and risks of a mommy makeover

Aside from the physical transformation and confidence boost, there are additional benefits to a mommy makeover. Combining multiple procedures reduces overall recovery time, as well as reducing your exposure to anesthesia.

Mommy makeovers can also be more cost-effective than spreading out several separate surgeries because you’ll only need to pay once for additional costs like hospital fees, anesthesia fees and surgeon’s fees.

The risks of a mommy makeover procedure are similar to that of any surgery. However, you can reduce your risk of complications by choosing an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon.

What happens during a mommy makeover?

Before your surgery, your plastic surgeon will talk with you about the best combination of procedures to help you meet your personal appearance goals. The specific steps taken during your mommy makeover will vary depending on which surgeries are performed.

The results from mommy makeover surgery are long-lasting as long as you continue to eat right, exercise and live a healthy lifestyle. Additional pregnancies or weight gain can affect your results, which is why it’s best to be at a stable weight and be finished having children before your surgery.

The recovery period will depend on the type and number of procedures performed, as well as your body’s ability to heal. Typically, recovering from a mommy makeover takes about 4-6 weeks. Most women will take 1-2 weeks off work and need help with day-to-day activities. However, once recovered, women can enjoy their new look for many years.

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