7 Procedures To Include In Mommy Makeover Surgery
Embracing motherhood is a beautiful journey, but it can also bring significant changes to a woman's body. Mommy makeover surgery is a beacon of hope for mothers seeking to reclaim their pre-pregnancy shape and confidence. At CAPS, we understand the unique challenges women face, which is why we offer a tailored combination of cosmetic procedures to address your specific needs and aesthetic goals.
The ideal candidate for a mommy makeover is any woman who feels dissatisfied with the changes her body has undergone due to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. No matter what physical concerns you have, a mommy makeover can help you feel like yourself again. Our compassionate team of board-certified plastic surgeons is dedicated to helping you embrace your postpartum body with pride. Let us help you embark on your journey to renewed self-confidence and vitality.
What Is Mommy Makeover Surgery?
Mommy makeover surgery is a combination of cosmetic procedures that address the physical changes that occur in a woman’s body as a result of pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. The combination of procedures is personalized to fit your unique needs and body aesthetic goals. There are various procedures that can be performed on the face, breasts, and body in a single surgical session to minimize recovery time.
The goal of mommy makeover surgery is to restore a woman’s body and help her regain her confidence and self-esteem. Our board-certified plastic surgeons are what make CAPS the premier destination for mommy makeovers in Columbus, Ohio and surrounding areas. Our skilled plastic surgeons have helped thousands of women undergo stunning transformations and get the body they’ve always wanted. Check out the before and after gallery to see real patient outcomes.
Breast Procedures
Your breasts can change drastically with pregnancy due to hormones or breastfeeding. Some women see an increase in breast size while others find that their breasts are smaller and more deflated. Whether you want to change the size, shape, or feel of your breasts after delivery, CAPS offers three breast procedures you can include with your mommy makeover to increase your comfort and confidence.
1. Breast Augmentation
A breast augmentation is one of the most common procedures included in a mommy makeover. This procedure uses saline or silicone implants to enhance the size, shape and projection of your breasts and helps with lost breast volume as a result of pregnancy.
2. Breast Lift
A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure used to reposition and reshape the breast tissue, remove excess skin, and adjust the position of your nipples and areola. The result of a breast lift is a more youthful, uplifted breast shape. Many women choose to include a breast lift with their mommy makeover in order to reverse sagging breasts and other effects of pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight fluctuations.
3. Breast Reduction
Breast reduction surgery decreases the size of your breasts while also reshaping to your desired contour. After pregnancy, some women may find that their breasts have grown to an uncomfortable size that limits them from doing the things they love or wearing the clothes they had pre-pregnancy. Other women who have a small frame may find the increased breast size causes them neck and back pain. A breast reduction with CAPS’ award-winning surgeons can help solve these issues.
If you are considering adding a breast reduction to your mommy makeover, it’s important to wait until you have stopped nursing and producing milk for at least 3-6 months. This will allow your hormones to stabilize and your breasts to fully recover from the physical changes they’ve been experiencing.
Body Procedures
While every woman is different, your body will most likely go through physical changes, just like your breasts. As a result of pregnancy and childbirth, some women will have excess skin and fat, urinary incontinence, love handles, sagging skin or lost volume throughout the body. Despite your best efforts, many of these physical changes will be resistant to diet and exercise.
Thankfully, CAPS offers seven highly effective body procedures that you can include in your mommy makeover surgery to provide long-lasting solutions.
4. Tummy Tuck/Mini Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is also one of the most popular procedures included in a mommy makeover surgery. As expected, the abdomen is typically most affected after childbirth and many women will have a protruding stomach. A tummy tuck procedure removes excess skin and fat on the abdomen while tightening the abdominal muscles, resulting in a flatter, smoother and well-contoured stomach area.
A mini tummy tuck is very similar to a traditional tummy tuck but it does not impact the abdominal muscles. It is best for women who have a smaller amount of excess fat and skin below the belly button.
Whether you’re interested in adding a traditional tummy tuck or a mini tummy tuck to your mommy makeover, our expert plastic surgeons recommend waiting until you are finished having children. While you can still get pregnant after a tummy tuck, pregnancy can undo some of the benefits of the procedure.
5. Liposuction
If pregnancy added some extra padding to your hips, back, or waist, liposuction is the perfect body contouring procedure to add to your mommy makeover. Liposuction removes pockets of excess fat from various parts of the body that are resistant to diet and exercise, giving you your ideal body contour.
6. Body Lift
During pregnancy, excess fat is developed and stored throughout your body. After childbirth, this fat may present itself in areas that were never impacted before. A body lift is a surgical procedure that can enhance the shape, tightness and tone of your abdomen, buttocks and thighs. If you feel as though your body has lost its youthful glow, a body lift may be the perfect addition to your mommy makeover surgery.
If you experience excess fat on other parts of the body, our plastic surgeons can perform a thigh lift, arm lift or buttocks lift to specifically target, shape, smooth and tone those areas, giving you a more youthful and restored body.
7. Vaginal Rejuvenation
During pregnancy and after childbirth, many women will experience urinary incontinence or the loss of bladder control. If you’re fed up with crossing your legs when you sneeze or laugh, or if you’ve lost your desire to be intimate, adding a vaginal rejuvenation procedure to your mommy makeover is a great solution. Countless women have found success with our vaginal rejuvenation treatments by diminishing urinary incontinence, rebuilding collagen, and increasing sexual desire.
Schedule A Mommy Makeover Consultation
The first step to achieving the body of your dreams is scheduling a consultation with one of our plastic surgeons. During your one-on-one consultation, your doctor will answer any questions or concerns you have and create a personalized plan to achieve your goals.
At CAPS we provide discreet, compassionate care as we work together to create a plan that reveals the very best version of you. We would love to be a part of your journey to reclaim self-confidence. Schedule a mommy makeover consultation today!