The Mommy Makeover body transformation is a combination of plastic surgery procedures such as the Breast Augmentation and/or Breast Lift, along with a Tummy Tuck and Liposuction. Together, these procedures can accomplish a true torso makeover perfect for post-pregnancy, post-weight loss, or truly anyone who wants to achieve a more youthful appearance. This article will cover the prices and some of the details of the procedure, common questions, ideal candidates and other general information.

What’s a mommy makeover?

When a woman goes through pregnancy, she will usually undergo drastic changes that can affect her body permanently.

Some of these changes include eliminated abdominal muscle tone, deflated breasts, increase in weight, stretch marks, and a surplus of fat and skin around the abdomen. Most women find it very frustrating and difficult to return to their previous body before pregnancy.

Even if you exercise and diet, your breasts may become smaller and lose some elasticity due to the effects of breastfeeding, as well as pregnancy. The skin around the abdomen will natrually be affected by pregnancy, as well. The Mommy Makeover addresses all of these areas, giving you a lifted, more youthful bust, which may include implants, or a breast lift. The stomach is reshaped, with liposuction applied around the torso, and a tummy tuck. The result is a restored and refined bust, stomach and overall shape – a truly stunning package.

The Mommy Makeover is great for any woman who wants to accomplish a more refined, complete look, while addressing several areas at once.

Mommy Makeover Body Transformation Cost

The price of the procedure varies according to:

  • Surgeon’s experience
  • State in which the procedure is performed
  • How many procedures are performed
  • Complexity of the procedure

The complexity of the procedure depends on the amount of skin and fat that must be extracted as well as the type of incision style selected.

Although the prices vary by state and surgeon’s experience, WebMD states that:

“In 2006, Americans spent $11.5 billion on cosmetic procedures. The national average surgeon’s fee for breast augmentation was $3,600. Tummy tucks averaged $5,063 and liposuction, $2,750. Add anesthesia, hospital fees, and other incidentals, and the price tags rise significantly.”

The cost of the abdominoplasty with Dr. Drew Kreegel may vary from $2,500-5,000, upwards, and includes:

  • Surgical facility costs
  • Anesthesia fees
  • Medical/laboratory tests
  • Prescriptions for medications
  • Post-op garments
  • Surgeon’s fee

We understand that paying for a mommy makeover procedures may not be a possible option for many of our patients. This is why we offer a variety of financing plans through systems like Care Credit in which the patient would need to be pre-approved.

Is the mommy makeover body transformation procedure right for you?

Your self-esteem should always be a priority. Reclaiming your figure can change how you look, and how you feel, and for many, the Mommy Makeover is the perfect solution. Multiple pregnancies and age-related skin elasticity loss can cause a woman’s skin to droop, which can give an older appearance. Using a combination of cosmetic procedures as described, you can truly achieve the look you want. The Mommy Makeover is great for any woman looking to recapture her youth.

Most common procedures performed with a Mommy Makeover

Breast augmentation/Breast Lift to restore breast

Commonly performed during a Mommy Makeover, breast surgeries aim to correct the breasts of women that may have experienced sagging or loss of volume. For some women a breast augmentation or breast lift is perfect; however, there are many mothers who have the necessity for both procedures due to smaller appearance in breast size and excess skin.

A mommy makeover breast augmentation may use surgical implants to create fullness and restore volume and add symmetry to the breasts. The two implant choices include saline or silicone gel. Implants have the possibility of being placed in one of four places throughout a mommy makeover Miami: beneath the fascia or fibrous tissue of the pectoral muscle, between the pectorals and the breast tissue, below the pectoral muscle or in the subpectoral area. You’ll want to discuss your goals with Dr. Kreegel to determine the best option. His experience with Mommy Makeover will give you insight into the best option for your desired shape and size.

Beneath the pectoral muscle is an area that breast enhancement is rarely performed due to the requirement of eliminating the muscle that is on the ribs, which has the possibility of causing the breast to shift in a deformed fashion. Another factor to consider is where the incisions for each type would be. These incisions depend on the body type and personal decision made prior to the procedure. It’s a great idea to ask questions during your consultation.

The purpose of a Breast Lift surgery is to eliminate excess skin, thus raising and firming. Additional to the elimination of excess skin, is also tightens the tissue in order to adapt to the new shape of the breasts. This operation may also alter the existing nipple (areola). This won’t drastically alter the sensitivity of the breasts, but rather the surgeon eliminates the overstretched ligaments and excess tissue then reduces the areola size, relocating it to a higher position.

Tummy Tuck to restore the abdomen

The Mommy makeover abdominoplasty procedure consists of eliminating fat and excess skin in order to tighten the abdominal muscles.

This procedure aims to reshape individuals who have experienced skin expansion beyond its resilience which creates a bulging abdomen that appears disproportionate to the rest of the body.

Additionally, this mommy makeover procedure assists in flattening and reshaping the abdomen. Another benefit to this procedure is the improved stretch marks that lie beneath the navel caused by pregnancy.

The ASPS claims that

“For postpartum women concerned that they have “lost their waistline,” abdominoplasty can provide a firmer, trimmer abdomen. Liposuction is added to address specific problem areas. Ideally, abdominoplasty is postponed the woman has completed planned childbearing. However, recent studies suggest a “positive outlook” for women with unplanned pregnancies occurring after abdominoplasty”.

There are many different types of mommy makeover tummy tuck procedures, however what makes them unique is the area of concentrations that the procedure targets.

A full abdominoplasty, typically performed during a mommy makeover, includes an incision created from hipbone to hipbone. This mommy makeover procedure is vital in contouring of the skin, muscle and tissue, because all the abdominal muscles are exposed.

A more intensive mommy makeover tummy tuck known as circumferential Abdominoplasty or a body lift, differs from a traditional tummy tuck. This procedure not only targets the abdominal area, but also involves the waistline, back and hips.

This procedure assists in removing excessive amount of skin that have lost the elasticity that hangs from the abdomen to the sides, belly fat and deviated muscles, flabby buttocks and thighs.

This operation begins with an incision that is “belt like” made around the waist in order to remove the excess skin and fat. In order to achieve a more youthful look, the lower skin must be pulled up and the upper skin pulled down.

Liposuction to restore body contour

The mommy makeover Miami Liposuction is the process of removing excess fatty tissue through a medical procedure from under the skin by suction. The procedure assists in creating a greater accentuation on the body’s natural contours that may have been lost during pregnancy.

This cosmetic procedure uses a medical grade cannula (hollow stainless steel tube) in conjunction with a suction device (aspirator) which penetrates into deep fat pockets in order to eliminate excess fat. Liposuction surgery is used for areas of the body which contain fat pockets such as thighs, hips and buttocks, abdomen, legs and back.

Mommy makeover surgery

If you are contemplating a Mommy makeover, understand that this mixture of surgeries can restore your figure completely, however, the mommy makeover recovery time is approximately one to two weeks due to the combination of procedures performed.

In order to have the best possible healing outcomes, it is crucial to properly prepare for any type of procedure.

Four weeks before the mommy makeover procedure, patients who smoke are asked to completely stop in order to ensure that the body will recover and heal properly. Also, alcohol should not be consumed a minimum of seven days before the surgery. Patients must refrain from taking any blood-thinners, anti-inflammatory medication, or vitamins fourteen days prior to the procedure including but not limited to aspirin, Benadryl, and vitamin E.

Failure to do so can ultimately cause excessive bruising, bleeding and swelling. Your doctor will provide you with a medication regime you will begin taking the day before the surgery and during the recovery after the procedure is complete.

It is vital to maintain a healthy diet with well-balanced meals in order to maintain a properly functioning immune system for a speedy recovery. It is also crucial to have a high protein diet for a minimum of 3 to 5 weeks. Lastly, it is important to arrange your home and recovery area in order to ease your ability to fully rest and recover.

Mommy makeover Miami : Recovering and post-treatment care

Recovery time varies based upon which services the patient chooses, but should last no longer than two weeks. Most women will notice how much thinner, happier, and younger they feel. After the makeover most women see a smoother, younger overall appearance.

When undergoing any cosmetic procedure, understand that there will always be a chance for side effects, risks and complications. The Mommy makeover can be potentially challenging and requires attentive preoperative planning and evaluation.

The ASPS affirms that

“For plastic surgeons, performing multiple aesthetic procedures in combination entails some challenges and risks. While a number of different factors can affect the risk of complications… try to minimize risk by keeping the total surgical time under four hours. Experience suggests that most women will accept some abdominal scarring as the necessary tradeoff for achieving the desired improvement in body contour, the researchers note.”

A few rare risks include infections, internal bruising, hematoma, modification to the nipple and breast sensitivity, soreness, bleeding, fluid imbalance, capsular contracture, and embolism. Even though there is a possibility for deep vein thrombosis subsequently following the operation, this rarely occurs.

All potential side effects from the Mommy Makeover can be efficiently treated through proper instruction follow through and medication for pain management.

Completing procedures like these will help boost their confidence and put forth the best effort in addressing work and family matters. It is important to find a plastic surgeon equipped to address the patient’s interests and who also gives insight into what will most suit the patient’s needs.

Results after a mommy makeover plastic surgery

When undergoing any cosmetic procedure, understand that there will always be a chance for side effects, risks and complications. The Mommy makeover can be potentially challenging and requires attentive preoperative planning and evaluation.

2 A few of the more familiar risks include infections, internal bruising, hematoma, modification to the nipple and breast sensitivity, soreness, bleeding, fluid imbalance, capsular contracture, and embolism. Even though there is a possibility for deep vein thrombosis subsequently following the operation, this rarely occurs.

All potential side effects from the Mommy Makeover can be efficiently treated through proper instruction follow through and medication for pain management.

Best Miami surgeons for your mommy makeover procedure

We always suggest that patients perform thorough research when deciding which plastic surgeon to perform any procedure on their body. Remember that the results for cosmetic procedures are supposed to be durable; therefore, you should be very comfortable with your doctor. We suggest looking into the doctor’s educational history, training, and previous work such as before and afters.

The best mommy makeover doctors take the time to listen to your desires based on your initial consultation. They will properly evaluate you in determining if you an ideal candidate for this procedure.

After the evaluation, they will discuss what breast incision and technique best suits your body composition. And finally, together with a patient, they will decide on the goal from the procedure.

Dedicated mommy makeover surgeons will also provide you with individualized instructions for post-operative care. They will be willing to display some of their work such as before and after pictures so that patients can get a better sense of the surgeons’ technique.

The abdominoplasty doctor will also be at the patient’s disposal by willing to address any questions or concerns a patient may have.

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