Mommy Makeover combined procedures are designed to reverse changes to your body caused by pregnancy. Your custom Mommy Makeover typically includes a combination of the following procedures:
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
- Liposuction
- Breast lift
- Breast augmentation
- Breast reduction
Body Changes
Your abdomen grows as the baby grows during pregnancy, which results in weakening and separation of your abdominal muscles.
Stretching of the abdominal skin may cause the skin’s collagen fibers to break, which results in “stretch marks.”
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) tightens the abdominal muscles and removes excess skin and soft tissue in order to help restore your pre-pregnancy figure.
Also, localized fat deposits may remain after pregnancy. Liposuction can be performed to slim and reshape the body.
Breast Changes
Whether you breastfeed your children or not, pregnancy can cause dramatic changes to your breasts. Many women are left with stretched, saggy breasts after pregnancy and long for the larger breasts they enjoyed during pregnancy.
A breast augmentation, breast lift, or a combination of the two can help restore your youthful, perky look.
Kind of Anesthesia
Most Mommy Makeover procedures are performed under general anesthesia for optimal comfort. This means you will be asleep for the entire surgery.
Surgery Duration
Depending on your personalized Mommy Makeover, the length of surgery will vary. Dr. Rafael Camberos will discuss the estimated length of your surgery with you.
Preparing for Surgery
In preparation for your Mommy Makeover consultation, you will need to spend some time thinking about some important topics.
- Do you plan to become pregnant again in the future?
- Are you at a stable goal weight?
- Are you still breastfeeding?
Prior to any procedure, it is necessary to review medications you are taking that may affect your surgery.
Depending on your medical condition, you may be asked to get lab testing or a medical checkup prior to your surgery.
Be sure to arrange for a responsible adult to drive you to and from your surgery. You will need someone to stay with you the night following your surgery as well.
Recovery from Surgery
Your recovery from Mommy Makeover surgery depends on your personalized Mommy Makeover plan.
- Arrange for someone to help you get around the house and help you with your medication for at least the first 24 hours after your makeover.
- Try sleeping on several pillows on your back and keep your legs slightly bent at the hips to reduce tension on your abdominal incision, reduce pain and result in a thinner scar.
- Avoid heavy lifting, contact sports and jogging for up to six weeks.
Dr. Camberos may ask you to wear a surgical bra after breast surgery. This will help minimize swelling.
