Pregnancy, childbirth, and nursing each can take a serious toll on a woman's body. If you are in the stage in your life where you are done having children and would like to enhance your body post-pregnancy and post-breastfeeding, you may be considering having what is often referred to today as a "mommy makeover."



What is a Mommy Makeover?

Each mommy makeover is unique based on the specific needs and desires of the patient. However, the one thing they all have in common is that they are designed to help to counteract the physical effects that childbearing and breastfeeding have placed on the patient's body.

Because each woman's body is different, and each pregnancy experience is different, the choices will vary as well.

What Procedure Options are Available for a Mommy Makeover?

Generally, a mommy makeover combines plastic surgery procedures such as tummy tuck, liposuction, breast lifts, enhancement or reduction.

The combination of procedures needed is based on the physical health of the mom as well as the things she desires to change about her new post-childbearing body.

Two of the most common mommy makeover procedure options are breast lifts and tummy tucks.

What is a Breast Lift?

A breast lift procedure is much different than an enhancement or a reduction, the two other more commonly known plastic surgeries for women.

Rather than making the size larger or smaller, a breast lift is the option of choice to enhance the sagging appearance after having been used for nursing. This procedure is done to raise the breasts back into a more youthful location. Some women choose to have this in conjunction with implants or with a reduction surgical procedure.

Who is a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift?

Generally, the best candidate for a breast lift is a woman who is finished having children and who is looking to improve the sagging appearance. In addition, the surgical candidate should not smoke and should otherwise be in good physical condition.

What is a Tummy Tuck?

A tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, is used to correct any of the following issues:

* Excess fat in your abdominal area

* Excess skin on your abdominal area which either sags or has an over-hang

* Laxity of your abdominal skin caused by previous pregnancy, age, or weight gain or loss.

* Bulging of the true abdominal wall caused by pregnancy

* Bulging of the abdominal area caused by being over-weight.

During the tummy tuck procedure your plastic surgeon will tighten the abdominal muscles and remove any excess fat and skin in the abdominal area to help it to have a more flat and youthful appearance.

Who is a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

The best candidate for a tummy tuck is a woman who has decided to have no more children, who does not smoke, and who is otherwise in good physical health.

You're Consultation

If you are interested in having a mommy makeover, it is suggested that you consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area to discuss the options which would be the best for your unique situation.