Mommy Makeover
Conveniently located to serve the areas of Orlando, FL
A mommy makeover is a curated group of surgical procedures to help women reclaim their bodies after having a baby. Pregnancy and breastfeeding can take a toll on the body–it can cause sagging, new stubborn fat deposits, and volume loss. The areas that pregnancy most commonly impacts are the breasts and abdomen. With the intervention of a mommy makeover, plastic surgeons can tighten or shape these areas during a breast augmentation (with or without lift), liposuction, or a tummy tuck. Patients can receive all of these in one convenient surgical procedure.
Dr. Kamran Azad is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Orlando who is attentive to the needs of each patient. By offering mommy makeover procedure packages, Dr. Azad strives to empower women to feel confident in their bodies again. To schedule a personal consultation at Azad Plastic Surgery call (407) 848-3400 or fill out our contact form.
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About the Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover surgery includes such a broad range of options because each woman’s needs vary so greatly. Some women want their breasts restored, while others seek to tackle belly fat, excess skin, and stretch marks. Many women are trying to address multiple issues at once. These patients find that a mommy makeover offers the most comprehensive solution for their needs. Oftentimes, patients will choose to combine three or more of the following procedures:
Breast Augmentation With or Without Lift
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular procedures patients choose to add to their mommy makeover. During this procedure, Dr. Azad will place silicone implants underneath the breast tissue or muscle to restore volume in the breasts. (1) Alternatively, Dr. Azad can use a fat transfer procedure to take fat from other areas in the body with liposuction and insert this fat into the breasts. (1) Breast augmentation alone is often insufficient for many of the women who are seeking a mommy makeover; the extra skin and sagging that pregnancy and breastfeeding causes may require further treatment. To remedy this problem of excess skin, Dr. Azad can perform a breast lift, or a mastopexy, to restore nipple position. (1) With these techniques, the breasts will appear to have a more youthful position, a new firmness, and a more aesthetically pleasing shape.
Liposuction
Pregnancy can result in new stubborn fat deposits that are unreactive to exercise and dieting. These frustrating fat deposits can disrupt the body’s natural contour and create unwanted bulging. During liposuction, Dr. Azad can redefine the body’s contour by using small tubes, called cannulas, to extract choice amounts of fat from the body. (2) Common liposuction areas may include the hips, abdomen, or upper back. At Azad Plastic Surgery, liposuction involves making one or more small incisions in the skin near areas where there are excess fat deposits and then using those openings to insert a hollow tube. The tube will suction out the targeted fat to achieve a smoother bodily contour.
Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure–it is only meant to help bring out the natural, more flattering curves of the body.
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a procedure that removes excess skin and some fat from the abdomen. (3) This procedure can improve and flatten the appearance of the abdominal area. One of the most common reasons people seek out a tummy tuck is due to pregnancy-related stretch marks on the abdomen. For many women, stretch marks can cause discomfort or embarrassment. A tummy tuck will remove excess skin and tighten up the abdominal muscles, while also reducing or eliminating stretch marks. (3) We offer two types of tummy tuck at Azad Plastic Surgery:
- Traditional tummy tuck (open procedure): This conventional technique involves making an incision under the navel from hip bone to hip bone, tightening the abdominal muscle to correct muscle diastasis recti, tightening loose skin with sutures, and removing excess skin and some fat throughout this area. Then, we close the incisions with dissolvable stitches.
- Mini tummy tuck: A mini/partial abdominoplasty involves making just one incision along your bikini line from side to side rather than under your belly button out through to either side of the hip bone. This type of tummy tuck addresses just loose skin below the belly button and does not involve any muscle repair.
These are just a few options to include in a mommy makeover procedure. You can also ask about our arm lift, Brazilian butt lift, and any other procedures that interest you.
Benefits of a Mommy Makeover
Mommy makeovers can have the following benefits for patients:
- Comprehensive Restoration: Addresses multiple areas of concern in one surgical session, saving time and reducing overall recovery.
- Boost in Self-Esteem: Women often feel more confident and satisfied with their appearance following the procedure.
- Customized Approach: Each mommy makeover is tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of the individual.
- Improved Body Contours: Surgeries like liposuction and tummy tucks sculpt the body, providing defined shapes.
- Effective Correction of Diastasis Recti: Many women experience weakened abdominal muscles post-pregnancy; a tummy tuck provides repair and supports core strength.
- Youthful Breast Appearance: Procedures like breast lifts and augmentations restore volume and shape to breasts affected by breastfeeding.
- Long-lasting Results: Properly maintained, the results from these procedures can last many years.
Candidates
A mommy makeover is designed for women whose bodies have undergone unwanted changes after childbirth–but this diverse group of procedures can really be for anyone! Patients who have experienced significant weight loss, for example, may seek out these same body-contouring procedures. As long as the patient is in general good health and does not plan to undergo significant weight changes in the future, a mommy makeover can provide long-lasting and effective results. To find out if you are a good candidate for a mommy makeover, you will need to attend a personal consultation with Dr. Azad.
Personal Consultation
During a personal consultation with Dr. Azad, you will learn important information about the mommy makeover procedure. This is when Dr. Azad will get to know your specific needs; he will also encourage you to voice which procedures you want to include in your mommy makeover package. Once he knows your goals and expectations, Dr. Azad will be able to begin outlining a detailed treatment plan, which he will share with you at this time. He will also let you know how you should prepare in your own time and what kinds of arrangements you should make.
To schedule a personal consultation at Azad Plastic Surgery, call our Winter Park office in Orlando at (407) 848-3400 or fill out our contact form online.
Preparation
Dr. Azad and the attentive staff at Azad Plastic Surgery will provide you with comprehensive preparation instructions well ahead of your appointment date. These instructions will most likely include the following guidelines:
- Relevant lab testing
- Medical evaluations
- Maintain a stable weight
- Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements
- Stop smoking weeks before the appointment date
- Arrange time off work
- Stock your residence with necessary items
If you have any questions about what to do before your procedure, please do not hesitate to contact our office so that a trained member of our staff can help address your concerns. It is essential that you feel comfortable and confident as you prepare for surgery.
Procedure
Dr. Azad performs mommy makeovers under general anesthesia at our Orlando area surgical center. Our medical staff will make sure you are comfortable during each stage of your procedure, with careful monitoring by Dr. Azad, the anesthesia provider, and the nursing team.
The specifics of the mommy makeover procedure will vary from patient to patient due to the customizable nature of the package. Usually, the procedure will take around 3-8 hours. All of the procedures will be performed during the same appointment unless the patient and Dr. Azad prefer to separate the procedures.
Recovery
After your surgery, you will spend the night at our surgery center. Before you begin your at-home recovery period, we will teach you how to care for your body as it heals and provide helpful aftercare instructions. Recovery will take around 2 weeks, but it might take longer if you have received more procedures. During this time, it is important that you do not lift anything too heavy or overexert yourself. It may be helpful to arrange for a trusted individual to assist you with any difficult or strenuous activities while you are recovering. Our team will make sure that you schedule intermittent follow-up appointments so that we can help monitor and maintain any drains and incision sites.
Results
After a mommy makeover, you can enjoy long-lasting, empowering results. Depending on the procedures you receive, your body will appear more toned with an accentuated natural contour. As a result of these new changes, you may feel more confident in your body. Without large amounts of excess skin or bulging fat deposits, you may feel more comfortable wearing certain clothes. The overall result of a mommy makeover is a body that feels both physically and aesthetically recovered after going through pregnancy or significant weight loss.
Cost of a Mommy Makeover in Orlando
Because of all the different possible combinations that can make up a mommy makeover package, the cost for your specific mommy makeover will vary depending on which procedures you decide to undergo. To find out what your combination of mommy makeover procedures will cost, attend a personal consultation at our office in Winter Park.
Call (407) 848-3400 or fill out our contact form online to set up an appointment. At Azad Plastic Surgery, we offer different financing options through Alphaeon Credit or CareCredit to help you manage expenses.
References
- Qureshi AA, Myckatyn TM, Tenenbaum MM. Mastopexy and Mastopexy-Augmentation. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2018;38(4):374-384. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjx181
- Bartow MJ, Raggio BS. Liposuction. PubMed. Published 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563135/
- Regan JP, Casaubon JT. Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck). PubMed. Published 2020. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK431058/