Together with the increased interest in health and fitness in recent years, there has been an increased interest in cosmetic surgery for the correction of a number of common post-pregnancy issues for women of all ages who want their “pre-baby body” back. The “mommy makeover” is the industries response for the bundling of a number of common procedures, normally performed at the same time, that women seek out once they’ve determined that they are done growing their family.
While many mommy makeovers will typically include the following procedures, each makeover is unique and can be tailored to your personal goals for transformation and may include any number of surgical and non-surgical procedures that may or may not be included here.
Procedures for the tummy
Tummy Tuck
Also known as abdominoplasty, tummy tuck surgery is a procedure that will flatten and reshape your midsection by removing loose skin, excess fat, as well as tightening the muscles in the abdominal wall. As an additional benefit of the procedure it can also remove some, if not all, of the stretch marks in your lower abdomen. This procedure is popular with women following childbirth, in individuals who have lost a significant amount of weight, and people who suffer from separated or weakened abdominal muscles leaving them with a poor body contour around their midsection.
Liposuction
Also known as lipoplasty or body contouring surgery, liposuction surgery removes excess deposits of fat allowing your cosmetic or plastic surgeon to sculpt you an improved body shape. Liposuction is commonly used to remove fatty deposits on the abdomen, waist (love handles), buttocks, hips (saddlebags), thighs, calves, ankles, breasts (including male breasts), back, arms and neck. In fact, almost any area of the body that has excess localized fat and good skin elasticity can benefit from body contouring through liposuction. As a proven effective technique at improving the body shape of clients, liposuction is often used in combination with other cosmetic procedures in order to improve their aesthetic outcome.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
As a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure, laser skin resurfacing is very popular with those who are looking to reduce the visual appearance of stretch marks, surgical scars and fine lines on the face, breasts, tummy and lower body.
Procedures for the breasts
Breast Lift
Also known as mastopexy, breast lift surgery is commonly sought by women who have had children, lost a significant amount of weight, or would like to restore a more youthful, uplifted, profile to their breasts. In breast lift surgery, the cosmetic or plastic surgeon will remove excess skin and will tighten the surrounding tissue to reshape and create a more youthful looking breast.
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation surgery involves the surgical placement of breast implants or the transfer of fatty tissue in order to increase the fullness and improve the symmetry of your breasts. Breast augmentation surgery is often sought out to restore breast volume lost as a result of weight loss, following pregnancy, and as a result of aging.
It is important to note that breast augmentation will not correct severely drooping breasts. If you want your breasts to look fuller and to be lifted as a result of sagging, a breast lift may be required in conjunction with breast augmentation.
Breast Reduction
Also known as reduction mammoplasty, breast reduction surgery is a procedure that will reduce the size and weight of your breasts, reshape them so that they are in proportion to the rest of your body, and ensure they are no longer a source of physical discomfort. By removing excess breast tissue, a plastic surgeon is able to make the breasts smaller, lighter and firmer while also improving their symmetry.
Procedures for the lower body
Labiaplasty
Also known as labia reduction surgery, labiaplasty is a cosmetic procedure that is designed to improve the overall aesthetic appearance of the female genitalia. During the procedure, the cosmetic or plastic surgeon will generally shorten, reshape, and improve the symmetry of your labia. Most women seeking labiaplasty surgery do so to correct the unattractive appearance of long, thick and/or asymmetrical labial lips which may have been caused as a result of hormonal changes, childbirth, dramatic weight-loss, aging or congenital conditions.
Vaginoplasty
Also known as vaginal reconstruction and vaginal tightening surgery, vaginoplasty is a procedure which is designed to tighten and rejuvenate a women’s vagina. During the procedure, the cosmetic or plastic surgeon will tighten the muscles and repair any damage to the soft tissues of the vagina. Many women who seek vaginal tightening surgery do so to correct the weakening of the muscles of their vagina caused by aging, or following the birth of a child. As a benefit of correcting these issues, vaginoplasty can improve the appearance of the vagina, help with urinary incontinence, and also significantly improve the pleasure derived from sexual intercourse (for both partners).
Vaginoplasty may be combined with labiaplasty, hymenoplasty, clitoral hood reduction surgery, labial puffing, and/or perineoplasty in order to provide a more complete rejuvenation of the vagina.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
As a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure, laser skin resurfacing is very popular with those who are looking to reduce the visual appearance of stretch marks, surgical scars and fine lines on the face and body.
