Mommy Makeover
Motherhood is a gratifying experience. With the sacrifice of pregnancy, ensuing weight fluctuations and lack of exercise, dramatic changes to the body can take place, most often in the breasts, hips, thighs and abdominal areas. Moreover, many mothers find that even vigorous workouts do not result in the restoration of their previous shapes.
“Mommy Makeover” is for moms wishing to return to the shape they were in before pregnancy. And while every case is different, these makeovers often involve a variety of procedures. For instance, one mother might opt for a breast augmentation and tummy tuck, while another may seek liposuction and a breast lift to meet her objectives. No matter what combinations of treatment are chosen, the plastic surgeons at Cosmetic Surgery of New York are fully trained and qualified to perform a full range of makeover procedures.
For breast enhancement, the doctors at CSNY perform breast augmentation, breast lift or breast reduction. Breast augmentation is most often used to restore volume changes after pregnancy or weight loss, as well as to correct breast asymmetry, whereas a breast lift is performed to elevate sagging and deflated breasts. There are other mothers who experience tremendous breast growth with pregnancy or weight gain. For these women, breast reduction may be the best option, especially if they experience neck and back pain or difficulty exercising. For patients with large, sagging breasts, breast reduction improvement shape and nipple position, much like a breast lift.
To restore changes in the hip and thigh areas, the doctors at CSNY usually perform liposuction, where unwanted fat deposits are removed. Liposuction can dramatically enhance contours in areas that do not respond to diet and exercise, but it should not be regarded as a treatment for obesity. Common treatment areas also include the abdomen, waist, arms, neck, and back. For mothers who have experienced dramatic weight loss after pregnancy, loose skin most commonly collects in the inner thigh area. For these women, thigh lift surgery is an ideal option since liposuction does not remove the excess skin. During a thigh lift, your doctor will remove excess skin and fat from the inner thigh, which will tighten the sagging tissues.
Another area that is of interest to many mothers is abdominal rejuvenation, since excess skin and abdominal fat are often resistant to diet and exercise. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is an operation performed to flatten the abdomen by removing excess skin and fat and repairing separated muscles. Stretch marks are also common in this area and a tummy tuck often eliminates them. When performed correctly, an abdominoplasty can be one of the best form-enhancing procedures available in plastic surgery. Sometimes a more extensive procedure such as a lower body lift is recommended. A lower body lift includes an abdominoplasty but also treats sagging buttocks, hips, and outer thighs.
To determine if you are a good candidate for makeover surgery, your CSNY surgeon will review the present state of your health, your concerns and goals, and he will review available techniques and limitations. With all options presented to you, you will leave our office with a clear understanding of any proposed treatment plan.
