The physicians at Raleigh Plastic Surgery Center specialize in Mommy Makeover Surgery in Raleigh, Cary and surrounding areas of North Carolina.
A Mommy Makeover is a term used to signify a combination of procedures that address the after effects of childbearing; such as, loose abdominal skin, stretch marks, and sagging, deflated breasts. Generally, a Mommy Makeover procedure involves a combination of breast surgery and abdominal surgery. The surgeries can range from Breast Reduction, to Breast Augmentation, to a Breast Lift, usually combined with an Abdominoplasty and/or Liposuction.
We recommend that this procedure be performed after all planned childbearing has occurred and after approximately one year has passed. Some patients will elect to have the procedure even if they anticipate having children in the future, but, they should expect this to occur 2-5 years later. Additional procedures may be necessary with additional weight loss or pregnancies since there will be more relaxation of the skin.
Mommy Makeover
Patient Information
Age: 45 Height: 5’6″ Weight: 197
Surgeon’s Notes:
This patient underwent mastopexy, tummy tuck with lipo. She had subsequent loss of another 12 lbs.
Mommy Makeover
Patient Information
Age: 45 Height: 5’0″ Weight: 130
Surgeon’s Notes:
The patient desired more fulness and tummy tuck. Result after augmentation with gel implants and abdominoplasty.
Mommy Makeover
Patient Information
Age: 33 Height: 5’3″ Weight: 140
Surgeon’s Notes:
This mother of three had a tummy tuck with an augmentation mastopexy.
Mommy Makeover
Patient Information
Age: 37 Height: 5’0″ Weight: 130
Surgeon’s Notes:
This patient desired mastopexy with an abdominoplasty to correct sagging due to children.
Mommy Makeover
Patient Information
Age: 48
Surgeon’s Notes:
This 48 year old woman did not like the sagging breasts and loose tissue of her abdomen after the birth of two children. She underwent a “mommy makeover” which included a breast lift with abdominoplasty and liposuction of the flanks.
The Procedure
Most Mommy Makeover surgeries are performed here at our AAAHC accredited surgical facility under the care of our Board Certified anesthesiologist. On some occasions, the procedure may be performed at Rex Hospital if an over night stay is recommended or of certain underlying medical problems precludes performance at our facility. The procedure can take up to 6 hours depending on what combination of operations is necessary for the patient’s desired results. Patients usually stay in our facility for 2 hours post-operation but can be discharged to go home with the care of a responsible adult. Generally, the breast procedure will be performed first with the abdominal procedure following.
The Recovery
Mommy Makeover surgeries can take several weeks to recover from. Usually, if an Abdominoplasty is performed, this procedure will take the longest to recover from. Pain management is assisted bu the use of long-lasting local anesthetics such as Exparel; which, in combination with oral pain medicines, makes the recovery much easier. We recommend that mothers with young children have plenty of support at home since lifting of small children is best avoided for a few weeks after the operation. Generally, patients can return to light activities in 2 weeks and normal activities can resume in 4 weeks.
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FAQ
Q: I may decide to have more children in a few years but I need something to do about my body now! Should I have a Mommy Makeover?
A: Although it is ideal to have a Mommy Makeover after there are no further planned pregnancies, this procedure does not inhibit childbearing afterwards. There is generally no interference with normal pregnancy. Breastfeeding may be limited depending on the procedure performed on the breasts. Additional procedures may be necessary after another pregnancy if more sagging and stretching occurs. But, generally, the entire procedure does not require repeating.