What Procedures Are Included In A Mommy Makeover?

Procedures That Can Be A Part Of A Mommy Makeover

Tummy Tuck
After giving birth, your stomach will likely look (and feel) much different than it did before pregnancy. You may have excess skin and weak abdominal muscles. A tummy tuck can help to improve the look of your stomach by tightening loose skin while also addressing the muscles and tissues below the skin. This can help you to regain your pre-baby silhouette while also helping you feel stronger and more comfortable.

Liposuction
While you are pregnant, your body needs more fat than usual to help keep you and the baby healthy. After pregnancy, these fat deposits can linger and be very difficult to get rid of. Not only is your body naturally inclined to hold on to extra fat (especially if you are breastfeeding), but you may experience muscle weakness and fatigue that makes it difficult to exercise as much as you did pre-pregnancy. While liposuction isn’t meant to be used for weight loss, it can help you get rid of stubborn pockets of fat that remain after pregnancy, creating a more flattering look and helping you get closer to your pre-pregnancy body.

Breast Surgery
Mommy Makeovers include a variety of breast surgery options depending on your desired outcome. After childbirth and breastfeeding, many women find that the size, shape, and symmetry of their breasts have changed and they want to regain their previous silhouette or they want to achieve a completely different breast profile. Breast surgery options include breast reductions (reduction mammoplasty) for mothers who want smaller breasts, breast lifts (breast mastopexy) for mothers who want to restore shapeliness and symmetry, and breast implant surgery (breast augmentation) for mothers who want fuller breasts. Any of these can be performed during a Mommy Makeover, and a breast lift can be combined with either a breast reduction or breast augmentation to achieve your ideal aesthetic.

Arm Lift
Most people tend to think of the stomach or breasts as the only parts that change during pregnancy and after childbirth, but other parts of the body can also change when carrying and caring for your child. Your body needs more fat reserves during pregnancy, and this can influence your arms as well. As you breastfeed, the hormone prolactin, which increases breast size and prepares you for breastfeeding, can also increase the amount of fat and excess skin on the underside of your arms. An arm lift can tone your arms and eliminate fat and excess skin to create a taut, sleek appearance of the arms.
 

Mommy Makeovers Kelowna

If you want to get your body back to the way it looked pre-pregnancy, or if you want to look even better, a Mommy Makeover lets you have various procedures done at once with reduced cost and recovery times of receiving individual treatments. Mommy Makeovers target different parts of the body to create a cohesive and stunning appearance.

Dr. Brian Peterson at Peterson MD in Kelowna is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive medical training and specialization in Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery. With the extensive knowledge and skill of Dr. Peterson along with the knowledgeable staff at Peterson MD who are committed to providing patient education, you can feel confident in the results of your Mommy Makeover. To schedule your consultation with Dr. Peterson, call 1-250-868-9099 or fill out the contact form.
 

FAQ

Q: How soon after childbirth can I have a Mommy Makeover?
A: We recommend waiting at least 6 months after having your baby to have a Mommy makeover. Keep in mind that there is a recovery period involved with a Mommy Makeover, therefore you will not be able to chase after your little ones and care for them while recovering from surgery. To learn more about deciding when the right time is for a Mommy Makeover, read more here or book a consultation by filling out our contact form.

Q: What is required of someone who wants a Mommy Makeover?
A: For the most optimal surgical results from your Mommy Makeover you should be a non-smoker, recovered from childbirth, done breastfeeding, finished having children, have adequate time to recover from surgery, and be near your goal weight.

Q: How many surgeries will it take to complete my Mommy Makeover?
A: Depending on the number of treatments you receive, Dr. Peterson will determine if your Mommy Makeover can be done in a single operation or over several surgical sessions.