Let’s start with what a mommy makeover is. Typically, this is a collection of procedures that involves something with the breasts, stomach, and torso regions. Most commonly, this procedure involves procedures such as a breast lift or augmentation, alongside a tummy tuck to address loose skin or stretched abdominal muscles resulting from pregnancy. Ultimately, the goal of a mommy makeover is to restore the youthful, defined contours you had prior to embarking on the beautiful world of motherhood.
With this in mind, what then makes the best mommy makeover? The answer is simple: it is a makeover tailored specifically to you and your body that is meant to restore the figure you may have lost as a result of pregnancy.
Starting with breast restoration, there are multiple procedures we can perform. To restore balance, we often perform a breast lift to reposition the breasts, while patients seeking more volume may also benefit from adding breast augmentation. Breast augmentation can add volume through the usage of implants such as our latest, sixth-generation Motiva implants, or methods such as fat grafting, which features transferring fat from a donor area such as the abdomen or flanks and repurposing it to the breasts. This is done using an innovative process known as the Witte process, utilizing ultrasound-guided technology to precisely place the repurposed fat tissue.
Moving on to the abdomen, the tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a cornerstone of most mommy makeover procedures. This procedure tightens the muscles that were likely separated during pregnancy, removes excess skin, and creates a smoother abdominal contour.
The best mommy makeovers go beyond just removing excess skin. Today, it is all about three-dimensional shaping. We combine skin removal with targeted liposuction and sculpting to highlight your natural muscle definition. The result is the creation of what some may call a “high-definition tummy tuck,” which results in an athletic, natural, and fit look that does not appear surgically enhanced. We also take great care to ensure that each patient has a belly button that is optimally shaped and positioned, as this is a surprisingly neglected area in many mommy makeover procedures.
To ensure the best results, a mommy makeover should consider areas beyond just the front of the body. This is why our team employs a 360-degree approach to body contouring, featuring the waist, love handles, and lower back. Removing excess fat and sculpting these areas enhances your curves in a way that appears natural. Additionally, in some cases, we can use fat transfer methods to add volume to areas such as the buttocks, primarily for the simple purpose of creating more desirable overall proportions.
In the end, our staff takes a modern approach to mommy makeover treatments. Years ago, this procedure was merely about lifting, tightening, and removing. Now, it is all about sculpting. With modern techniques, we can achieve the following during a mommy makeover:
- Customize breast procedures with implants or fat transfer
- Sculpt the abdomen for natural muscle definition
- Recreate a flawless belly button
- Use liposuction to contour the waist and back
- Restore lost volume for an athletic, youthful silhouette
When these elements are pieced together, the end result is a newer version of you without looking like any form of surgery took place, and that is our ultimate goal when it comes to performing mommy makeovers.
