Mommy Makeover
in Beverly Hills, CA
The Freedom to Be Your Best
Why choose The Practice Plastic Surgery for a mommy makeover?
Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but can also leave its mark on your body. At The Practice Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, we understand the desire to get closer to your pre-baby body.
Led by a team of exceptional board-certified female plastic surgeons, we offer a personalized approach to mommy makeover surgery so that you can get just the right combination of treatments to help you feel like the best version of yourself, day in and day out.
Mommy Makeover at a Glance
- Personalized Approach: Address your unique postpartum concerns with a customized combination of procedures.
- Restore Your Figure: Procedures include tummy tuck, breast augmentation, breast lift, and liposuction.
- Renewed Confidence: Feel empowered and like yourself again.
- Individualized Recovery: Recovery time varies depending on the procedures chosen but typically takes several weeks.
- Collaborative Consultation: Discuss your goals and candidacy with one of our board-certified, female plastic surgeons.
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Mommy Makeover Before & Afters
Tailored to You
What is a mommy makeover?
A woman's body undergoes an incredible transformation throughout life, especially after motherhood. At The Practice, we understand the unique challenges of postpartum changes, which is why our mommy makeover isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. We create a personalized plan to address your specific concerns, whether it's:
- Restored Curves: Liposuction targets stubborn fat deposits to reshape your figure.
- Refreshed Breasts: Breast augmentation or breast lift restores volume and corrects sagging after breastfeeding.
- Tighter Core: Tummy tuck surgery repairs separated abdominal muscles and removes excess skin.
Celebrate Your Strength
What is the mommy makeover procedure like?
At The Practice, we believe in thorough preparation for your mommy makeover. Here's what you can expect:
- Ideal Timing: We recommend waiting at least six months postpartum and finishing breastfeeding to ensure stable weight and breast tissue.
- Healthy Habits: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and exercise strengthens your body for better healing and recovery.
The Surgical Experience:
Your mommy makeover will be performed under general anesthesia for your comfort. The specific procedures will be tailored to your needs, but may include:
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
- Diastasis Recti Repair
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Lift with or without breast implants
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Implant Removal or Implant Replacement
- Facial Rejuvenation (Botox or dermal fillers)
- Liposuction (fat removal)
- Labiaplasty
- ThermiVa Vaginal Rejuvenation
Make It Your Own
What areas of the body can a mommy makeover address?
The beauty of a mommy makeover is in its customization. You can choose a combination of procedures to address your specific concerns, including both surgical and non-surgical options.
Popular Choices:
- Tummy Tuck: This procedure removes excess skin, improves stretch mark appearance, and tightens the abdominal wall for a flatter midsection.
- Breast Surgery: Many patients choose a breast lift, sometimes combined with implants or fat transfer augmentation, to restore volume or address sagging after breastfeeding.
- Liposuction: This targets stubborn fat deposits to sculpt your figure and achieve a more contoured silhouette.
- Facial Rejuvenation: Non-surgical options like injectables or laser treatments can enhance your overall appearance alongside body contouring.
Reclaim Confidence. Embrace Renewal.
What are the benefits of a mommy makeover?
A mommy makeover can empower you to rediscover your confidence and embrace a renewed sense of self. Here are some key benefits that make mommy makeover an attractive option for many women:
Enhanced Body Image and Self-Esteem
Pregnancy and weight fluctuations can significantly impact your body shape and appearance. Common concerns like excess skin, stubborn fat deposits, and stretched abdominal muscles can affect how you feel in your clothes and your overall confidence. A mommy makeover addresses these concerns, allowing you to see a body that reflects how you feel on the inside – strong, capable, and beautiful.
Improved Comfort and Functionality
Beyond aesthetics, some postpartum changes can cause physical discomfort. Separated abdominal muscles, for example, can lead to back pain and difficulty exercising. A mommy makeover, particularly a tummy tuck, can address these functional concerns by tightening the abdominal wall and promoting better core strength.
Feeling Empowered to Embrace Your Postpartum Body
A mommy makeover isn't about erasing the marks of motherhood. It's about celebrating your body's strength and resilience, and feeling confident in your own skin. By addressing specific concerns and achieving a more contoured figure, you can feel empowered to embrace your postpartum body and wear the clothes that make you feel your best.
It's important to note: Mommy makeover surgery is a personal decision. While it can offer significant benefits, it's not a magic solution and requires realistic expectations. Remember, a healthy lifestyle is still essential for maintaining your results.
Embrace Your New Shape
What conditions does a mommy makeover address?
A mommy makeover isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. It's a personalized combination of procedures designed to address specific changes experienced after childbirth. Here's a breakdown of common conditions and how a mommy makeover can help:
1. Excess Skin and Stretched Abdominal Muscles
- Condition: Pregnancy can stretch the abdominal muscles and leave excess skin around the midsection.
- Treatment: A tummy tuck tightens the separated muscles (diastasis recti) and removes excess skin, resulting in a flatter, more toned abdomen.
2. Stubborn Fat Deposits
- Condition: Pregnancy and weight fluctuations can lead to pockets of stubborn fat resistant to diet and exercise.
- Treatment: Liposuction targets and removes these unwanted fat deposits, sculpting your figure and creating a smoother contour.
3. Breasts that have Lost Volume or Sagged
- Condition: Breastfeeding and weight changes can affect breast size and shape.
- Treatment: Breast augmentation can restore volume with implants, while a breast lift addresses sagging by repositioning the breast tissue and removing excess skin.
4. Stretch Marks
- Condition: Stretch marks are a common result of pregnancy, appearing on the abdomen, breasts, and thighs.
- Treatment: While not completely eliminated, a tummy tuck can improve the appearance of stretch marks in the abdominal area. Additionally, non-surgical options like laser treatments can help diminish their visibility.
5. Overall Loss of Tone (Combination Procedures)
- Condition: After childbirth, women may experience a general loss of muscle tone and elasticity throughout the body.
- Treatment: Combining procedures like tummy tuck, liposuction, and even non-surgical skin tightening treatments can work together to restore a more toned and youthful appearance.
More Than Aesthetics
Am I a candidate for Mommy Makeover?
If you've experienced significant changes after childbirth, such as stubborn fat deposits or stretched abdominal skin or muscles that diet and exercise can't address, a mommy makeover surgery may be the answer.
Ideal candidates are in good overall health, have reached a stable weight post-pregnancy, and don't plan to become pregnant again to ensure long-lasting results.
Good Candidates
- Completed childbearing: Ideally, you're finished having children to ensure lasting results.
- Stable weight: Being close to your ideal weight promotes optimal outcomes.
- Good overall health: Healthy patients recover better from surgery.
- Realistic expectations: This surgery enhances your existing body; it does not create a new one.
- Desire for improvement: You want to address specific concerns and feel confident in your postpartum body.
Considerations
- Smoking: Smoking can hinder healing and increase complication risks. Quitting before surgery is recommended.
- Chronic health issues: Certain conditions may require medical clearance before surgery.
- Commitment to recovery: Following post-operative instructions is crucial for optimal healing.
It's About Feeling Your Best
Mommy Makeover Recovery
While most patients feel ready for light activity a few weeks after surgery, complete recovery can take up to six months. This includes:
- Settling of Incisions: Scars will fade over time.
- Finalized Results: Your new figure will gradually refine.
- Shape Settling: Any swelling will completely subside.
Healing Timeline:
- The First Few Days: Expect temporary soreness, bruising, and swelling. You may also feel weak and need help with daily tasks.
- Several Weeks: Light activity is possible, but avoid strenuous exercise.
- Within Two Months: Most patients can resume full activities, depending on the surgery.
- Up to Six Months: Full recovery is achieved with proper care, including following your surgeon's instructions for wound care and medication.
Individual Factors: Age, overall health, and the extent of your surgery can influence your recovery time.
Your Recovery Support Team:
- Your surgeon will provide detailed recovery instructions.
- Enlist a friend or family member to assist you in the initial days.
Remember, a successful recovery is key to achieving your desired mommy makeover results.
Seeing Your Transformation Unfold
Mommy Makeover Results
While you'll see some initial changes right after surgery, swelling will temporarily mask your final results. Don't worry! This is a normal part of the healing process. Over the following months, as swelling subsides, your new body contours will become increasingly visible. Most patients achieve their full, stunning results within a few months.
Mommy Makeover
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all! We offer "midlife makeovers" to many women without children and “daddy do-overs” for men. We want to help everyone feel confident and address the body changes that come with age.
As with any surgery, complications like infection can occur. Your surgeon will discuss these in detail. Following post-operative instructions carefully minimizes risks and promotes a smooth recovery.
Strenuous exercise and heavy lifting (including small children) are off-limits for the first six weeks.
Driving is usually allowed after one week, as long as you're off all prescription pain medication. We recommend stopping these by one week after surgery.
Your plan depends on the procedures you choose. If safe, we can complete everything in one day. More complex plans may require multiple surgeries.
Scar placement depends on your surgery and how your body heals. Our surgeons minimize scarring with strategic incision placement and will advise on aftercare to help scars fade.
Yes, but we strongly recommend waiting until you're finished having children to undergo a mommy makeover. Future pregnancies could affect your results and require revision surgeries.
The cost varies depending on the procedures involved. Factors like the number of areas treated and the complexity of your plan all play a role. A consultation with our surgeon will provide an accurate estimate based on your needs.
Ideally, wait at least six months postpartum. This allows your body to recover from childbirth and, if breastfeeding, for your breast size and shape to stabilize.
