Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover is any combination of cosmetic procedures that restore your before-pregnancy appearance.
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The more time you spend on your productive future and taking care of your family, the less time you have to take care of yourself and your body. As the female body ages, certain areas like the abdomen and flanks become more susceptible to fat accumulation & a few others like breasts and abdominal skin sag, and the face sinks and wrinkles. Areas such as the abdomen, flanks (love handles), thighs, buttocks, and under the chin may begin to harbor fat and make you look older and out of shape. The breast appears deflated, sagging in most cases, or disproportionately large in a few cases. On the other hand, regions of the face like eyelids, eyebrows, and cheek sink and wrinkle with signs of volume loss. Moreover, weight gain and fluctuations in weight loss can cause the skin to become stretched and starts to lose its elasticity.
What can you expect?
A mommy makeover is any combination of cosmetic procedures that restore your before-pregnancy appearance, typically focusing on the breasts and abdomen but including the face as well. Mommy makeovers include body contouring cosmetic surgical procedures, non-surgical treatments, or a combination of both. Mommy makeover is quite a common and often discussed topic between couples in their middle age nowadays. The aesthetic appearance of the body, breasts, and face for women was less of a concern in the past but not so more in the present era. The aesthetic body is not only required as a lifestyle personal need but also for certain job requirements and to maintain a crisp and classy profile for most women.
Many women develop insecurities about their bodies and lower confidence and self-esteem. But a Mommy Makeover and a healthy lifestyle can help re-establish a more pleasing overall contour of the body, breasts, and face.
A typical Mommy makeover might include a tummy tuck, a breast procedure such as an augmentation, lift or reduction and liposuction of overweight areas.
Mommy makeover does not have any fixed set of procedures; each procedure is custom-tailored and personalized to meet the individual requirement of every woman.
Who should opt for a mommy makeover?
- If you have sagging uneven breasts with decreased breast volume, drooping nipples and stretched areolas (the dark skin surrounding the nipple).
- If your breasts have become so much larger after childbirth that they are out of proportion with the rest of your body and they cause back pain.
- Your tummy has loose skin and stretch marks and your waistline has become thick and undefined.
- You have unwanted fat deposits around thighs, buttocks and love handles
- You had a C-section and now you have areas of fat hanging over your surgical scars.
- You have early signs of aging in your face and around the eyes.
Benefits of mommy makeover
- Restores more youthful breasts and flat tummy.
- Correct sagging and restore volume to breasts
- Remove excess, sagging skin and excess fat deposits from the abdomen
- Improve the way clothing and swimsuits fit
- Improves facial contours with defined jawline
Different procedures done for mommy make-over are
- Abdominoplasty
- Liposuction of abdomen and flanks
- Liposuction of buttocks and thighs
- Breast lift or reduction
Facial procedures like blepharoplasty, brow lift and facelift and fat transfer to face
These all procedures are routinely done in 2 stages in Mommy makeover but can be clubbed into one if not much major surgical correction is required in all mentioned body parts and procedures.
Lower body lift and Upper body lift can also be done in mommy makeover for women who have recently lost massive weight and have excess hanging skin around the abdomen, chest, back, and arms.
Brachioplasty/liposuction of the arm, medial thigh lift are also chosen by women as adjunct mommy makeover procedures in separate stage.
Discussions during a mommy makeover consultation should include
- About your facial and body profile with respect to the surgical rejuvenation
- Your approach for your makeover and how do you see it, including the combination of procedures
- Your surgical goals
- Your financial investment in the procedure
- About what exact look are you expecting after the surgical rejuvenation.
- Any previous surgeries.
- Any drug allergies
- Current medical conditions, any supplements or medications.
- Alcohol, tobacco intake.
- Any other surgery if required other than mentioned for better results.
Are you a good candidate for Mommy Makeover?
- Women who are self-conscious and mirror conscious and do not feel the way they look.
- You should be healthy with no or controlled medical conditions and have stable body weight
- Women interested in improving their facial and body profile.
- You preferably should be a non-smoker.
- You should be confident and positive about your looks to achieve the improvement of your appearance.
- You should be motivated enough to undergo the procedure.
- You should have realistic expectations
- You should be willing to adopt certain lifestyle changes for best and continued results.
- You should be willing to deal with the possibility of a noticeable external scar, (although scars may be small and hidden)
Dr. Amit Agarwal's focus during the consultation
- Measure your BMI and examine your body profile and assess your areas of fatty deposits, skin excess, muscle tone in different areas of the body
- Examine how much of fat is outside the muscles (can be targeted by liposuction) and how much is intraabdominal- inside with internal organs (cannot be targeted by liposuction)
- Examinebreasts for sagging, size, asymmetry
- Evaluate your face for quality of skin, skin sagging, volume fat loss, wrinkles, effect on jawline
- Assess your general health status and present medical condition, if any.
- Take photographs.
- Discuss the risks and complications of the various procedures involved.
- Discuss the options of surgery for you.
- Inform and discuss whether a 'Mommy makeover' needs to be done in a single stage or in different stages
- Discuss how the outcomes of the surgical rejuvenation will be.
Questions to be asked your surgeon about your surgery
- Am I a good candidate for 'The Mommy makeover'?
- How long do I have to stay at the center?
- What is the procedure?
- Will there be scars post-surgery?
- How long is the recovery period?
- When can I return to work and daily routines?
- What is expected of me to change in my lifestyle to get better results?
How can you prepare for surgery?
- Get the tests done prescribed by Dr Amit Agarwal. All pre surgical work up investigations should be shown to the operating surgeon and the anaesthetist, and we will evaluate your fitness for the surgery. You will be given date for the surgery only after you are declared fit for the procedure
- Monitor your current medications after discussing it with your doctor.
- Stop smoking at least 4 weeks prior to surgery.
- Do not take any anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin or any herbal supplements as they can aggravate bleeding.
- Admission will be done on the same day at the centre.
- Written consent form will be signed explaining the procedure after the admission.
- Meeting with the anaesthetist for Pre Anaesthetic check-up (PAC) before the surgery.
- Compression garment measurement should be given for post-surgical use.
- Nil per oral for minimum of 5-6 hours before the planned procedure.
- Markings will be done before the surgery.
- Refrain from drinking alcohol 48 hours before the surgery, since it can affect the anaesthesia
Mommy makeover procedure
Mommy makeover is a descriptive term, not a procedure, so your first step is to consult Dr. Amit Agarwal and decide on the procedures you will undergo. Mommy makeover is a combination of procedures listed below which can be done in a single stage if no major correction is required or ideally should be done in minimum 2 stages spread 6 months apart for best and optimum results. Mommy makeover is a comprehensive treatment that can be tailored and customized according to your face and body profile and as per your needs accordingly considering which areas you would like to address first.
After the initial consultation with Dr. Amit Agrawal, a proper flow-through procedure chart is chalked out. Mommy makeover is done under general anesthesia. The details and the complete procedure can be read on their respective pages.
- Tummy tuck– also known as abdominoplasty or lipoabdominoplasty, removes loose, excess skin and fat and tightens slack fascia, removing stretch marks and excess skin in the lower abdomen below the belly button. The detail about Abdominoplasty or lipoabdominoplasty can be read by clicking on the link above.
- Liposuction of abdomen and flanks– is a body contouring or fat removal procedure done on abdomen and flank region to sculpt the abdomen and reduce love handles. Recovery time depends greatly on the area being treated and the extent of fat removal. Results can be long-lasting if you maintain a healthy life-style. The detail about the surgical procedure of liposuction of abdomen and flanks can be read by clicking on the link above.
- Liposuction of buttocks and thighs- is a body contouring or fat removal procedure done to contour the gluteal and thigh region. Results can be long-lasting if you maintain a healthy life-style. The detail about the surgical procedure of liposuction of buttock and thighs can be read by clicking on the link above
- Breast lift– treats sagging and uneven breasts, decreased breast volume, drooping nipples, and stretched areolas, returning a youthful shape and lift to your breasts. This surgery can be designed to enlarge (breast augmentation) or to reduce (breast reduction). The detail about the surgical procedure of breast lift can be read by clicking on the link above
- Breast reduction- During pregnancy, your breasts usually swell to a fuller size and shape. In some women, the breasts remain larger. This can be a welcome change unless your breasts have become disproportionately large and cause pain, poor posture, rashes, breathing problems, skeletal deformities, or low self-esteem. Breast reduction solves these problems by removing fat and glandular tissue and tightening skin to produce smaller, lighter breasts. The detail about the surgical procedure of Breast reduction can be read by clicking on the link above.
- Facial Procedures - Blepharoplasty : is aimed to reduce under-eye "bags" and tighten sagging upper eyelid skin to give you much younger and fresher appearance. The detail about the surgical procedure of blepharoplasty can be read by clicking on the link above. Brow lift - Is usually done to correct the sagging eyebrows. The detail about the surgical procedure of brow lift can be read by clicking on the link above.
- Face lift - can correct the sagging facial tissues, cheeks & eliminate wrinkles to yield a much-defined jawline. The detail of the surgical procedure of facelift can be read by clicking on the link above. Fat transfer to face - Is a very commonly done procedure for women who have areas of fat loss and wrinkles over face. The harvested fat from the liposuction area of abdomen, flanks, buttocks and thighs can be used to fill the fat depleted areas on face and for the correction of wrinkles. The details of the surgical procedure of fat transfer to face can be read by clicking on the link above.
Lower body lift and upper body lift
After massive weight loss in women who have excess hanging skin in lower body and upper body. The details about the surgical procedure of lower body lift and upper body lift can be read by clicking on the link above.
Other procedures like liposuction of arms, brachioplasty or medial thigh lift can also be a part of mommy makeover- details of the procedures can be read on respective pages.
Recovery after the surgery
The recovery period would depend on the surgical procedures involved. Arrange for an assistant to help you in the house with daily work after the surgery for a few weeks.
After liposuction, breast procedure, and tummy tuck surgery
The treated area is covered with a pressure garment which helps in the compression of the skin and reduces swelling giving you desired body shape and improved contour. You will be made to walk on the next day of the surgery. You will be discharged on the second or third day of the surgery after the removal of drains. There can be substantial swelling and bruising of the chest, abdomen, and flank region which usually subsides in 3 to 4 weeks. Sutures will be mostly on the inner folds and inside the skin which will be dissolvable and do not require to be taken off. In the days following surgery, there will be pain that can be subsided by the painkillers given by Dr. Amit Agarwal. Soreness might last for a few weeks. You can start exercising after 4-6 weeks post-surgery. A pressure garment is a must-wear for the next 4 to 6 months without a gap or failure for almost 24 hours a day. You can return to work depending on your willpower and the type of work required between 2-3 weeks and can return to your normal lifestyle after4-6 weeks of surgery.
After FACIAL PROCEDURES i.e. blepharoplasty, browlift, facelift, fat transfer to face
Dressings are applied to the surgical area on the face. You will be discharged the next day of the surgery followed by the weekly visits or as suggested by Dr. Amit Agarwal. You will be made to walk a few hours post-surgery or the very following day, depending on your will and wish. There can be substantial swelling and bruising of the face region which usually subsides in a week or two. Sutures are non-absorbable in eyelid surgery, facelift and browlift. They would be removed after a week. Dr. Amit Agarwal does not prefer to use absorbable sutures for closing these incisions as in a few cases granuloma might be formed delaying the healing process. There should be no vigorous exercise after the surgery until the surgeon recommends it. Always keep your head elevated over pillows while lying down on the bed or preferably by placing a folded mattress or quilt under the bedding. Ice fomentation can be done. You can start exercising after 3-4 weeks post-surgery. You can return to work depending on your willpower and the type of work required after 2-3 weeks and can return to your normal lifestyle after 3- 4 weeks of surgery.
The detailed recovery process for all respective surgeries can be read on their respective pages.
There will be some specific instructions given to you by Dr. Amit Agarwal which include
- How to take care of the surgical site.
- About the follow up dates.
- How to take the medications or application of creams. There are not many medications though.
Possible side effects and risks
The risks and complications, if any considering your medical conditions will be discussed with you before surgery. Still, if you have any other questions in your mind, never hesitate to ask Dr. Amit Agarwal.
- The risks related to general anaesthesia are very rare. General Anaesthesia is very safe in present times and with best machines and a qualified anaesthetist, chances of encountering any complication is less than 0.1 percent in a healthy individual. We at Kayakriti Plastic Surgery and Dental centre are equipped with world class anaesthesia workstation, other equipments and two very qualified intensivists for the surgical procedures to be very safe and smooth.
- Seroma formation or fluid accumulation can occur which subsides with time.
- There will be faintly visible scars present along the incision which might hypertrophy only if you are prone for it
- Asymmetry or altered skin sensation or numbness
- Rare chances of Infection which usually subsides with good antibiotics.
- There can be persistent swelling and bruising, tightness and discomfort in the face/body which reduces with time.
- If you have a poor blood supply, the healing can be poor giving rise to wound healing problems (seen more in smokers, diabetes, hypothyroidism and in persons with multiple diseases).
- Rare chances of wound dehiscence, scar abnormalities. So do not request your doctor for more than appropriate skin removal during the planning session.
- Rare chances of bleeding can occur in persons with undiagnosed bleeding tendencies, on blood thinner medications, herbal supplements for weight loss. So, consult your doctor immediately if it happens in your case. The doctor will drain the blood out of the area after removing a single suture.
- Rare event of Deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary or cardiac complications can occur or precipitate in patients with multiple pre-existing diseases diagnosed or undiagnosed by routinely available standard tests and if multiple procedures are done in the same sitting.
Specific risks related to Tummy tuck surgery, Liposuction of abdomen and flanks, Liposuction of buttocks and thigh, Facelift, Blepharoplasty, Brow lift and Fat transfer to face can be read on their respective pages.
Specific risks related to lower body lift and upper body lift can be read on their respective pages.
These are the risks and possible complications which should be discussed by you with Dr Amit Agarwal before the procedures.
Usually 'Mommy makeover' results can take time upto 4-8 weeks for swelling to fully subside and it takes up to six months for the incision lines to mature. Permanent and continuous use of sun block and a healthy change in your lifestyle will extend the results of the surgery and gives you more youthful appearance.
Results are long-lasting and will age naturally with the individual.
Do's and Don'ts for Mommy makeover
- You should never force for excess fat removal, more than he recommends or intends to remove as it can create complications mentioned above though very rare and can give irregular contour to the enveloping skin. Dr Amit Agarwal will calculate the safe amount of fat removal for you after taking in to account all your health parameters and fatty deposits.
- You should not get into surgery if you are having any major chronic illness and you should not hide it with your doctor.
- You should always wear the pressure garment as it reduces swelling and improves your contour.
- You should improve your lifestyle to avoid any further fat deposits in other body parts. So to maintain a shape and slimmer waist line you should pursue exercises and proper diet.
- You should consult your doctor immediately if you have any complication
Frequently asked questions
Quitting smoking is a perfect solution even without surgery as it involves many health risks, but it's totally up to your wish that you want to quit or not. But you should surely stop smoking at least 2 weeks before the surgery.
If you gain or lose weight following your makeover, you may see some of your results diminish; however, maintaining a healthy body weight can help results last for years or decades, barring any other issues that may affect body size.
You may go home next day of surgery if you have skilled nursing help or you can spend two or three days at our centre.
Every effort will be made to make these as small and inconspicuous as possible. Plastic surgeons are adept at hiding them. But remember, scars are inevitable.
If you have sagging uneven breasts with decreased breast volume or very large breasts and your tummy has much loose skin and unwanted fat, you are a perfect candidate for mommy makeover.
Mommy Makeover Images
Indivisual results may vary from person to person.
These pictures are shown for the purpose of education only.
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MS, DNB (General Surgery) MCh, DNB (Plastic Surgery),
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have flat or small breast and you want to improve your breast and hip contour ratio then you are a good candidate for it. The answer will be best provided after the first consultation with Dr Amit Agarwal.
Acute pain will be there for almost a week which gradually reduces and there will be soreness and swelling which may take up to 3 weeks to subside.
You can join your work and daily routines after a week of the procedure and can start exercising after 3 weeks of it.
Yes, you have to wear it round the clock unless we suggest you to remove it.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
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