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Am I a Good Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?
Every woman is affected differently, but there are some very common issues caused by pregnancy, including:
- Protruding belly
- Loose skin
- Deflated breasts
- Stretch marks
- Stubborn, left-over pockets of fat
If you are done having children and desire to restore the shape and appearance of your body, a mommy makeover surgery could be right for you.
At the end of the day, the natural results of a mommy makeover speak for themselves. You can see what our surgeons have achieved for other mothers who have been patients at Gawley Plastic Surgery by browsing our before-and-after photos to get an idea of what this procedure could mean for you.
I am 18 or older
I am 18 or older
I am 18 or older
Benefits of a Mommy Makeover
Pregnancy and childbirth are among the most beautiful and memorable times in a mother’s life. But becoming a mother also means dealing with bodily changes, some of which may not reverse themselves naturally after pregnancy. A tummy tuck helps correct the protruding belly and loose skin that may remain well after pregnancy as well as separation of the abdominal muscles that can occur after pregnancy. A breast lift and/or augmentation can improve the shape of their breasts. Lastly, if diet and exercise aren’t enough to get you back to your pre-baby body, then liposuction may be for you. Liposuction can remove stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to your best-intended lifestyle changes.
Complimentary Procedures for a Mommy Makeover
Our mommy makeovers offer the perfect complement of treatments to give you your pre-pregnancy body back and help you look your very best.
Our board-certified plastic surgeons will help you choose the combination of cosmetic procedures that will give you the body you desire, which may include a tummy tuck, liposuction, breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast lift with augmentation.
Breast Surgery
During and after pregnancy, the breasts are often the most dramatically affected area of a woman’s body. The results can be very unpredictable. Some women lose volume. Some begin to sag due to stretching. Many women experience a combination of both. Age and the elasticity of your skin are just two of the factors that determine how your breasts will react to pregnancy. Our doctors at MD Plastic Surgery can enlarge your breasts with breast augmentation to replace lost volume, perform breast lift to correct sagging, or you can choose a combination lift and augmentation to fully restore and enhance your breasts.
Liposuction
A face and neck lift smooths and defines the neck and jawline by removing excess skin and fat, leading to a more contoured and youthful look.
Tummy Tuck
A face and neck lift smooths and defines the neck and jawline by removing excess skin and fat, leading to a more contoured and youthful look.
Recovery & Results from a Mommy Makeover
After your mommy makeover procedure, you will be sent home with bandages around your incision sites to help reduce swelling and minimize bleeding. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions for what you can and cannot do immediately after surgery and in the weeks to come.
The recovery period varies from patient to patient based on the extent of the procedure and your ability to heal. In general, you will need to avoid strenuous activity for about four weeks. Once you’ve rested for a few days after your mommy makeover, you will be able to return to some of your normal activities.
We use enhanced recovery and Exparel ®, a long-lasting local anesthetic, to boost the recovery, minimize discomfort, and have you back to normal much quicker than you might expect. You will be up and walking the same day, and depending on your job, you may be back to work in a week or two. Bruising and swelling may persist for 2-3 weeks. While light walking and lifting may be resumed fairly quickly after surgery, you cannot return to a regular workout routine for 6 weeks.
Dr. Geoghegan is the sweetest human ever. She’s so caring and really wants to help you achieve your plastic surgery goals. Sophia, the practice manager, was super friendly and answered all my questions with ease. Michelle at the front desk is so sweet and happy to assist. Highly recommend this beautiful practice.
- Crystal
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Gawley’s board-certified experts make a serious commitment to helping you get the results you want and the care you need. We combine our cutting-edge technology and top-of-the-line procedures with expertise and genuine compassion to help you reach your aesthetic goals while giving you the most comfortable experience possible.
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Dr. Bryan Gawley, MD, FACS
Founder, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Jennifer Geoghegan, MD, FACS
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
A commitment to your comfort
Transforming Lives
with Precision
We make a serious commitment to helping you get the results you want and the care you need. We combine our cutting-edge technology and top-of-the-line procedures with expertise and genuine compassion to help you reach your aesthetic goals while giving you the most comfortable experience possible.
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