The joy of becoming a mom is one of life’s great experiences. Embarking on this new chapter of your life often involves some surprises. One of those, unfortunately, might be the toll pregnancy and breastfeeding can take on your body. A mommy makeover is a transformative surgical procedure that addresses these changes.
A mommy makeover combines cosmetic surgery procedures that target the physical changes often accompanying pregnancy and childbirth. But what exactly does a mommy makeover entail? Beyond the catchy name lies a customized suite of treatments tailored to each individual’s unique needs and desires, aiming to restore pre-pregnancy contours and rejuvenate both your body and your confidence.
Which Procedures Should You Include?
Each mommy makeover procedure is unique. A patient often wants to address a central concern, such as sagging breasts. During the consultation, I have them show me in a mirror what they don’t like, and then we plan together a treatment that they will be happy with.
Virtually all mommy makeovers at our practice include the Parker Tummy Tuck, which combines abdominoplasty and liposuction (lipo abdominoplasty). The abdominal area, including the rectus abdominal muscles, or “abs,” as they’re frequently called, is stretched to extremes. It isn’t always necessary to perform a full tummy tuck where a mini-lipo abdominoplasty will suffice.
Additionally, as the breasts grow to prepare for breastfeeding, the body hangs on to more fat because it needs extra fuel. As a result, flabby, sagging skin hangs around the belly, the breasts sag and look deflated, and stubborn fat pockets throw off the shapely original contours of the pre-pregnancy body. Whether it is a young mom wanting to reclaim her body that matches her age or an older mom who wants to feel more youthful, mommy makeovers are a growing trend that helps them do this.
A breast lift, with or without breast implants, is another common mommy makeover procedure. Some patients benefit from breast reduction.
Other Procedures
Thigh and buttock lifts are sometimes added, whereas liposuction of the area may be all that is necessary. And let’s not forget about nonsurgical options. Treatments such as CoolSculpting® can reduce fat on the hips, thighs, or belly to complement a breast augmentation, while laser treatments can help with cellulite or other skin imperfections.
Some features remain the same when a mom chooses The Parker Center for a mommy makeover: patient safety, natural results, and our Rapid Recovery protocol.
In recent years, we’ve combined several procedures into one surgery. This is due to our commitment to safety and our finely tuned staff of registered nurses and board-certified anesthesiologists.
While potential patients may cringe at the idea of an 8-hour surgery and the pain that surely follows, Dr. Parker offers his unique Rapid Recovery Program, which gets moms back to their daily activities within several days. His pre- and post-operative program works to minimize the risk of post-operative pain and complications. It is the reason New Jersey mommy makeover patients can get moving the day after surgery.
If any of our patients are unsure about the process, we encourage them to talk to others who have been through it. In fact, we have many former patients who are gracious enough to share their experiences with anyone with questions. While we do everything we can to educate and make our patients feel comfortable, sometimes it helps to talk to another mom who has previously walked this same path.
As a premier New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Parker is dedicated to providing natural results in the safest manner possible. The Parker Center’s on-site state-of-the-art Surgiplex, LLC ambulatory surgical facility is accredited and certified by Medicare, JCAHO, and Quad A—the highest level of credentialing possible.
You can request a consultation to meet personally with Dr. Parker by using the online form or by calling our practice at (201) 967-1212.
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