Dr. Norman Bakshandeh Day, FACS
Do you miss your pre-pregnancy body?
Do you miss having the full breasts that you had when you were pregnant?
Are you thinking about ways to get back your firm tummy and tighten up saggy breasts?
Are you tired of your bulging upper belly?
Are you tired of having an“outie” for a belly button as opposed to an“innie”?
Has losing weight post-pregnancy done nothing to your bulging belly or sagging breasts?
Are your dress choices limited because of your figure after having children?
Has age left you with a bulging belly that has negatively influenced the body-confidence you used to have?
If you have answered YES to most of these questions, you should be considering a mommy makeover! What are mommy makeovers, you ask? Mommy makeovers are designed to return the pre-baby figures to moms after they have had their children. Do you think that might be taking things too far? Well, keep reading and you will soon see this is the gift you owe to yourself this Mother’s Day!
Tummy Tuck
One of the surgical procedures that are typically included in mommy makeovers is a tummy tuck. If you’ve had children, then you might be familiar with the loosening up and sagging of your skin in your midsection and lower part of your abdomen. Even after having worked out or trying diets, your tummy remains stubbornly protruding. Moreover, the abdominal muscles can also weaken or separate due to pregnancy. This is called a Diastasis Recti. No amount of exercise will correct this. Only surgical repair will help. A tummy tuck can change all that! By the way, not all patients need a full tummy tuck. Some will benefit from a mini-tummy tuck as well.
Breast Augmentation Surgery
In the simplest terms, breast augmentation involves breast enlargement with the use of implants. However the breasts can be enlarged naturally with your own fat as well with liposuction and fat transfer. Before you lose interest and think that this surgery is purely cosmetic, consider the following reasons for breast augmentation:
• Enlarge smaller-sized breasts
• Regain volume/shape lost due to factors, such as weight, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.
• Correct mal-positioned or unequal sized breasts
• Take fat from one part of the body where you don’t want it and transfer it to your breasts for more fullness and shape.
Liposuction
A mother’s life changes in many aspects after childbirth. This includes how her body distributes fat, which is why she might end up with pockets of said fat post-pregnancy. These are usually located on the upper arms, abdomen, and thighs. While diet and exercise might not be effective in getting rid of this fat, liposuction can! During this procedure, excess fat is removed from different parts of your body. Recovery from liposuction is relatively short. The result is a firm body with tight skin, and a youthful appearance.
If you have any questions regarding the procedures involved in mommy makeovers, don’t hesitate to visit Dr. Norman B. Day at Day Plastic Surgery! This Mother’s Day give yourself the gift of youth – we’ll be right there to guide you through each step!
