RESTORE YOUR IDEAL AESTHETIC WITH A PERSONALIZED COLLECTION OF PROCEDURES FOR VANCOUVER, SALEM, AND OREGON

Mommy Makeover surgery is not only for new or recent mothers. If you have ever experienced pregnancy, you may be a good candidate for one or more of the procedures that are commonly included in a Mommy Makeover. Even if you have never had children, you may benefit from the procedure if you have concerns that can be addressed by the surgeries that are usually included in this treatment. We consider several factors including the overall health of the patient, time since delivery, and breastfeeding status.

Mommy Makeover patients can expect to be thoroughly educated when it comes to the various elements involved in the procedure. This includes the processes of preparing for each procedure and the recovery periods after each. Mommy Makeover patients meet with Dr. Waldorf for an examination and discussion of surgery specifics, as well as to have any questions answered to their satisfaction so they are fully comfortable with their decision.

In preparation for a Mommy Makeover, patients may be asked to undergo a medical evaluation and adjust how they’re taking certain medications and supplements several weeks before the day of the operation. Avoid taking medications that make you more likely to bleed excessively such as blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelets) and anti-inflammatory drugs. Be sure to discuss any changes in taking medications with a primary caregiver. It’s also important to quit smoking before a Mommy Makeover, as tobacco use can increase the risk of complications and delay healing.

Patients often ask, “What is typically included in a Mommy Makeover?” or “What does a Mommy Makeover entail?” Below are the most common procedures that are included in this surgery:

Also known as an abdominoplasty, this is one of the most popular Mommy Makeover cosmetic surgeries. During pregnancy, the skin stretches, and the “sit-up muscles” are forced apart to accommodate your growing baby. You may be left with a protruding belly and sagging skin that are challenging to address on your own with exercise alone.

Not only is excess skin and fat removed from the abdomen during this part of the surgery, but stretched-out muscles can be tightened as well. Liposuction may be used during the procedure for additional contouring. Read more about tummy tuck.

This is a procedure that removes localized pockets of fat that do not respond to diet or exercise. Women often gain as much as 40 pounds during a pregnancy. The “extra fat” may go to lower body areas like the hips, thighs, and butt, but it may be distributed in other ways, too. It’s also common to retain at least some of this excess weight.

Liposuction as part of a Mommy Makeover removes fat from isolated spots on almost any area of the body, including below the chin and on the upper arms, back, bra bulge area, abdomen, flanks, inner and outer thighs, knees, and calves. The goal is to create more balanced, leaner contours to enhance the natural body shape. A suction device is used to remove the fat tissue through a small incision. Find out more about liposuction.

During a Mommy Makeover, many women decide to increase their breast size for better body proportion and to replace volume that is lost after pregnancy and nursing. This procedure can be done concurrently with a breast lift to raise sagging breasts.

The breasts often become enlarged during pregnancy, but as a result, the skin and tissues may shrink or become flattened after breastfeeding. Implants are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and textures to restore your natural, pre- baby contours. Read more about breast augmentation.