A mommy makeover is a combination of surgical procedures to restore a woman’s body after pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Dr. Khalifeh's mommy makeover procedure often includes a combination of surgeries, such as a tummy tuck to repair the abdomen, a breast lift, or a breast lift with augmentation to restore a youthful, firm, lifted appearance to breasts that appear saggy or deflated.
A Mommy Makeover is a popular term used for a combined surgery to reverse the changes of pregnancy on the abdomen and the breast performed simultaneously. For the abdomen, the classic mommy makeover involves tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty). This custom surgery repairs a condition called “diastasis recti,” when the abdominal muscles have been damaged and appear split. Excess skin and fat are removed, along with stretchmarks on the lower abdomen. The goal of the makeover procedure is to restore (or enhance) your pre-baby body. In some cases, liposuction is all that is needed for women who have retained skin flexibility but want to remove a bulging tummy “pooch.”
The goal of a mommy makeover is to address the physical changes to the abdomen and breasts for women after pregnancy and breastfeeding, including:
The location of the incisions will reflect the combination of procedures in your mommy makeover.
A breast lift requires a vertical pattern mastopexy which starts with a circular incision around the areola. That incision continues down toward the fold underneath the breast. In some cases, the incision will then extend to the inframammary fold (breast crease). If you are augmenting your breasts, the implants are placed through the breast crease incision.
Tummy tuck surgery requires an incision from hip to hip. The scar is hidden beneath the bikini line. A circular incision around the belly button may be necessary.
It is impossible to accomplish these procedures without making an incision that leads to scarring. However, over time your scars will fade substantially.
Most mommy makeover procedures are cosmetic and not covered by insurance. In some cases, health insurance covers the cost of a breast reduction if overly large, heavy breasts are causing neck, shoulder, or back pain, rashes, or other medical conditions.
The incision that Dr. Khalifeh uses for your abdominoplasty is the same area of your lower abdomen that was placed for a C-section.
Umbilical hernias are a common occurrence in women who have multiples or have had several pregnancies. Dr. Khalifeh can correct these kinds of hernias during the same operation. By combining the procedures, you save on fees a single recovery time.
Many women are dismayed to feel they still look pregnant – even months after giving birth. This condition can occur due to the abdominal muscles separating and leaving a gap. The muscle structure of the abdomen includes two long muscles (rectus abdominis), running vertically down your abdomen that allows you to move your body forward and sideways, and protecting your organs and keeping your core stable. During pregnancy, these muscles can split, creating an unsightly bulge that must be surgically repaired – exercises such as crunches or sit-ups could make the condition worse.
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Dr. Khalifeh performed my mommy makeover. It was the best money I ever spent! He gave me back the body I had before kids. I researched online for months to unde...
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Dr. Khalifeh performed my mommy makeover. It was the best money I ever spent! He gave me back the body I had before kids. I researched online for months to unde...
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