While the experience of parenthood can bring immeasurable joy, the effects of pregnancy and childbirth can change your body in many significant and often unwanted ways. A mommy makeover is a combination of various plastic surgery procedures to help you regain your pre-baby shape or achieve the body contours you have always dreamed of.  
 

Every mommy makeover is unique and customized to meet every patient’s personal goals. Depending on the patient’s desires, a mommy makeover can include a breast augmentation or reduction, breast lift, tummy tuck, and liposuction/Brazilian butt lift all in one operation.

 

These procedures collectively address the most common effects of birthing and breastfeeding on a woman’s body: weight gain and skin stretching in the abdomen, and loss of firmness and possible “deflation” in the breasts. The advantage of a mommy makeover is that the results are achieved all at once, and the recovery times for multiple procedures are combined.

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Ideal candidate for a Mommy Makeover

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A mommy makeover is designed for individuals who enjoy general good health and have realistic expectations of what the procedure can do for them. If you are someone who has had children and pregnancies have stretched your abdominal muscles and skin beyond a point where they can return to normal you are a great candidate for surgery. The ideal patient is already at or near their ideal body weight, is finished with childbearing, and does not smoke or drink excessively. 

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Patients getting liposuction as part of their Mommy Makeover must undergo Lymphatic Drainage Massages unless otherwise recommended by our surgeons. 

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What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

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Lymphatic Drainage also referred to as Manual Lymphatic Drainage, or “MLD” for short, is a type of massage therapy that utilizes light massage techniques to increase the flow of the lymph system. Lymph massage is particularly effective at treating patients hat underwent liposuction and plastic surgery. 

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As its name implies, Lymphatic Drainage administers light massage techniques that help unblock the lymph system, allowing it to drain the body of harmful waste materials. Licensed lymph massage therapists effectively massage the lymphatic system which stimulates it into action. Once stimulated, the lymph system drains the body of built-up waste, causing puffiness to dissipate, the immune system to revitalize, and healing to take place.

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Lymph drainage massage is often used post-surgery to help with recovery and reduce swelling and scarring. This occurs because the practice stimulates cell and tissue regeneration as well as eliminates toxic substances in the blood which can hinder the healing process.

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What should I do Before my Surgery? 

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The time leading up to your surgery is very important. To get an excellent result from your plastic surgery procedure, there are some checkboxes you'll want to tick leading up to your procedure. 
 

• Get the lab tests our surgeon instructs, fill out the paperwork we send you, and pay for insurance coverage.

• STOP SMOKING! WE MEAN IT!  By restricting blood vessels, nicotine decreases the blood flow throughout your body. Plastic surgery is extremely delicate, and your blood vessels play a significant role in the results. If they are restricted, the results are compromised.

• Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding. 

• If you’ve been working to lose weight before liposuction, you might have already changed your diet. As you prepare for surgery, the healthier the foods you eat, the better. Eating foods that are full of vitamins and minerals and that are excellent sources of fiber will help you heal more quickly after the surgery. Certain foods are also great at increasing or promoting skin elasticity, which will help your skin bounce back after the fat is removed.

• There is no specific weight you need to achieve before getting liposuction. However, a key liposuction prep tip is to reach your target weight or at least get close to it. Remember that reaching your goal weight is different from achieving your ideal body. Many people still have stubborn excess fat in specific areas, even after getting within range of their target weight. This is how liposuction can help.

• For best results, start focusing on building muscles several months before your procedure. In addition to helping you get the look you want sooner after surgery, this can also improve your strength and position you for faster healing. Liposuction does the heavy lifting of removing the stubborn fat that covers those muscles up.

• Make sure to pack comfortable clothes, loose clothing that is easy to put on and take off without pulling over your head. (You will receive a packing list once you book your procedure)​