Mommy Makeover

Breast Lift

Following pregnancy and breastfeeding, many women experience unwanted changes in the breasts including sagging, decreased volume, uneven breasts, drooping nipples and stretched or enlarged areolas. These changes can be improved with the breast lift. Also referred to as mastopexy, this surgical procedure removes excess skin and tightens the supporting tissues to restore a more youthful and uplifted shape to the breasts. The breasts will appear more elevated and firmer following surgery. In addition, enlarged areolas may be reduced in size if necessary. For women desiring larger or more fuller breasts, the breast lift can be combined with breast augmentation with implants. Conversely, breast reduction may be performed with the breast lift for those seeking a reduction in breast size.

Breast Reduction

While most women experience a reduction in breast size leading to sagging after pregnancy and breastfeeding, some women are left with breasts that remain larger than desired. For these women, breast reduction surgery can help by returning the breasts to their smaller, pre-pregnancy size. This can help to relieve symptoms commonly associated with large breast, including pain, rashes, breathing problems, improper posture, skeletal deformities, and poor self-esteem. Breast reduction is a surgical procedure in which excess fat and glandular tissue are removed and the remaining skin is tightened. The result is smaller, lighter breasts that are more proportionate to the rest of the body.
It should be noted that women who are planning to breastfeed in the future should postpone the surgery as many of the milk ducts leading to the nipples are removed. Learn more about breast reduction, visit medlineplus.gov.

Tummy Tuck

Pregnancy often takes its greatest toll on the abdomen, where stretching and weakening of the skin and muscles in the abdomen and waist can lead to loose skin, less definition in the waist, and stretch marks. These unwanted changes are often resistant to even the best attempts at diet and exercise. Abdominoplasty, more commonly known as a tummy tuck, can help by restoring a flatter, more toned appearance to the abdomen and waist. This surgical procedure removes excess skin and tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall. This may be combined with liposuction to address areas of fat in the abdomen or flanks.

For patients planning a future pregnancy, it may be recommended that surgery is postponed as future pregnancy can diminish the results of the tummy tuck.

Liposuction

For some women, pregnancy leaves them with pockets of fat in the lower abdomen and decreased definition in the waistline that cannot be improved with diet or exercise. In addition, women who have undergone a C-section are often left with an area of fat that hangs over the surgical scar. In these cases, liposuction can help by removing excess fat from the abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs and/or waist. Liposuction can sculpt the body after pregnancy for a slimmer, more contoured shape.

Several newer methods of liposuction exist today which generally offer benefits over traditional liposuction. These include ultrasound-assisted lipectomy (UAL) and suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL), both of which involve the injection of a special fluid into the treatment area prior to the removal of fat. Incisions made for liposuction are very small and inconspicuously placed so that the resultant scars are undetectable. Through these incisions, a small tube called a cannula is inserted to break up the fat which is then suctioned out. Learn more about liposuction, visit medlineplus.gov.

Mommy Makeover Before and After Photos

Mommy Makeover Patient 4: This patient wanted to lift her breasts through plastic surgery. We used the mommy makeover plastic surgery procedure to help her achieve her body goals.

Mommy Makeover Patient 3: This patient wanted to undergo the mommy makeover procedure after giving birth. We utilized the mommy makeover plastic surgery procedure to augment her breasts and help her achieve her body goals.

Mommy Makeover Patient 2: This patient wanted to enhance the appearance of her breasts through plastic surgery. We used the mommy makeover procedure to augment her breasts.

Mommy Makeover Patient 1: This patient wanted to lift her breasts to enhance their appearance. We utilized the mommy makeover plastic surgery procedure to help this patient achiever her body goals.

How to Choose a "Mommy Makeover" Surgeon

If you're thinking about undergoing a Mommy Makeover, we feel that it's vital to choose a surgeon who you're comfortable, and one who owns his own surgical center. Dr. Miller prefers using his own Joint-Commission Facility for Mommy Makeovers, as this center experience lower infection rates than traditional hospitals. Additionally, Dr. Miller can guarantee that any patients who use his surgical center will be treated by a board-certified anesthesiologist.

During the recovery period, patients can stay overnight in our post-operative recovery room, stay in a local hotel, or go home with one of our private duty nurses. Contact Gotham Plastic Surgery at New York today to learn more about the Mommy Makeover and other body procedures!