Mommy Makeover

Mommy Makeover

Mommy makeover is the name for a set of transformational surgeries for women to recover from the effect of pregnancy and childbirth to their pre-pregnancy states. The commonest areas which need to be addressed are breasts, abdomen and the buttocks.

3 simple steps to Mommy Makeover

This procedure is performed typically under general anaesthesia. The procedure involved in mommy makeover varies from patient to patient depending on her requirements. Mommy makeover can be tailored to the individual’s specific needs. 

Tummy Tuck

This is a surgical procedure directed towards correcting the sagging skin in the lower abdomen. In addition the lax and weak abdominal wall are tightened. The belly button is repositioned and reshaped. The excess skin containing stretch marks is removed. this procedure may be combined with a liposuction to remove unwanted fat in the flanks, back and the hip.

Breast Lift / Mastopexy

This is a surgical procedure directed to correct sagging breasts arising due to pregnancy or a massive weight loss. In addition to correcting the droopy nature of the breast, the procedure can often be combined with breast augmentation to achieve the lost volume arising out of pregnacy.

Liposuction

This is a minimally invasive procedure directed towards removing excess fat deposits in various regions in the body. The commonly involved regions where liposuction is performed are abdomen, flanks, back, thighs, hips, buttocks and arms

Breast Reduction / Reduction mammoplasty

This is a surgical procedure directed to reduce the size of the heavy breasts. Patients who suffer from symptoms arising from heavy breasts benefit from this procedure. This procedure not only reduces the size of the breast, but also improves its shape

Breast Augmentation with silicone implants

Breast Augmentation / Breast Enhancement is a surgical procedure directed towards proportionately increasing the size of the breasts. Silicone implants are the most often used devices to increase the size of the breasts. In those patients who have a minimal sagging of breasts, breast augmentation with silicone implants may be the only procedure required to correct the drooping breasts.

Butt lift/Augmentation

This is a surgical procedure directed towards improving the size and shape of the butt. Most commonly, the fat suckeout from the flanks and the back are reused to fill in the deficit areas of the butt thereby improving not only the size, but also the shape.

Post Operative Care for Mommy Makeover

Care After Lipoabdominoplasty

Immediately after the surgery
  • Most patients get a combination of a tummy tuck and a liposuction.
  • Soakage is common to find upto the 1st post-operative day. Dressings are usually changed before the patient gets discharged from the hospital.
  • They may be put on a pressure garment extending from the under breast area upto the knees.
  • Patients are encouraged to move or walk around within the confines of their homes.
The weeks that follow
  • Patients are encouraged to drink plenty of liquids to keep their hydration optimal and for faster wound healing, and also to avoid formation of blood clots.
  • Dressings are changed once in 3-4 days till such time the suture lines are dry and healed completely.
  • You may be advised to use a good moisturizer to keep the skin smooth and supple.
Recovery timeline
  • Strictly avoid rigorous physical activity like sports and back stretching of your lower abdomen, lifting heavy weights, climbing stairs for a period of 6-8 weeks.
  • Lymphatic massages are advised by your team of plastic surgeons to reduce the post-operative swelling, lumps and also to improve the contours. This is usually done for a period of 15-30 minutes, twice daily for a period of 4-6 weeks. Massages are done till the swelling in the operated site completely settles.
  • You may be advised to apply scar reduction creams for a period of 2-3 months to lighten up or to reduce the prominent scars. Lasers may be advised to lighten up the scars in a select group of patients.

Care after breast surgeries

Immediately after the surgery

You may be made to wear a surgical support bra for a period of 4-6 weeks.

The weeks that follow
  • Lifting or Raising of arms beyond 30 degrees is forbidden for a period of 7-10 days, as it may cause a strain on the suture line.
Recovery timeline
  • All sutures are absorbable and their removal may not be required.
  • Lymphatic Massages for the breast is usually started after 1week and to be continued for a period of 4-6 weeks.
Post Operative Recovery

Depending upon the combination of surgeries performed, the recovery time varies from 1-2 weeks. Most of the women can get back to their normal routine in 3-4 weeks time. In those women who get a combined lipoabdominoplasty along with a breast surgery, the recovery may take 3-4 weeks.

You ask, we answer.

Ideally the woman has to complete the family before undergoing mommy makeover, ideally she should have shed all the extra weight, stopped breast feeding and following a healthy diet and exercise regime. It is best to get a mommy make over done 6 months after the breast feeding has been stopped.

People whose lifestyle is hampered by the irreversible effects of pregnancy and child birth may opt for mommy makeovers to feel motivated to lead a healthier lifestyle. It can help these motivated women to overcome the obstacles through surgical corrections and put back the woman on right path to fitness, contributing to the improved morale and confidence.

Mommy Makeovers are designed to help the woman recover in the shortest possible time. Procedures like Liposuction, Breast lift, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction can be done as a day care procedure and these women  recover in 1-2 weeks. Surgeries like tummy tuck require 1-2 days stay at the  hospital and recover in 2-3  weeks.

Yes, it can be combined with many non-surgical procedures like thread lift, lasers skin toning, and lasers for stretch marks, fat injections, dermal fillers and botox and spot fat reduction through injection lipolysis and fractional MNRF lasers.

The scars of breast surgeries are placed on the underside of breasts which are least visible. Scars of tummy tuck are hidden in the under garment line. Liposuction scars are 4-5 mm long which are barely visible. All the scars settle over a period of 6-8 weeks provided, you strictly follow the scar management protocol advised by your team of surgeons.

After the surgery you can expect beautifully shaped breasts, more natural and appealing body contours, elimination of stubborn areas of fat, reduced visibility of stretch marks, making you look more youthful, toned and  confident.

As in any other major surgery, mommy makeover has some associated risks like bleeding, infection, wound dehiscence. Complications occur in <3% of patients, haematoma (collection of blood), seromas (collection of fluid) may require repeated aspirations and rarely a minor  procedure to drain the haematoma. Pulmonary embolism and Fat embolism are some of the rarest complications which are usually averted by taking adequate precautions in the pre-operative and post-operative periods.

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Results are usually appreciated on the table by your treating team of plastic surgeons, but as you may be covered with garments and because of the swelling, appreciating the result may not be possible during your hospital stay. You may appreciate the desired changes after a period of 4-6 weeks., although the gross changes may be visible to our patients when the first dressing change happens.