Mommy Makeover

What is it?

A Mommy Makeover combines different surgical procedures to address changes in the breasts, abdomen and body contour after pregnancy.

Each plan is adapted to the woman’s body, priorities and individual needs. The procedures may be performed together or in separate stages after an individual consultation.

What is it?

A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that corrects breast sagging (ptosis) associated with ageing or breasts that have become more empty after weight loss or pregnancy. It reshapes the breast tissue to restore breast form, repositions the nipple to a suitable height and removes excess skin stretched by pregnancy or weight changes.

When additional breast volume is also desired, mastopexy may be combined with the placement of a silicone implant. The technique depends on the degree of ptosis and is selected after assessment during the consultation.

When the breast already has sufficient volume, it may be possible to lift the breast and use the patient’s own breast tissue to increase projection, in a technique known as an “auto-prosthesis”, without silicone implants. The most suitable option can only be defined accurately during a consultation.

What is it?

Breast reduction surgery, also called reduction mammoplasty, involves removing part of the breast tissue and skin to create a more harmonious breast shape adapted to the woman’s body and to reposition the nipple closer to its ideal position. Liposuction of the lateral extensions of the breast is often added to the technique to improve the result.

Breast hypertrophy can be a social stigma and, in more severe cases, may be associated with back and neck pain and marks from bra straps on the shoulders. Maintaining an appropriate body weight is important for greater surgical safety and more reliable, long-lasting results.

What is it?

Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes skin and fat between the umbilicus and the pubic region and then repositions the umbilicus in its anatomical location. It can remove folds, wrinkles, scars or stretch marks within the excised skin and improve the frontal contour through removal of skin and fat and, when appropriate, complementary liposuction of the flanks.

When abdominal projection in profile is caused by stretching of the abdominal muscles, often after pregnancy, muscle plication may be performed. The operation can also rejuvenate the pubic region and create a smoother abdominal contour, with a scar that tends to remain concealed by underwear.

When the aesthetic changes affect only the lower abdomen and are not sufficient to justify a formal abdominoplasty, a miniabdominoplasty may be appropriate. In this variant, excess skin and fat below the umbilicus can be removed without repositioning the umbilicus, and complementary liposuction and muscle plication may be added.

What is it?

Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty or liposculpture, is a surgical procedure in which fat is aspirated through cannulas introduced through small openings in the skin. It can reduce body-fat volume when moderate amounts are treated; removing too much may leave excess skin and subsequent laxity. It should therefore be performed by an accredited plastic surgeon and should not be regarded as a simplistic procedure.

Liposuction is not a substitute when there is excess or redundant skin. In those cases, open surgical techniques such as abdominoplasty may be more appropriate. Liposuction is used to treat accumulated fat deposits that are resistant to diet and weight loss, within the expected limits of postoperative skin elasticity and retraction. A balanced weight, ideally close to the ideal weight, is desirable.

The most commonly treated areas include the abdomen and flanks, upper arms, back, the side of the buttocks and hips, thighs, knees, legs, and the neck and jowl area. The aspirated fat can be processed and reintroduced into other areas of the body to increase volume and improve contour, including the breasts.