Motherhood is a fabulous and rewarding experience. However, it comes with great responsibilities and sacrifices that cause significant changes to your body. These body changes include the formation of extra tissue around the tummy, sagging skin in the upper arms, and significant changes in breast shape, size, and volume, among others.

Fortunately, you can restore your pre-pregnancy figure by undergoing a mommy makeover at Freel Plastic Surgery in Baton Rouge, LA. Our board-certified plastic surgeon uses the safest, most innovative, and most effective procedures when performing mommy makeovers for the best results. This article highlights essential things you need to know about a mommy makeover and how undergoing this procedure can restore your desired figure.

What Does a Mommy Makeover Involve?

A mommy makeover combines two or more plastic surgery procedures performed on a mother to restore their pre-pregnancy figure. This procedure can address physical changes you may undergo after childbirth and breastfeeding. Some of the changes you might experience because of pregnancy include:

  • Stretching of abdominal muscles
  • Having excess skin and fat in the abdominal region
  • Development of stretch marks on your belly and breast
  • Sagging breasts due to loss of volume

Based on your expectations and diagnosis, you will likely undergo two or more procedures in your reconstructive process. The primary surgical procedures involved in the process include:

Tummy tuck: This entails the removal of excess skin around the abdomen and tightening the abdominal muscles. It also helps eliminate stretch marks and C-section scars.

Breast augmentation: Uses breast implants or fat transfers to improve the size and shape of a patient’s breasts. Fat transfer augmentation entails taking fat from one part of the patient’s body, such as the belly, back, thighs, and flanks, and injecting it into your breasts to increase size. Breast implant augmentation involves the placement of a saline or silicone implant to increase breast size and restore lost volume.

Breast reduction: Removes excess breast tissue AND lifts the breast to obtain a more youthful, pleasing shape and size to the breast. It also improves back and neck strain from large breasts.

Breast lift: Involves raising the patient’s breasts by removing extra skin and tightening breast tissues. This procedure does not alter breast size but gives a youthful and uplifted look. This procedure is often combined with a breast implant to add volume and lift the breasts.

Liposuction: This surgical procedure removes fat from specific areas, especially the abdomen, back, arms, thighs, and buttocks. The procedure is recommended most for localized fats.

What to Expect During a Mommy Makeover

Mommy makeovers are highly customized as the procedures depend on your body condition and expectations. Clients should have realistic expectations while undergoing the process to attain practical results. Additionally, you should expect physical limitations after the surgery for proper healing.

Some body changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding are inevitable. For this reason, most mothers who choose a mommy makeover do so after having children to obtain long-lasting results.

How to Prepare For a Mommy Makeover

You should see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for assessment and advice regarding mommy makeovers. Dr. Andrew C. Freel is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA, specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive breast and body surgery. He will utilize his vast experience to guide you accordingly.

Most women are great candidates for a mommy makeover. The ideal candidate for a mommy makeover should meet the following requirements:

  • Good overall health
  • No plans to have more children (or an understanding of the risks involved)
  • Not a smoker or willing to quit smoking before the procedure

Start Your Mommy Makeover Journey with Freel Plastic Surgery

Are you interested in having a mommy makeover in Baton Rouge, LA? If so, then Freel Plastic Surgery is the perfect destination for you. Our highly experienced team, led by Dr. Andrew C Freel, will attend to you professionally to achieve your expectations. Book an appointment with us to achieve your desired figure today.