Mommy Makeover

in Pensacola, FL

What is a Mommy Makeover?

Having children is one of the most joyous parts of our lives. However, the damaging effects that childbearing and breastfeeding can cause on a woman’s body are undeniable. Most of these changes are noted in the abdomen and breasts. The physical stretching of the abdominal wall that comes with pregnancy leads to a loose abdomen without its youthful tone. Sometimes, excess skin and stubborn fat deposits persist after childbirth. The abdominal muscles may separate, and stretch marks may form on the skin.

As for the breasts, the process of breastfeeding can lead to sagging and drooping breasts. Also, asymmetries may develop or just an overall deflated appearance. These concerns are common among women after having children. Luckily, they can be addressed by a combination of breast and body procedures packaged together and called the Mommy Makeover. The combination of procedures most often making up the Mommy Makeover are a tummy tuck and breast lift. Often, breast implants are added to restore the pre-pregnancy volume of the breasts. Other procedures, such as liposuction, can be included in a Mommy Makeover, as well.

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Your Customized Mommy Makeover

  • Loose abdominal wall without tone despite exercise
  • Stretch marks on the abdomen
  • Loose skin
  • Sagging or droopy breasts
  • Deflated breasts lacking their pre-pregnancy shape

The Procedure

As every woman has unique cosmetic concerns, every Mommy Makeover procedure is individualized. The core procedures of any Mommy Makeover are a tummy tuck and breast lift or breast augmentation. At Shaddix Plastic Surgery, we offer a variety of cosmetic procedures to get your body back. Depending on the extent of abdominal changes, a full tummy tuck with muscle tightening might be necessary. In other cases, a mini-abdominoplasty may work best where the scar is limited, and the belly button does not have to be manipulated. Very frequently, Dr. Shaddix will combine liposuction with your abdominal procedure to eliminate excess fat, further sculpt your hips, and refine your waist.

Normally, the Mommy Makeover will involve breast surgery. Double board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Shaddix uses several techniques to provide the breast lift you need and minimize any scarring.  This will all depend on how deflated the breasts have become and how much skin needs to be tightened.  Many women will elect for a breast augmentation to restore the volume of their breasts with implants placed under the muscle at the same time. This surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia. This is an outpatient surgery and patients will go home the same day.

Recovery After Mommy Makeover

The recovery period following Mommy Makeover surgery is generally well tolerated. Since there are multiple procedures combined into one operation, the time to fully recover is a little longer than some more minor procedures. Mommy Makeover patients should anticipate at least two weeks away from work to allow appropriate rest and healing. You may wish to take more time, depending on your line of work. You will need a friend or loved one to help you take care of yourself for the first several days. The discomfort following your surgery is generally well tolerated with the oral medications that Dr. Shaddix will prescribe. At your consultation, Dr. Shaddix will provide you with detailed before-and-after surgery instructions and will be available to answer any questions you may have along the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

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To find out more information about what you can expect and determine if you are a candidate for surgery, call Shaddix Plastic Surgery today. We proudly serve Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Destin, Fort Walton, and all of Northwest Florida and the Gulf Coast. To schedule your consultation, call our office or fill out our consultation form below!