Pregnancy and childbirth can bring enormous joy, but also cause a lasting impact on a woman’s body.
Weight gained and lost, the birth itself and breastfeeding can change the skin, breasts, abdomen and other parts of the body. The skin's elasticity, particularly in the breasts and abdomen, can be pushed past the limit and wind up sagging or loose after childbirth, while the abdominal muscles may become lax, and the breast size deflated or drooping. For some women, these changes cause them to feel their body is less recognizable and familiar to them, and they lose self-confidence. They want to restore their body back to its former condition after their children are born or after they are done breastfeeding. That’s what a “mommy makeover” is designed to do. Your children are an incredible gift. Dr. Tanna aims to provide another gift, one for yourself--your body restored to the firmer, lifted and youthful appearance you had before and want again.
A mommy makeover with Dr. Tanna is a customized combination of procedures designed to restore your pre-pregnancy body. Dr. Tanna will work with you to understand exactly what has changed about your body that you would like to address to help you feel rejuvenated and at peace with your figure as a mother.
There are a number of procedures and options Dr. Tanna provides that you can consider to have done as a part of your mommy makeover.
For patients whose breasts have lost volume, Dr. Tanna will use implants to enhance the size and shape of the breasts. For those who would like to do a fat transfer for breast augmentation, Dr. Tanna will harvest fat from an area of the body with surplus fat (which simultaneously sculpts the area), purify the fat cells, and then inject them into the breasts. Breast augmentation in Long Island will restore fullness to the breasts, creating a shapely, feminine curve, and correcting any asymmetry as well.
Often breasts sag as women age, and breastfeeding can exacerbate this. The breasts fill with milk and expand, but once the milk is no longer needed for feeding, the milk glands diminish and the breasts sag and droop. A breast lift raises the breasts and gives them a youthful, upward tilt again. During this procedure, Dr. Tanna removes excess breast tissue, reshapes the breast, and for those who would like their nipples enhanced, reduces the size of the areola. The breasts sit higher on the chest and their perky lift is restored.
Some women experience significant breast growth that remains even after pregnancy and breastfeeding are complete. If the large size of breasts is unwanted, a breast reduction can be done to create smaller, more comfortable and proportional breasts. Dr. Tanna will remove excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin from the breasts and reduce the areolae, providing an attractive, proportionate physique.
No matter how much exercise is done or how well you eat, there are often stubborn areas of fat on the body after becoming a mother. Common areas are the abdomen and thighs, but there may be other pockets of fat as well that are simply not responding to your efforts to reduce them. Liposuction contours the body by removing stubborn fat deposits permanently, giving you the sleek, fit lines you want to regain.
As with all surgeries, the risks include:
Scarring can’t be avoided, but Dr. Tanna will do everything he can to ensure the scars are hidden within the bikini line and the natural folds of the body. The scars will improve with time, but may not completely fade.
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Many of our patients report experiencing less pain anticipated, especially for the tummy tuck procedure. However, the experience of pain varies widely depending on personal tolerance and the procedures performed.
Recovery time depends on which procedures you have done. If you have a breast implant procedure, tummy tuck, and liposuction, the total recovery time to be able to exercise vigorously again will be a couple of months. You will be able to go back to work or your usual light-level activities within a couple of weeks.
Laser, IPL, facial fillers, and CoolSculpting are common noninvasive complementary procedures patients enjoy as a part of a mommy makeover. There are a number of other options as well, which can be discussed in your consultation with Dr. Tanna.
Wait three to four weeks before having sexual relations. However, depending on your recovery and the procedures you have, this time period may be longer. If you had labiaplasty as a part of your mommy makeover, wait six weeks. Be sure to take it easy and avoid any activity that is uncomfortable.
Dr. Tanna recommends at least six months before your mommy makeover to ensure your body is fully recovered from childbirth.
A breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast reduction surgery can be performed after three months following the end of breastfeeding.
Any surgery includes a risk of complications. These risks include bleeding, infection, scarring, pain, and change in sensation.
Mommy makeovers are best performed while you’re within 10-20 pounds of your ideal, at a BMIs of 30 or lower. If your BMI is over 30, talk with Dr. Tanna about your options to determine whether this procedure is right for you.
Prepare for your mommy makeover by having a consultation with Dr. Tanna to ensure you’re the right candidate. You may need to stop or adjust certain medications you’re taking. Do not take aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs or supplements, as these thin the blood and can cause more bleeding and bruising. Arrange for 2-4 weeks of rest, whether you are taking this time off from work or having someone at home with you to help with your children.
The period of downtime you require will vary depending on which procedures you choose to have included in your mommy makeover, but expect it to last for about 2-4 weeks. During this time, you will not be able to exercise strenuously, have sex, or do many of your other usual activities, such as going to work or lifting your children (or anything over five pounds).
