What Is A Mommy Makeover?
Pregnancy takes an enormous toll on a woman’s body. Many changes occur while a baby develops within the uterus. The skin and tissue of the midsection stretch to provide room, resulting in significant anatomical changes. Though some areas will “snap back” to how they were previously, many will not. With a mommy makeover, patients can regain the confidence and contours of their pre-pregnancy body. A mommy makeover can involve the following procedures in any combination, but it almost always involves abdominoplasty and breast enhancement, because of the ways pregnancy affects these specific areas of the body.
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
Dr. Korman performs breast lifts for women who experience breast ptosis (sagging) or notice a flatter or less symmetrical contour after pregnancy. Through an incision commonly spanning from the areola to the lower crease of the breast, skin is removed and the nipple is placed higher on the breast mound. This gives the breast a youthful and lifted look.
Breast Reduction
During a breast reduction, Dr. Korman will reduce the size of the breast by extracting excess skin, fat, and glandular tissue. This is for patients who are physically and psychologically uncomfortable with their current breasts and request a smaller and more manageable size.
Breast Augmentation (Mammoplasty)
If the patient is unhappy with the size of their breasts due to deflation, then Dr. Korman will suggest a breast augmentation. Using silicone or saline implants, like the mommy makeover as a whole, this portion is highly customizable, with regard to the type, size, projection, and placement of the implants. Dr. Korman will discuss the many options available at a personal consultation.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a procedure wherein Dr. Korman removes stubborn fat deposits using suction. Dr. Korman makes small incisions near the hidden near the targeted area, and then extracts fat cells through a tube called a cannula, Liposuction can be performed on many different areas of the body, including the abdomen, flanks, back, arms, and thighs.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
In a typical tummy tuck, Dr. Korman will make an incision from hip to hip. Excess skin is then removed and the muscles and tissue are secured to create a toned and flat stomach. This can be a standard, extended, or mini tummy tuck depending on the patient and the amount of excess skin to be removed. During pregnancy, the abdominal muscles often stretch at the center to make more room in a condition known as diastasis recti. During a tummy tuck procedure, the surgeon can also suture these muscles back into place, restoring core strength. After a tummy tuck, the abdomen is tightened and contoured to restore the waist-to-hip ratio.
Buttock Augmentation
Dr. Korman also offers buttock augmentation procedures. This involves either the use of implants or fat transfer to enhance the shape and contouring of the lower figure. This procedure can complement the other alterations that the patient undergoes during a mommy makeover, but it can also make the healing process more challenging. Since the other typical procedures performed during this service are focused on the front of the body, it can be hard to heal those areas when the backside is also healing.
Labiaplasty
After a woman gives birth, it is not uncommon for the labia minora to change shape or positioning. A labiaplasty is a procedure that removes tissue from the labia minora for a more aesthetic and comfortable intimate area.
Inner Thigh Lift
An inner thigh lift is one of Dr. Korman’s specialties. Focusing on the sensitive inner thigh area, he will choose an incision location and method to tighten and smooth the skin between the legs for a firmer, more sculpted look. This procedure can be paired with any and all of those procedures mentioned above and is a great addition to a mommy makeover procedure.
