Body Contouring Procedures Involved in a Mommy Makeover

Are you yearning to have your pre-pregnancy body back after having kids? Are you struggling with loose skin or stubborn fat? You can take your body to the next level with a personalized set of body contouring procedures that revolves around a mommy makeover. The board-certified plastic surgeons at Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, are some of the leading experts in the Jacksonville, FL, area with mommy makeover  procedures. Their vast knowledge and surgical experience enable them to provide women with the best options to achieve their aesthetic goals. Here is a more detailed look at how to get your body back, and the best perk is only one recovery period is needed.

Are you considering a mommy makeover?

You can redefine the way you look with a personalized set of cosmetic procedures called a mommy makeover. After significant weight loss or pregnancy, many women struggle with pockets of stubborn fat or loose skin in certain areas of the body. It can be frustrating for patients to enjoy a slimmer, more fit-looking body after weight loss when unappealing excess skin or fatty deposits are a distraction. Even though every woman has her own aesthetic goals or needs, most mommy makeovers include help with one or more of the following:

• Enhance or restore volume and shape to breasts
• Correct asymmetrical or sagging breasts
• Eliminate stretched or sagging skin in the abdominal area
• Repair separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti)
• Reduce pockets of unwanted fat

Popular body contouring procedures with a mommy makeover

A mommy makeover is a customized set of two or more body contouring procedures to reduce stubborn pockets of fat and tighten loose skin after weight loss. The main target areas are generally the breasts and abdomen, but a mommy makeover can be tailored to whatever a woman needs. Most women opt for some form of liposuction to remove pockets of unwanted fat, along with a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. During a private consultation, one of our board-certified plastic surgeons will listen to your cosmetic concerns and assess your aesthetic needs to determine the right plan of action to transform the way you look. Here is a more detailed look at some of the more popular mommy makeover options:

1. Tummy tuck 

Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is a body contouring surgery that tightens loose skin and removes pockets of unwanted fat with liposuction in the stomach area. With today's surgical advancements, a tummy tuck can be customized to accommodate each patient. Whether a woman may only need a mini tummy tuck or a full tummy tuck, they are left with a more contoured, tighter midsection.

2. Liposuction 

Liposuction is still one of the most popular methods to help women achieve a slimmer, more sculpted appearance and is typically included as part of a mommy makeover. Liposuction reduces pockets of fat from areas of the body, such as the upper arms, back (lower and upper or bra line area), stomach, hips, thighs, and more. Progressive surgical centers, like Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery, offer the latest liposuction techniques, which are more precise, less invasive, and require less downtime.

3. Breast lift 

Pregnancy, fluctuating weight, hormones, or even age can affect how a woman's natural breasts may change. A popular duo with mommy makeover surgery is a breast lift with breast augmentation to help restore breast shape. However, pregnancy can leave women having larger breasts after having children. Some patients may opt for a breast lift with a breast reduction, making their natural breasts more manageable in size and perkier.

4. Lower body lift

Body lift procedures generally involve some form of liposuction and skin tightening method for optimal results. Excess fat and loose skin in the buttocks, thighs, or hips are common areas for women to struggle with after pregnancy or after dramatic weight loss. Patients can choose the popular body contouring option of a lower body lift to create a more toned, fit-looking lower body.

Mommy makeover in Jacksonville, FL – what is my next step?

A mommy makeover is a combination of body contouring procedures that can help you feel better about how you look. Have you maintained a healthy lifestyle and workout regularly but are struggling to get your pre-pregnancy body back? If you live in the Greater Jacksonville, FL, area, we encourage you to schedule a consultation  at our office in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.