Plastic surgery trends come and go, but some are here to stay. Many young moms I see for surgical consultations are using the catchy terminology “mommy makeover”. A mommy makeover generally refers to a combination of surgeries, which often includes a tummy tuck and a breast procedure. Some patients opt for a breast augmentation, while others need a breast lift or even a breast reduction.
At The Center for Cosmetic Surgery, we safely perform these procedures together as a mommy makeover, which allows women from Denver, Colorado Springs, and other nearby communities one recovery and reduced expense. If you’re contemplating the post-baby plastic surgery plunge, here are a few considerations.
How to Prepare for a Mommy Makeover
- Be sure you’re down to your pre-pregnancy weight, or at least the closest you can manage with your new, hectic lifestyle. Although a tummy tuck will go a long way towards restoring your pre-baby belly, it’s not a weight-loss tool.
- Consider postponing your post-pregnancy tummy tuck and breast plastic surgery until after you’ve completed your family. Having more children after these procedures can undo the results leaving you wanting further surgery.
- Be sure to check out the internet for before-and-after photos to get a realistic idea of your expected results. Yes, you’ll look better, but you’ll have some scars along with your transformation. A skilled surgeon can hide the scars that will fade considerably with time, but some scarring is inevitable.
- Choose your plastic surgeon wisely! He or she should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. You can confirm this by checking on the American Board of Plastic Surgery website. Don’t settle for less. This is your body and surgical changes are permanent. You want to be sure you’re in capable hands.
- If you’ve likely completed your family, thoroughly screened your prospective plastic surgeon, established a support system for your recovery, and reviewed post-surgery photos, there’s only one consideration left: where to buy the bikini you’ll surely want to wear after your procedures.
Start Your Journey
Curious to learn more about a mommy makeover procedure? Contact us to schedule a consultation at one of our offices in Denver or Golden, Colorado, today!
Well, they say that, today, 60 is the new 40, and I am that new 40! I’m a lovin’ life 61 y.o. who has wanted torso cosmetic surgical procedures (guess we should call it a “Granny Makeover”) for decades! So I’m hoping upon hope to be able to have a consult in the near future with Dr. Vath so that I can, once and for the rest of my life, finally be comfortable in my skin (and my jeans, for that matter)! I’m on Real Self and have fallen head over heels for Dr. Vath’s makeover creations! Now, I’m just working really hard to figure out a way to pay for this adventure, so that my next life chapter can be the best yet for my self-confidence level!
Thank you, Anita. 60 IS the new 40. We look forward to meeting you when you’re ready.