Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD Reviews, Before and After Photos, Answers

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During pregnancy, the muscles and skin become severely stretched, making it difficult to get back to your pre-baby figure. This very common issue can be impossible to fix with just diet and exercise. A mommy makeover is a great option for women who are dealing with issues such as protruding abdomens and sagging or deflated breasts. Each mommy makeover is tailored to the patient’s concerns, but it usually combines a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) with breast surgery. The tummy tuck removes excess skin, repairs and tightens the abdominal muscles, and creates a more toned abdomen. Breast augmentation, a breast lift (often done with implants), or breast reduction are also options. Many of my patients also opt for liposuction, to remove pockets of excess fat and sculpt the entire midsection. Others choose a nonsurgical option, such as CoolSculpting for fat reduction and Emsculpt for body contouring and muscle toning. Your mommy makeover will be customized to meet your goals.

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Common issues such as stubborn tummy fat, love handles, and cankles can all be treated effectively with a body contouring procedure. Depending on what your goals and needs are, your body contouring treatment might be a tummy tuck or a butt augmentation, or something less invasive such as CoolSculpting. At my Manhattan practice, I will help you determine which procedure will deliver your desired results. Patients who are dealing with upper arm fat can opt for an arm lift, known as a brachioplasty, or arm liposuction with Thermage. When there is unwanted fat around the ankles, commonly referred to as “cankles,” ankle liposuction is a great option, as this specific concern usually cannot be fixed through diet and exercise. With this treatment, I sculpt the area using a combo of liposuction procedures and very minimal incisions that result in improved contour to the calves and ankles.

Deep facial creases, sagging cheeks, and turkey wattle necks are all common concerns for my New York City patients. Some patients will benefit most from a full facelift, which targets the upper and lower face and neck, while others are good candidates for a mini facelift, to contour the cheeks, chin, and jawline. Patients who are primarily concerned about neck lines or laxity may opt for a neck lift. Patients with more mild skin laxity who aren’t quite ready for surgery may opt for a thread lift. This nonsurgical facelift involves the painless insertion of threads beneath the skin, resulting in immediate facial contouring and tightening. I also offer a liquid facelift, which combines dermal fillers like Juvéderm and Radiesse with Botox to relax wrinkles, add volume, and restore a more youthful appearance. I look forward to discussing your concerns and facial rejuvenation goals during a private consultation at my Manhattan practice.