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Mommy Makeover for African Americans?

After only 1 pregnancy, I've looked this way for 10 yrs. It's been devastating. I'm currently 29 years old, and hope I'm a good candidate for a Mommy makeover. I've been researching procedures and really like the short scar vertical (lollipop) breast lift with silicone breast implants, but don't much see it performed on African Americans.

Also with my severe striae, will a tummy tuck help, or only add more scars? I don't expect plastic surgery to make me perfect. But can I expect good results from a Mommy makeover or in my case make matters worse. Note: I weigh 165lbs-plan to lose 30 before considering surgery.

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Mommy makeover for African Americans

You will be a good candiate for mommy makeover, especially after 30lbs of weight that you are planning to lose. With breast augmentation/lift and tummy tuck/lipo of waist, you will get a good body contour. As long as you do not have tendency to form keloid scar, your scar will heal well. The good thing with tummy tuck in your case is that most of your striae (stretch marks) are in your lower abdomen, which will be removed from tummy tuck! You will have a hip-to-hip... more

Am I a GOOD Mommy Make-Over Candidate?

Regarding: "Mommy Makeover for African Americans? After only 1 pregnancy, I've looked this way for 10 yrs. It's been devastating. I'm currently 29 years old, and hope I'm a good candidate for a Mommy makeover. I've been researching procedures and really like the short scar vertical (lollipop) breast lift with silicone breast implants, but don't much see it performed on African Americans. Also with my severe striae, will a tummy tuck help, or only add... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

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Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Mommy makeover for African Americans

African-Americans make great candidates for a mommy makeover. As you know, a mommy makeover is a great combination of abdominal and breast surgery performed at the same time. It is best to be evaluated by an experienced surgeon who has performed the surgeries simultaneously. Discuss your concerns regarding the shape and size of the breast and abdomen and describe your aesthetic goals as fully as possible. In African-American patients, a discussion should he have regarding the size and... more

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Mommy makeover for African-Americans

Yes, I do this procedure quite routinely for African-American women. You look like a reasonable candidate for the procedures. As always, you have to consider the trade-offs. There will be some scars, from both the breast work and the tummy work. If you make a reasonable quality scar, the trade-off is probably in your favor, overall. If you are a known bad scar former (keloids & hypertrophic scars), you may feel that the trade-off is not as good. A... more

Mommy Makeover for African Americans

You can definitely consider a mommy makeover. As you have likely read, most surgeons refer to a "mommy makeover" as a series of cosmetic surgery procedures intended to restore a woman’s figure after pregnancy. I perform these procedures as part of a “mommy makeover” for patients who want an improved figure after having children. Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can take a serious toll on a woman’s body, and many moms find that no amount of... more

Mommy Makeover

From the photo you have posted it looks like you would be an excellent mommy makeover candidate. It is very wise of you to lose the weight before undergoing surgery because that will award you the best results. The amount of scarring depends on your individual healing response; the thickness and quality of scars you have developed in the past (from previous surgeries or injuries). In African Americans receiving a breast lift or reduction there is also a small... more

Mommy makeover in African American patient

Most patients with darker skin coloring tend to have slightly darker scars, in general. However, the scars on the breast usually heal quite well due to the thin skin-even in African American patients. The abdominal skin which is much thicker, tends to heal slightly darker in almost all patients. Based on the photos you provided, you appear to be a reasonable candidate for a tummy tuck. Once you lose the weight you plan to lose, you will be an even better candidate and... more

Good candidate for a Mommy Makeover

Based on the picture you provided, you are an excellent candidate for a mommy makeover. Since you are planning to lose weight prior to surgery, you will have an amazing result. It is clear that you have been doing your research. The best advice would be to make sure you are finished having children and that you find a board certified plastic surgeon to perform your surgery safely. I have many African American patients who benefit significantly from plastic surgery. For more information, go... more

Mommy Makeover in African Americans

The other plastic surgeons have made some very good comments. I would like to emphasize a few points. African Americans do have a higher incidence of keloid formation. If you have a family history of this, or if you yourself have had one, then one would have to be concerned that it might happen in the surgical scars. If there is no history, then that is a positive, but not a guarantee that you won't form one. Having said that, I have performed such surgery in many many African Americans... more

Mommy Makeover is an excellent option

Hi there- You appear to be an excellent candidate for a Mommy Makeover! I would give you the following advice: Lose the weight you are planning on losing FIRST Your priorities should be (in order of diminishing importance): Finding a SURGEON you like and can trust Carefully communicating your goals Listening to the options and what you could reasonably expect Investigating the anesthesia provider and facility Do NOT shop for a surgeon willing to perform the procedure you think you want-... more

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