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I am 5'2", 110lbs, mid-30's. Gained 50% of my body weight during pregnancy. I am hoping that I am a good candidate for a mommy makeover, not sure about the extent of it though. Wondering if I'd need: (1) full vs mini abdominoplasty; (2) full mastopexy vs periareolar vs circumareolar breast lift?

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NMoomy Makeover, What is needed?

Thanks for the question and the picture. It is difficult to tell what type of abdominal procedure you will need, but I would combine either a mini or full with liposuction to get the best effect and get your curves back. In addition, the lift is another difficult decision, you would certainly benefit from implants, but your nipple position appears to be "ok", if you are satisfied with it I would do implants only, if you desire the position of your nipples/areola to be higher... more

Mommy Makeover

It really is very difficult to tell from your photos; however, from the little I can see I would suspect that you are a good candidate for full abdominoplasty with liposuction, and possibly a mastopexy with an implant. Again, please let me say that It is very difficult to tell without actually examining you. Jonathan Ross Berman, M.D. , F.A.C.S.

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Periareolar lift is not a good option. Full tummy tuck is more beneficial than a mini.

Congratulations on the weight loss. You are at ideal body weight now. Are you happy with your breast size? If you are okay with your breast size, but just want them lifted, your best option is a vertical augmentation/mastopexy (implants and a lift). The lift does not restore upper pole volume very well: implants are needed for that. The periareolar and circumareolar breast lifts are notoriously ineffective, prone to complications, and tend to distort... more

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Extent of mommy makeover

I would be able to give you a better recommendation after direct examination. However, based on your photo, you are a good candidate for mommy makeover. You would have a better abdominal contour from full tummy tuck than mini-tummy tuck. A full tummy tuck is a more powerful procedure where excess skin and fat are removed and stretched out muscle is tightened in both the upper and lower abdomen. In regards to complexity/extent of mastopexy, you will most likely need... more

Ideal Candidate for a Mommy Makeover

Based on the information you provided plus your picture, I think you are an ideal candidate for a Mommy Makeover. With reference to your Abdomen, nothing beats a face to face physical exam, however, I am 99% certain you would do well with a full tummy tuck, with correction of separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti). With reference to your breasts, it appears your areolar are below your inframammary line (IML), and possibly even your nipples are below that... more

Yes you are a good candidate!

Without a full exam it is not possible to know for sure. However, it appears that a minor mastopexy (circumareolar) with moderate- sized implants may be sufficient for your breasts. For your abdomen you don't appear to have too much excess skin, therefore possibly a mini or "modified" abdominoplasy, with a shorter scar, tightening of the muscles (you do appear to need that both below and above the belly button) and liposuction should give a nice... more

What to do for Mommy Makeover

You should do great. I would recommend a vertical type of mastopexy with or without implant. It's hard to say what to do about your tummy because it will depend on how much your upper tummy skin will stretch. Good luck.

Mommy Makeover Options

Based on the pictures you provided, you are an ideal candidate for a full (standard) tummy tuck procedure. Make sure you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your best possible options. However, there is a big difference between a mini vs full tummy tuck. The benefits of a full tummy tuck is it involves removal of excess loose and stretched skin and muscle repair of the rectus muscles stretched from pregnancy. Most of your stretch marks may be removed or can be... more

Mommy Makeover decisions

Dear Lucine, the most important question is: are you finished with having children ? if so, then you should discussed with a Board Certified Plastic surgeon these different options: - If you are a busy Mom, with a busy professional and or family/social life, you should stage the procedures. Less risks, faster recovery. - do you like your breast size ? you may consider breast implants with or without a crescent lift or peri-areolar mastopexy. You do have some degree of ptosis (... more

Mommy Makeover Extent - How to tell

The breasts would be straight forward and to restore a pregnancy "I'm back" appearance would involve a Breast Augmentation and Mastopexy (Breast Lift) using a "lollipop" also known as a short scar vertical lift. The tummy would either require just liposuction if there is good tone, not too many stretch marks and residual elasticity of the skin. If in the sitting position there is redundant skin that hangs onto your upper thighs, "skin apron",... more

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