Does the Mommy Makeover Utilize Smart Lipo?

The Mommy Makeover is a combination
surgical procedure that addresses changes that occur following pregnancy. The procedure varies from patient to patient
and depends upon how pregnancy has impacted a woman’s body. It’s not unusual for the procedure to include
abdominoplasty, liposuction of the hips and thighs, breast augmentation and
breast lift surgery.The
vast majority of patients require some type of liposuction during this
procedure.In the majority of Mommy
Makeover cases, tumescent liposuction is utilized but, in rare cases, smart
liposuction is occasionally performed.It’s
essential that patients consult a board certified plastic surgeon before
proceeding with Mommy Makeover surgery.This surgeon should be able to perform an evaluation and formulate a
treatment plan that addresses your anatomic findings and achieves your
aesthetic goals.In most cases,
tumescent liposuction will be indicated.This procedure still represents the gold standard for treating localized
fat collections.

The Mommy Makeover is an operation, or set of operations designed to improve the post baby body.  It usually consists of a breast lift (with or without implants), to address the changes that occur in the breast.  It also usually consists of a tummy tuck, (abdominoplasty).  Liposuction can be used on the abdomen area or other areas to address excess fat.  There are variations on the standard liposuction.  Some of these include the use of a different technology, (smartlipo, ultrasound lipo, vaser lipo).

 

Best to discuss your Mommy Makover with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.  He/She will sit down and go over your goals with you.  Toghether you will make a proper decision as to what operation to do and what tools to do it with.

SmartLipo is one of many different variations on liposuction.  Thus to answer your question... anyone who has a SmartLipo machine can do a mommy makeover using a smart lipo.  However, I strongly recommend that you look for a board certified plastic surgeon with a lot of experience in mommy makeovers, not one that happens to have a smartlipo machine.  Studies have shown that the many different variations on Liposuction all end up with similar final results.

Sincerely,

Martin Jugenburg, MD

A Mommy Makeover involves the enhancement of your breasts and tummy to correct the the effects of pregnancy. Breasts may be lifted or augmented, or both. Tummy tucks, either mini or full, may be combined with liposuction to eliminate stretch marks, reduce fat pockets, and tighten skin. Tumescent liposuction or laser-assisted liposuction, such as SmartLipo may be added to improve your waistline.

In most cases, Mommy Makeover involves an abdominoplasty / tummy tuck and breast lift with or without breast implants.  Sometimes liposuction is also performed.  The liposuction can either be traditional or Smartlipo.  Good luck

The mommy makeover addresses the changes that happen to a woman's body as a result of childbearing: stretched skin on the abdomen, and loss of perkiness of the breasts. Sometimes hormonal changes cause redistribution of body fat, so lipo can be a part of that. The role of lasers with liposuction, such as Smart Lipo and other brand names, is still debated. Regular old lipo seems to work very well in most patients without the additional expense and risk of the laser.

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In my opinion, there are very few benefits to the use of laser liposysis when performing a mommy makeover. I have found that the laxity following pregnancy is commonly best treated with a full tummy tuck in which the redundant skin excised rather than treated with laser induced heat or energy

There is nothing that unique to Smart Lipo other than the use of laser. Many other devices use laser lipolysis and we have yet to prove its advantages. In many instances, this may add more time and cost to the procedure without any proven benefits over other tradtional techniques.

Hi there-
Many surgeons use the term Mommy Makeover to describe any of a number of interventions available to women who have experienced changes in their bodies as a result of pregnancy and childbirth. These procedures might include breast enhancements, liposuction, tummy tuck, and even labiaplasty.
The details of the procedures and the tools your surgeon uses to accomplish your goals will be specific to you and have a lot to do with your surgeon's preferences.
My best advice to you is to not concentrate on finding a surgeon who uses any particular device, but rather on finding a surgeon you like and who can show you many examples of successful outcomes in patients like yourself. In the final analysis, when all is said and done, if you like what you see in the mirror, you won't care what tool your surgeon used. Conversely, if you are NOT happy with your outcome, the fact that the surgeon used any particular device in your surgery isn't going to make you think better of your outcome.
Find a surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and discuss your goals- ask to see photos and speak to former patients. You'll be most likely to achieve your goals.

Thank you for your question.

Liposuction is a tool that is sometimes used during the mommy makeover procedure.  The exact procedures performed will depend on the patient and her goals.  The most important thing is to find a surgeon that you are comfortable with and who has extensive experience with the mommy makeover procedures.

Best Wishes!