Am I a candidate for a mommy makeover after 3 cesareans? Would I get good results? (Photo)

Hello,Based off your photos alone, you are a candidate for a standard vs. extended abdominoplasty with rectus plication (muscle repair), liposuction to bilateral flanks and lower back. With the degree of excess skin you have, this procedure would greatly improve your appearance. I generally do not recommend liposuction to the central abdomen at the same time as an abdominoplasty due to the potential increase risk of wound healing issues from the altered blood perfusion to the mid lower abdomen. Dr. Bauermeister

When reviewing your photos, it appears that you do have a lot of lax skin in your abdomen area. You would also benefit with liposuction to the back as well. It is normally advised to get down to a preferred goal weight, or close to it before undergoing surgery for optimal long lasting results. Of course this response is based solely on your photos, it is always best to go for an in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to distinguish the best plan for you.

Thanks for your question. Based on your pictures, you seem to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. For a tummy tuck, you would need to be at a BMI of 33 or under and in good health, as well as get cleared for surgery by your physician. I recommend you schedule a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps. Take care, Dr. Moises Salama, board certified plastic surgeon.

A mommy make over addresses the excess skin and laxity in the stomach. It is a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. The goal is to restore the natural anatomy of the rectus muscles and correct any separation (diastasis). The excess skin is then trimmed, and a new home for your belly button made. This give a more defined flat waist line. The breasts usually due to age and breast feeding have decreased volume in the upper pole (cleavage goes down). The nipples may point down. The repositioning of the nipples alone is a lift or mastopexy. The addition of implants helps correct the deficiency of the upper pole in your breasts, and adds back the cleavage.
I would caution about doing a liposuction 360 in addition to the above surgery. I think you really need to balance the recovery period. I advise my patients to do the abdomen and breasts. Come back for a second stage where we do fat transfer, liposuction and minor revision if needed. I think if you tried to do it all in one, you wouldn't get as good of a result and it would be a higher risk for post-operative complications.
Hope that helps! Good luck in your search.

Thank you for your question regarding being a candidate for a mommy makeover and for including photos. That is extremely helpful!

Since you are done having kids, and from the photos you attached, it appears that you would be a great candidate for a mommy makeover.

I would ask your plastic surgeon to explain and give you realistic expectations on your results.

I recommend that you see two or more experienced board, certified plastic surgeons in your area for an in person consultation.

Hello! thanks for your interest in Mommy Makeover.
I think you are a good candidate for a Mommy make over.Plastic surgery post pregnancy, also known as a mommy makeover, is a combination of aesthetic procedures that address the physical changes associated with childbearing to restore your before-pregnancy appearance. The combination of procedures typically focuses on your breasts and abdomen and might include a tummy tuck, a breast procedure such as a lift, augmentation or reduction, and liposuction of the leg, arms, hips, or waist.Pregnancy and childbearing can leave you with stretched skin, weak muscles, or extra fat that does not improve with diet or exercise. If you are unhappy with how your body changed following childbirth, a combination of post-pregnancy procedures may be right for you.A “mommy makeover” is a great option if you have the below concerns:Your pregnancy has negatively affected your breasts’ size and shape, including sagging breasts, uneven breasts, decreased breast volume, drooping nipples, and stretched areolas (the dark skin surrounding the nipple).Your breasts have become so much larger after childbirth that they are no longer in proportion with the rest of your body and cause back pain.You have a sagging tummy, loose skin, and stretch marks.You had a C-section, and now you have areas of fat hanging over your surgical scar.You have pockets of fat on your waist, abdomen, arms, hips, or thighs that do not improve with diet and exercise.Below are some of the benefits of plastic surgery post-pregnancy are:Flatten your tummyRestore a more youthful bustRemove excess fat or skinTighten loose and sagging skinReturn to a slimmer, pre-baby appearanceLook better in clothes and swimwearImprove your self-image and self-confidence
In my hands this procedure is performed under general anesthesia, and you have to stay one night at hospital. You have to use a compression garment for your breast and your body for at least 1 month after the surgery. The recovery time is not less than 2 weeks in order to back to your normal activities.
I hope this info be useful for you.
Warm Regards.
Dr. Luis Eduardo Guerrero.

Thank you for sharing your pictures! Yes, you are a great candidate for liposuction and tummy tuck. I would recommend talking to your surgeon of choice about your goals, and expectations so he could give you his recommendations.

Hello. You are an absolutely a perfect candidate for a mommy makeover. I think you would benefit from a breast lift with or without implants or fat transfer. You could also benefit from an abdominoplasty and possibly lipo suction. I generally recommend waiting at least 6 months before having this surgery after giving birth.
Best of Luck!
Dr. Julia Spears MD

Hi Jakuhlean
It appears that you would be a good candidate for a mommy makeover. it is difficult to tell without a good physical exam but it appears that your lower abdomen may have separation of the muscle which is common with pregnancies. I would expect you to get significant improvement with abdominoplasty and liposuction alone but would benefit from a better overall abdominal contour with plications of the fascia as well. I am not sure if you if you are content with your breast size but I always make it a point to discuss what to do with patients harvested tissue. This can be grafted to the breast with approximately a 1/2 cup size.I wish you the best of luck.

thank you for your question. I think you would be a great candidate for a tummy tuck, combined with liposuction of your abdomen, flanks, mid and lower back (i.e. lipoabdominoplasty 360 liposuction). Due to the pregnancies you most likely will benefit from a fascial plication (i.e "muscle tightening). The "six-pack muscles" will be brought back towards the midline. Sometimes additional internal contouring steps can be performed as well. Contouring the pubic area or a pubic lift to obtain a smooth transition to your abdomen is often part of this procedure. A mommy makeover is usually understood as a "tummy tuck procedure" combined with breast surgery. But even without any type of breast surgery, I think you will be a great candidate of the procedure described above. I hope this helped.