Am I a good candidate for a mommy makeover?

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Determining candidacy for a set of procedures is best done after an in person evaluation but at the least a review of history and photos. Nipple position relative to the fold is one way to see if a a lift is needed.

Hello, and thank you for your question regarding whether you’re a good candidate for a mommy make-over. Thank you for your question and your history. This is an extremely difficult question to answer without a physical examination or any pictures. If you are healthy, you may be a “good” candidate for a mommy make-over. If you have any medical conditions, these conditions may increase your risk for complications. However, usually the breast surgery and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedures can be combined. Whether you need a breast lift (mastopexy) depends on the current position of the nipple-areolar complex in relation to the breast. Whether you need a breast lift also depends on the size of the implant you select. The bigger the breast implant, usually the less breast lift that is needed. However, most women who have lost 75 pounds and have had two children require an anchor mastopexy. The best way to get upper breast volume back is with a breast implant. There are silicone implants and saline implants. Implants can be placed above the muscle, below the muscle, or in a dual plane between both muscles. To correct for asymmetry, this will depend on what is asymmetric. Do you have excess breast skin or different-sized breasts? If so, this can be compensated for either during the mastopexy procedure or using asymmetric breast implants.
In conclusion, you need a physical consultation. Many plastic surgeons offer free virtual consultations. I hope I’ve answered your question regarding whether you’re a good candidate for a mommy make-over. Good luck. If you have any more questions regarding tummy tucks, abdominoplasties, or abdominal liposuction, contact an experienced plastic surgeon. Since the tummy tuck surgery is a big procedure, please seek an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience in performing tummy tucks. Do your research. If you cannot find an experienced tummy tuck plastic surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling out of state. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen, MD, MBA, FACS, FICS. (Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, RealSelf Hall of Fame, and RealSelf Doctor Advisory Board for Medical Review and Consumer Panel.)

Although it’s not a great idea to give patients any recommendation without seeing pictures or examining them in person, reading about your significant weight loss gives us an idea. More than likely, you will need tummy tuck and breast uplift. Breast implants are usually optional

You are definitely a good candidate for a mommy makeover, of course, we would need for you to submit pictures in order to determine what type of Tummy Tuck, breast, enhancement, and liposuction, you are a candidate for. Remember, it is also important to be healthy, before surgery. It is always requested to send bloodwork and medical questionnaire to make sure you are in good shape to move forward with this elective surgery.

Hi Vivid! Congratulations on your weight loss! 75 pounds is no small feat! Without seeing photos or examining you in person, I can't comment on your candidacy for a breast augmentation (+/- lift) and tummy tuck. Given a significant weight loss plus 2 pregnancies, I'd assume that you're likely a great candidate. As far as asymmetries, most women have some amount of asymmetry to their breasts which can be corrected during this type of surgery.

These procedures can safely be combined into 1 surgery to minimize recoveries. I would also typically perform liposuction of the armpit area, flanks and upper adomen with abdominal etching to add extra contouring to the result. I highly recommend seeking out a board certified plastic surgeon that commonly performs mommy makeovers to help you safely achieve your aesthetic goals. Best of luck!

Thank you for your inquiry! I recommend scheduling a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon like myself and we can create a surgical plan based on your specific goals! The only two options for adding volume to your breasts would be using implants or with fat transfer.

Hello. Congratulations on your weight loss. It is difficult to provide answers to those questions without photographs. Having said that, many patients who have lost that much weight would benefit from a tummy tuck along with a breast lift. Whether or not to include a breast implant depends on your existing breast volume and your personal goals. Increased upper pole fullness can be achieved using breast implants, fat grafting or a combination of both. Another option would be auto- augmentation , a procedure that involves transfer of tissue from the lower portion of the breast to the upper of the breast. Good luck.

Given your significant weight loss and having two children, you are likely a good candidate for a mommy makeover, which includes a breast lift, breast augmentation, and tummy tuck. A breast lift can address sagging, while augmentation restores volume. To correct asymmetry and enhance upper breast volume, implants or fat grafting can be used. During your consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your skin elasticity, tissue quality, and overall health to recommend the best approach for achieving your desired results.

While pictures and, ideally, an in person physical exam would be the best determinant, it sounds as if the mommy makeover would be the best procedure to meet all of your goals. Typically after childbearing and weight loss, breast skin must be tightened with a lift. The lift will likey fix any breast asymmetry. However, the lift really only reshapes the lower pole of the breast. In other words, it will not restore upper pole fullness. Only an implant can restore upper pole fullness in an appropriate manner. After childbearing and weight loss, the tummy tuck is likely the only way to get the abdominal contour that you need.

Thank you for your inquiry. For me to offer a valid medical opinion, it's essential to review images of your body from various perspectives. I recommend seeking treatment from a board-certified plastic surgeon with expertise in this procedure to achieve optimal results.
Respectfully, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.