Any Plastic Surgeon who has excellent results with Mommy Makeovers?

Question

Lift, BA, TT w/ Lipo of my entire torsal. And experience with AA skin. Pricing and ehat all does it incl? Recovery time, pain management, what's used for anesthesia? What antibiotics do you recommend post op? Local hotels/kitchenettes??

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another. See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for a consult.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

The mommy makeover is a combination of procedures to bring a woman’s body back to the way she looked prior to pregnancy. Most commonly some variation of a #TummyTuck and #BreastSurgery are performed. Additional procedures can include liposuction, umbilical hernia repair. The most common #breastprocedures include #mastopexy or #breastlift, #breastaugmentation, #breastreduction. You should be able to search the provided links here in Realself.com for local available Mommy Makeover surgeons, as well as average costs.In addition to the breast and tummy tuck procedures there are other additional combined procedure options including Umbilicoplasty, improving the belly button is an additional benefit of the tummy tuck as is removal of stretch marks of the lower abdomen; Stretch marks, striae, which occur during pregnancy, improved in a variety of ways through various techniques; Liposuction, the most commonly requested cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States of America, fixing redistribution of body fat and localized fat collections in the tummy, hips, thighs, and upper arms easily; Labiaplasty and vaginal tightening or myoplasty repair tears or damage to the labia during a normal vaginal delivery; Skin pigment changes (chloasma) during pregnancy can be fixed; Varicose veins and spider-veins frequently appear with the hormonal and body fluid changes during pregnancy and simple treatment includes the newest lasers recently developed for these specific problems.

Combined operations are often performed with our Gynecology colleagues. Tubal ligation is a common post pregnancy procedure which is done at the time of many of the surgeries noted above. If you require a gynecologic operation or study (laparoscopy) and are considering a plastic surgery procedure, discuss these issues with your doctor. Combining these procedures decreases anesthetics, costs, and recovery time.

Combined operations are often performed with our Gynecology colleagues. Tubal ligation is a common post pregnancy procedure which is done at the time of many of the surgeries noted above. If you require a gynecologic operation or study (laparoscopy) and are considering a plastic surgery procedure, discuss these issues with your doctor. Combining these procedures decreases anesthetics, costs, and recovery time.

Steven J. Rottman, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Finding the proper surgeon is critical to the success of your mommy makeover. You need to find a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who specializes in body contouring procedures. The ASPS website will provide a list of properly trained surgeons in your area. You should go on several consultations and see who you like best. Ask to see a lot of before and after pictures of their work. Hope this helps.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

I specialize in Mommy Makeovers and Body Contouring procedures.

Cost varies by geographic location, surgeon expertise, OR time, anesthesia, length of procedure etc.  I would recommend that you see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area who specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery and who is also a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgery.  You can call their offices in advance and ask for quotes prior to scheduling consultations.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

#RealSelfCORESurgeon

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
photograph, you are a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. 
This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the
bikini line.  Your muscles can also be
plicated resulting in a flat abdomen.  A breast lift with implants can improve the fullness and shape of your breasts.  Make sure you
specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have
had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  The
most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I
recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic
surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I encourage you to begin your research with the ASPS for a list of surgeons in your area.  You can review the websites of multiple surgeons and schedule an appointment with those you feel most comfortable with.  Cost will vary.  The fees quoted often encompass surgeon's fees, anesthesia fees, facility charges, and implant fees.

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Hello, thanks so much for your pictures and for your inquiry. You are an excellent candidate for a Mommy Makeover, you will certainly get very good results. Ask for the surgeons of your choice before and after pictures of AA patients, and that way you would be able to see results and it will be easier for you to choose a Board Certified Surgeon. Please make sure that you and your surgeon are on the same page. Don't forget to discuss all your concerns, options and expectations thoroughly. Have a safe and pleasant PS Journey!Respectfully,Dr. Jaime Campos-LeonBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. Pregnancy can take a toll on a women's body. In order to help reverse some of the effects of child bearing, many women choose to have a "mommy makeover". A mommy makeover can involve ANY of the areas affected by pregnancy:  most commonly a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and breast augmentation and/or lift (mastopexy).  Other commonly requested surgical procedures include liposuction surgery and/or genitalia surgery.

Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for mommy makeover surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight.

I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery and/or the Aesthetic Society of Plastic Surgery to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery.

***Ask to SEE lots of examples of their work AND preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done. Be very careful with your decision-making. You will find, while doing your due diligence, that there are many different “specialties” who will offer their services to you; again, I strongly recommend you concentrate on surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.   You may find the attached link, dedicated to mommy makeover surgery concerns, helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.

Kyle A. Belek, MD · Answer

Hi DoNMe.  Thank you for your question.  In my opinion, your request is very reasonable.  As long as you are otherwise healthy, these procedures are very safe and can be very rewarding.  Generally speaking, I like to really understand what it is that people are looking for during the initial consultation. A Mommy Makeover can mean different things to different people.  Rejuvenation of the breasts and abdomen as well any other areas of the torso that are troublesome can require extra materials (breast implants, fat grafting devices, etc.), different procedures (liposuction versus a full tummy tuck),as well as extra time in the operating room (extra facility fees and anaesthesia fees) make giving an exact price difficult.  Combined breast and body procedures can range anywhere from $8,000 to the $20,000 range.  These procedures are always performed under general anaesthesia in my practice and as an outpatient (you go home or to a hotel with a caregiver the same day) if you are otherwise healthy.  If you are traveling from out of town, there are several hotels in the Bay Area where we have negotiated reduced rates so that people can recover comfortably and affordably.  Antibiotics (Keflex usually) are provided while drains are in place (usually 3-7 days).  As far as recovery is concerned, I have found that people recover from the breast portion more quickly than the abdominal procedures.  As a rough estimate, people seem to "turn the corner" and be feeling pretty well at about two weeks and back to full activities in six weeks.  Swelling postoperatively is extremely variable and final results can take up to a year to achieve.  You are absolutely right about people with darker complexions having a higher likelihood of developing hypertrophic scars or keloids.  I have a large experience taking care of people with darker skin.  While these risks cannot be totally negated, there are some things that can be done intraoperatively as well as in the postoperative period that seem to help significantly.  I hope this helps.  If you have any other questions please feel free to ask.  Sincerely,Kyle Belek

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Thank you for the question and I would go on complimentary consults with experts in the area and be evaluated, look at photos, compare fees and find your surgeonDr Corbin