I'm 5'2", and currently weigh 162. At my heaviest, during my last pregnancy, I weighed 221. I've maintained within 15lbs. of my current weight for about 3 years now. Because of pregnancy, and the weight loss, I have loose skin and sagging breasts. I would like to be about 145lbs. Is it advisable to wait until I am closer to my goal weight and have maintained it for several months, or should I go ahead and move forward with the surgery now?
Answer: Mommy Makeover at stable weight, or goal weight? Congratulations on your weight loss. Most Board Certified Plastic Surgeons would like their patients to be about their goal weight before surgery. One would rather not operate on someone, have them lose 100 lbs., and then have to do that operation again. There is a significant increase in complications in heavier patients. This includes a very high increase in the wounds, (that will be on tension in a Mommy Makeover), falling apart. Each Plastic Surgeon has their own "window" where they feel comfortable enough operating. Talk to your Plastic Surgeon. Together you will make a safe plan.
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Answer: Mommy Makeover at stable weight, or goal weight? Congratulations on your weight loss. Most Board Certified Plastic Surgeons would like their patients to be about their goal weight before surgery. One would rather not operate on someone, have them lose 100 lbs., and then have to do that operation again. There is a significant increase in complications in heavier patients. This includes a very high increase in the wounds, (that will be on tension in a Mommy Makeover), falling apart. Each Plastic Surgeon has their own "window" where they feel comfortable enough operating. Talk to your Plastic Surgeon. Together you will make a safe plan.
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October 18, 2016
Answer: Stable Weight is Advisable for a Mommy Makeover 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, or #breastreduction. It is best to undergo #MommyMakeover procedures when your weight has been stable for at least one year.
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October 18, 2016
Answer: Stable Weight is Advisable for a Mommy Makeover 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, or #breastreduction. It is best to undergo #MommyMakeover procedures when your weight has been stable for at least one year.
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March 30, 2014
Answer: Mommy makeover - ideal weight I advise patients to lose as much weight as possible prior to surgery and maintain this weight for a period of time. That said, I do believe that many people benefit from the results of the mommy makeover and are further motivated to lose more weight. You should consult a board certified plastic surgeon with whom you feel comfortable and explore your options.Best of luck,
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March 30, 2014
Answer: Mommy makeover - ideal weight I advise patients to lose as much weight as possible prior to surgery and maintain this weight for a period of time. That said, I do believe that many people benefit from the results of the mommy makeover and are further motivated to lose more weight. You should consult a board certified plastic surgeon with whom you feel comfortable and explore your options.Best of luck,
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February 19, 2014
Answer: Weight and surgery There isn't a perfect answer for this. Generally, I like my patients to get within about 10 lbs of their goal weight. But there are always exceptions to the rules. And it could be that your excess skin is making up quite a bit of your excess weight. It sounds like you have been stable for long enough. I might suggest that you go ahead and move forward with your procedure. You can still afford to lose a little more weight after surgery without affecting the results much.
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February 19, 2014
Answer: Weight and surgery There isn't a perfect answer for this. Generally, I like my patients to get within about 10 lbs of their goal weight. But there are always exceptions to the rules. And it could be that your excess skin is making up quite a bit of your excess weight. It sounds like you have been stable for long enough. I might suggest that you go ahead and move forward with your procedure. You can still afford to lose a little more weight after surgery without affecting the results much.
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February 18, 2014
Answer: Mommy makeover Without photos it is difficult to advise on this, but based on the fact you have a goal of 15lbs you should do that first as it will cause more skin to loosen.Meet with a plastic surgeon in your area that specializes in mommy makeovers for a private consultation
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February 18, 2014
Answer: Mommy makeover Without photos it is difficult to advise on this, but based on the fact you have a goal of 15lbs you should do that first as it will cause more skin to loosen.Meet with a plastic surgeon in your area that specializes in mommy makeovers for a private consultation
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