I've had my last child a year ago. I'm ready to get my body back. I've lost 40lbs and am back to my pre pregnancy weight. 135, 5'4.5. My stomach looks bloated and feels heavy, I believe I need diatsis repair. My butt is flatter than usual and looks deflated. What I want from a mommy makeover is a tummy tuck, with fat transfer to butt with labiaplasty. I don't want my butt to be huge, just proportioned. I had Brest augmentation 14 years ago and they are still good enough for me. Can I do this?
August 3, 2023
Answer: Considering a Mommy Makeover with a Bloated Stomach Thank you for your question about whether you can have a mommy makeover despite feeling bloated. To provide the most accurate answer, I recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon for a thorough evaluation. Based on your history, it appears that you might benefit from muscle plication during your tummy tuck. This suggests that a full or traditional tummy tuck would be more suitable for your needs. During a tummy tuck, the rectus abdominis muscle is tightened, and excess skin and fat from just above the pubic region to the belly button are permanently removed. Whether you require liposuction during the tummy tuck procedure depends on your case. If liposuction is necessary, the harvested fat can be used for buttock augmentation through fat transfer. To determine the best approach and address your bloated stomach, a personalized consultation with a plastic surgeon is essential. They will be able to assess your unique situation and recommend the most appropriate procedures for your desired outcome. I hope this response helps guide you in considering a mommy makeover and encourages you to schedule a consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen
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August 3, 2023
Answer: Considering a Mommy Makeover with a Bloated Stomach Thank you for your question about whether you can have a mommy makeover despite feeling bloated. To provide the most accurate answer, I recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon for a thorough evaluation. Based on your history, it appears that you might benefit from muscle plication during your tummy tuck. This suggests that a full or traditional tummy tuck would be more suitable for your needs. During a tummy tuck, the rectus abdominis muscle is tightened, and excess skin and fat from just above the pubic region to the belly button are permanently removed. Whether you require liposuction during the tummy tuck procedure depends on your case. If liposuction is necessary, the harvested fat can be used for buttock augmentation through fat transfer. To determine the best approach and address your bloated stomach, a personalized consultation with a plastic surgeon is essential. They will be able to assess your unique situation and recommend the most appropriate procedures for your desired outcome. I hope this response helps guide you in considering a mommy makeover and encourages you to schedule a consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen
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July 8, 2023
Answer: Mommy Makeover Candidate Congratulations on your weight loss and your decision to undergo a Mommy Makeover to further enhance your body. Based on your description, you could benefit from a tummy tuck, liposuction, labiaplasty, breast reaugmentation, and a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) for fat transfer to your buttocks. The tummy tuck can address your bloated and heavy feeling by removing excess skin and tightening the abdominal muscles (diastasis recti repair). Fat can be harvested from suitable areas of your body and transferred to your buttocks during the BBL, providing a more proportioned look as you desire. Given that your breast augmentation was 14 years ago, it may also be worth considering a breast implant exchange, even if you're currently satisfied. Implants aren't lifetime devices and their condition should be evaluated regularly. Please consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a personalized assessment and to discuss these recommendations in detail. I would recommend combining these procedures into two-staged procedures to minimize the trips to the operating room. You could combine the breast, labiaplasty, and tummy tuck in your first procedure, followed by liposuciton and BBL in your second procedure.
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July 8, 2023
Answer: Mommy Makeover Candidate Congratulations on your weight loss and your decision to undergo a Mommy Makeover to further enhance your body. Based on your description, you could benefit from a tummy tuck, liposuction, labiaplasty, breast reaugmentation, and a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) for fat transfer to your buttocks. The tummy tuck can address your bloated and heavy feeling by removing excess skin and tightening the abdominal muscles (diastasis recti repair). Fat can be harvested from suitable areas of your body and transferred to your buttocks during the BBL, providing a more proportioned look as you desire. Given that your breast augmentation was 14 years ago, it may also be worth considering a breast implant exchange, even if you're currently satisfied. Implants aren't lifetime devices and their condition should be evaluated regularly. Please consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a personalized assessment and to discuss these recommendations in detail. I would recommend combining these procedures into two-staged procedures to minimize the trips to the operating room. You could combine the breast, labiaplasty, and tummy tuck in your first procedure, followed by liposuciton and BBL in your second procedure.
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