Mommy Makeover Dr. Moelleken - Beverly Hills, CA

I am a 27 yr. old mother of 2. My body has completely transformed from my pregnancy's and breast feeding. I gained a healthy amount of weight with both of my boys (25 lbs.). I'm a small person and was all belly, which made for lots of stretch marks and split abdominal muscles. I already had silicone gel implants before getting pregnant and that surgeon did a nipple lift(something I said I did not want but it was performed anyway). My aerola stretched and now my breasts look like each of them belong to a different person. Before going to Dr. Moelleken, I went to another surgeon, who said there was nothing that could be done for my tummy. I left the office, got in the elevator, and started crying. I was so happy to hear from Dr. Moelleken that I am a candidate for a modified full tummy tuck. Dr. Moelleken was my first choice but I thought I should get a couple surgeons opinions. Getting 2 opinions just confirmed that Dr. Moelleken is the right doctor for me. My surgery date is set for mid august. I'll be getting a modified full tummy tuck, implant replacements, and mastopexy revision.

I forgot to add that Dr. Moelleken will be fixing my umbilical hernia. I added an extra $1,000 to the cost because I don't know how much(if any) of the hernia repair will be covered by insurance. I just know that Dr. Moelleken is out of network with my insurance. I will have a horizontal incision and a vertical incision. The vertical is to get rid of the stretched belly ring skin.

The reality of the surgeries are starting to hit me. I have been thinking that I want to be very realistic about the possible results. I don't want to go through with this thinking I'm going to look like I did 4 years ago. I am trying to accept that my belly button will probably look a little weird to me and while I intend to tattoo over my scars, they will still be there and be seen. The doctor already let me know that I will still have some stretch marks but they will be lower. My boobs will be lifted but now I'll have visible scars with the lift. It's a crappy feeling to know that I once had nice boobs and amazing abs(even after my first) and I will never have that again. Getting close is better than nothing but sometimes you just want to have a pity party. On the up side, I am over the moon excited to have my muscles sewn back together and my umbilical hernia repaired. I have been able to redevelop my 6 pack since my second son(3 yrs. ago) but I am constantly struggling to hold my tummy in. To not have to struggle to suck in anymore will be amazing. I have had groin issues since my last pregnancy so I'm thinking with the the hernia repair, I won't have as many and i can actually work my abs out without injuring myself. The consequences of pregnancy are upsetting. Through the last 6 years, my husbands body has been nothing but perfect and muscular. I'm sure that's why he's been nothing but easy going and supportive with my decision to go through with the surgeries. I hope these next 5 weeks go by fast and my recovery goes even faster.