Plastic Surgery after Pregnancy

By admin on January 12, 2012

After losing a lot of weight, a person’s body goes through many changes. This is true with bariatric surgery and weight loss achieved through diet and exercise, and it’s especially true of pregnancy. Women will experience not just fluctuations in weight, but changes in hormones and body chemistry. This will leave an inevitable impact on the appearance, affecting skin laxity and body contour. In order to address these matters, the best answer is consulting a San Francisco plastic surgeon about mommy makeover treatment.

What is a mommy makeover?

A mommy makeover refers to comprehensive body contouring surgery specifically for women who have given birth. These surgeries will help restore the appearance of a woman’s body to what it was before childbirth.

Best Candidates for Mommy Makeover Surgery

The best candidates for mommy makeover are women who have loose skin or stretch marks after childbirth but are in otherwise good health. These women should have realistic expectations about what a mommy makeover can achieve and not suffer from any health problems that would prevent them from undergoing surgery. During a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon serving the San Francisco Bay Area, you will find out if a mommy makeover is right for you.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

One of the most common surgeries for mommy makeover treatment is tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). During a tummy tuck, excess skin of the abdomen is removed and the remaining abdominal skin is tightened and revised to improve overall contour.

Breast Lift Surgery

Weight gain, weight loss, and nursing will have an effect on the perkiness and contour of the breasts. To help restore the shape and firmness of the breasts, it’s important to consider breast lift surgery. This surgery will remove excess skin and tissue from the breasts to create a much perkier and youthful appearance.

Breast Augmentation/Implants Surgery

In addition to breast lift surgery, many women also undergo San Francisco breast augmentation when getting a mommy makeover. This will improve the volume and shape of the breasts while also restoring firmness and pertness.

Arm Lift and Thigh Lift

The extremities can both be affected by weight gain and weight loss just as much as the stomach and torso. That’s why when performing any sort of comprehensive body lift, it’s important to incorporate both arm lift and thigh lift. Arm lifts are great for reducing the flabbiness of the upper arms, while thigh lifts can make your legs look taut and toned again. Both can make a major impact on your overall figure.

Facial Rejuvenation Options

The face can also be affected by weight gain and weight loss during pregnancy. That’s why facial plastic surgery and rejuvenation are so integral to a full mommy makeover. A facelift can be performed to address any sagging in the middle portion of the face, while neck lift surgery and lower facelift surgery will help with an overall enhancement of facial appearance.

Schedule a Consultation for Mommy Makeover Treatment

If you would like more information about mommy makeover treatment and if it is the best option for you and your needs, be sure to contact our San Francisco cosmetic plastic surgery center today. The entire team here is eager to discuss your aesthetic goals with you in more detail.

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