Mommy Makeover
Mommy Makeover in Los Angeles by Top Female Plastic Surgeons
Mommy Makeover in Los Angeles by Top Female Plastic Surgeons
"Your life really changes after you have kids. You devote your time and energy
to taking care of your children, following up on their care and making sure they're well-fed, clothed, and
safe. We really let our physical appearance become something on the back burner. A mommy makeover is such a
nice thing to give moms."
- Dr. Kelly Killeen
Board-Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, Breast Specialist, and Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction Inventor
A woman’s body changes throughout her lifetime, especially after she has created and nurtured a family. Mommy makeover refers to a combination of cosmetic procedures that are designed to meet the aesthetic needs of women whose bodies have changed after childbirth, breastfeeding, weight change, or as a result of aging. At Cassileth Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, we create a fully customized treatment plan for each mommy makeover patient. Our highly experienced plastic surgeons offer women surgical and non-surgical solutions for common post-baby body woes, including breasts that have changed size or shape, stubborn fat around the abdomen, separated abdominal muscles, loose skin, and more. Learn more about why women choose to have a mommy makeover.
Double-Board-Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon and Breast & Body Specialist
Do you long for your pre-baby body? Or do you wish for a more defined physical appearance? Women desiring to reverse the effects of pregnancy and breastfeeding may choose mommy makeovers in Beverly Hills, CA. Ideal candidates are in good general health, at a stable weight, and do not plan to become pregnant. 1
Thank you for giving back to me a very positive body image. People always told me it was an achievement to have lost over 110 lbs, but even after the weight loss, I could not stand to see my stomach… Today I have become a stomach exhibitionist, strutting my flat abdominals for all to see. There have been sightings of my bellybutton all over town. Imagine that!!
As a combination of procedures, a mommy makeover offers a variety of enhancement and rejuvenation options. Moms can select a combination of surgical and non-surgical options for their mommy makeover experience. Facial rejuvenation, in addition to body contouring options like liposuction, can improve your appearance. Most mommy makeover patients opt for a tummy tuck, which can remove excess skin, improve the appearance of stretch marks, and repair the abdominal wall. Breast surgery is also popular and many patients choose a breast lift, often with implants to restore lost breast volume.
Each Mommy Makeover patient is different. Our experienced surgeons give detailed, personalized solutions for women seeking results tailor-made for them. A mommy makeover in Los Angeles, CA may include the following procedures:
A Mommy Makeover may also include repairing the abdominal muscles. After pregnancy, through weight loss, or with core weakness, patients can acquire a gap between their rectus muscles (sit-up muscles), called a "rectus diastasis." This is often accompanied by an umbilical hernia, where the vertical abdominal muscles have split apart.
This gap causes the abdomen to protrude and can sometimes give the look of an early pregnancy. The condition is most obvious at the end of the day, as the intra-abdominal contents stretch farther through the gap. This can be frustrating, but there is an effective solution.
At Cassileth Plastic Surgery, we repair this condition without the tummy tuck scar. If a patient has a C-section incision, or “Pfannenstiel”, the entire rectus diastasis can be repaired through this incision. For some Mommy Makeover patients, the belly button or "umbilical" access incision works best, and the entire rectus diastasis can be corrected through this well-hidden incision.
A tummy tuck is not necessary to repair a rectus diastasis and is only used in Mommy Makeover patients who also wish to have extra skin removed.
DIASTASIS RECTI REPAIR: DO YOU REALLY NEED A TUMMY TUCK?Our surgeons recommend patients wait until they are at least 6 months after pregnancy and they are finished breastfeeding before a mommy makeover procedure in Beverly Hills. After 6 months, most women achieve a more stable body weight. It’s also advised that the procedure be done after breastfeeding has been completed, since breastfeeding can affect weight and breast size.
Exercising and eating right before surgery also pays off. Patients living a healthy lifestyle may improve their recovery time after surgery. Getting prepared for surgery may include making lifestyle changes; you may enjoy the benefits and continue this lifestyle for other benefits as well!
Surgical procedures will be performed under general anesthesia. A mommy makeover is typically an outpatient procedure. Patients can learn more about a mommy makeover procedure during a consultation with Dr. Killeen, Dr. Cassileth, or Dr. Min. Your surgeon can answer questions, give advice, and help you make your decision about how to receive the best mommy makeover Beverly Hills has to offer.
After a mommy makeover procedure in Los Angeles, the body needs to heal. A few weeks after surgery, most patients feel ready for light activity. Complete recovery – the setting of incisions, the finalized results, and the settling of skin may take up to 6 months. Factors such as your age, your health, how well you care for surgical wounds, and how extensive your Mommy Makeover surgery is will affect your healing. Some temporary soreness, bruising, and swelling can be expected.
Patients often feel weak and drowsy for days after major surgery, so it's helpful to have a friend or family member around to assist you with carrying out daily tasks. Dr. Kelly Killeen, Dr. Lisa Cassileth, or Dr. Min will provide specific instructions on what to look out for, how to care for the surgical site, medications, and other aspects of recovery.
Your immediate results may be camouflage by swelling in the days after surgery. As you heal, your body contours will gradually improve. Ideal results are most commonly visible within months.
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*Individual results may vary
Yes! Many women who are child-free come to us for a “midlife makeover” to help them feel confident and vital as they experience the physical changes that come with age.
Any surgery has some chance of complications or side effects. Your surgeon will review possible risks, such as bleeding or infection. Following all post-surgical instructions lowers the risk of complications and increases the chances of having a smooth Mommy Makeover recovery with the best possible aesthetic results.
Strenuous exercise and heavy lifting—including carrying small children—are discouraged during the first six weeks.
Driving is allowed at one week if you are off all prescription narcotics. We encourage patients to stop taking all narcotics by one week after any Mommy Makeover procedure.
Your treatment plan will vary depending on the number and types of procedures. We will complete all your procedures in one day if it is safe to do so, but more complex treatment plans may require multiple surgery dates.
Your incision placement will depend on your surgical plan and scarring varies among patients. Our surgeons are highly experienced in incision placement to minimize scarring and will also advise you on after-care to help any scarring fade as quickly as possible.
Mommy makeover surgery will not interfere with your ability to get pregnant, but we strongly urge you to wait until you are finished with pregnancy and childbirth to have a mommy makeover. If you have more children after your procedure, you may sacrifice your results and require revision surgeries to get back to your desired aesthetic.
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Arrange a consultation for capsular contracture treatment at Beverly Hills' Cassileth Plastic Surgery. Women from Santa Monica, the entire Los Angeles area, and beyond can Send a message online or call (310) -278-8200.
1 American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Mommy Makeover. Available: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/mommy-makeover/candidates Accessed April 9, 2021.
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Cassileth Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills offers breast reconstruction and other breast, body, and face procedures for the Los Angeles area, including breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, breast reconstruction, complex breast revision, gynecomastia surgery, Mommy Makeover, tummy tuck, liposuction, rhinoplasty, facelift, blepharoplasty, fat grafting, and hair transplant/restoration. There are also non-surgical options, including laser hair removal, CoolSculpting®, Ultherapy®, BOTOX®, Kybella®, Juvederm®, other dermal fillers, and more. Patients come from the immediate area, West Hollywood, the Beach Cities (Santa Monica, Venice, Manhattan Beach, Malibu), and beyond—even Florida, Virginia, Hawaii, and Washington.
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