Mommy Makeover
Renew Your Body After Pregnancy
Mommy Makeover
Renew Your Body After Pregnancy
At Cassileth Plastic Surgery, we understand that motherhood is a journey marked by incredible joys and profound changes. Dr. Cassileth is dedicated to supporting you through mommy makeover surgery, a transformative experience tailored to your unique needs. This personalized suite of procedures is designed to address the physical changes that often accompany motherhood and restore your pre-pregnancy body.1
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What Is A Mommy Makeover?
A woman’s body evolves through the stages of her life, particularly after embracing the joys and demands of motherhood. Mommy makeover refers to a combination of cosmetic procedures that are designed to meet the aesthetic goals of women whose bodies have changed after childbirth, breastfeeding, weight change, or as a result of aging. At Cassileth Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, California we create a fully customized treatment plan for each mommy makeover patient. Dr. Cassileth offers women surgical and non-surgical solutions for common post-baby body concerns, 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.
Good Candidates For A Mommy Makeover
Ready to reclaim your pre-baby body? Many women turn to a mommy makeover to address the lasting effects of pregnancy and breastfeeding, finding renewed confidence and well-being. The best candidates for this transformative procedure are people who have noticed changes in their body due to childbearing, like excess fat and stretched abdominal skin, that diet and exercise can’t address. Ideal candidates for a mommy makeover are those who have experienced changes in their body due to childbearing, such as excess fat deposits and stretched abdominal skin that don’t respond to diet and exercise.2 These procedures are best suited for individuals who are in good general health, have reached a stable weight post-pregnancy, and do not plan to become pregnant again. This ensures the results of the makeover are long-lasting. Your journey begins with an initial consultation, where your goals are discussed in detail. This is a crucial step in creating a customized plan that aligns with your aspirations for a renewed sense of self and physical rejuvenation.
Plastic Surgery Procedures That May Be Included In A Beverly Hills Mommy Makeover
Each mommy makeover patient is different. Dr. Cassileth provides detailed, personalized solutions for women seeking results tailor-made for them. A mommy makeover may include the following procedures:
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
- Diastasis Recti Repair
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Lift with or without breast implants
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Implant Removal or Implant Replacement
- Facial Rejuvenation (Botox or dermal fillers)
- Liposuction (fat removal)
- Labiaplasty
- ThermiVa Vaginal Rejuvenation
Each Mommy Makeover at Los Angeles’ Cassileth Plastic Surgery is tailored to the patient, designed to focus on changes for that specific post-baby body. The suite of procedures may include alterations to the breasts (augmentation or reduction to address size and/or a lift to correct sagging), liposuction to reduce volume in bulging areas, fat transfer to move fat cells to areas where more volume is desired, and a tummy tuck to flatten and contour the belly.
Minimally Invasive Rectus Diastasis Repair
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, Dr. Cassileth repairs 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. Candidates for the minimally invasive rectus diastasis repair are women at a healthy weight with little to no excess skin in the abdominal area.
What To Expect From Mommy Makeover Surgery
Preparing For A Mommy Makeover
Dr. Cassileth typically recommends patients wait until they are at least six months post pregnancy and are finished breastfeeding before a mommy makeover procedure in Beverly Hills. After six 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!
Your Mommy Makeover Surgery
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. Cassileth. She can answer questions, offer advice, and help you make your decision about how to receive the best mommy makeover Beverly Hills has to offer.
Mommy Makeover Recovery
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 six months. Factors such as your age, health, how well you care for surgical wounds, and how extensive your mommy makeover surgery is will affect your healing.3 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. Cassileth will provide specific instructions on what to look out for, how to care for the surgical site, medications, and other aspects of recovery
Mommy Makeover Results
Your immediate results may be camouflaged by swelling in the days after surgery. As you heal, your body contours will gradually improve. Ideal results are most commonly visible within months.
Patient Results
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mommy Makeover
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. Dr. Cassileth 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 one week after surgery, as long as 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. Dr. Cassileth 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. Dr. Cassileth is 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 Dr. Cassileth encourages patients to wait until they 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.
The cost of a mommy makeover can vary significantly, largely depending on the extent and combination of procedures involved. Factors such as the specific surgical techniques required, the number of areas being treated, and the overall complexity of your surgical plan play a crucial role in determining the final cost. It’s important to consult with Dr. Cassileth to get an accurate estimate based on your unique needs and desired outcomes.
New mothers considering a Mommy Makeover should typically wait at least 6 months after giving birth before undergoing the procedure. This waiting period is important for several reasons. Firstly, it allows your body time to recover from the stresses of pregnancy and childbirth. Additionally, if you are breastfeeding, it’s advisable to wait until you have completed this phase, as the breast size and shape can change significantly during lactation.
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1 Stanford Medicine. Mommy Makeover. Available: https://med.stanford.edu/cosmeticsurgery/aestheticservices/body/mommy-makeover.html. Accessed May 28. 2024
2 American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Mommy Makeover. Available: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/mommy-makeover/candidates Accessed May 28, 2024
3 Cleveland Clinic. Everything you need to know about ‘Mommy Makeovers’. Available: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/mommy-makeovers/. Accessed May 28,2024