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Your body dramatically changes post-pregnancy, and what was once so flattering, seems far from beautiful all of a sudden. No doubt, the little bundle of joy in your life, makes you feel like every ounce of it was worth it, but what if you could have your cake and eat it too? Mommy makeover has become a popular cosmetic surgery that many moms are opting for, to revive their bodies into the much envied youthful shape.

Mommy makeover – many surgeries tied into one

After pregnancy, your tummy, breasts and thighs, all seem to take to a new shape, and a not so flattering one at that. The mommy makeover procedure aims at correcting these changes to achieve a desirable shape. Here are common procedures that are conducted as a part of the mommy makeover package:

Tummy tuck– A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty, helps in getting rid of flab, in a way easier fashion when compared to traditional workouts. The plastic surgeon removes the excess skin in the belly area and tightens the abdomen walls, while in some cases the naval may be repositioned too.
Liposuction-During this procedure, the excess fat in the body is sucked out through various techniques. The new-age methods use ultrasound to breakdown the fat, before removing it from the body. This is particularly helpful when dealing with stubborn fat which won’t react to rigorous diet regimes or exercise.
Breast augmentation– This surgery involves enhancing breasts that have lost volume post-pregnancy, by placing silicone or saline implants. Although the surgical results are long-lasting, you may have to get them replaced a few years down the line.
Breast-lift– Poorly shaped, droopy breasts, can be corrected through a breast-lift surgery. During the procedure, the plastic surgeon removes excess skin and lifts the breast tissue, to make the breasts appear firm. The areolae and nipples are moved as well, and sometimes reduced in size.

How much do mommy makeovers cost?

The costs for mommy makeover procedures vary from one surgeon to the other. The credibility and expertise of the surgeon play major roles in affecting the cost, says Dr. Paul McCluskey, who is a reputed plastic surgeon of Atlanta, GA. Although compromising on a good cosmetic surgeon purely based on the cost concerns, is not the best of ideas. Narrow down on a surgeon who operates in and around your budget, while keeping a tab on the experience too. Another factor that affects the cost is the geographical location of your surgical facility. Adding to this cost, expenses creep in as anesthetician’s fee, post-surgery garments, prescribed medications and lab tests conducted prior to the surgery.

A tummy tuck procedure, which gives you a narrower waistline and a flat belly, has an average cost of $5,350. The average cost of a liposuction procedure is $2,900. A breast augmentation surgery has an average cost of $3,500 to $ 4,000, while a breast lift can cost around $ 4,300. You can always check with your cosmetic surgeon to see if he/she offers financing options. While health insurance claims in these surgeries are rarely heard of, financing plans are quite prominent.

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Plastic surgeons and reality television shows popularized the term ‘mommy makeover’. It’s a common Google search term and there are over 3,000 Instagram posts with the hashtag #mommymakeover.

So what is it?

Put simply a mommy makeover is a cosmetic improvement of the breasts and tummy. The goal of this combination of procedures is to restore a woman’s pre-baby body, but a mommy makeover also helps rejuvenate women who’ve lost weight. Typically a mommy makeover combines breast augmentation and tummy tuck with or without liposuction of the waist. The procedures are designed to lift & rejuvenate the breasts and also to flatten the tummy while removing loose skin and stretch marks. The liposuction removes excess fat in the love handles, muffin-tops, and bra line (ie “back fat” or “back rolls”).

During a mommy makeover I perform more than one procedure while the patient is under anesthesia thus I’m able to save time & money on surgical setup and anesthesia fees & I can pass these savings on to the patient. Another huge advantage of combining multiple procedures such as breast and tummy rejuvenation is that there is only one recovery period!

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Breast lift procedures are typically performed in older women who’s breasts have sagged due to aging and child-bearing as well as patients who have had a dramatic weight loss. The sag is essentially caused by an excess amount of skin in comparison to the amount of breast tissue present and the procedure aims to correct that ratio with out the removal of breast tissue itself. Another effect of breasts sagging is that nipples become low on the breast which is addressed during a lift procedure, moving them back to the desired position. Nipples may also enlarge due to sagging and this can be remedied during the procedure also!

As you can see above the results of the procedure are youthful, full and lifted breasts that help to define the patients waist and give a younger figure! To learn more about the procedure you can read here and see Dr McCluskey discuss different incision types here.

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Lately I see more and more patients who are personal trainers, bodybuilders, or into more extreme fitness methods such as Crossfit, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts. When these patients are interested are in breast augmentation surgery they are understandably concerned about what affect implants could have on their lifestyle, so here are the main points to consider in this situation

5 Principles for fitness fanatics:

Submuscular implants – the implant is under the muscle but once the muscle heals the patient can perform any & all fitness activites. In patients with low body fat and a paucity of breast tissue, implants which are placed above the muscle will look fake and “stuck-on”. Submuscular implants look better, carry a lower risk of visible or palpable ripples, and have far fewer complications.
Wear Support after Breast Augmentation.
Allow time for the Pecs to heal.
Perform postoperative breast massages
Enjoy working out and looking great!

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We always want our patients to be as comfortable as possible when they come to visit us!

The picture above shows our waiting room and some art work from around the office! For information on procedures offered by Dr McCluskey and the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta visit http://sexualaesthetics.com/

Watch the amazing transformation of this breast augmentation shot using a GoPro headset! This patient opted to have saline implants with a trans-axillary incision. Learn more about breast implant options here!

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Breast augmentation is still one of the most popular procedures in cosmetic surgery! From lifts to reductions to implants, breasts are the body part that a lot of our patients are interested in talking about, and with good reason! Younger looking and fuller breasts can be a huge source of self esteem, while reduction can cause just as much of a confidence boost while helping with and back pain issues.

The patient below chose to have breast implants and achieved these beautiful results! Breast augmentation procedures come with a lot of choices to make sure each patient has the most satisfactory results possible. Choices include the type of implant, the position the implant is placed in, the incision used to insert the implant as well as, of course, the size of the implant. With all these options each patient can reach the goal they desire, and our goal is to give you all the information you need to make the best decision for you! You can even watch a video of a breast augmentation procedure here.

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Mommy Makeover Costs

Becoming a mom is certainly a beautiful experience, but the drastic physical changes that come with it are not that flattering. Be it sagging breasts from breast-feeding or unwanted fat around the tummy, the body undergoes noticeable changes post-pregnancy which take away the youthful demeanor of the body. While women earlier, learned to live with these changes as a natural course that the body takes, the advanced surgical procedures available these days have allowed moms to enjoy the best of both worlds!

Common mommy makeover procedures

The range of body contouring surgical procedures offered today can help you bounce back post-pregnancy with as much ease as most celebrities do. Unlike the never-ending grueling weight loss programs, a plastic surgeon can sculpt your body back to its youthful shape real quick. Here are some popular procedures that moms today opt for:

Liposuction: In this procedure, tiny incisions are made in the skin so that a surgical tube can be inserted. Various methods are used to break down the fat cells in this region. Few stubborn fat cells present in the area are physically removed through the hollow tube. This helps in sculpting the body to the desired shape. It can be used to tone down the fat in the abdomen, waist, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck): More commonly referred to as the “tummy tuck”, this procedure involves repairing the muscles that are separated out by stitching them together. It also involves removing excess tissues in the tummy area so as to tighten the skin and give it a smoother and firmer look.

Breast lift: Sagging breasts, stretched areolas and disproportionate breasts are a common occurrence post-pregnancy. A breast lift procedure helps in correcting all these changes. It involves removing the excess tissues and tightening the loose skin to give it a fine contour. The position of the breasts and areolas are lifted during this procedure. Many a times, it is combined with breast implant procedures to add more volume to the breasts.

Breast reduction: A woman’s breasts swell up during pregnancy. While they naturally reduce in size over time in most cases, some of them continue to be oversized. This can cause a lot of discomfort. Breast reduction procedures involve removing the excess fat tissues and tightening the skin. This improves the patient’s skeletal stability, lung function, physical functioning and sleep patterns.

How much does a mommy makeover cost?

The expenses that come with these procedures vary across different facilities. The nature of surgical procedure, plastic surgeon’s experience, nature of the surgical facility, are few of the factors that affect the overall cost. Geographical location can play a major role in determining the cost of the procedure too. The aspects that are to be considered while narrowing down on procedural expenses are:

Cosmetic surgeon fee
Anesthesia fee
Prescribed medication costs
Hospital facility costs
Medical tests fee

Most women feel that the cost of these makeover procedures is a small price to pay to revive their youthful state and happiness.

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After breast augmentation surgery, like any surgery, it’s always important to take it easy and follow your surgeon’s recovery instructions. But, once you are fully recovered, healed, and ready to get back to your work out routine (check with your surgeon about just how long you should wait) what precautions should you take? After all, you could now be jogging with large breasts for the first time in your life!

You’ve probably seen photos of bodybuilders who have undergone breast augmentation so you know they aren’t skipping their workouts! Of course, while you get used to your new assets things are going to feel strange. The extra weight on your chest and the movement of the implants, particularly during arm exercises. Low-impact cardio is a great way to ease back in to exercise while you get used to your new implants.It is important to wait before resuming any chest exercises though, particularly with implants placed sub muscularly the muscle is healing so it is important to treat it as such.

From Dr McCluskey: Many breast augmentation patients are told by their doctors to avoid exercise during the first few weeks after surgery. I actually encourage patients to resume low-impact exercise (walking on treadmill or elliptical) within a few days after surgery. I find that the most active patients feel better, have less pain, recover faster, and resume normal activities faster. That said, I prefer for breast augmentation patients to wait a few weeks before resuming upper body workouts, particularly if they use heavy weights. The pectoral muscles are partially released during breast augmentation surgery and this area needs to heal before strenuous exercise is resumed. So the take-home message is that I want my breast implant patients to get out and walk or do light exercise very soon after surgery, but hold off on upper body weight lifting or pushups for a few weeks.

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We’ve told you a lot about breast lifts (or augmentation mastopexy) and even talked you through the procedure and possible incisions. But some times the simplest way is best, so here is a step-by-step guide to breast lifts complete with photos (warning: graphic photos from an actual breast lift procedure are shown, not for the faint of heart).

Enjoy!

Step One: Marking the Patient

As you can see below, before the procedure begins Dr McCluskey measures lines on the breast showing which excess skin should be removed and where the new nipple placement will be.

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The nipple is moved to a higher position to correct what is called ptosis (the kinder, gentler word for drooping or sagging) which occurs with age and can be worsened by weight loss, breastfeeding, or multiple pregnancies.

Step Two: Making an Incision Around the Nipple

This incision is also commonly used to reduce the size of the nipple which tend to grow larger as they are stretched by the sagging breast

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Then an incision around the excess skin that will be removed.

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Step Three: Excess Skin Removed

In drooping or ptotic breasts there is essentially too much skin for the amount of breast tissue present so extra skin is removed to correct this ratio. In a breast lift the skin is removed but the breast tissue is preserved to give the patient plenty of volume afterward. (Don’t worry this is as bad as the pictures get!)

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Step Four: Remaining Skin is Closed Around the Newly Positioned Nipple

Here we can begin to see the newly lifted breast beginning to take shape!

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Dr McCluskey carefully sutures the skin together to give the best final result possible. You will notice that the skin is gathered in places, especially in the area of the breast fold. This gathering is necessary to minimize the incisions and as the skin heals these small wrinkles will smooth out and the only visible scar will be a small, fine line.

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Step Five: Recovery

Now that the patients breasts have been lifted and excess skin has been removed the next, and equally important step, is recovery. By following Dr McCluskey’s recovery instructions the patient will see the best possible results in her more youthful breasts!

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