Do I Have to Get Breast Augmentation as Part of My Mommy Makeover?

This blog discusses the various popular surgeries that women can choose for their Mommy Makeover, with an emphasis on the customizable nature of this transformational procedure.

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Choosing the Right Procedures for You

Mommy Makeovers offer uniquely custom results to women whose bodies have changed due to pregnancy, childbirth, or the natural aging process. This procedure is specifically designed to help women feel empowered and comfortable in their bodies again—or even for the first time.

Due to the custom nature of this procedure, there are no “have to’s” involved; women can choose any combination of procedures they want, as long as they are candidates and their surgeon agrees it is safe.

What Are the Most Common Mommy Makeover Procedures?

A Mommy Makeover is the name for a collection of procedures, typically body contouring, that enhance or restore a woman’s body. The most popular procedures included are abdominoplasty, liposuction, and a breast enhancement procedure, typically breast augmentation or breast lift.

These are so popular because they treat the areas of the body most affected by childbirth: the breasts and abdomen. Liposuction is also an excellent addition, as it can be applied throughout the body for an overall smoothing and contouring result.

How Do I Choose My Mommy Makeover Procedures?

If you’re unsure what direction to go in, don’t worry—it can be overwhelming. We’ll break down more procedures as they align with a Mommy Makeover so you can learn more about each and start thinking about what you want.

One helpful tip is to start backward; think about the parts of your body that you want to enhance rather than the surgeries that can accomplish it.

Body Contouring Procedures for a Mommy Makeover

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Pregnancy, childbirth, and weight fluctuations can all cause the abdominal wall to stretch, and a lot of times, it doesn’t quite snap back. Women with a condition called diastasis recti know how difficult it is to flatten the abdomen as well as eliminate stubborn pockets of fat or a belly pouch, as the abdominal muscles don’t return to their normal position.

This is why abdominoplasty is usually an essential part of a Mommy Makeover: the procedure involves surgically tightening the abdominal wall, removing excess skin and fat, and recontouring the midsection to a more natural shape.

Liposuction

Another common issue women experience is the accumulation of stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. Many moms know how frustrating it is to try and lose the baby weight to no avail—and while liposuction is not a weight loss solution, it can drastically improve the overall contours of the body.

Liposuction can also act as a smoothing treatment, making the contours of your abdominoplasty more impactful and the form of your surrounding body parts more sculpted for a natural-looking result.

Breast Augmentation

Even if you were previously happy with the size and volume of your natural breasts, breastfeeding robs many women of their natural tissue and fat, leaving the breasts deflated and smaller than before.

Breast augmentation also provides a uniform shape to the asymmetrical breasts for a shapely and feminine result.

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

Breast lifts are the unsung heroes of the breast enhancement world, as they do something breast augmentations alone cannot: reduce redundant skin and tissue for a lifted, perky look. The rapid fluctuations in size and the wear and tear that occur throughout the pregnancy and breastfeeding process often leave a woman’s breasts flat, misshapen, and droopy. Additionally, the nipple-areolar complex can become downturned, much to the dismay of Mommy Makeover patients.

A breast lift repositions both the breasts and the nipples to a more pleasing, shapely, and youthful position on the chest.

Combination Breast Lift and Augmentation

You deserve the best of both worlds—combining your breast lift and an augmentation with implants does just that. Many women lose volume and shape after pregnancy and aging, and this transformational procedure has both of those concerns covered.

Lifting and reshaping results due to the breast lift gives patients that youthful, perky look, while implants provide a more rounded, feminine structure to the breasts for a total makeover. This is definitely one of the most favored procedures for Mommy Makeover patients.

Breast Reduction

In some cases, women with naturally large breasts discover that pregnancy has increased their size, and the weight of the breasts is causing physical discomfort. Additionally, heavier breasts are more prone to early ptosis, regardless of prior pregnancies.

Breast reduction surgery incorporates aspects of the breast lift, as your surgeon will remove excess fat and tissue, as well as redundant skin. A breast reduction also reshapes the tissues to a more rounded, youthful shape. This procedure is nothing short of life-changing for many women, as it increases physical and emotional comfort and improves the aesthetics of the breasts for a boost to confidence.

Want to Learn More About Mommy Makeovers in Scottsdale, AZ?

Your Mommy Makeover is fully up to you and what you want for your body. Dr. Spies is a seasoned body contouring artist serving the Scottsdale area for over 20 years; his goal is to help each patient realize their most confident selves through customized approaches to plastic surgery. If you’re ready to take your body back with a Mommy Makeover, call Robert J. Spies, MD, FACS, at (480) 359-1019 or fill out our contact form to get started.