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Having a baby is a magical, life changing experience – and of course it also means a lot of very dramatic changes for your body! If you are looking for a way to get your body back to its pre-baby condition, a Mommy Makeover can help!

What is a Mommy Makeover?

Exercise and good nutrition can go a long way toward keeping a new mom healthy – both physically and mentally. However, as you may have discovered, there is only so much exercise and a good diet can do. Pregnancy and breastfeeding can lead to lost volume in the breasts, a loss of tone and contour in different areas, and bits of fat that you just can’t seem to get rid of.

A Mommy Makeover is a combination of procedures to deal with problem areas. The procedures are customized according to your wishes and your cosmetic surgery goals. You might choose liposuction to remove fat, a tummy tuck to get rid of excess fat and skin, and/or a breast lift or breast augmentation to perk up sagging breasts. In a Mommy Makeover the procedures can be performed simultaneously, which means you only have to recover from one procedure instead of different procedures spread out over time. You’ll also have less exposure to anesthesia.

Before considering a Mommy Makeover, you should be in good health and at a stable weight. It will take from 2 weeks to a month before you’ll be able to return to all of your regular activities, depending on which procedures you have done. You should plan on having help around the house for about a week after the procedure, and you should arrange to have someone stay with you for the first 24 hours after the procedure. You should be done having children and finished breastfeeding, and you should have lost most of your baby weight.

Dr. Gary J. Price can help you to decide what procedures to include in your Mommy Makeover. You know you deserve to look and feel your best! Schedule a consultation at the office in New Haven or Fairfield County, CT, at (203) 453-6635. Call today!

Childbearing is a fulfilling time in a woman’s life, but not the loose skin, excess fat and sagging breasts that comes with it. Many women turn to a plastic surgeon for what’s called a “Mommy Makeover,” which is a popular combination of procedures that can help a woman get her pre-pregnancy body back. Read on for some of the most frequently asked questions if you’re considering a Mommy Makeover.

What are the procedures of a Mommy Makeover?

A Mommy Makeover usually centers around improving the appearance of the breasts and abdomen. While each surgery is customized to a patient’s needs, the most common procedures involved in a Mommy Makeover include breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, tummy tuck, abdominoplasty and liposuction.

Why get multiple procedures at one time?

A Mommy Makeover is a popular surgery as it entails a single operation and hospital visit, which means less risk and one recovery period for faster results.

What is the difference between breast augmentation, breast lift and breast reduction?

Breast augmentation with implants helps restore fullness and lost volume. A breast lift will lift the breasts into a more youthful position. A breast reduction can help women with disproportionately large breasts achieve a more ideal, comfortable size.

What is a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck can take care of loose, sagging skin and excess abdominal fat after pregnancy. It consists of removing excess fat and skin and fixing separated abdominal muscles.

How long is recovery?

Recovery can take up to two weeks, depending on the specific procedures you have done. During recovery, you can expect to be sore, bruised and swollen. Swelling can last for several months, after which you will see full results.

When is the best time to have a Mommy Makeover?

When you are sure you are done having children, that is the best time to have the procedure. If you become pregnant after a Mommy Makeover, you risk reversing the results of your surgery.

If you’re interested in learning more about a Mommy Makeover and you live in the New Haven area, call (203) 453-6635 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Price.

Becoming a mother is one of the most beautiful transformations a woman can experience in her lifetime. Unfortunately, pregnancy, childbirth and all of the hormonal changes that come with the transition to motherhood can leave a woman with sagging breasts, loose skin, stretch marks and abdominal muscle separation. Even strict diet and exercise don’t address these things, which can take a toll on a woman’s body.

Women are increasingly turning to the “mommy makeover,” which is a combination of multiple cosmetic procedures, often including a tummy tuck, breast augmentation (with or without lift) and liposuction. Other treatments and less-invasive procedures such as mini tummy tucks and fat transfers may be considered as well.

So how do you know a mommy makeover is right for you?

Here some ways to know you are a good candidate for this life-changing surgery:

1. You are certain that you are done having children.

A woman’s body undergoes so many changes with pregnancy and childbirth that you risk reversing the results of your mommy makeover if you have more children after the procedure or continue to nurse. Dr. Price suggests that women who are considering this surgery are certain they are done with their childbearing.

2. You have sagging breasts and/or notice a loss in breast volume

Your consultation with Dr. Price will help you determine what procedure will be best for your desired results. Many women will want a breast augmentation with a breast lift for fullness and youthful shape, while other women want to have a reduction surgery to reduce volume.

3. You have excess skin and fat on your stomach

A tummy tuck can tighten underlying muscles and remove excess skin to give you a flatter belly. Liposuction can remove small deposits of fat to improve contour and create a better figure.

4. You have lost a majority of baby weight

deal patients for mommy makeover surgery are in good health and have lost a majority of their baby weight. You also have a positive outlook and realistic expectations about the surgical results and are doing the procedure for yourself, no one else.

A mommy makeover can be life-changing. To learn whether this all-in-one surgery is right for you, call (203) 453-6635 and schedule a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Price.

Being a mom is one of the most rewarding things you will ever go through, but it’s also one of the most tiring. Not only can pregnancy be beyond exhausting, but as soon as your newborn enters the world, you can kiss any amount of sleep goodbye. Once your body has healed from delivery, you will likely notice that your body simply isn’t what it used to be. Luckily, Dr. Gary J. Price offers a combination of procedures that make up the mommy makeover including a tummy tuck, liposuction, breast enhancement, and breast lift. So, how can you tell if you need a mommy makeover? Read on to learn more.

Your Boobs Hang Low

You may have heard elementary school kids singing the song about “Do your boobs hang low,” and laughed. But when your boobs hang low, that song is less funny and more of reality. After breastfeeding, your breasts can become deflated and hang a lot lower than they once did.

Your Breasts Are Smaller

If you breastfed, one thing you will lose afterward is your breast size. After being stretched day after day to meet the milk supply, your breasts can become deflated and lose volume. Thankfully, with some breast implants, we can give you fuller, perkier breasts.

Your Stomach Has Lost Elasticity

Even though you might be down to your pre-pregnancy weight, your skin may never look the same. After your stomach has been stretched for so long, it can make your skin lose elasticity. Luckily, with a tummy tuck, we can lift and tighten the excess skin around your belly to give you that taut stomach that you had before baby.

Schedule a Consultation

To learn more about mommy makeovers or if you want to get more of your pre-baby body back, contact Dr. Gary J. Price at (203) 453-66535 to schedule an appointment.