Mommy Makeover

A mommy makeover is a curated collection of procedures that reshape the body after pregnancy. While the new adventure of motherhood presents women with exciting new responsibilities, these bodily changes present their own set of challenges to overcome. Mommy makeovers are entirely customizable to the individual patient but typically involve breast enhancement, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) or mini tummy tuck, and liposuction.

Dr. Daniel Markmann holds a reputation for successful cosmetic procedures in the Baltimore area. He skillfully combines personalized patient care with the newest medical technologies to give patients results they are happy with while maximizing their comfort.

If you feel that your confidence and happiness would benefit from a mommy makeover, schedule a personal consultation online or call our office at (410) 465-3600 to reach Metamorphosis Plastic Surgery and plan your new transformation.

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About the Mommy Makeover

Body contouring has gained popularity in the United States and worldwide, allowing surgeons to offer various combination procedures. ⁽¹⁾ One of the most common of these is the mommy makeover. During pregnancy, countless changes occur in the mother’s body, but the most noticeable is significant weight gain. Part of this weight is from growing the fetus, but the body will also retain water and fat more strictly to ensure proper nutrition for the baby. ⁽²⁾ The metabolism and heart rate also increase, which causes the appetite to heighten above normal levels, often contributing to weight gain. ⁽²⁾ Pregnancy will also cause the breasts to grow significantly, and childbirth may alter the appearance of the abdomen, which may cause sagging and abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti).

Although motherhood is an exciting new adventure, entering this chapter with a different body can be difficult. Creating life and bringing it into the world is a remarkable accomplishment, and you should celebrate and reward your achievement. The best way to do this is by rejuvenating your look and sculpting your body to its best performance through a mommy makeover.

Benefits

A mommy makeover can offer extensive cosmetic and functional benefits. Patients can experience:

Candidates

Although mothers are generally recommended for a mommy makeover, procedures are not reserved exclusively for mothers. If your life and body would benefit from the involved procedures enhancing your overall body contours and curves, then you may qualify for treatment. If you recently gave birth, Dr. Markmann advises that you wait at least six months after childbirth to allow your body to heal. If you can, you should also pursue body improvement through exercise, dieting, and lifestyle shifts before opting for a surgical procedure. ⁽³⁾ Ideally, you should also plan on having all of your children before deciding to undergo a mommy makeover, as future pregnancies may negatively affect results.

Personal Consultation

During your personal consultation, Dr. Markmann will evaluate your medical history and discuss your motivations for pursuing a mommy makeover and your treatment goals. Based on the information you provide, Dr. Markmann will create a detailed treatment plan specific to your case to ensure the best possible outcomes. He will also address any questions or lingering concerns you may have. His goal is to allow you to feel confident and prepared before undergoing this transformative procedure. Contact us online or call our office at (410) 465-3600 to schedule your personal consultation.

Preparation

Once your mommy makeover procedure is scheduled, Dr. Markmann will provide you with essential preoperative instructions, which will advise you to:

Procedure

Mommy makeovers include several different procedures to comprehensively address postpartum changes. Though each is custom to the patient, commonly included procedures are:

Liposuction

Liposuction is the process of sculpting a patient’s body to its desired image with the use of medical suction. Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure but rather a way to remove fat pockets to improve the appearance of a patient who is at, or at least near, their goal weight. This procedure focuses on the abdomen in mommy makeovers but can also address the waist, love handles, flanks, bra rolls, neck, chin, thighs, and buttocks. ⁽⁴⁾ Dr. Markmann will make tiny incisions into the target sites and inject a tumescent solution of lidocaine, epinephrine, and saline to numb the area, reduce bleeding, and swell the fat for easier removal. Once the cannula is inserted, he will remove the fatty tissue and sculpt your body to achieve the results you desire.

Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes excess abdominal skin and repairs musculature where necessary. The stretching of the skin that occurs during pregnancy may cause it to lose its elasticity and prevent it from snapping back to its original shape. A common concern in new mothers is diastasis recti, the separation of abdominal muscles from the linea alba. Dr. Markmann will create a hip-to-hip incision below the belly button, normally around the underwear/bikini line, and remove the sagging skin. Once he removes the excess skin and tightens it back in place, he will reposition the navel and suture the two skin edges together to heal smoothly. ⁽⁵⁾

For less extensive abdominal contouring, he also offers a mini tummy tuck, which concentrates on the lower part of the abdomen, uses a smaller incision, and does not usually involve muscle repair.

Breast Enhancement

The breast procedures in a mommy makeover are either breast reduction, augmentation, breast lifts, or a combination of these procedures. On average, breasts grow at least one cup size during pregnancy, but many women will even see a two- to three-cup size increase. ⁽⁶⁾ This added mass may create back pain and cause trouble fitting into clothing. During a breast reduction, the tissues will be removed and the nipple will be altered to return to a woman’s breast close to its original appearance. ⁽⁷⁾

The many changes in pregnancy may result in shapes and uneven contours women may not feel happy with, but constructing their ideal shape and chest size in an exciting way can increase their confidence after pregnancy. If liposuction will be incorporated into your mommy makeover, the fat may be utilized as the implant medium, which is fat transfer breast augmentation, but standard silicone or saline implants may be used as well. ⁽⁸⁾

Recovery

Your recovery after a mommy makeover procedure varies based on the extent of the surgery, but during the initial days, you may experience swelling and bruising in the treated areas, which can be managed through prescribed medications. Dr. Markmann will advise you to wear your compression garments, especially after liposuction, to support healing, and he will schedule a follow-up appointment to monitor your healing progress. After one to two weeks, you may gradually resume daily activities, and most patients can return to light duties and regular exercises after about six weeks.

While individual recovery time frames vary, patience and adherence to post-surgical instructions are crucial for achieving the most effective results. You can expect to see significant improvements within three to six months as swelling subsides and final results become apparent.

Results

Your mommy makeover results will deliver a tighter, toned waistline and a smoother silhouette. The scars from the incisions will fade significantly over time, becoming less noticeable, allowing your results to appear as natural as possible. Many patients express a renewed sense of confidence that allows them to fully embrace their post-pregnancy bodies. As long as you practice a healthy lifestyle after undergoing a mommy makeover, your results can provide sustained beauty and satisfaction.

Corresponding Procedures

As a mommy makeover procedure is all about creating your ideal body shape with a custom treatment plan, Dr. Markmann offers dozens of other procedures for the face, body, buttocks, breasts, and more, which can be incorporated into your body transformation. A common procedure pairing is a Brazilian Butt Lift, as it incorporates liposuction and a fat transfer to create larger and firmer buttocks with a desirable appearance. It also accentuates the hips to resemble a coveted hourglass silhouette.

Additionally, many women also undergo vaginal rejuvenation. ⁽⁹⁾ This often includes a labiaplasty, which is the shortening of the inner lips (labia minora), vaginal tightening, and fat grafting to the labia majora, which often deflates with aging and pregnancy. ⁽¹⁰⁾

Cost of Mommy Makeovers in Baltimore, MD

Mommy makeovers are custom-created to each patient’s specifications, so there is no one set cost. Dr. Markmann will give you a cost estimate following your consultation based on what procedures will be incorporated into your treatment plan. If you have any other questions about the mommy makeover, contact us online or call our office at (410) 465-3600 and speak with one of our specialists.

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