A mommy makeover is designed to consolidate individual surgical procedures and recovery periods. Regardless of the combination of procedures you receive, you will only need to spend one day in surgery. Becoming familiar with the different aspects of a mommy makeover will help you feel more prepared for your consultation with Dr. Huettner and help you decide which procedures will help you reach your goals.

Breast Augmentation

After pregnancy and breastfeeding, it’s common for breasts to lose volume and become flattened or droopy in appearance. Breast augmentation with either breast implants or a fat transfer can help restore sagging breasts and provide definition, volume and feminine curves. This procedure can be combined with a breast lift for additional support and contour.

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

Although implants can provide some lift and shape to the breast, a breast lift may be more appropriate for women that experience significant sagging and loose skin. A breast lift, or mastopexy, raises the breasts by removing loose skin and tightening the surrounding tissue for more support and improved contours. This can be performed with a breast augmentation to restore a firmer, more youthful-looking bust.

Breast Reduction

Some women experience an unwanted increase in breast size after pregnancy that causes sagging, neck or back pain and other issues. A breast reduction can help alleviate the symptoms associated with large breasts by making them smaller, firmer and lighter. This procedure may be combined with a mastopexy to improve the overall appearance of your breasts.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

After pregnancy, many women have excess skin and unwanted fat that settles around the stomach that is difficult to address with diet and exercise alone. Giving birth also causes the abdominal muscles to loosen and separate, which may impact the appearance of your stomach. If you had a cesarean section, the scar may have left behind loose, hanging skin often called a C-section shelf or pouch. A tummy tuck can address these concerns by retightening the stomach muscles, removing excess skin and reshaping the abdominals for a leaner, toned appearance. This may be combined with liposuction for optimal results, known as lipoabdominoplasty.

Vaginal Rejuvenation

The muscles of the vaginal wall also stretch to accommodate a newborn. Many women complain that their vagina feels looser, wider and drier after pregnancy. While these changes are normal, they may have a negative effect on intimacy and cause discomfort. Vaginal rejuvenation techniques can lessen or eliminate these symptoms by restoring your vaginal health. Vaginoplasty tightens the inner tissues and muscles of the vagina to improve functionality, helping you feel more confident and comfortable during sex.

Labiaplasty

Childbirth can have a drastic effect on a woman’s vulva, which stretches and tears during the process. This can result in loose labial skin that can cause pain and embarrassment. A labiaplasty removes this excess skin to create a more pleasing vulva and increased comfort.

Liposuction

It can be difficult for many women to lose weight after pregnancy, especially in stubborn areas such as the abdomen. Liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure that siphons unwanted fat from the body with a thin tube called a cannula for a slimmer, contoured physique.

The goal of these procedures is to address concerns specific to women after pregnancy. Some women also request other procedures with their mommy makeovers such as dermal fillers or a facelift to restore their natural beauty and reverse the signs of aging. During your consultation, Dr. Huettner will thoroughly evaluate your situation and explain the available treatments to help you decide how a mommy makeover can enhance your appearance and help you reclaim your pre-baby body.

Your mommy makeover procedure will be performed with care and precision by double-board certified surgeon Dr. Franziska Huettner at her world-class Manhattan Plastic Surgery NYC facility in New York. Your recovery timeline will vary depending on the number and combination of procedures you receive, but you should plan for a period of four to six weeks. Initially, you will be required to avoid strenuous activity and may be required to wear compression garments or a support bra to reduce swelling while your incisions heal.

It might be a good idea to enlist help from family or friends to assist you with child care, daily responsibilities and other activities. Dr. Huettner will provide you with detailed information and aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth, comfortable recovery and will be available by phone at any time should you have any questions or concerns.If any complications arise, they will be addressed immediately. Dr. Huettner gives her patients the undivided attention they deserve with a direct line of communication and fully customized recovery plan.