Mommy Makeover

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Mommy Makeover JL Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jeffrey Lee

A mommy makeover is a customizable combination of procedures designed to restore your body after pregnancy to help you achieve a curvier, more slender appearance. For many women, pregnancy can cause permanent changes to the appearance of the abdomen and breasts. Excess abdominal skin, droopy/deflated breasts, and pockets of exercise-resistant fat can impact your self-esteem and quality of life. With a mommy makeover, we can sculpt your body to restore your curves so you feel more like yourself again.

At JL Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jeffrey Lee is a plastic surgeon with many years of experience helping patients improve their figures with innovative body contouring treatments. He is a Harvard-trained plastic surgeon with in-depth knowledge of plastic surgery techniques that have helped thousands of patients achieve effective results. Dr. Lee is dedicated to providing his patients with outstanding care, and he adjusts every procedure to meet their unique needs. Do not wait to prioritize yourself and your well-being. Contact our Boston office or call (617) 340-2822 to learn more about how we can help you improve your appearance and confidence with a mommy makeover.

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About Mommy Makeovers

Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding cause the body to undergo several changes in a short amount of time. Some of these changes can permanently affect the appearance of the body. Some women may have loose and droopy skin around the abdomen that they cannot correct through dieting and exercise. The abdominal muscles often become stretched, resulting in a pooch or bulging abdomen called diastasis. Breastfeeding can also result in significantly droopy skin and a loss of breast shape and volume. Pockets of excess fat may also form in several areas which can impact your proportions. With a mommy makeover, Dr. Lee can perform a collection of procedures in just one appointment to restore your body.

Breast Augmentation

If you recently lost volume in your breasts from aging, pregnancy, or weight changes we can restore it with implants with a breast augmentation. We offer several different kinds of implants to help you achieve rounder, fuller, perkier breasts. During your consultation, Dr. Lee can perform a physical exam and discuss the best types of implants for the look you would like to achieve:

  • Silicone: We can increase the volume of your breasts with an implant that mimics the feeling and movement of natural breast tissue.
  • Saline: If you would like a smaller cup size increase, saline implants can provide natural-looking volume. However, for slender patients, we may recommend silicone implants because they reduce the risk of rippling.
  • Gummy Bear: For more breast projection and a larger cup size increase, we can use a slightly firmer silicone implant to provide long-lasting volume that is safer long term.

Dr. Lee can place the implants in front of the chest muscle (subglandular or subfascial placement) or behind it (submuscular or subpectoral placement) depending on your underlying anatomy. If you would not like to increase the size of your breasts, but you would like to remove droopy skin and reposition them, we can perform a breast lift to help you achieve your body goals. In cases where patients want to restore volume and shape, Dr. Lee can perform a combination breast augmentation and breast lift surgery at the same time.

Breast Lift

A breast lift repositions your breasts, lifts them, and removes excess loose skin for a perkier appearance. Droopy breasts can affect the way your clothing fits and your self-esteem. Dr. Lee uses the most appropriate incision type for your needs:

  • Crescent: If you have mild skin laxity, Dr. Lee can remove excess skin with a thin incision along the edge of the areola.
  • Donut: With a slightly larger incision along the circumference of your areola, Dr. Lee can remove more skin for a comprehensive lift.
  • Lollipop: He can make an incision along the circumference of the areola that extends vertically to the inframammary crease for a moderate amount of droopy skin.
  • Inverted T: Dr. Lee can perform a lollipop incision and extend it along the inframammary crease for a larger lift. Most patients who need a breast lift require this incision.

Dr. Lee can perform both procedures during one appointment if you would like to lift the breasts and increase their size.

Breast Reduction

Breast reduction removes excess tissue from your breasts to reduce their size for a more proportional appearance. Large breasts can result in back, shoulder, and neck pain. They can also affect the way your clothes fit and the way you feel about your body. Exercising with large breasts can be especially difficult. Regardless of your body mass index or body type, we can help you find relief with breast reduction. (1) Dr. Lee can remove excess breast tissue so you can enjoy smaller breasts that feel more comfortable and reduce back/neck pain. During your consultation, he will ask about your body goals to determine the best treatment plan for your needs.

Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck removes excess droopy abdominal skin affecting your body proportions, an issue that is especially common after pregnancy and the weight fluctuations associated with childbirth. Dr. Lee can make a horizontal incision along your underwear line to remove excess skin for a flatter abdomen and a more slender appearance. He will also tighten and bring together stretched abdominal muscles, where necessary. Dr. Lee may recommend combining a tummy tuck with liposuction if you also have excess pockets of fat that you would like to remove.

Liposuction

Liposuction removes stubborn pockets of excess fat for a smoother, more athletic appearance. The customizable procedure sculpts your body to help you achieve a more slender form by permanently removing fat in the abdomen, legs, arms, and thighs. During the procedure, Dr. Lee uses a thin cannula and a special tumescent fluid that causes the fat cells to swell for easier removal. The tumescent fluid also minimizes bleeding for a faster recovery time. Afterward, you can enjoy a more athletic form and slender appearance.

Mommy Makeover Benefits

  • Addresses multiple concerns: This comprehensive approach allows women to tackle several problem areas at once, rather than focusing on a single issue.
  • Achieves a curvier figure: Dr. Lee can emphasize your natural curves and balance your proportions by removing excess skin and pockets of fat affecting your appearance.
  • Reduces recovery time: Performing multiple procedures during one appointment reduces your recovery time and the number of individual procedures you need to achieve your body goals, making it a safe and effective way to enhance your figure. (2)
  • Minimizes scarring: Dr. Lee takes care to make incisions along the natural curves of your body that are easy to conceal and blend in with your natural skin tone.
  • Improves self-esteem: You can enjoy feeling better about your body with customizable procedures tailored to your unique needs.
  • Long-lasting results: The outcomes of these surgeries are long-lasting, especially when combined with a healthy lifestyle.

Candidates

If you have noticed loose skin, stubborn fat, and sagging breasts after childbirth and breastfeeding, you may be an excellent candidate for a mommy makeover. Suitable candidates are:

  • In good overall health
  • Nonsmokers
  • Not planning to have more children in the future
  • Realistic about the results they can achieve

It is important that you take good care of your body and follow your recovery instructions to ensure the best results.

Personal Consultation

Mommy Makeover JL Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jeffrey Lee

During your consultation, Dr. Lee will ask about the specific areas of the body that you wish to address and he will perform a physical examination. He will create a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve your desired results. If you would like to have a mommy makeover, it is best to ensure that you are not planning to become pregnant. Pregnancy can affect your results, which may require additional procedures in the future. You will also need to be prepared to maintain a steady weight to prolong the results of your mommy makeover for as long as possible. Dr. Lee will ask about your lifestyle and expectations during the consultation, and he can answer any questions you have.

Preparation

Since a mommy makeover is a collection of procedures based on your unique needs, preparation instructions may vary. Dr. Lee can provide specific instructions during your consultation. To prepare for a mommy makeover, you will need to:

  • Stop taking medications and supplements that thin your blood.
  • Refrain from smoking/vaping for 6 weeks before and after your procedure.
  • Arrange for a friend who you trust to drive you home afterward.
  • Run errands ahead of time.
  • Fill prescriptions for pain management and antibiotics ahead of time.
  • Avoid sun exposure or tanning beds that could affect the quality and health of your skin and scar.
  • Create a comfortable place at home to recover.
  • Ask us about preparing the skin for optimal healing using pretreatments.
  • If you need to, or want to, lose weight prior to your surgery, ask us about medical weight loss with semaglutide.

Recovery

A mommy makeover is typically performed as a single procedure. Your recovery period will depend on your treatment plan. However, you will only need to undergo a single recovery period to address multiple body goals, as opposed to multiple procedures and recovery periods spread out over several months. Dr. Lee can go over what to expect during your recovery and will provide you with post-operative instructions. You will need to follow these instructions diligently to help your body make a full recovery.

The recovery process varies among individuals but generally includes:

  • Initial Swelling and Discomfort: Expect bruising and swelling during the first few days.
  • Rest and Recovery: Take time off work to rest; usually, a minimum of two weeks is recommended before returning to normal activities.
  • Follow-up Appointments: Regular check-ins with Dr. Lee for monitoring progress and suture removal will be scheduled.
  • Resumption of Activities: You will gradually transition back to daily routines, avoiding strenuous workouts for approximately six weeks.

Results

As you heal, you will begin to appreciate your new figure—a transformation that aligns more closely with your pre-pregnancy body. Many patients enjoy how the procedure emphasizes their natural curves and smooths their silhouette. Eliminating the excess fat and skin from pregnancy can help you enjoy exercise more and feel more comfortable about your body and daily appearance. If you exercise regularly, eat nutritious meals, and take good care of your body, you can enjoy long-lasting results.

Cost of a Mommy Makeover in Boston

The cost of a mommy makeover will depend on the specific procedures you need. During your consultation, we can provide an all-inclusive quote and discuss your expectations. We also offer financing and payment options to help make your treatment more accessible.

The way you feel about your body matters. Why wait to prioritize yourself when thousands of patients have been able to achieve life-changing results with just one procedure? Contact our office or call (617) 340-2822 to learn more about how we can help you achieve your body goals with a customized mommy makeover procedure.

FAQ

What is the typical recovery time after a mommy makeover?

Recovery time varies with the complexity of your specific procedures. We can discuss your treatment plan during your consultation. Usually, patients can return to normal activity after 6 weeks.

Will I experience pain while recovering from a mommy makeover?

Although it is common to experience discomfort around incision sites while you heal, you can easily manage it with prescribed medications. Most patients report swelling around the incision sites and discomfort.

Can I customize a mommy makeover for my specific body goals?

Yes, we can customize each procedure for your unique needs. Some patients prefer to have a tummy tuck and breast augmentation while others would like a breast reduction or breast lift. During your consultation, we will ask about your body goals and create a personalized treatment plan around them.

How long will the results of a mommy makeover last?

Patients enjoy long-term results after a mommy makeover, especially if they maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly.

References

  1. Crittenden T, Watson DI, Ratcliffe J, Griffin PA, Dean NR. Does breast reduction surgery improve health-related quality of life? A prospective cohort study in Australian women. BMJ Open. 2020;10(2):e031804. doi:https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031804
  2. Khavanin N, Jordan SW, Vieira BL, et al. Combining Abdominal and Cosmetic Breast Surgery Does Not Increase Short-term Complication Rates: A Comparison of Each Individual Procedure and Pretreatment Risk Stratification Tool. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2015;35(8):999-1006. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjv087