What is Included in a Mommy Makeover?

By Dr. Liana M. Lugo

Becoming a mother is a beautiful experience, but it also comes with many physical changes to the body that could last for a long time. Women who want to regain their confidence through body contouring often choose to get a mommy makeover in Athens. The surgical technique is becoming quite popular within the new mothers’ circle, especially because it is customizable according to your preferences and goals. 

If you have recently given birth and are curious about a mommy makeover, you have come to the right place!

What is a Mommy Makeover?

A mommy makeover is a combination of cosmetic procedures for body contouring done after childbirth to repair the physical changes caused during and after pregnancy. The majority of these procedures can be done on an outpatient basis so you can recover at home. However, your plastic surgeon might suggest booking an overnight recovery suite.

What is Included in Mommy Makeover?

A mommy makeover is a customizable plastic surgery plan. It includes a few essential components to restore the pre-pregnancy body of the new mother, like breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction. A customized plan can consist of one or more of these surgical procedures. Here is a list of procedures included in a mommy makeover:

• Breast augmentation: Another term used casually by people for breast augmentation is a “boob job.” Pregnancy can cause your breasts to lose some volume which can be restored by breast augmentation you. It can also improve the natural breast size asymmetry and give your breasts a more round shape. Breast augmentation is done using breast implants or fat transfer.
  
• Breast lift: Also called mastopexy, a breast lift is used to raise the breasts by removing extra skin and tightening the excess tissue, creating a youthful contour.
  
• Breast reduction: Increased breast size can reduce your confidence if they are not in proportion to your body and can also be uncomfortable. The best breast reduction surgeons will remove the excess breast tissue and skin to achieve the required breast size.
  
• Tummy tuck: It is also called abdominoplasty. The best tummy tuck surgeons you will remove excess fat and skin and restore weakened muscles for a firmer abdominal profile.
  
• Circumferential abdominoplasty: A body tone procedure that removes excess fat, tissue, and skin to improve your body shape.
  
• Liposuction: Liposuction removes fat from certain areas of the body to improve body contours by slimming and reshaping them.

About Us-

Are you looking for a top rated plastic surgeon who understands your unique and specific needs? Dr. Liana M. Lugo, founder and medical director of Lugo Plastic Surgery, is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has helped countless patients achieve their aesthetic goals. As the only board-certified female plastic surgeon in Oconee County Georgia, Dr. Lugo brings a woman’s perspective and qualities to help her patients achieve excellent outcomes. Whether you want a subtle change or a complete transformation, Dr. Lugo is focused on providing you with the highest quality of care to achieve the best possible outcomes. Visit our website to request a consultation, call us at 706-715-6364, or email us for more information.