Mommy Makeover Durham
A “mommy makeover” at CARE Plastic Surgery is an individualized name for multiple surgical procedures. Many women want to discuss a mommy makeover when they pull out their “pre-baby” clothes or swimsuits and realize that their clothes just don’t fit like used to. Mothers may have to deal with new excess sagging skin around the abdomen along with loose muscle tone. Some mothers experience sagging breasts, breast muscle laxity or new breast asymmetry (where one breast sags lower than the other). Many mothers report that despite attempts at diet, exercise, yoga and pilates, that their body is not what it once was and would like to discuss surgical options.
Mommy Makeover Patient Testimonial
“I was always in pretty good shape, but after I had my twins things never went back where they were. All of a sudden my breasts were flat and my stomach had expanded. No matter what I did I couldn’t make my body go back to how it was. When I met with Dr. Coan he explained muscle plication and his special training in doing tummy tucks. I also decided I wanted a breast augmentation. Now I feel like my proportions are how I want them. Everyone at work says I look great, and they ask how I got my body back after having my kids–and my husband can’t keep his hands off me!” SM
A “Mommy Makeover” is a term used when discussing the most common combination of surgeries that women seek in order to help get their figure close to a pre-pregnancy state. Pregnancy is a natural state, but also one that brings major hormonal and physical changes to a woman’s body. These changes and the added effect of weight and fluid fluctuation can leave excess skin in the abdomen and breast areas while also diminishing the volume and tautness of breast tissue. They can also leave stubborn fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise. These fat deposits are usually by the hips, upper thighs, upper arms and abdominal areas. A “Mommy Makeover” surgery is his a highly individualized procedure, and most often a combination of the following procedures:
- Breast augmentation with mastopexy (breast lift)
- Breast augmentation with mastopexy (breast lift) and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
- Breast lift with an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
How Long is the Mommy Makeover Recovery?
Since your procedure is an individualized one, your recovery period will differ from others. We recommend you bring your caretaker, spouse or friend who will care for you in the days after surgery with you to your consultation. You will need to plan on extra household help for the days following your procedure. Dr. Coan and his surgical nurses and staff will be pleased to review your treatment plan individualized for your procedure.
CARE Plastic Surgery is pleased to offer Plastic, Cosmetic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgery in Durham, Chapel Hill and Mebane and is located a short drive from Raleigh, Cary, Fayetteville, Burlington and Greensboro, NC. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Brian Coan or for more information on the mommy makeover, liposuction, skin tightening, Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm, Sculptra Aesthetic (the liquid facelift) breast augmentation or breast enlargement surgical procedure call (919) 484-4884. CARE Plastic Surgery offers award-winning medical grade skincare to hydrate, replenish and protect the skin, Vivite. To discuss other plastic surgery options, or to speak with one of our nurses, medical assistants, patient coordinators, or to schedule a consultation with our medical aesthtician, Toni Caraway, call (919) 484-4884.
