Mommy Makeover
Restore breast shape, improve abdominal contours, and address physical changes after pregnancy with a personalized combination of procedures designed around your body and goals.
What Is a Mommy Makeover?
Pregnancy and childbirth can create changes in the breasts, abdomen, skin, and underlying muscles that may not fully respond to nutrition and exercise.
These changes can include loose abdominal skin, reduced abdominal muscle tone, stretch marks, breast sagging, and loss of breast firmness, fullness, and volume.
When breast and abdominal procedures are performed together to address these changes, the combination is commonly referred to as a Mommy Makeover.
Benefits of a Mommy Makeover
A Mommy Makeover can address multiple areas affected by pregnancy and breastfeeding within one personalized treatment plan.
Lift the Breasts
Improve breast position when the breasts hang lower on the chest.
Reposition the Nipples
Elevate descended nipples to a more youthful position.
Restore Breast Fullness
Improve breast size, firmness, fullness, and overall shape.
Remove Loose Skin
Address loose or wrinkled abdominal skin and selected stretch marks.
Tighten the Abdomen
Improve abdominal skin and muscle tone following pregnancy.
Improve C-Section Scarring
The appearance of a C-section scar may sometimes be improved as part of abdominal contouring.
See What a Mommy Makeover Can Achieve
Because every woman's anatomy and treatment plan are different, Mommy Makeover results vary from patient to patient.
Before-and-after photography can help illustrate the types of changes that may be possible when breast and abdominal procedures are combined.
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How Is a Mommy Makeover Performed?
A Mommy Makeover is not one specific operation. Dr. Slack combines procedures according to the changes you want to address and what is appropriate for your anatomy.
Breast Enhancement
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight fluctuations can alter breast volume, shape, firmness, and position.
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Lift
- Breast Lift with Augmentation
- Breast Reduction
Body Contouring
Pregnancy can leave excess abdominal skin, stretched tissues, and localized areas of fat that may not respond to exercise.
- Tummy Tuck
- Liposuction
- Abdominal Muscle Tightening
- Additional Contouring When Appropriate
Your Procedure Is Built Around You
A Mommy Makeover commonly involves some combination of breast augmentation, breast lift, and tummy tuck, but those procedures are not automatically appropriate for every patient.
Each woman's body is unique, so other options may provide a better solution depending on her anatomy, concerns, and goals.
During a personal consultation, Dr. Slack listens to your concerns, identifies the areas you want to improve, and recommends the procedures that may be most appropriate.
Your actual treatment plan is determined during consultation and may include one or several procedures.
Get Your Body Ready for Recovery
Good general health is an important part of preparing for a Mommy Makeover because a healthy body is better equipped to recover from surgery.
Eat a Balanced Diet
Good nutrition helps support the body's healing process.
Support Nutrition
Vitamin and protein supplementation may be recommended as part of your preparation.
Stop Smoking
Smoking can interfere with healing and should be stopped before surgery as directed by your physicians.
Plan Your Support
Arrange for a trustworthy adult to take you home and help during the early recovery period.
Recovery from a Mommy Makeover
Recovery varies because every Mommy Makeover involves a different combination of procedures.
The more extensive the treatment plan, the more important it becomes to arrange adequate help and allow your body time to recover.
Go Home with Support
A trustworthy support person should drive you home after surgery and assist during the initial recovery.
Breast Procedures
Following breast augmentation or breast lift with augmentation, some patients may return to driving and regular work activities after approximately one week.
Tummy Tuck Recovery
Following tummy tuck surgery, many patients are walking and driving independently at approximately two weeks.
Return to Normal Activity
Your overall recovery schedule depends on the procedures included in your Mommy Makeover and your individual healing.
Am I a Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?
Good candidates are generally in good physical and mental health, have realistic expectations, and want to address specific post-pregnancy changes that may benefit from surgery.
Post-Pregnancy Breast Changes
Sagging, stretching, breast volume loss, or other changes following pregnancy and breastfeeding may be addressed with breast surgery.
Abdominal Changes
Loose skin, muscle laxity, and abdominal contour changes may be treated with mini, modified, or full tummy tuck techniques depending on your needs.
Realistic Expectations
The treatment-planning process includes understanding your goals, your anatomy, potential risks, and the recovery associated with each procedure.
How Much Does a Mommy Makeover Cost?
Because a Mommy Makeover may include one or several surgical procedures, the overall cost varies according to the treatment plan created for you.
Exact pricing can be discussed once Dr. Slack determines which procedures are appropriate for your goals and anatomy.
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Why Choose Dr. Slack for a Mommy Makeover?
Dr. Slack brings extensive education and years of experience to patients seeking breast and body contouring procedures in Allen and surrounding North Texas communities.
He uses clinically tested surgical techniques and carefully evaluates new products and approaches before incorporating them into patient care.
His focus is on creating a treatment plan that balances your goals with safety, anatomy, realistic expectations, and recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Mommy Makeover surgery, planning, and recovery.
What procedures are included in a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover is customized rather than a single operation. It may include a tummy tuck, liposuction, breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast reduction, depending on your anatomy and goals.
Can I have a Mommy Makeover if I do not need breast implants?
Yes. Breast implants are not required. Depending on your concerns, a breast lift, breast reduction, abdominal contouring, or another combination may be more appropriate.
How long should I wait after pregnancy before considering surgery?
Timing depends on your recovery, weight stability, breastfeeding status, and future pregnancy plans. Dr. Slack can help determine appropriate timing during your consultation.
Should I wait until I am finished having children?
Future pregnancy can change breast and abdominal results. If you plan additional pregnancies, discuss that with Dr. Slack before choosing when to have surgery.
Can a Mommy Makeover improve stretched abdominal muscles?
When indicated, a tummy tuck can tighten the fascial layer around separated abdominal muscles. The appropriate technique depends on the degree of separation and your anatomy.
Will a Mommy Makeover remove stretch marks?
Stretch marks located on skin removed during a tummy tuck may be removed. Stretch marks outside the excised area generally remain, although their position may change.
How long does recovery take?
Recovery depends on which procedures are combined. Some patients resume certain activities after about one week following breast surgery, while tummy tuck recovery often requires approximately two weeks before driving or desk work. More strenuous activity takes longer.
Will I need help at home after surgery?
Yes. Arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home and assist during the initial recovery period. The amount of help needed depends on your procedures and home responsibilities.
Can all procedures be performed during one operation?
Not always. Dr. Slack considers procedure length, medical history, anatomy, and recovery needs when deciding whether combining procedures is appropriate or whether staging them is safer.
How much does a Mommy Makeover cost?
Pricing varies because each plan may involve different procedures. Dr. Slack will discuss appropriate options during your consultation so an individualized estimate can be prepared.
A Mommy Makeover Starts with a Conversation
Before surgery, Dr. Charles Slack meets personally with you to discuss your concerns, treatment expectations, and the physical changes you would like to address.
He explains the available options candidly and discusses what each procedure can realistically achieve.
Ready to Discuss Your Goals?
Meet personally with Dr. Slack in Allen, Texas to discuss the changes you would like to address and which combination of breast and body procedures may be appropriate for you.
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