Rediscover the body you remember and love with a mommy makeover at Cape Fear Valley Health. Our expert surgeons will create a personalized plan tailored to your needs and goals, helping you restore your self-confidence and achieve the body image you desire.
What Is Mommy Makeover?
Motherhood is an incredible journey, but it can bring unexpected changes to your body. Hormonal shifts, weight fluctuations, and the demands of round-the-clock breastfeeding can take a toll, sometimes leaving you feel less like yourself. Diet and exercise might not address common concerns like sagging breasts or a stubborn belly.
But it doesn’t have to stay this way. Moms throughout Cumberland County are turning to us for a mommy makeover—a comprehensive approach to help you look and feel like yourself again. Our skilled plastic surgeons use a combination of procedures to achieve natural, long-lasting results tailored to your unique needs.
A mommy makeover commonly includes these procedures:
- Arm Lift: Tones and defines the upper arms by removing loose, hanging skin.
- Botox: Smooths out wrinkles non-surgically.
- Brazilian butt lift: Enhances the shape and contour of your buttocks by removing excess skin.
- Breast implants: Adds volume and enhances the shape and contour of your breasts.
- Breast lift: Restores a youthful appearance by removing excess tissue.
- Dermal fillers: Reduces deep creases and lines non-surgically.
- Liposuction: Removes stubborn fat from targeted areas.
- Tummy tuck: Tightens and firms the abdominal area by removing excess skin and addressing separated stomach muscles.
Look Like the Mom You Want To Be
If you’re ready to restore your pre-baby body and regain your confidence, we’re here to help. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our plastic surgeons will carefully listen to your concerns and answer all your questions. We’ll evaluate your health needs, cosmetic goals and body and skin to determine if a mommy makeover is the right choice for you.
Our Approach to Mommy Makeover
At Cape Fear Valley Health, our plastic surgeons stay up-to-date on the latest medical advances and innovations, meaning you can enjoy first-class care in the comfort of your hometown.
Understanding Your Goals
Our compassionate and friendly staff will treat you with the care and respect you deserve. Your Cape Fear Valley Health plastic surgeon will take the time to discuss your treatment goals and thoroughly evaluate your specific areas of concern. We prioritize answering your questions and ensuring you feel fully informed and comfortable with your treatment plan.
We Stay Connected
After your mommy makeover, we’ll make sure you have all the information you need to take care of yourself during recovery. Healing from surgery takes time, but our team will be in regular contact to monitor your progress and provide support.
Your Mommy Makeover Team
From your first call, you’ll be supported by a dedicated team of experts, including plastic surgeons, licensed practical nurses, and medical staff.
What to Expect With a Mommy Makeover
Your plastic surgeon will discuss the duration of your mommy makeover. Some procedures may be completed in as little as 30 minutes, while others can take up to six hours. Regardless of the length, you’ll be under general anesthesia, so you won’t experience any pain during the procedure.
Mommy Makeover Consultation
Your Cape Fear Valley Health plastic surgeon will discuss your treatment goals and carefully evaluate your body. They will then make a recommendation based on your desired results and develop your personalized treatment plan.
Are You a Candidate For a Mommy Makeover?
If you’re in good health and have several areas you’d like to address, a mommy makeover might be an excellent option for you. However, it’s important to consider having a mommy makeover only after you’ve completed your family. Future pregnancies can affect the results of the procedure, so planning ahead is key to achieving the best outcome.
Additional considerations:
- The ideal candidate is in good overall health.
- Alcohol increases the risk of excess bleeding and should be avoided for at least two weeks before surgery.
- Body weight should be stable for at least six months to a year before surgery.
- Nicotine increases the risk of blood clots and other complications. Patients should be nicotine-free for three to six weeks before and after surgery.
Mommy Makeover Recovery and Results
After the procedure, you should:
- Plan to take one to two weeks off work to focus on recovery.
- Ensure you get plenty of rest.
- Potentially wear compression bandages or garments to promote healing and recovery, as directed by your surgeon.
- Avoid strenuous activities for about six to eight weeks to prevent complications.
Your plastic surgeon will discuss the expected timeframe for seeing results. While many patients notice improvements within a few months, full results may take up to a year, depending on the specific mommy makeover procedures you undergo.
Mommy Makeover Risks
Like all procedures, a mommy makeover involves a certain degree of risk. However, when performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon, serious complications are rare. To minimize risk, follow the instructions and advice of your plastic surgeon.
Depending on the specific mommy makeover procedures you choose, there are some risks and potential complications to consider. These may include
- Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
- Implant leak
- Infection
- Loss of nipple sensation
- Ongoing pain
- Recurring looseness of skin
- Scarring
- Uneven contours or asymmetry
Leif O Nordberg, MD
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
