In one operative session, a mommy makeover procedure deals with-
After child bearing, a woman undergoes drastic bodily changes inside out. Along with a physical transformation, an internal transformation also occurs. Tummy tuck or an abdominoplasty works to correct a separated abdominis muscle, causing a separation of the mid-abdominal muscles resulting in a pooch or bulging out of the tummy. A tummy tuck procedure can be combined further with various other surgeries such as-
A mommy makeover procedure is performed using local anesthesia, which reduces the risk of a pulmonary embolism and fat embolism associated with general anesthesia.
ABDOMINOPLASTY OR TUMMY TUCK.
An abdominoplasty/ tummy tuck is a procedure involving the removal of fat and excess skin. An incision is made in the abdominal wall revealing the muscles or the fascia. These abdominal muscles are tightened using sutures.
A breast lift procedure or Mastopexy is undergone to provide an upliftment of sagging breasts. As a result, they look more youthful and prominent. An incision is made around the areola to remove the excess sagging skin and tissue, lifting the nipples. The skin is then reattached using sutures.
A breast augmentation procedure or Mammoplasty is undergone to achieve enhanced and enlarged breasts. This can be achieved using saline implants, silicone implants or own body fat.
LIPOSUCTION.
Liposuction provides body contouring by extracting fat deposits from various parts of the body such as the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, chin, neck, flanks, arms and back. It is usually done with the help of a thin hollow surgical instrument called ‘cannula’ which is inserted into the tissues to extract fat.
The post- operative requirements for a mommy makeover procedure depend on the combination of surgeries you are planning to undergo. These post surgical instructions are very specific and are to be followed as suggested, in order to avoid any post surgical complications.
Complications post surgery can arrive when the post- operative instructions are not followed accordingly or the compression garment is not worn at all times. Some of the complications that can arise post surgery are-
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