New Jersey Mommy Makeover Surgery
At Our Center’s Paramus, NJ Location
What Is A Mommy Makeover?
Mommy Makeover surgery combines a few cosmetic procedures to correct and restore your body to its pre-pregnancy state. Pregnancy and breast-feeding can stress areas of your body, causing the skin to stretch and lose its natural elasticity, leaving your figure with a loose or droopy appearance. Our fat dissolving and skin-tightening body contouring procedures alleviate the physical and emotional discomfort often experienced after childbirth.
What Does A Mommy Makeover Include?
Dr. Robert Zubowski can incorporate various body sculpting treatments, such as a tummy tuck, liposuction and breast enhancement during one surgery session. Tummy tuck surgery eliminates excess fat and tightens the abdominal muscles. Liposuction removes exercise resistant fat deposits that are often the result of weight gained during pregnancy. Breast enhancement, including a breast lift and breast augmentation, or a combination of the two, lifts the breasts and enhances their size and volume to restore that youthful and perky look.
Recovery from Mommy Makeover surgery can take anywhere from two to four weeks, depending on the procedure’s level of invasiveness. In general, you should be able to return to work within 10 days but must refrain from heavy lifting and other strenuous physical activities for up to six weeks. During that time Dr. Zubowski will monitor your recovery to ensure safe and satisfactory results.
What Does A Mommy Makeover Cost?
The fees for mommy makeover varies, depending upon the work you wish to have done, the kind of anesthesia chosen, and surgery center fees. Once you’ve had your in-person consultation with Dr. Zubowski, our Patient Coordinator, Dana Van Gray, will be able to give you a detailed quote.
Following your initial examination, Dr. Zubowski will provide advice and options to help you achieve the appearance you desire. He will review the advantages and disadvantages of several different options that best capture you aesthetically pleasing appearance. At the end of your consultation our staff will provide a written estimate of the cost of your procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mommy Makeovers
A mommy makeover is a personalized combination of cosmetic surgical procedures designed to restore a woman’s pre-pregnancy body contour. Common components include:
Breast Surgery: Procedures such as breast augmentation, lift, or reduction to address changes in breast volume and sagging.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck): Removes excess abdominal skin and tightens underlying muscles to correct postpartum laxity.
Liposuction: Targets and removes localized fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise.
Buttock Enhancement: Procedures like the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) to improve buttock shape and size.
Vaginal Rejuvenation: Addresses aesthetic and functional concerns of the vaginal area.
The specific combination of procedures is tailored to each patient’s unique goals and anatomical considerations.
Ideal candidates for a mommy makeover are women who:
Have Completed Childbearing: Future pregnancies can alter surgical results.
Are in Good Health: Free from conditions that could impair healing or increase surgical risks.
Maintain a Stable Weight: Achieved their desired weight and maintained it consistently.
Have Realistic Expectations: Understand the potential outcomes and limitations of the procedures.
Are Nonsmokers: Smoking can impede healing and increase complication risks.
A thorough consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is essential to assess individual suitability.
Recovery duration varies based on the extent of the procedures performed. Generally:
Initial Recovery: Patients may require assistance for the first week post-surgery.
Resumption of Daily Activities: Light activities can typically be resumed within 2 to 3 weeks.
Return to Exercise: Strenuous activities and exercise are usually postponed for at least 6 weeks.
Adherence to postoperative care instructions and attending follow-up appointments are crucial for optimal healing.
As with any major surgery, mommy makeovers carry potential risks, including:
Infection: Postoperative infections may require antibiotic treatment.
Bleeding: Hematoma formation might necessitate additional intervention.
Poor Wound Healing: Factors like smoking can impair healing processes.
Scarring: Visible scars may persist, though they often fade over time.
Anesthesia Complications: Reactions to anesthesia, while rare, can occur.
Seroma: Accumulation of fluid beneath the skin may require drainage.
Discussing these risks with a qualified surgeon helps in making an informed decision.
While it’s possible to undergo a mommy makeover before completing your family, it’s generally advisable to wait until you’re finished having children. Subsequent pregnancies can reverse or alter the results of the procedures, potentially necessitating additional surgeries.
Discussing future family plans with your surgeon is essential to determine the optimal timing for surgery.
It’s recommended to wait at least 6 months to 1 year after childbirth before undergoing a mommy makeover.
This period allows your body to recover fully from pregnancy and childbirth, ensures that your weight has stabilized, and provides time to conclude breastfeeding, which is particularly important before considering breast surgeries.
Waiting ensures that surgical results are more predictable and satisfactory.
A mommy makeover can reduce the appearance of stretch marks, particularly those located on areas where excess skin is removed, such as the lower abdomen during a tummy tuck.
However, stretch marks outside the areas of skin excision may remain. It’s important to have realistic expectations and discuss specific concerns with your surgeon to understand the potential outcomes.
The results of a mommy makeover are long-lasting but depend on factors like lifestyle, weight maintenance, and aging.
Longevity: Most patients enjoy their results for many years, especially if they maintain a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle.
Breast Procedures: Implants and lifts may last 10-15 years before a touch-up is needed.
Body Contouring: Tummy tucks and liposuction results can last indefinitely if there are no significant weight fluctuations.
Aging: Natural aging will still affect skin and body shape over time.
Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and avoiding major weight changes help preserve the results longer.
Yes, a mommy makeover is fully customizable. During your consultation, the surgeon will:
Assess Your Concerns: Identify specific issues like sagging breasts, abdominal laxity, or stubborn fat pockets.
Discuss Your Goals: Tailor the procedure to match your aesthetic goals and lifestyle.
Combine Procedures: Options may include breast surgery (augmentation, lift, or reduction), abdominoplasty, liposuction, or even non-surgical treatments.
Adapt to Your Health: Adjust the plan based on your health status and recovery needs.
A personalized approach ensures the results meet your expectations while prioritizing your safety.
About Dr. Zubowski
Dr. Zubowski is widely recognized as among the top New Jersey plastic surgeons. His center is located in Paramus, New Jersey and is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with over two decades of surgical experience in cosmetic surgery.
We are proud to be offering Mommy Makeover surgery in the Paramus, NJ area and would be happy to consult with you if you are considering cosmetic plastic surgery.