What is a mommy makeover?
The goal of a mommy makeover is to restore the shape and appearance of a woman’s body after childbearing. Many women notice changes in their bodies post-pregnancy. There are many areas of the body that can be addressed, most commonly the breasts, abdomen, waist, genitalia and buttocks.
A mommy makeover is typically performed as a single-stage procedure. There are many techniques used to perform a mommy makeover, and many factors should be taken into consideration when choosing which techniques are best:
- Desired amount of restoration
- Placement of the incisions
- Type of implant used
What procedures does a mommy makeover include?
From a tummy tuck to liposuction, a mommy makeover can include the following procedures.
Tummy tuck
During pregnancy, your abdominal muscles (and skin) stretch to accommodate your growing baby. Following pregnancy, you might find your tummy area is looser than it was before.
If you’re uncomfortable with how your abdominal area looks or feels, a tummy tuck helps remove excess skin around your abdomen and tighten your abdominal muscles. It may even improve or remove stretch marks and C-section scars.
“Usually, the excess is a combination of fat and skin,” says Dr. Poblete. “The optimal procedure may be a lipo-abdominoplasty, with the benefits of both liposuction and tummy tuck for enhanced contouring.”
Breast enhancement
Whether you breastfeed or not, you may want to consider some kind of breast enhancement.
Breast augmentation
If your breasts have lost mass, a breast augmentation, the surgical insertion of breast implants, can help your breasts appear fuller.
Breast augmentation is the most popular type of cosmetic surgery, with around 350,000 people in the United States undergoing the procedure in 2021.
The most common type of breast implants used for primary augmentation are silicone implants. It’s important to discuss options with your doctor, who can help you find the best choice based on how you want your breasts to look and feel.
Breast lift
If your breasts are sagging, a surgical breast lift can help raise your breasts by removing extra skin and tightening breast tissue.
It’s important to know that a breast lift doesn’t significantly change the size of your breasts. By removing excessive skin and tightening breast tissue, your breasts will appear more youthful and uplifted.
“What has increased in popularity the past few years is the combined breast lift with augmentation,” says Dr. Poblete. “This procedure is a more effective way of achieving a lifted appearance and more volume on the upper half of the breast.”
Breast reduction
If your breasts are larger than before pregnancy — and making you uncomfortable or causing back pain — a breast reduction procedure can remove tissue and reshape your breasts.
Liposuction
If you aren’t getting the results you want from healthy eating and exercise alone, liposuction, the surgical removal of fat from your abdomen, arms or thighs, is sometimes an option.
This procedure can target the hips, abdomen, thighs and buttocks. Many people don’t realize that liposuction doesn’t remove cellulite, only fat.
“Liposuction works best for localized fat deposits,” explains Dr. Poblete.
Labiaplasty
Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of your labia minora, the skin folds that surround your urethra and vagina.
After childbirth, excessive labial tissue can get pinched or tugged during exercise and sex — making those activities uncomfortable or painful. By removing extra tissue, your labia minora will appear more youthful and your pain should subside.
SHOULD I GET MOMMY MAKEOVER IN IRAN?
When it comes to any sort of cosmetic procedure, Iran has something to offer. Something remarkable of course! Not to self-praise but Iran’s listed among top countries in performing high-quality plastic surgeries like nose surgery, breast augmentation, and liposuction, to name but a few. And, a mommy makeover is no exception!
Advantages of undergoing mommy makeover in Iran include:
Affordable pricing
Cost-effective treatment is becoming the prime reason for making international patients travel to this country. You can simply save from 30% to 80% when receiving treatment in Iran whether it’s a cosmetic or medical procedure.
State of the art facilities and top-quality services
Although the country is not a developed one, the quality of healthcare services, medical facilities, specialized clinics and hospitals, hotels and their amenities is in parallel with many developed countries around the world.
Great Iranian surgeons
One of the key factors acting as a spur to medical tourists to travel to Iran is “Iranian doctors and surgeons” who are trained or at least have passed their fellowship in prestigious western universities, as well as caring healthcare personnel who make them feel like they’re home during their stay in the hospital.
No waiting list
With a great number of skilled doctors, surgeons, and specialists, there’s no need to be put on a waiting list. Most of the cosmetic procedures including mommy makeover surgery can be booked in less than one week!
Exceptional trip experience
With a unique blend of cultural, historical, and natural diversities, Iran has always been a hot spot to explore for many tourists. Although the country has remained intact due to some misconceptions posed by the media, world travelers haven’t neglected the country, ranking it as their number-one destination. A look into travelers’ experience in Iran as well as our patients’ videos (in below) will let you understand what you will really see in this country.
COST OF A MOMMY MAKEOVER IN IRAN
The cost of your mommy makeover depends on the procedures you need to undergo. Most patients need to get a breast lift together with abdominoplasty and/or liposuction (for their stomach and flanks) which costs from around $4,000 to $8,000 in Iran.
If any other procedure is needed, the cost of that particular surgery will be added to the said price. By the way, for an exact price quote, we invite you to contact us so that our medical consultants can give you complete details on the procedure and its cost.
Who Should Consider Having a Mommy Makeover?
Motherhood is perhaps an obvious prerequisite, but the procedure — combining cosmetic breast surgery with body contouring procedures — can benefit patients who haven’t been pregnant. This is because many of the same changes seen after having children, such as lost breast volume and sagging abdominal skin, can also occur as you age. A Mommy Makeover can reshape your breasts and restore their volume, and create a flatter tummy. A good candidate is in good overall health and is unsatisfied with the appearance of her body. Many of our patients say they want to feel comfortable wearing tight clothes or bikinis.
Some women suffer from diastasis recti (separation of the 6-pack muscles) after pregnancy which is almost impossible to repair without surgery. It’s a common occurrence after pregnancies when the abdomen has to expand to accommodate pregnancy. Because the tissue between the muscles has been permanently stretched, no amount of exercise will restore the shape of the abdomen. The separation can make a person’s belly stick out or bulge. During a Tummy Tuck, the muscles of the abdomen are tightening while also removing excess skin and fat for more comprehensive aesthetic rejuvenation. This results in a smoother, flatter, and more toned abdomen.
Mommy Makeover Recovery
Each patient at our practice receives detailed postoperative instructions to help promote a quick healing process and minimize any risks of complications. One of the benefits of combining procedures in a Mommy Makeover is not having to make arrangements for multiple recoveries.
For most patients, the abdomen requires the most time to heal. It’s important that you follow your surgeon’s instructions to avoid lifting anything heavy, including small children, during your recovery.
Depending on the extent of the surgery, recovery typically takes 4 to 6 weeks. Swelling and bruising gradually resolve during this time, and the results of your Mommy Makeover will slowly emerge. However, it can be several more months before the final results are apparent.
