Michigan's Best Mommy Makeover at Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery
Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery is a top provider of mommy makeover transformations in Michigan. Our surgeons perform countless mommy makeovers each year, and expertly combine cosmetic treatments to create beautiful aesthetic results. Our practice is delighted to include one of Michigan’s top female plastic surgeons, Dr. Tiffany Ballard, for those patients who are more comfortable working with a woman on these intimate procedures. Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery serves patients throughout Michigan and Ohio, including those in Hartland, Howell, Novi, and Toledo. Come in for a consultation and discover your possibilities for a flatter stomach, slimmer waist, and more shapely thighs. Schedule your mommy makeover consultation by contacting us today.
Mommy Makeover with Dr. Ballard
Watch as Dr. Tiffany Ballard talks about Mommy Makeover.
What Is a Mommy Makeover?
Pregnancy is a time of significant change, both for your lifestyle and for your body. After pregnancy, many women report some degree of dissatisfaction with their post-baby body, including stretch marks, loose skin, sagging breasts, stretched-out abdominal muscles, stubborn pockets of unwanted fat, and changes to the labia. Often, even when women return to their pre-baby weight, the changes in their bodies are not resolved by working out or dieting.
A mommy makeover combines surgical treatments to restore the body after having children. As pregnancy affects multiple areas of the body, namely the breasts, abdomen, and labia, many women will receive more than one procedure.
These are typically performed during one trip to the operating room for appropriate patients but may involve two separate procedures if necessary for safety and recovery. A mommy makeover may include some or all of the following treatments:
The procedures in your mommy makeover will be selected based on your individual goals for surgery and the unique changes you experienced during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.
What Are the Benefits of a Mommy Makeover?
When performed with artistry and meticulous attention to detail by our esteemed, board-certified plastic surgeons, a mommy makeover comes with the following noteworthy benefits:
- Restores a proportionate, balanced figure
- Corrects breast deflation and sagging
- Eradicates stubborn, exercise-resistant fat
- Firms, tones, and sculpts the belly
- Boosts confidence
- Expands clothing, swimwear, and lingerie options
- Long-lasting improvements
Who Is a Good Candidate?
A mommy makeover is an ideal solution for women who are frustrated by loose, sagging skin, excess fat, and other changes in the physique due to pregnancy, childbirth, and nursing. To qualify, women must be healthy non-smokers at a stable weight with realistic expectations for their results.It is recommended that you are finished creating your family before choosing a mommy makeover, as future pregnancies can compromise your cosmetic changes and necessitate a revision. We will provide an in-depth consultation process to ensure that a mommy makeover will safely and successfully achieve your body sculpting goals.
What to Expect from a Mommy Makeover in Ann Arbor, MI
Our surgeons will help you understand what to expect from surgery as you prepare for your mommy makeover. In most cases, all of the procedures needed for your transformation will be performed during one trip to the operating room. Most patients will receive general anesthesia for this procedure.
Our plastic surgeons and support staff will be with you throughout your journey. We’re always available to answer any questions you might have.
Mommy Makeover
Watch this short video as Dr. Tiffany Ballard explains how to plan for a mommy makeover.
Recovery After Your Mommy Makeover
Multiple treatments are often performed during one visit to the operating room. You’ll recover from your tummy tuck and breast surgery at the same time, reducing your total recovery time compared to if the procedures were performed separately.
- Most patients will need approximately two weeks off of work. More time off may be necessary if you work at a strenuous job.
- Avoid heavy lifting and intense physical exercise until your surgeon has cleared you. Most patients need about four to six weeks until they can advance their activities.
- Arrange for help with childcare as you’ll be unable to lift small children for several weeks.
Contact us if you have any questions or concerns during recovery.
Your Beauty Revealed
Let our before and after gallery show you the expertise of Michigan’s plastic surgery specialists Dr. Pramit Malhotra and Dr. Tiffany Ballard. Place your trust in the skilled hands of our surgeons who understand that the difference is in the details.
Insider Tips from the Surgeons at Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery
Ask about vertical breast lifting techniques.
Many women will need a breast lift as part of their mommy makeover. If you’re worried about scarring, ask about vertical breast lifting. This technique uses a “lollipop” incision to reduce scarring for appropriate patients.
Learn about our Power Tuck procedure.
Our Power Tuck procedure provides 360-degree waist contouring. For many women, a Power Tuck can create an even slimmer, trimmer waist than their pre-baby size.
Modern mommy makeovers may include a labiaplasty.
Modern mommy makeovers may include a labiaplasty, which addresses extra tissue of the labia minora that can worsen with pregnancy and childbirth.
Childcare is a big concern for many moms.
Childcare is a big concern for many moms. Ask your surgeon about quick recovery techniques to reduce downtime and get back to life sooner after surgery.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?
Women who are unhappy with their bodies after pregnancy can often benefit from a mommy makeover. The best candidates are not planning future pregnancies, have finished breastfeeding, and are within 5-10 lbs of their goal weight. We’ll review your medical history to ensure this surgery is safe for you.
How Much Does a Mommy Makeover Cost in Ann Arbor, MI?
Your mommy makeover cost depends on the combination of procedures you receive. We’ll provide a personalized quote during your consultation. View our cost estimator and plastic surgery costs pages for more useful information.
Can I Pick and Choose the Procedures Included in My Mommy Makeover?
Your mommy makeover is customized to you. We’ll help you choose the best procedures to address your body concerns.
How Many Surgeries Will I Need for a Full Post-Pregnancy Transformation?
Most patients will only require a single trip to the operating room for their mommy makeover procedure.
How Long Until I Can Pick Up My Children After Surgery?
You should be cautious when lifting anything, especially your children, soon after surgery. Your surgeon can give you specific guidance on when you’ll be able to resume lifting and carrying your children — holding your children while seated can alleviate some of the strain of lifting while enabling you to hold and care for your child. You will need some assistance with childcare during the recovery process, especially if you have small children.
Can I Get Pregnant After a Mommy Makeover?
Pregnancy is safe after a mommy makeover, though you should be aware that aesthetic changes are likely. Just as pregnancy changed your body before surgery, it may change it after. We recommend waiting until you’ve finished bearing children to have mommy makeover surgery to ensure long-lasting results.
Can I Still Breastfeed After Getting Breast Implants?
Most women can breastfeed after getting implants. It’s impossible to tell before surgery, so it’s best to wait until you are done having children and breastfeeding to get breast enhancement surgery if breastfeeding is important to you.
Feel confident in your post-baby body with a Michigan mommy makeover at Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery.
Contact one of our office locations to learn more about your options for surgery. Our doctors at Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery serve patients throughout Michigan and Ohio such as Brighton, Hartland, Howell, Novi, and Toledo, call to set up your consultation today.
Feel confident in your post-baby body
Contact one of our office locations to learn more about your options for surgery. Our doctors at Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery serve patients throughout Michigan and Ohio, including those in areas such as Brighton, Hartland, Howell, Novi, and Toledo.