A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is often a key component of a mommy makeover. A mommy makeover is a personalized combination of cosmetic procedures aimed at restoring a woman’s body after pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. It typically includes a tummy tuck, as well as other possible plastic surgery techniques like:
- Liposuction
- Breast augmentation
- Breast lift
- Breast reduction
- Buttock augmentation
Planning Your Mommy Makeover
Every mommy makeover is different depending on each patient’s aesthetic goals. To determine which set of procedures is right for you, it’s critical to speak with one of District Plastic Surgery’s highly experienced mommy makeover plastic surgeons, Dr. Praful Ramineni or Dr. Cassie Nghiem.
Using his or her advanced education and training, your surgeon will examine your post-childbirth symptoms and listen carefully to your concerns. From there, we will plan your individualized mommy makeover options, which frequently include the tummy tuck.
Why is a Tummy Tuck Usually Part of a Mommy Makeover?
Pregnancy often stretches the abdominal muscles and leaves excess skin that can be difficult to reduce with diet and exercise alone. The aging process further diminishes the skin’s elasticity, potentially making the problem worse over time.
During an abdominoplasty, Dr. Ramineni or Dr Nghiem removes loose skin and some fat, tightens the underlying muscles that may have separated during pregnancy, and contours the abdomen for a flatter, more toned appearance. For many women, a tummy tuck helps restore confidence and return as much as possible to a pre-pregnancy body shape after the physical changes of motherhood have occurred.
How Liposuction Complements the Tummy Tuck
While a tummy tuck is primarily focused on tightening loose skin and repairing stretched abdominal muscles, liposuction specifically targets stubborn fat deposits that may linger around the abdomen, hips, or flanks. By removing these fat pockets, liposuction helps create a smoother, more contoured silhouette.
Combining a Tummy Tuck With Other Procedures
Breast procedures like an augmentation or lift address post-pregnancy changes like sagging or volume loss, while a buttock augmentation can enhance the lower body’s shape. By combining these procedures with a tummy tuck into one surgery, we can achieve a harmonious full-body transformation with dramatic results and minimized recovery time.
It’s also important to note that most patients aren’t limited to the abovementioned surgical techniques. Your mommy makeover is made to be truly your own, potentially including a range of both surgical and non-surgical procedures, such as:
- Arm lift
- Thigh lift
- Vaginal rejuvenation
- Facelift
- Neck lift
- Brow lift
- Eyelid surgery
- Botox
- Chemical peels
- Dermal fillers
Turn Back the Clock On Your Look
The tummy tuck is frequently an essential component of the mommy makeover, helping countless women regain a toned, smooth abdomen. If you live in Washington DC, Arlington, Bethesda, or the surrounding area, Dr. Praful Ramineni or Dr. Cassie Nghiem are ready to help you build your own mommy makeover treatment plan. Contact District Plastic Surgery today to set up your initial consultation.