Pregnancy and childbirth are unique experiences that can change your body in new ways. After you are finished having your family, you may find it challenging to return to your pre-pregnancy body.
Many women find they have areas that are resistant to diet and exercise, including the upper thighs, abdomen, breasts, and upper arms. A combination of age, genetics, weight fluctuations, and lifestyle choices influence your skin’s tone and elasticity.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Seth Eberlin can address many of those changes with a mommy makeover in Walnut Creek. We encourage you to call our office and schedule a consultation to learn more about procedures in a mommy makeover.
A mommy makeover is a combination of cosmetic procedures designed to reverse the effects of pregnancy. After childbirth, not every woman can naturally return to their pre-baby body. Body changes that result from pregnancy include weight gain, stretch marks, loss of muscle tone, sagging breasts, and many others.
During your consultation, Dr. Eberlin will offer recommendations for customized procedures designed to address your physical changes. This comprehensive approach aims to restore your body and focus on the areas most affected by childbearing. The procedures included in your mommy makeover vary based on your needs and goals.
A mommy makeover in Walnut Creek can include several cosmetic procedures, but the following are the most common.
This surgery removes fat in targeted areas such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, or neck. Liposuction is not a weight loss solution but is intended to help refine body areas where fat is resistant to diet and exercise.
A tummy tuck, also called an abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that helps create a smoother and firmer abdominal profile. During surgery, Dr. Eberlin removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and restores and repairs weakened or separated muscles.
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that raises and reshapes sagging breast tissue. The surgery does not change the size of the breasts but removes excess skin and tightens the surrounding tissue. The nipples and areola may also be repositioned and resized. The procedure is ideal for those who want to restore a firmer and more elevated breast silhouette.
This surgical procedure increases the size and changes the shape of breasts with implants or fat grafting. Candidates are typically seeking an increase in volume that may have been lost during weight changes, pregnancy, or aging. It can also help women achieve better breast symmetry.
During this procedure, Dr. Eberlin combines a breast lift and breast augmentation. These address sagging and volume loss by removing excess skin, lifting the breast tissue higher in the chest, and inserting implants. The result is more youthful-looking and fuller breasts with an improved shape.
This procedure removes excess skin and fat from the thighs, resulting in a tighter and smoother skin surface and a more contoured leg appearance. The procedure is beneficial for those who have experienced significant weight loss leading to sagging skin. While exercise will improve muscle tone, it cannot tighten skin.
An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that reshapes the area under the arms from the elbow to the armpit. The procedure reduces excess sagging skin, tightens and smooths the supporting tissue, and removes localized fat deposits.
A Brazilian butt lift is a fat transfer procedure that enhances the size and shape of the buttocks without implants. Fat is extracted through a procedure similar to liposuction, purified in the procedure room, and injected into the buttocks. The technique changes the shape and size of the buttocks and slims other areas where fat was removed.
This surgical procedure focuses on repairing the labia minor, labia majora, or both. These are the external structures of the female genitalia. Following significant weight loss or childbirth, the labia can become elongated, which causes pain during physical activities and intimacy. Labiaplasty can help reduce excess tissue, enhance comfort, and improve confidence.
Recovery from a mommy makeover in Walnut Creek depends on the included surgical procedures. Most women must take between two and three weeks off work. While it is important to begin walking on the same day as surgery to help with blood circulation and healing, you must refrain from strenuous exercise for several weeks.
Most women can begin light exercise approximately two weeks after surgery and return to full activity after six weeks. However, this also depends on the procedures performed and how you are healing.
Dr. Eberlin will give you detailed instructions on how to care for yourself after surgery. These should be followed carefully to improve the results and reduce the risk of complications, including infection.
When you have significant weight fluctuations during or after a pregnancy, you may want to consider a mommy makeover combination of procedures. These help repair and restore your pre-pregnancy body, improving your self-esteem and self-image.
We encourage you to call and schedule a consultation to learn more about a mommy makeover in Walnut Creek. Dr. Eberlin will answer your questions and recommend the best combination of procedures to best meet your needs.
