What is a Mommy Makeover?
Mommy makeover is the post-pregnancy plastic surgery everyone's talking about.
Loose skin, excess fat, and sagging breasts are common concerns that are voiced when women visit the practice of Dr. Joseph C. Berardi in Scottsdale, AZ. Motherhood can have a significant effect on a woman’s body, and can make some individuals feel self-conscious about how they look. They may experience deflated breasts from pregnancy and breastfeeding, weight gain in the midsection, and loose skin that was stretched as they were carrying their child. In situations such as this, Dr. Berardi recommends a mommy makeover to mothers who are looking to correct the damages of pregnancy.
A mommy makeover can be as simple as liposuction or a complete package of body contouring, tucking and lifting. By combining all or some of these procedures into one, called the mommy makeover, women can dramatically improve their body contours and overall appearance, restoring their self-confidence. With all of these treatments performed at once, women will enjoy fewer expenses, less recovery and healing time, and dramatic changes in a single surgical procedure.
What Can Be Included In A Mommy Makeover?
Liposuction
One of the most common procedures included in a mommy makeover is liposuction — a minimally invasive procedure in which only small incisions are required to access and remove unwanted body fat. This procedure allows you to easily contour your abdomen, thighs, and buttocks after childbirth. Exercise will improve your results but there is no need to wait months to get your body back. It only takes a few days to recover from liposuction although some bruising or swelling may last a bit longer.
Breast Procedures
Your breasts undergo changes during pregnancy. Once you have had a child, you may find that your breasts start to sag. Your breasts may end up larger or smaller than they were pre-pregnancy. Another common procedure for mommy makeovers is to correct all of these issues, which can be done easily with breast augmentation, reduction or lift procedures. Recovery after breast augmentation procedures is quick. You should be back to full speed in about just a few weeks.
Tummy Tucks
During pregnancy, your skin and muscles stretch and change. It can sometimes seem impossible to get your tummy back after childbirth. Older mothers are even more prone to a sagging belly and abdomen that refuses to return to a pre-pregnancy state. A tummy tuck can address belly sagging and help you eliminate stretch marks and any extra skin due to stretching. Recovery time for this type of procedure takes a few weeks, but the results are well worth it.
Skin Rejuvenation
Laser skin resurfacing, fillers and Botox can help you get your glow and youthful appearance back. The stresses of parenthood do not have to show on your face. Laser skin resurfacing can achieve noticeable improvement to the texture and appearance of your skin.
Why choose Dr. Joseph C. Berardi?
While there are many plastic surgeons in the area of Scottsdale, AZ, there are few board-certified plastic surgeons available to help new and established patients. Dr. Joseph C. Berardi has the training and expertise to provide safe and effective cosmetic surgeries for men and women in the area. He is committed to helping men and women look and feel their best with surgeries for the face and body, including the mommy makeover.
Patient Testimonials for Dr. Berardi
"This practice is terrific. Dr. Berardi combines expertise and a willingness to listen and discuss my issues. He took his time and I never felt rushed. He’s also an excellent surgeon. The staff is very friendly and professional too. I will highly recommend." -Cindy A.
"My experience with plastic surgery was very limited, but I needed help. I had seven pregnancies and with each on the skin on my tummy continued to grow and my breasts continued to sag. I really needed some help. I so enjoyed the wonderful staff and the pre op consultation with Alicia was remarkable. Between her and Doctor Berardi I was calmed and satisfied that I had made the right choice. Thank you to everyone for treating me like family and making my experience so rewarding." -Sue K.
"Dr. Berardi has a wonderful bedside manner and truly cares about his patients health. Angela and Dr. Berardi showed me compassion when meeting and I knew I was in good hands immediately. I completely trust Dr. Berardi and his team of professionals. Dr. Berardi's work is absolutely meticulous and he works toward perfection. He is a very skilled surgeon and is passionate about his work. When you are a patient of Dr. Berardi's you truly feel welcome and like family. I highly recommend Berardi Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery." - Rachele H.
"Highly recommend this practice! You’ll feel like a VIP the minute you schedule your consultation. Capable, caring, thorough staff and surgeon, you couldn’t be in better hands! I won’t go anywhere else for my future procedures, this is THE place!" - Amber A.
"Dr. Berardi is very meticulous and explained the entire process to me. His staff was also knowledgeable and trained in how he runs his practice."
What Is the Recovery Timeline?
One thing many women worry about when considering getting a mommy makeover is how long recovery will take — especially if they need time off work or childcare arrangements made during the healing process.
Depending on which procedures were chosen as part of the procedure plan, it could be anywhere from several days to several weeks before returning to normal activities and daily routines. You'll want to discuss these details with your surgeon prior to the procedure so that everything goes smoothly once it's time for recovery.
A Few Examples To Note
Recovery from a mommy makeover isn't always quick, but if you prepare, your recovery may go faster. It depends on the number of procedures you have done and your body's natural recovery rate.
Here’s an approximate timeline for the most common treatments:
- Breast Lift/Augmentation - Back to work within days; no strenuous exercise or lifting for six weeks
- Liposuction - Resume activities the next day; no strenuous exercise or lifting for six weeks
- Tummy Tuck - Two-week break before returning to work; avoid intense physical activity at least 6 weeks after surgery
Get The Scottsdale Mommy Makeover You Deserve - Schedule Today
Combine the procedures you need and get the mommy makeover you deserve! It’s time for you to feel as good or better after pregnancy as you did before. Mommy Makeovers are serious plastic surgery and should only be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Joseph Berardi, Scottsdale’s Premier Plastic Surgeon, is extremely experienced in all phases of the Mommy Makeover. For Phoenix and Scottsdale women interested in Mommy Makeover procedures, simply contact Dr. Berardi’s office for more information on this or other plastic surgery procedures.
