What Is a Mommy Makeover?
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Miguel Gallegos in Albuquerque, NM, frequently consults with women who want to restore their pre-pregnancy body shape. While childbirth is a wonderful and transformative experience, it often changes the size and shape of various body areas, which can leave women feeling frustrated. The good news is that a slim, toned figure can be achieved through a mommy makeover procedure at Hermosa Plastic Surgery.
Request an AppointmentA mommy makeover combines liposuction and skin removal techniques to reshape areas affected by pregnancy, weight changes, or breastfeeding, including the breasts, abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. Additionally, nonsurgical treatments can be included to address surface concerns like hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone caused by rapid skin stretching and hormonal changes during pregnancy. Learn more about how a mommy makeover can benefit you during a private consultation at Hermosa Plastic Surgery.
What Are the Benefits of a Mommy Makeover?
A customized mommy makeover designed by Dr. Gallegos offers many benefits to help you regain your pre-baby body, such as:
- Treating multiple body areas in one procedure
- Slimming and toning the abdomen
- Removing stubborn fat from problem zones
- Restoring, lifting, and enhancing the breasts
- Tightening sagging skin
- Eliminating excess skin
- Reducing the appearance of stretch marks
- Boosting self-confidence and body image
What Are the Surgical Techniques for a Mommy Makeover?
Dr. Gallegos tailors the mommy makeover procedure to your specific concerns. Commonly combined treatments include:
- Breast augmentation with lift
- Breast lift
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
- Thigh lift
- Liposuction
These procedures are performed under general anesthesia and typically last between 3 to 7 hours, depending on complexity. Many patients also choose to add nonsurgical skin rejuvenation treatments, such as injectables or laser therapy, to smooth facial wrinkles and improve skin texture.