Undergoing the many changes of pregnancy and motherhood is a phenomenal and life-changing experience. While it comes with moments of elation, outer and inner beauty, and bringing a new life into the world, it can also lead to permanent changes in the body that can leave women feeling depressed or unhappy with themselves. Mothers do not deserve to suffer insecurity in their body during an otherwise joyous time. Mommy makeover surgery can help women repair and enhance concerns after pregnancy. Dr. Scott Blyer—also known as DrBFixin—performs the best mommy makeover Long Island and NYC.
Mommy makeover surgery is a combination of at least two separate cosmetic surgeries that address the breasts and abdomen. Though, it may also enhance other areas of the body such as the buttocks, arms, thighs, or labia. The breasts and abdomen undergo the most dramatic changes during and after pregnancy. Due to this, they often face more permanent changes that can make it nearly impossible to get back to a pre-pregnancy shape.
A mommy makeover procedure helps correct the damage pregnancy can leave behind on the body. Every single surgery is customized to fit the patient, their body, and their goals. It is likely for two mommy makeover patients to undergo a very different combination of surgeries.
Mommy makeover surgery can address or correct many different concerns a woman may have after giving birth. Dr. B works closely with his patients to understand what their biggest concerns are and creates a plan to provide the best possible result. Circumstances a mommy makeover procedure might be able to address include:
Not every mommy makeover will address all of the above concerns. Dr. Blyer specifically designs each procedure for the individual. He specializes in mommy makeovers and other combination surgeries.
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All surgeries come with benefits and risks that the surgeon and patient need to evaluate carefully. The benefits of mommy makeover surgery can include:
Any surgery—no matter how major or minor—has inherent risks. Modern surgical techniques and technology keep surgical risks low and major complications from elective surgeries are rare. Still, it is important to fully understand a patient’s health and lifestyle because helps determine their candidacy.
The risks of mommy makeover surgery may include:
In a healthy, viable candidate, major risks are exceptionally rare. If a complication occurs, it is generally mild, temporary, and treatable. Most patients do not experience complications.
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As previously mentioned a mommy makeover is custom-tailored to fit the patient and their goals. Below is an extensive, but not exhaustive list of the procedures often part of the surgery.
As one of the primary areas treated during a mommy makeover, there are several possible breast surgeries Dr. B may recommend.
A mommy makeover also includes addressing the abdomen. Some of the possible abdomen surgeries include:
To be a mommy makeover, the procedure only has to address the breasts and abdomen. However, depending on the patient, Dr. B can perform other procedures on other areas of the body. Some procedures frequently combined with a mommy makeover include:
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There is no one right time to get a mommy makeover. Adult women of all ages undergo mommy makeover surgery. One caveat is that it is best if the woman is not planning to have any more children. Future pregnancies can potentially affect results.
Yes, as long as a woman is generally healthy, qualifies for the procedure, and has a BMI in the range of 32, they can get surgery. Dr. B will evaluate the patient otherwise and may take on other patients on a case-by-case basis. Cameo Surgery Center does also offer a weight loss program to help patients get within a safe surgical range.
The answer to this question depends on the specific patient and the procedures. The average mommy makeover will combine between two and four surgeries. Though, for some patients, it may be possible to combine up to six. At a consultation, the patient and Dr. Blyer will discuss the ideal combination.
The cost of a mommy makeover on Long Island depends on the specific combination of procedures. Visit our price list to see some of the most common mommy makeover combinations and their costs.