A “mommy makeover” typically refers to cosmetic surgery on the breasts and abdomen done at the same time, since these are the areas most commonly affecting moms after pregnancy and childbirth. However, other combination procedures could also fall under this umbrella term, such as facial cosmetic procedures and body contouring.
Typical changes to the breasts after pregnancy include smaller breast size, less upper breast fullness, loose skin, and drooping of the nipples. These changes are called “involutional ptosis”. Options to improve the fullness and shape of the breasts include breast lift, implants, lift plus implants (called augmentation-mastopexy), or fat transfer to the breasts. Please refer to sections on each of these procedures for more information.
The abdomen may develop loose or bulging muscles (called a rectus diastasis), an umbilical hernia which presents as a bulge around the belly button, loose skin, or stubborn fat deposits that will not resolve. The surgical solution is customized to each patient. Procedures that improve the abdominal appearance include revision of C-section scars, mini tummy tuck, full abdominoplasty with rectus muscle plication, or liposuction of the tummy or love handles.
Dr. Andrade has gained a reputation as a local expert in mommy makeover surgery. The top makeover operations in his practice include:
Please refer to the individual procedures to learn more about how they are performed, preparation for surgery, and postoperative recovery. Since mommy makeover operations are longer and more extensive than individual procedures, many patients will have the procedure in hospital combined with an overnight stay. However, less invasive procedures (such as mini tummy tuck plus breast augmentation) can often be done in Dr. Andrade’s private surgical facility, The York Plastic Surgery Centre.
