A mommy makeover can treat several areas affected by pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, weight changes, and aging. The exact combination depends on your body and goals, but it often focuses on the breasts, abdomen, waist, hips, and areas with lingering fat or loose skin.
Located in National Harbor, MD, Bella Cosmetic Surgery offers mommy makeover surgery with Dr. Michael Chiaramonte, a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. He also completed fellowship training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, which can give you added peace of mind when you’re considering a more personalized body contouring plan.
The Abdomen
The abdomen is one of the most common areas treated during a mommy makeover. Pregnancy can stretch the skin and abdominal muscles, and diet or exercise can’t always repair those changes.
A tummy tuck may help remove loose skin, tighten weakened abdominal muscles, and create a flatter midsection.
This can be especially helpful when you’re bothered by skin laxity, lower belly fullness, or a separated abdominal wall after pregnancy.
The Breasts
Breast changes are also common after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Some women notice sagging, volume loss, or a change in breast shape. Depending on your goals, your mommy makeover may include breast augmentation, a breast lift, or a combination of both.
Breast augmentation can restore or enhance volume, while a breast lift can raise and reshape the breasts. When both concerns are present, combining the procedures may create a more balanced result.
The Waist, Hips, and Flanks
Even after returning to a steady weight, small pockets of fat can remain around the waist, hips, and flanks. Liposuction is often included in a mommy makeover to refine these areas and improve overall body proportions.
This part of the plan is less about weight loss and more about shaping areas that haven’t responded the way you’d like to lifestyle changes.
The Arms, Back, or Other Areas
Some mommy makeover plans may also address the arms, back, or other areas with unwanted fat or loose skin. Not everyone needs these additions, but they can be considered when they fit your overall goals.
Choosing the Right Combination for You
A mommy makeover is a customized surgery designed around the areas that bother you most and the changes your body has gone through. Dr. Chiaramonte can help you understand which body contouring options make sense for your goals.
To talk through your options, schedule a consultation or contact the office at 301-567-6767. Bella Cosmetic Surgery serves Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia.
