You’ve finally set the date for that tummy tuck, liposuction or facelift you’ve been wanting for years. You know you’re in good hands at Southern Surgical Arts and you can’t wait to see the results of their expertise in time for your vacation this summer. But did you know that alongside your trusted medical specialist, you also play an important role in how flat or firm you become? Committing to your physical health and educating yourself before you go under the knife (or laser) will help give you the body you want and make the most of the money you’re spending to get it.
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When you consider having a breast augmentation, you may be so focused on what type of implant to use, or in choosing the implant size that best suits your frame, that you might not consider incisions and scarring. However, a talented cosmetic surgeon with an eye for artistry knows that incision size and placement are important factors in achieving the most beautiful, natural-looking outcome for his patient.
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Many cosmetic surgeons offer a “Mommy Makeover,” a combination of procedures that can restore a mother’s body to pre-pregnancy (or better!) shape. But it takes true artistry to achieve the most beautiful and natural-looking results, as well as to keep the scars as unobtrusive as possible.
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Q: I just gave birth to our third child four months ago and we don’t plan to have any more. I am so ready to get my pre-pregnancy body back! When can I schedule my mommy makeover?
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One of the most common concerns of patients considering breast augmentation surgery is the extent to which surgical scars may be visible. A talented cosmetic surgeon with an eye for artistry knows that incision size and placement are important factors in creating the most beautiful, natural-looking outcome for the patient. Extensively discussing your expectations and aesthetic goals with your surgeon, including the type and size of implants that best suit your frame will help determine where incisions should be placed.
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Q. WHAT IS A MOMMY MAKEOVER?
A. The Mommy Makeover is a combination of procedures with the goal of restoring a woman’s body to pre-pregnancy days. It commonly combines Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation/lift, and sometimes Smart Lipo depending on your goals.
Q. AM I A CANDIDATE IF I STILL PLAN TO HAVE MORE CHILDREN?
A. If you are planning to have more children in the future, it is best to wait on the tummy tuck in particular. But it is safe to undergo the breast procedures and enjoy a restored look for the time until you are ready for a tummy tuck.
There are few things more beautiful than a pregnant woman. Moms-to-be enjoy glowing skin, thicker hair and fuller, more voluptuous figures—as well as the unique thrill that comes from feeling a new life ‘under construction.’
But once all their bundles of joy have arrived, many women find themselves longing for their pre-baby bodies.