What Is Mommy Makeover Surgery?
Benefits of Mommy Makeover
Candidates For Mommy Makeover
Mommy Makeover Procedures
Preparing For Mommy Makeover
The Mommy Makeover Procedure
Mommy Makeover Recovery
FAQs About Mommy Makeover
Dr. Kiran Gill is proud to help patients in Naples & Fort Myers, FL, revitalize their physique after pregnancy with transformative Mommy Makeover surgery. With motherhood comes tremendous pride and joy, and the profound reward of creating human life. Unfortunately, there is also a downside, which often includes a loss of physical attractiveness as the body struggles to adapt. Moms may long for their pre-pregnancy body and feel a loss of self-confidence in how they look.
As a woman, no one understands this predicament better than Dr. Gill. She is highly sensitive to her female clients’ frustration as they find that dieting and exercise just doesn’t produce the desired improvements. As a board-certified plastic surgeon who has distinguished herself in the field of body sculpting, Dr. Gill prides herself on delivering among the best Mommy Makeovers and can create a highly customized, strategic plan for rejuvenating your physique and restoring a sense of well-being and aesthetic harmony.
What Is Mommy Makeover Surgery?
A Mommy Makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures designed to address the physical changes that many women experience after pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. These cosmetic surgery procedures are typically aimed at restoring or enhancing the appearance of areas of the body that may undergo significant changes during and after pregnancy.
Dr. Gill’s Mommy Makeover procedures take place in our Naples Surgery Center and typically include liposuction to trim and tone the torso; breast surgery to reshape Breast and restore the breast profile; a tummy tuck to tighten the stomach muscles and slim the waist; a labiaplasty to contour the vaginal region; and facial rejuvenation with injectables to offset stress-related wrinkles, fine lines, creases and folds. A Mommy Makeover is tailored to your needs and wishes, however, so you will be able to select the treatments that make the most sense for your body.
Benefits of Mommy Makeover
- Improved confidence in one’s image
- Restoration of sexual attractiveness
- A slim and streamlined torso; removes stubborn fat
- More youthful-looking breasts
- Tighter abdominal muscles
- A more relaxed facial expression
- Restoration of lost fat volume in the face, breasts and buttocks
- Expedited downtime
- Cost-efficient
- A more elegant fit in swimwear, eveningwear and everyday clothing
- Long-lasting results
- Natural-looking outcome
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Candidates For Mommy Makeover
The only way to tell for sure if you are a good candidate for Dr. Gill’s Mommy Makeover is to schedule a confidential consultation with her in the privacy of her office. She will be able to evaluate your situation best in person, although virtual consultations are also available.
In general, Dr. Gill suggests that clients:
- Are at or close to their ideal weight and are not seeking weight loss surgery
- Are in general good health and free from any significant health conditions that might interfere with surgery
- Are both emotionally and physically stable
- Are non-smokers, or are willing to quit before and after surgery
- Have realistic expectations for improvement rather than perfection
- Are willing to following Dr. Gill’s instructions
- Are not planning to get pregnant again anytime soon
Mommy Makeover Procedures
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck can remove loose skin in the midsection and help tighten and tone stomach muscles that have been stretched out of shape by pregnancy. While exercise may help improve one’s mood, it can’t do much for revitalizing the six-pack muscles, which will only respond to a surgical intervention.
Breast surgery
Pregnancy takes a huge toll on the breasts, distorting their shape and position. Dr. Gill can perform a breast liftBreast Augmentation to elevate drooping breasts with low-hanging areolas and nipples. She can also enhance breast volume by performing either a breast augmentation with breast implants to restore fullness to deflated breasts, or a breast reduction procedure for those who suffer from an excess of fat, skin and tissues in the breast mounds.
Liposuction
Liposuction is one of the world’s oldest and most popular cosmetic procedures. It is used to trim, slim and streamline the waist, hips, stomach, thighs, chest, back, double chin, buttocks and arms.
Facial rejuvenation
Dr. Gill uses BOTOX, Juvederm, Sculptra and other injectables to non-surgically fight the signs of stress and aging. Wrinkles, fine lines, creases and folds can all be reversed, providing you with a smoother, more youthful countenance. Facelift is an option for more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
Labiaplasty
Pregnancy can truly distort both the form and function of the vaginal walls, reducing sexual satisfaction and sometimes even causing pain and discomfort. A labiaplasty can be performed to reshape the labia and tighten the skin for a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Body lift
Dr. Gill’s body lift can be performed to help rid the body of excess sagging skin. During this treatment, the entire lower torso is addressed for comprehensive aesthetic improvement.
Preparing For Mommy Makeover
The first step in your Mommy Makeover journey is your initial consultation with Dr. Gill during which the surgeon will create a customized treatment plan tailored to your unique wishes and aesthetic goals.
During this appointment Dr. Gill will address all your concerns and questions in depth, and will provide you with access to our library of before and after photography so you can see the lovely outcomes she has been able to facilitate for moms everywhere.
Dr. Gill will also provide specific instructions, which may include stopping certain medications, quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and arranging for help during your recovery period.
The Mommy Makeover Procedure
Mommy Makeover surgery is typically an outpatient procedure that involves a customized combination of cosmetic procedures tailored to each patient’s post-pregnancy needs. Performed under general anesthesia, the surgery will include whichever techniques have been previously outlined in your surgical plan, and strategically placed incisions to minimize scarring. Dr. Gill will address breast shape and abdominal concerns, remove excess skin, and may tighten muscles. The surgeon will also address vaginal and facial concerns as necessary before closing the incisions and moving you into the recovery room where you’ll stay for several hours after your procedure.
Mommy Makeover Recovery
After suturing incisions, you’ll recover with compression garments and should plan to follow all of Dr. Gill’s postoperative instructions for optimal healing. Recovery time varies depending on the procedures performed, but you should typically expect several weeks of limited activity and time off work. Full recovery may take a few months. Your results will be immediately evident and will continue improving as swelling subsides. Regular follow-up appointments with Dr. Gill will be scheduled to ensure proper recovery progress.
Mommy Makeover Before & After Photos
Mommy Makeover surgery typically includes one or more body contouring procedure such as breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), and liposuction, as well as vaginal and facial rejuvenation procedures. The specific procedures included will vary based on your individual goals and needs.
Dr. Gill generally recommends waiting until you’ve completed all planned pregnancies and have reached a stable weight before considering a Mommy Makeover.
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks, including infection, bleeding, scarring, anesthesia complications, and dissatisfaction with
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results.
Dr. Gill will discuss these risks during your consultation.
Scarring is a natural part of any
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surgery.
Skilled surgeons strive to minimize scarring and often place incisions strategically to be concealed by clothing or natural body contours.
Results are long-lasting, but factors like weight fluctuations, future pregnancies, and natural aging can affect the outcome over time.
If you were able to breastfeed prior to breast surgery, you should be able to breastfeed after the procedure. However, there is still a possibility that some women may experience difficulty breastfeeding after certain procedures like breast augmentation, lift, or
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reduction.
That’s just one of the reasons why Dr. Gill recommends waiting until you are done having children to undergo Mommy Makeover surgery.
Generally, cosmetic procedures are not covered by insurance unless they are deemed medically necessary. Mommy Makeover surgeries are usually considered elective and are not covered.
Schedule A Consultation For Mommy Makeover
Are you ready to reclaim your confidence and achieve the body you’ve always desired after pregnancy? Dr. Gill, a leading expert in Mommy Makeover surgery, is here to help you take the first step toward your transformation. Serving the Naples and Fort Myers, FL, areas, Dr. Gill combines exceptional skill with a personalized approach to ensure your unique goals are met. Don’t wait any longer—contact us now to schedule your consultation now and embark on your journey to a revitalized you!
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2 ASPS. What will your mommy makeover scars look like? Available: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/what-will-your-mommy-makeover-scars-look-like. Accessed August 9, 2023.
3 CDC. Breast Surgery. Available: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/hcp/illnesses-conditions/breast-surgery.html. Accessed August 9, 2023.
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