Mommy Makeover Surgery in Westchester County, NY

Becoming a mom can bring several unwanted changes in your body shape, but fortunately there are ways to address these problems and restore your beautiful figure. If you're concerned about sagging, stretched-out skin and stubborn fat after childbirth, the mommy makeover with plastic surgeon Dr.  Neal Goldberg may be right for you.

A mommy makeover is a series of surgical procedures that primarily work to restore a youthful appearance in the body and breasts. In some cases, women say they look and feel more attractive after the surgery than before childbirth.

Mommy Makeover Procedures

Because each mom’s body is unique and affected differently by pregnancy, the mommy makeover is tailored for you. During a consultation with Dr. Goldberg, you can create a plan for surgery which will address your individual concerns.

For most patients, a mommy makeover will include:

• Tummy Tuck
• Liposuction
• Breast augmentation or lift

Some women, for example, have lost breast volume in addition to breast droop. In such cases, a breast lift would be done in combination with breast lift surgery. Liposuction can also be tailored for your concerns, addressing targeted fatty areas on nearly any body part, including the tummy, back, thighs, hips or buttocks.

Before and After Mommy Makeover, Westchester, New York
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Mommy Makeover FAQ

The following are some of the most common questions asked about the mommy makeover in Westchester. Each patient has her own unique set of concerns, so please contact us if you need more information.

How long does a mommy makeover take?

Each procedure requires about one to three hours on average. With one operation, you can minimize the time spent in surgery. You may also have one recovery period, which is ideal if you're a busy mom.

Is it a good idea to combine plastic surgery procedures?

Combining procedures has benefits and drawbacks to consider. There is the benefit of shared recovery time, but there is the added risk of a longer anesthetic. Combining the tummy tuck and breast enhancement is considered safe when it is performed in an expeditious manner.

When can I exercise after the surgery?

After a mommy makeover, Dr. Goldberg generally recommends waiting six weeks before any weight training. If you've undergone a tummy tuck, there are stitches that tighten the abdominal wall in order to recreate the hourglass shape. Heavy lifting has the potential to break one or more of these important stitches, so be cautious and wait as instructed by the doctor. Aerobic exercise can often be resumed after two weeks. However, if you've had breast surgery, Dr. Goldberg will instruct you to postpone any running for at least four weeks.

When can I shower?

Dr. Goldberg will typically advise that you keep everything dry until the first dressing is changed. After that, you can get things wet.

Does mommy makeover require a hospital stay?

There is little chance that you are going to want to go home afterward.  However, even if you stay in the hospital, Dr. Goldberg will recommend that you get out of bed and walk around so that you don't develop a blood clot.

How can I minimize mommy makeover scars?

Scar outcomes can be unpredictable. Dr. Goldberg recommends that patients keep their steristrips on as long as they stay. After that, patients use silicone sheeting or gel. This only works if you apply it consistently every day, all day (24 hours). If the scar will be exposed to sun, remember to apply at least SPF 30 sun block.

To learn more about mommy makeover surgery at Dr. Neal Goldberg's Westchester County plastic surgery offices in Scarsdale and Dobbs Ferry New York, please contact our office at 914-722-1600.