If You’re Considering a Mommy Makeover
No matter how much you enjoy pregnancy and love motherhood, it’s natural to miss your pre-pregnancy physique. Pregnancy and breastfeeding can take their toll on your body. The number of pregnancies you have, genetics, weight gain, and aging are also factors that may contribute to visible changes in your physique.
Even with diet and exercise, the abdominal muscles and skin often don’t recover to their pre-pregnancy state. If this is your experience, a mommy makeover may be right for you.
Mommy Makeover Overview
A mommy makeover is designed to address your specific concerns and goals and help restore your pre-baby body.
During pregnancy, your skin, tissues, and abdominal muscles stretch to accommodate your growing baby. Breasts also change during breastfeeding as milk production increases. But these changes can linger long after you have your little one.
Even if you find the time to exercise and are eating well, it can be challenging and frustrating when you don’t see results.
Loose skin, pockets of fat, and sagging breasts usually do not spring back with diet and exercise alone.
Following pregnancy and breastfeeding, many women experience changes to their body, such as:
- Loose skin
- Sagging or deflated breasts
- Stretched abdominal muscles
- Stubborn fat pockets
- Stretch marks
The extent of the changes varies from person to person. But it’s common to have a combination of the above.
Since pregnancy often affects different areas of the body, restoring the physique can involve more than one procedure. A mommy makeover refers to combined specialized contouring procedures performed together to restore your post-baby physique to your pre-pregnancy body.
Each mommy makeover is custom-tailored to your individual needs. The procedure generally addresses volume loss, excess loose skin, and excess fat pads.
Usually, a mommy makeover includes an abdomen and breast contouring procedure, with additional procedures added as needed.
Procedures commonly performed as part of a mommy makeover include:
- Breast augmentation
- Breast lift
- Tummy tuck
- Liposuction
- Breast reduction
The mommy makeover targets the areas you are concerned with. The goal is to restore a more youthful, lifted physique.
It’s not unusual for people to want to look as good as they can. It’s perfectly normal to want to restore your body to its pre-baby look. A procedure, such as a mommy makeover, can improve your body image and your confidence.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?
During your consultation, Dr. Polavarapu will discuss your options with you and determine if you could be a good fit for the procedure. You may be an ideal candidate for a mommy makeover if:
- You are fully recovered from childbirth
- You are at or close to your goal weight and plan to maintain it
- You have the needed support for your recovery period
- You have realistic expectations about your results
You are interested in addressing any of the following:
- Sagging breasts that have too little or too much volume
- Stretched or separated abdominal muscles
- A lack of abdominal tone and excess skin, even after dieting and exercising
- Stretch marks
The best way to determine whether a mommy makeover is right for you would be to schedule a consultation with Dr. Polavarapu today.
Why Choose Polavarapu Plastic Surgery, PLLC, for Your Mommy Makeover in Fort Worth?
Deciding to undergo a mommy makeover is a big decision. You want to have a surgeon you are confident in. Here’s why you’re in good hands when you put your trust in Dr. Polavarapu of Polavarapu Plastic Surgery, PLLC:
- Dr. Polavarapu is a highly skilled and experienced American board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She completed her fellowship training in cosmetic and aesthetic surgery.
- She has trained at some of the best medical centers in the United States, such as Beth Israel Deaconess, which is a Harvard teaching hospital.
- Dr. Polavarapu has earned numerous awards. In 2024, Fort Worth Magazine recognized her as a Top Doctor for the third time and named her one of the Top Plastic Surgeons. She is also a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and The Aesthetic Society.
What sets Dr. Polavarapu apart is her personality, demeanor, and caring approach to her patients. In many of her 5-star reviews, patients describe her as very caring and compassionate.
It’s understandable to be anxious about having a cosmetic procedure. Dr. Polavarapu strives to treat everyone like family, answer your questions, and make you feel comfortable and at ease.
The average mommy makeover can cost up to $20,000. However, there are several factors that may contribute to what you’ll pay for the procedure, such as:
- The type and extent of the procedure; this can vary from person to person.
- A mommy makeover combines different procedures to meet individual goals; procedures might include a tummy tuck, liposuction, or breast augmentation. Each procedure has its own price.
- Typically, the more procedures you have during your mommy makeover, the more you’ll pay.
In some cases, the cost of a mommy makeover is the sum of the individual procedures you choose. Occasional discounts might apply for combining procedures.
Will Health Insurance Cover My Procedure?
Your health insurance generally will not cover a mommy makeover. Since the surgery is considered cosmetic, it will not qualify as a medical procedure. However, financing may be an option. Be sure to discuss what options may be available to you during your consultation.
What to Expect
During your consultation, Dr. Polavarapu will assess your suitability for the procedure. She will examine and measure the areas of your body that you want to improve, such as your breasts and abdomen.
She will also ask about your medical history to ensure that you are an appropriate candidate and that the procedure can be performed safely.
During the consultation, she will discuss your surgical goals, options, and costs, as well as the outcome you can expect, how to prepare for a mommy makeover, and the extent of recovery. Dr. Polavarapu will also answer any questions you have during your consultation, so you can enter the procedure with confidence.
Dr. Polavarapu will aim to ensure that you have all the information you need to make the right decision. Before your procedure, you will also be given detailed aftercare instructions to minimize the risk of complications.
Knowing what to expect during the recovery period can help you understand how to prepare.
It’s also essential to be aware of the potential for complications. As with any type of cosmetic procedure or surgery, there are a few potential risks that can occur. Selecting a highly experienced and skilled surgeon and following your surgeon’s instructions can decrease your chance of experiencing complications.
Dr. Polavarapu and her team will do everything possible to reduce the risk of complications. However, it is still important to discuss the risks and benefits of a mommy makeover during your consultation.
Getting a mommy makeover in Fort Worth is a major investment in your appearance, so it will require much thought. If you decide to move forward with it, you may want to put your procedure in the hands of an experienced and caring physician and an outstanding team. Dr. Kiran Polavarapu of Polavarapu Plastic Surgery, PLLC, is an exceptional and caring surgeon you can trust. Her office is conveniently located in Fort Worth, and she also serves patients in Fort Worth, Cleburne/Mansfield, Weatherford/Aledo, and Waco.
If you’re ready to get started with Dr. Polavarapu and her team of experts, we encourage you to schedule a consultation today.