Raj Plastic Surgery offers personalized mommy makeover procedures for Cleveland area patients in our elegant and comfortable Westlake, OH, office. Our renowned board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joyesh Raj, a published author and international speaker, has thousands of surgeries to his credit, with a long history of outstanding cosmetic outcomes.

Drawing upon his extensive experience and advanced training with world-renowned surgeons in Miami and New York City, Dr. Raj provides attentive, compassionate care to our mommy makeover patients. Today’s blog discusses choosing your procedures. 

Common Procedures in a Mommy Makeover

A mommy makeover isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s a combination of procedures designed to target the changes your body went through during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Whether it’s been a few months or a few years since your last child, you can choose the treatments that best meet your needs. Many women choose to focus on their breasts and abdomen, but your makeover can be as minimal or comprehensive as you like. Popular options include:

Breast Lift

In a breast lift, Dr. Raj removes excess breast skin and reshapes the breast mound in a higher position. He may also restore nipple and areola position, for example, moving nipples to point straight ahead if they point downward. Some women may need or want areola size reduction as well.

Breast Augmentation

Many women experience smaller or even deflated-looking breasts after pregnancy and nursing. Breast implants made of saline or silicone can restore volume.  A breast lift and augmentation can be combined for an enhanced shape and improved placement of breasts on the chest providing a more feminine appearance.

Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck tightens loose abdominal muscles, removes sagging skin, and flattens the stomach area. It may also reduce stretch marks beneath the belly button and reposition the navel if needed. Although a tummy tuck doesn’t remove excess fat, that’s what liposuction is for.

Liposuction

This body-contouring technique targets stubborn fat in areas like the stomach, hips, and thighs. Liposuction helps smooth and sculpt your figure for more defined contours.

Dr. Raj works with you to create a personalized surgical plan tailored to your body, goals, and comfort level.

Mommy Makeover in Westlake, OH

We’re proud to offer expertly customized mommy makeover procedures in Westlake, OH. Call Raj Plastic Surgery at 440-808-8030 to schedule your consultation and start choosing the right procedures for you.

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At Raj Plastic Surgery, our Cleveland area patients often ask those same questions in our Westlake, OH, office. Board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Joyesh Raj is known for his empathetic listening and exceptional surgical skills.

His patient-centered approach means you’ll get the procedures you want in the time frame that makes the most sense for you.

This blog explains some things we consider when helping you plan a mommy makeover.

Mommy Makeover Timing

Timing your mommy makeover around key life events can help you get the best results.

After Childbirth

Experts recommend waiting 6-12 months after giving birth to schedule a mommy makeover. Your body needs plenty of time to heal and will continue changing rapidly.

Waiting long enough after giving birth also gives you time to see what your body will look like long term. It’s only natural to feel frustrated with how slowly your body is returning to normal in the early weeks and months after childbirth. But remember, pregnancy is nine months, so allowing your body at least that long to work toward its natural state makes sense.

Once you have time to evaluate what you like (and don’t like) about your post-baby body, it’s a good time to think about scheduling your procedure.

After Your Last Child

If you plan to have more children, waiting until your family is complete is best. Pregnancy after a mommy makeover can affect your results, particularly with abdominal and breast procedures, because both areas grow significantly during pregnancy.

If you’re unsure whether you’re done having kids, Dr. Raj might recommend waiting until you’re certain.

After Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a unique journey for each woman and baby. Some women breastfeed for just a short time, and others practice extended breastfeeding for years. Regardless of which category you fall into, it’s important to recognize that breastfeeding has a major effect on breast shape and size.

Generally, you should wait at least six months after breastfeeding. This allows your breasts to stabilize in shape and size before surgery.

When You Reach a Stable Weight

Having a stable weight before surgery ensures more predictable and lasting results. In general, it’s best to wait until you’re at a stable weight for at least six months before scheduling a mommy makeover.

Recovery Time

A mommy makeover requires a week or two of downtime. During recovery, you won’t be able to lift anything heavy or engage in strenuous activities.

Plan your surgery when you can prioritize healing without major interruptions from work or family.

Mommy Makeover Consultations in Cleveland

When you’re ready to explore a mommy makeover, Dr. Joyesh Raj in Westlake, OH, is here. Call 440-808-8030 to schedule your consultation today.

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Combination of Procedures

Many of the procedures focus on the breasts and abdomen since these areas tend to experience the most change during pregnancy. Procedures commonly combined as part of a mommy makeover include:

• Tummy tuck
• Liposuction
• Breast augmentation
• Breast lift

When you visit Raj Plastic Surgery for your mommy makeover, your treatment will be customized to address your cosmetic concerns. Your choice of procedures can influence the longevity of your results. For example, if you opt to include a breast augmentation in your mommy makeover procedure, your implants will need to be replaced at some point in the future.

Healthy Lifestyle

A healthy lifestyle is great for your overall well-being, but did you know it can help prolong your beautiful mommy makeover results? A lifestyle that includes lots of exercise and a healthy diet can help you maintain your weight, which allows you to enjoy your new look for longer.

Pregnancy After Mommy Makeover

Many patients wonder if they can get pregnant after undergoing a mommy makeover. A mommy makeover is generally recommended to women who have completed their families. This is because the weight gain associated with pregnancy can compromise your results. For example, a tummy tuck involves the removal of excess skin and fat on the abdomen as well as the tightening of the underlying muscles. If pregnancy occurs after a tummy tuck, the abdominal muscles can become stretched again, and excess skin may again become an issue after giving birth. If you are considering getting pregnant at any point after having a mommy makeover, bring up your plans with Dr. Raj, who will help you make an informed decision.

Mommy Makeover in Westlake

Pregnancy and childbirth are fulfilling experiences in many women’s lives, but they undoubtedly take a toll on the body. Restore your pre-pregnancy figure with a mommy makeover in Westlake. Contact our office to schedule a consultation.

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However, these aesthetic issues can affect any woman, regardless of whether she is a mother. Mommy makeover is not exclusively reserved for women who have had children — it is simply a catchy phrase that describes the combination of breast and abdominal procedures and tends to be most common in women post-pregnancy.

Who Else Can Benefit From Mommy Makeover?

If you have fluctuated significantly in weight, you may experience changes that are similar to those that occur with pregnancy. Gaining and then losing a substantial amount of weight may leave your breasts looking flat and saggy, and your stomach looking flabby with stretched-out skin and stubborn pockets of fat (your abdominal muscles may be stretched-out, too).

If you have lost a lot of weight and aren’t happy with your post-weight -loss appearance, a treatment plan that combines breast lift (with or without implants) and tummy tuck could help you achieve the appearance you desire.

Other factors that can contribute to changes similar to those that happen during childbearing are aging and genetics. The aging process can cause your breasts to migrate south on the chest and your abdomen to lose its taut, firm quality. Or, you simply may have inherited your mother or grandmother’s ample breasts or protruding belly, and may be prone to sagging and drooping over time.

Advantages of Combining Breast and Body Procedures

Combining breast and body procedures into a single surgery has several notable benefits.

Firstly, it can save you money, as you will only have to pay fees like the facility fee and anesthesiologist’s fee once instead of twice. Also, it means you have a single recovery period. For many women, this is highly preferable to spacing out procedures and having to recover in between each surgery. Finally, combining procedures helps you attain your final result quicker than you would if you spaced out the procedures.

Contact Dr. Raj Today

Mother or not, if you are dissatisfied with the way your breasts and abdomen look, Dr. Raj can help you make the changes you desire. He will customize a treatment plan to give you the appearance you desire and the confidence you deserve.

To learn more, please contact our Westlake office today.

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