Mommy Makeover
Mommy Makeover Guide: Combining Tummy Tuck and Breast Procedures for Post-Pregnancy Confidence
Pregnancy is transformative, but it can permanently change the body in ways that diet and exercise alone cannot reverse. A mommy makeover is a customized surgical approach designed to restore your pre-pregnancy contours by combining procedures that address the abdomen and breasts in one comprehensive plan. At The Collins Center for Aesthetic Medicine, patients receive…
Mommy Makeover 101: Answering Your Top Questions
All bodies change over time, and this is especially the case after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Your breasts may “deflate” or begin to sag while your midsection develops a permanent “belly pooch.” Many women turn to mommy makeover surgery to correct these common problems and regain their pre-baby look. But what exactly happens during a mommy…
Why a “C-Tuck” Tummy Tuck Is a No-No
Pregnant women planning to get a C-section may come across discussions of the “C-tuck,” or getting a tummy tuck immediately after a C section. Even though the idea sounds appealing, there’s a lot wrong with the concept. As a plastic surgeon who frequently performs tummy tuck surgeries here in New Haven, I’m hesitant to recommend…
Reclaim Your Pre-Baby Body with a Mommy Makeover
There are very few things that are as life-changing as having a child. While there is a lot of joy involved in having a child, dealing with the changes that happen to your body throughout the pregnancy and birth experience can be a challenge. Excess fat and skin can hang on, as well as loosened…
New Moms Flock to “Makeover” Surgeries
As Mother’s Day weekend winds to a close we learn that “mommy makeover” surgeries are growing in popularity, mostly among young mothers, according to the ASPS. In fact, 62% of mothers said they would undergo a “mommy makeover” if cost were not an issue. Dana Van Gray, 38, who underwent breast augmentation and a tummy…
Middle-Class Moms Undergoing Cosmetic Procedures
After giving birth many moms are unable to loose the midsection they gained while being pregnant. A rising number of moms are turning to a combination of cosmetic procedures dubbed the “Mommy Makeover.” Charlotte, North Carolina’s WBTV 3 recently reported that hundreds of thousands of the Mommy Makeover procedures are being performed each year. The…