mommy makeover

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…

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…

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…