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A mommy makeover is a popular cosmetic surgery procedure that is designed to address multiple areas of the body at once to restore a pre-pregnancy figure. While having a child is one of the greatest joys in the world, many women become frustrated trying to regain their pre-pregnancy figure. These changes can leave women feeling less confident about their appearance. Some common complaints from women who discuss mommy makeover surgery with Dr. Abramson include: loose, separated, or weakened abdominal muscles, lax skin or a belly pooch, post-pregnancy weight gain in undesirable areas, and sagging, deflated breasts.

Dr. David L. Abramson is a board-certified plastic surgeon known for his innovative face and body treatments. A leader in his industry, he has been the recipient of numerous awards, including being named a “Top 5 Breast Implant Reconstructive Surgeon” by New Jersey Monthly. He offers attentive, personalized care to each of his patients.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Abramson, please contact us online. To speak to a member of our team or schedule an appointment on the phone, please call our Englewood office at (201) 731-3134, our Franklin Lakes office at (201) 731-3134, or our Manhattan office at (212) 774-1828.

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About Mommy Makeovers

A mommy makeover is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to address multiple parts of the body at once by combining various procedures. Mommy makeovers are primarily designed to help post-pregnant women restore the appearance of their figure, but may also be performed on patients who simply want to address multiple concerns at once and reduce their overall recovery time. Dr. Abramson can combine and perform multiple procedures concurrently, including:

Benefits of Mommy Makeovers

There are many benefits to undergoing a mommy makeover, including:

Comprehensive Transformation: By combining multiple different procedures, women can address various areas of concern during a single surgery session, resulting in a more transformative, cohesive result.
Improved Figure: Women can enjoy a more proportionate silhouette and defined contours, including enhancements to the breasts and torso.
Toned Torso: Abdominoplasty can help create a smoother, flatter stomach by eliminating loose skin and tightening any loose or weakened muscles.
Enhanced Contours: Liposuction can help create a more defined silhouette and sculpted figure.
Restoration of Breasts: The size, shape, fullness, and positioning of the breasts can be altered and addressed to achieve greater symmetry and a more desirable appearance.
Tailored Treatment Options: Each mommy makeover is personalized to address the unique needs and desires of the patient, ensuring individualized results.
Long-Lasting Results: With proper maintenance and the adoption of healthy lifestyle habits, the results of each patient’s procedure can last for several years.
Reduced Recovery: By performing each procedure in a single sitting, patients will only require a single recovery period, as opposed to having to undergo and recover from each procedure separately.

To learn more about how you may benefit from a mommy makeover, please schedule a consultation by contacting us online or calling your closest office.

Suitable Candidates

Suitable candidates for a mommy makeover typically include women who are interested in enhancing and recontouring their figure after a pregnancy. Each patient should have completed planning their family, and ideally, no longer be breastfeeding. Those interested in addressing multiple parts of their body are also welcome and encouraged to undergo this procedure, as candidacy is not exclusive to mothers.

All candidates interested in this procedure should be in good overall health, free from any underlying medical conditions that may inhibit healing. Realistic expectations should also be held regarding what this procedure can accomplish. Patients should also be nonsmokers or prepared to quit before their procedure. Dr. Abramson will determine each patient’s candidacy during their personal consultation.

Personal Consultation

The first step in each patient’s transformation is attending a consultation with Dr. Abramson. This consultation allows Dr. Abramson to understand patients’ cosmetic goals and tailor procedures accordingly. He will start by asking questions about the patient’s medical history, medications, areas of concern, and ideal outcome. He will conduct a physical exam to assess body structure and surgical needs. Using this information, Dr. Abramson will create each patient’s treatment plan. He will also provide personalized preparation and recovery instructions. After the consultation, patients receive an accurate cost estimate from one of his knowledgeable and experienced staff members.

To schedule your personal consultation, please contact us online. To speak to a member of our team or schedule an appointment on the phone, please call our Englewood office at (201) 731-3134, our Franklin Lakes office at (201) 731-3134, or our Manhattan office at (212) 774-1828.

Preparation

Dr. Abramson will provide personalized instructions to help each patient prepare for their procedure. These instructions will vary between individuals depending on the procedures being performed in their treatment plan, but they should be followed closely to help promote a quick recovery and the most ideal results.

Patients may be asked to discontinue using certain medications and supplements, specifically those that contain blood-thinning properties. Drinking alcohol will need to be avoided several days before and after the procedure, and smoking and other nicotine use should be completely ceased until healed. Transportation home from the procedure, as well as time away from work, should be arranged ahead of time so that each patient can focus on their recovery after being released.

Procedure

A mommy makeover is performed using a combination of different techniques and procedures, including breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, and tummy tucks, with each aspect of each procedure being fully tailored to the patient’s anatomy.

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is a procedure that utilizes artificial implants to enhance the shape and fullness of a woman’s breasts. Many women choose to augment their breasts to create a more balanced, proportionate appearance, a more feminine breast shape, and to achieve breast symmetry. Breast implants can be filled with either silicone or saline, each offering unique benefits. Silicone breast implants are composed of a silicone shell filled with a cohesive gel and are often praised for their natural feel, while saline implants are created with a silicone shell filled with a sterile saline solution. ⁽¹⁾ Dr. Abramson offers alternative methods to implant-based breast augmentation, such as fat grafting and AlloClae injections.

Breast Reduction

A breast reduction, also known as a reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure that reduces the size and improves the appearance of the breasts by excising and eliminating excess breast tissue. Many women who choose to undergo this procedure often experience chronic neck, back, or shoulder pain due to the size and weight of their enlarged breasts, which is minimized or eliminated after surgery.

Breast Lift

A breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, is a procedure designed to reposition the breasts to address sagging breast tissue, downturned areola, and malpositioned nipples. This procedure creates a more uplifted, youthful-looking appearance without altering the volume of the breasts themselves. ⁽²⁾ Many women often choose to combine their breast lift with an augmentation to not only raise the positioning of their breasts but also to increase the fullness and overall sculpt of their chest.

Liposuction

Liposuction is a highly popular body-contouring procedure that eliminates stubborn deposits of fat that do not respond to dieting or exercise. ⁽³⁾ This procedure can either be performed as part of another procedure, like a fat transfer, or it can be performed as a standalone treatment. Considered the gold standard for fat removal, this procedure utilizes a specialized cannula to suction out stubborn deposits of fat. Patients often choose to address the thighs, abdomen, arms, back, and love handles.

Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck is one of the most common procedures performed on women after pregnancy. Also referred to as an abdominoplasty, the tummy tuck is designed to help remove excess, sagging skin and fat from around the abdomen or waist that will not retract. ⁽⁴⁾ Dr. Abramson can also tighten the abdominal muscles. This procedure can potentially remove stretch marks, depending on their location, on the lower abdomen, diminish the appearance of stretch marks, and leave patients with a smoother, flatter stomach. Dr. Abramson can perform multiple variations of the tummy tuck, including:

Mini Tummy Tuck: This variation is suitable for patients with minimal concerns or those who only need to address the skin below the navel.
Modified Tummy Tuck: The modified tummy tuck is performed when the only concern is extra skin and a full tummy tuck is not required.
Extended Tummy Tuck: The extended tummy tuck covers a larger treatment area than the traditional abdominoplasty, additionally addressing the love handles and flanks.
High Tension Tummy Tuck: This variation is performed to enhance the appearance of a cinched waist or “hourglass” figure.

Recovery

Each patient will be required to take time away from work and other social commitments to focus on resting after their procedure. Patients can expect to experience bruising or swelling in areas that received treatment, but these effects will dissipate on their own. Any discomfort may be managed through the use of medications under the guidance and direction of Dr. Abramson. Patients may be asked to wear supportive garments to help maintain and protect their new curves and minimize swelling. Each patient’s recovery timeline will vary depending on their treatment plan, but Dr. Abramson will discuss a more specific timeframe and provide more detailed instructions during the patient’s consultation. He may also ask patients to attend follow-up appointments to monitor their progress.

Results

Patients may be able to see immediate differences in their figure after their appointment; the full effects of their procedure will become more apparent over time, as any residual swelling subsides. Each patient can enjoy a more defined waist, enhanced breasts, a flatter torso, and overall a more desirable and aesthetically pleasing silhouette. Many patients also report an increase in their self-confidence, especially when it comes to their appearance. The results of each patient’s procedure are long-lasting, but healthy lifestyle habits must be adopted to maintain the results of their mommy makeover.

Cost of Mommy Makeover in New York City

The cost of each mommy makeover can depend on several factors, as each procedure is fully tailored to address each patient’s unique anatomy and concerns. This can make it hard for our team to provide an early cost estimate. Dr. Abramson will discuss and disclose the cost of the procedure during the consultation after a treatment plan has been established. Dr. Abramson also offers payment plans to help qualifying patients finance the cost of their procedure.

To discover the full cost of your mommy makeover, please schedule a consultation by contacting us online. To speak to a member of our team or schedule an appointment on the phone, please call our Englewood office at (201) 731-3134, our Franklin Lakes office at (201) 731-3134, or our Manhattan office at (212) 774-1828.

FAQ

What is included in a mommy makeover?

Dr. Abramson can include breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, tummy tuck, and liposuction in our mommy makeover procedure.

How long is the recovery period for a mommy makeover?

Recovery times will vary between patients, but most people can return to work within a few weeks.

Am I still a candidate for a mommy makeover if I want to have more children?

It is strongly recommended to wait until you are finished planning your family, as pregnancy or significant weight fluctuations can alter the results of the procedure.

Are the results of my mommy makeover permanent?

The results of a mommy makeover are long-lasting, but it is important to adopt healthy lifestyle habits, such as regular exercise, to maintain and preserve your results.

Will there be visible scarring after my mommy makeover?

Any incisions made during the procedure will leave scarring. However, Dr. Abramson carefully places each one to minimize their visibility. Any concerns about scarring should be discussed during your consultation.

References

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Toomey AE, Cape JD. Mastopexy (Breast Lift). Nih.gov. Published December 11, 2024. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK610682/
Bartow MJ, Raggio BS. Liposuction. PubMed. Published 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563135/
Regan JP, Casaubon JT. Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck). PubMed. Published 2020. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK431058/