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The Ultimate Guide to Mommy Makeover Procedures

A “Mommy Makeover” is a transformative set of cosmetic procedures designed to help women regain their pre-pregnancy bodies. This comprehensive guide will walk you through each procedure commonly included in a mommy makeover and what you can expect from the journey.

What is a Mommy Makeover?

A mommy makeover is a tailored combination of cosmetic surgeries to restore a woman’s body after childbirth. Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can lead to significant changes in a woman’s body, including sagging breasts, stretched abdominal skin, and stubborn fat deposits. The mommy makeover addresses these concerns, helping women feel rejuvenated and confident in their appearance.

Common Procedures in a Mommy Makeover

Breast Augmentation

  • Purpose and Goals: Breast augmentation, or breast enhancement, involves the use of implants to increase breast volume and improve shape. This procedure can restore lost volume due to aging or breastfeeding and enhance the overall symmetry of the breasts.
  • Types of Implants: Patients can choose between saline and silicone implants. Saline implants are filled with a sterile saltwater solution, while silicone implants contain a silicone gel that mimics the feel of natural breast tissue. Dr. Bishara and his team will help you choose the best option for your body and desired outcome.
  • What to Expect: During the procedure, implants are inserted through small incisions, typically made under the breast or in the armpit. Recovery generally involves a few days of rest and some discomfort, which can be managed with prescribed pain medications. Most patients can return to light activities within one to two weeks.

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Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

  • Purpose and Goals: A breast lift raises and firms sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. This procedure is ideal for women who have experienced significant changes in breast shape and position due to aging or breastfeeding.
  • Types of Breast Lift Techniques: There are various techniques for a breast lift, including the crescent lift, periareolar lift, and anchor lift. The choice of technique depends on the degree of sagging and the desired result.
  • Recovery Expectations: Post-surgery, you may experience swelling and discomfort, which medication can alleviate. Following our postcare instructions regarding activity restrictions and wound care is essential to ensure optimal healing.

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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

  • Purpose and Goals: A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from the abdominal area and tightens the abdominal muscles. This procedure particularly benefits women with loose, sagging skin that has not responded to diet or exercise.
  • Types of Tummy Tucks: A full tummy tuck addresses the entire abdominal area, while a mini tummy tuck focuses on the lower abdomen. Dr. Bishara will recommend the best approach based on your specific needs.
  • What to Expect: During the procedure, an incision is made across the lower abdomen, and excess skin and fat are removed. Recovery involves a period of rest and limited mobility to allow the abdominal muscles to heal. Most patients return to their daily activities within four to six weeks.

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Liposuction

  • Purpose and Goals: Liposuction targets localized fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise. Common areas for liposuction include the abdomen, thighs, hips, and arms. The procedure helps contour the body and achieve a more sculpted appearance.
  • Expected Outcomes: Liposuction involves small incisions through which a thin tube, or cannula, is used to suction out fat. You may experience bruising and swelling post-procedure, but these symptoms typically subside within a few weeks. Most patients can resume normal activities within a few days, though complete results may take several months to become fully visible.

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Body Contouring

  • Overview: Body contouring procedures can complement the results of a mommy makeover by targeting areas of loose skin or stubborn fat. These procedures may include thigh lifts, arm lifts, or additional liposuction.
  • How They Complement Other Procedures: By addressing multiple areas of concern, body contouring can enhance the overall outcome of a mommy makeover, providing a more balanced and proportionate appearance.

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Personalized Mommy Makeover Plans

A mommy makeover is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Each patient’s needs and goals are unique, and a personalized plan ensures that all concerns are addressed. During your consultation, Dr. Bishara will assess your body, discuss your goals, and recommend a combination of procedures that best meets your needs.

Preparing for Your Mommy Makeover

  • Pre-Surgery Consultations: Before your surgery, you’ll meet with Dr. Bishara to discuss your medical history, goals, and expectations. This is also the time to ask any questions you may have about the procedures, recovery, and results.
  • Preparing Your Home: Arrange for help at home during your recovery period. This may include assistance with childcare, household chores, and transportation to and from the surgery center.
  • What to Bring: On the day of your surgery, bring comfortable clothing, any prescribed medications, and a supportive friend or family member to accompany you.

The Recovery Process

  • Immediate Post-Op Care: After your surgery, you must rest and follow your postcare instructions carefully. Pain and discomfort are common but manageable with prescribed medications.
  • Short-Term Recovery: In the days following your procedure, you may experience swelling, bruising, and limited mobility. Adhering to your activity and wound care guidelines is crucial for a smooth recovery.
  • Long-Term Recovery: Full recovery can take several weeks to months, depending on the procedures performed. During this time, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and attending follow-up appointments will help you achieve and maintain your desired results.

Results and Outcomes

Each procedure in a mommy makeover is designed to enhance different aspects of your body. Results may vary, but many women find significant improvements in body contour, breast shape, and overall confidence.  A balanced diet, regular exercise, and ongoing care will help you maintain the results of your mommy makeover. Your surgeon can provide guidance on how to best care for your body post-surgery.

Cost and Financing Options

The cost of a mommy makeover varies depending on the procedures included and the complexity of your case. It’s important to discuss the financial aspects during your consultation. Many patients explore financing options to make their mommy makeover more affordable.

Choosing the Right Surgeon

When selecting a plastic surgeon, look for board certification, extensive experience with mommy makeovers, and positive patient reviews. A skilled and experienced surgeon will help you achieve the best possible results.

Schedule consultations with potential surgeons to discuss your goals, review their portfolios, and ensure you feel comfortable with their approach.

A mommy makeover can be a life-changing experience, helping you restore your body and boost your confidence. You can achieve the desired results by understanding each procedure and working closely with a qualified surgeon. If you’re considering a mommy makeover and want to explore your options, contact Dr. Bishara at Paragon Plastic Surgery. Schedule a consultation to discuss your goals and create a personalized plan that fits your needs.

Book your consultation with Dr. Bishara today and take the first step towards a rejuvenated you!

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Coolsculpting vs BodyTite

Men and women of all ages, shapes, and sizes struggle with areas of unwanted fat on both their bodies and faces. In the past, surgical procedures such as facelifts or tummy tucks were the only ways to solve this issue. With time, technology has become more advanced and options become more alternative. 10 years from now, Radio-Frequency technology will likely replace many of the surgical procedures that our Plastic Surgeons are performing with a knife today.

Let’s take a look at one of the more popular body contouring options in the market today: CoolSculpting. CoolSculpting uses an older technology, Cryolipolysis, to remove areas of stubborn body fat by freezing the fat cells from specific parts of the body. While CoolSculpting is non-invasive and has ultimately no downtime, it is less customizable, and does not actually tighten the skin like some of the newer technologies offered. CoolSculpting can take up to 8-12 months to see optimal results, and candidates will typically need 2 or more 35+ minute sessions to achieve 20-25% fat reduction.

While there are other body contouring technologies out there, the new AccuTite, BodyTite and FaceTite devices are the future within minimally-invasive body contouring for patients that need precision fat reduction, skin contraction, and tissue remodeling. The AccuTite is the smallest minimally-invasive radio-frequency contraction device on the market today and can be used to shape multiple areas on the face (FaceTite) and body (BodyTite).

BodyTite & FaceTite use minimally-invasive Radio-Frequency Assisted Lypolysis (RFAL) to produce skin-tightening results while stimulating the body’s own collagen production. During these procedures, fat and tissue are heated and extracted using light vacuum pressure through minimally-invasive incision sites. The skin is then tightened and remodeled to create a smoother look using the Radio-Frequency energy that is 100% concentrated at the treatment zone. 

BodyTite & FaceTite are great solutions for individuals who are looking to reduce fat and tighten skin without the downtime or visible scarring associated with other fat-reduction surgeries. The results from both BodyTite & FaceTite can be visible instantly and only require one treatment at the desired area to achieve up to 40% skin contraction, as shown in peer-reviewed clinical studies. While these procedures can be less affordable than other cosmetic options, this new technology can essentially save money in the sense that individuals can go back to work as soon as the next day. 

Dr. Mark Bishara, who completed a fellowship appointment at the world-renowned Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard Medical school affiliate, gained state-of-the-art skills in body contouring after massive weight loss. Here at Paragon Plastic Surgery & MedSpa, Dr. Bishara offers minimally-invasive face and body contouring with the new BodyTite & FaceTite technologies in both of his Mansfield, Texas and Southlake, Texas locations.  

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Liposuction

 

Summer is here but you might be thinking that you didn’t quite get the summer body you wanted or have noticed stubborn fat that you cannot get rid of. Most people think that liposuction is just an easy way out of not having to work out or eat healthy, but it’s not!
 

Who should consider a liposuction


People who should consider having a liposuction are people that have those stubborn “love handles” or just fat that is hard to get rid of, even with exercising and dieting. Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. For a liposuction procedure, the patient has to have a steady weight and should be in general good health. A liposuction is to help contour the patients body.
 

Treatable areas


Liposuction is most known to be done on the patients abdomen. Truth is liposuction can also be done on the flanks (“love handles”), hips, thighs, buttocks, and arms. Liposuction can also be done while getting a tummy tuck! Liposuction in general can give you that nice body contour that  has been so hard to achieve.
 

Need a Surgeon?

 
Choosing a surgeon can be hard and stressful! Ill help you out a bit, Dr. Mark A. Bishara at The Paragon Plastic Surgery and Med Spa has performed many liposuction procedures. Dr. Bishara has awesome bedside manners and is very friendly and attentive with all patients. He will definetly make you feel at ease. All it takes an initial consultation for you to realize that you have found one of the best surgeons in town!
 
 
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR LIPOSUCTION SERVICES, PLEASE CONTACT US (817) 473-2120 OR EMAIL [email protected] TO SCHEDULE AN  APPOINTMENT.
   
 

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Fat Transfer

 

Many of us have jokingly made the comment, “if only I could transfer this fat to another part of my body.” Well, you can! Many plastic surgeons like Dr. Mark A. Bishara have performed many liposuction with fat transfer procedures. The procedure is safe and provides natural looking results.
 

Who should consider a fat transfer?

 
According to smartbeautyguide.com, people who consider getting a fat transfer are patients who have facial areas that appear creased or sunken, people that want more permanent correction than what fillers provide, and people that would like to do body contouring and breast reconstruction. The most popular fat transfer procedure performed is the buttock augmentation because more and more people want to have a rounder and fuller buttock.
 

How to know if you are a good candidate

 
The first step for this procedure would be to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mark A. Bishara. During your consultation, you and Dr. Bishara will talk about what your goals are and he will evaluate and provide you with different options. Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa will use different machines, such as the Vectra, which is a 3D imaging device that helps give you an understanding as to what your results will look like after the procedure.
 

How its done…

 
The fat being transferred is taken from areas such as the outer thighs, abdomen and flanks. Once marking the area, the fat will be taken from the area on your body using a cannula. Once the fat has been extracted, it goes through the purification process where the fat cells are transferred into small syringes. The next step will be the preparation of the area where the fat will be transferred. Using a needle or a cannula, Dr. Mark A. Bishara will then begin inserting the fatty tissues. The same process is repeated until the desired shape has been achieved.
 

After the procedure

 
After the procedure, swelling and bruising are common during the first week. On week 2, you will still have some swelling but bruising should start going away. Following the third week, you will notice that everything will start look normal. Instructions about drains and other symptoms will be reviewed with you after the procedure and written instructions will be provided as well. Following recovery, you may notice tiny scars that will fade with time but sometimes they are not visible.
 
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR LIPO WITH FAT TRANSFER SERVICES, PLEASE CONTACT US (817) 473-2120 OR EMAIL [email protected] TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
 
 
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Tummy Tuck FAQ

What is abdominoplasty or tummy tuck?

An abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure to help remove excess skin and fat of the abdomen that normally is left after pregnancy, weight loss and age.

Who is a candidate?

Good candidates are generally in good health, which means no active diseases or existing medical conditions. For females, Dr. Mark Bishara recommends to wait until they are done having children.

How is a tummy tuck done?

Dr. Mark Bishara begins with marking the area. The nurses will then begin to prep you for the procedure. A tummy tuck is done under general anesthesia. Dr. Mark Bishara incision is made across the lower abdomen above the pubic bone. The incision usually goes from hip to hip. Dr. Mark Bishara will also make an incision around the belly button. The skin is pulled down toward the pubis and sutured. A new hole will then be made to suture in the belly button. Drains are placed to allow fluids to drain for a couple of days. Drains look like small grenades and they need to be drained as needed. Drains will then be removed couple days typically 3-5 days after.

What should i expect after tummy tuck?

After your tummy tuck you will be able to walk. Walks are encouraged to take at least 3 to 4 times a day for a few minutes. You will not be able to stand completely straight for several days. The incision area will feel tight. An abdominal pressure garment will need to be used for several weeks to help hold everything in place while the healing part is complete.

How soon can i start exercising?

Light exercising  and walking can be resumed a week post procedure. For more strenuous activities the patient is recommended to wait 6 weeks.

How soon will i see results?

Once the drains are removed and any swelling that occurred has gone away you will be able to notice the difference. It will take time but once your body is completely healed you will begin to see the many benefits of the tummy tuck.

 

Should i get pregnant after a tummy tuck?

Yes, although it is recommended for the patients to be done with having children so that the benefits of the tummy tuck are not lost.

 

Will i be able to start a scar treatment after a tummy tuck?

After a tummy tuck you want to let the incision heal. Dr. Mark Bishara recommends about 6 weeks post procedure for any scar treatment.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TUMMY TUCK SERVICES, PLEASE CONTACT US (817) 473-2120 OR EMAIL [email protected] TO SCHEDULE AN  APPOINTMENT.

 

 

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