Mommy Makeover

Your procedure is performed under general anesthesia, ensuring a stress-free, painless, and manageable treatment process. Post-surgery, it is common to experience soreness and discomfort in multiple regions of the body. Our doctors will prescribe oral pain medication to make sure you feel at ease during your healing process. You should continue to wear your compression garments and make sure to get ample rest.

Our board-certified plastic surgeons aim to place incisions in areas where scarring will be least noticeable, and we can provide information and techniques to reduce the appearance of scars further. Avoiding excessive sun exposure and wearing sunscreen whenever outside are among the most important things you can do to manage postoperative scarring after a mommy makeover.

While you will be able to begin walking soon after your procedure, you will need to postpone strenuous workouts for at least 2 months to give your body the proper time to recover.

All of your mommy makeover procedures will be performed on the same day, which reduces downtime, risk, and costs. You will attend an initial consultation in Salt Lake City, followed by your surgery. After this, you will return to our office for a series of follow-up appointments. These visits allow our team to remove sutures and drains, monitor incisions, and respond to any questions or concerns that arise during recovery.

At first, swelling and bruising may obscure your results. But with every passing week, you will notice a more sculpted, streamlined physique emerging. It can take 3 to 6 months for the full benefits of your surgery to become apparent.

A makeover itself is a combination of body contouring procedures that address multiple cosmetic concerns, including skin laxity, stubborn fat, and reduced chest volume. Based on your goals and wishes, we can also add non-surgical facial rejuvenation techniques as desired. We will discuss your options in more depth during your private Salt Lake City consultation.

Risks are greatly reduced when all procedures are performed on the same day, allowing you to undergo general anesthesia only once instead of multiple times. However, it is critical to have a clear picture of all potential complications, and our team will discuss these in detail during your initial appointment. In general, risks can include:

• Swelling
• Bruising
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Poor scarring
• Asymmetry
• Capsular contracture
• Implant migration or rupture
• A need for revision surgery

When selecting your plastic surgeon, you will want to investigate each potential provider’s training background, board certifications, specialized techniques, before-and-after photographs, and patient testimonials. Next, it is indispensable to meet with your provider in person, as this will give you the best picture of whether working together feels like the right choice. Our team invites you to schedule an introductory consultation in Salt Lake City, Utah, to ask questions and learn more about our state-of-the-art facility and the natural, elegant results we can achieve. Call today to get started!

• American. “Mommy Makeover” Combines Procedures for Postpartum Body Contouring.” American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 29 July 2015, www.plasticsurgery.org/news/press-releases/mommy-makeover-combines-procedures-for-postpartum-body-contouring.
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