Is A Mommy Makeover Right for You? 3 Questions...

Sometimes the process of aging occurs so slowly that you barely notice it. A few extra gray hairs here and a new wrinkle there can easily be overlooked. However, having kids can drastically accelerate aging. Seemingly overnight, your body may start to "fall apart." 

A mommy makeover is a plastic surgery combination procedure that can include a tummy tuck, body lift, breast lift, liposuction and other treatments designed to restore your youthful good looks. Here are several hints that may let you know it's time to schedule an appointment with a board certified Plastic Surgeon:

1. The Awkward Post-Partum Question. Let's say you gave birth to your last child over a year ago and people are still asking, "When are you due?" This means you should take a serious look at what's going on in the area that used to be your waistline. That "phantom" baby bump may be the result of abdominal muscles that have permanently separated under the stress of pregnancy. If diet and exercise aren't getting rid of that bulge, it's time to look into having a tummy tuck. This is one of the most-requested procedures for women who don't intend to have any more kids. Subsequent pregnancies can re-tear the stomach muscles; so this procedure isn't recommended for moms who aren't finished with childbearing.

2. Your Bobby-socks have become Tube-socks. As a mom, you know what it's like to feel so tired that you're fighting gravity with each step. Unfortunately, your breasts may have given up the fight entirely and be headed for your knees. Long and skinny is a great look for legs, but not for your boobs. If you have to roll your breasts up like cinnamon rolls to tuck them into your bra, this is a sure sign that you can benefit from a breast lift. While you're having that surgery done, you might as well spring for an upgrade and get a nice "mommy-style" pair of breast implants. If you've felt the spark going out of your relationship, making yourself feel desirable again may be just what the doctor ordered.

3. You're Constantly Asked If You're Wearing Corduroy Pants. When you're raising kids, it always seems like there's never enough of "you" to meet everyone's needs. Ironically, with a post-pregnancy body there may be more of "you" hanging around than you'd like. If you notice that you can't sneak quietly out of a room where your toddler is sleeping because of the noise your thighs make rubbing together, it may be a good idea to have an inner thigh lift. Liposuction can actually be used to spot-treat many different areas of your body where stubborn "baby fat" refuses to budge.

New Technology in Breast Augmentation

Having breast surgery is a life changing decision. No matter what surgery you are having, you want to make sure you have the most up-to-date and technologically advanced procedure possible. There have been several new advancements in breast augmentation in the past couple of years to help you have the safest and most satisfactory experience possible.

New Breast Implants

For a long time, only saline implants were available to most women who wanted to undergo breast augmentation. The FDA recently approved the use of silicone breast implants for all women. Before this approval, silicone implants were reserved for those who needed breast reconstruction or for those who were not candidates for saline implants.

There are three types of breast implants available:

1. Saline 

2. Silicone 

3. “Gummy Bear” (cohesive gel)

All three options for breast implants have their pros and cons. The saline in saline breast implants is easily absorbed by your body if the implant ruptures for any reason. The disadvantages are that they may ripple under the surface of your breast and they may not look as natural on women with smaller breasts.

Silicone breast implants do not cause health risks with the newer types. The newest implants will not leak if they rupture. There is a chance; however, that you will not notice there has been a rupture because they do not leak. Silicone implants look and feel more natural than saline.

The new Gummy Bear breast implants are very soft, strong, and pliable. No matter how they are pulled, pushed, or even if they are cut, they will never lose their natural shape. The term “gummy bear” refers to the filling inside the implant. Just like a gummy bear candy, the implant is not a liquid that can leak. It is a cohesive gel that cannot be deformed.