Our looks change so much over the years due to the changes our bodies endure at different points in our lives. From the days you could eat and not gain a pound to your growth spurts during puberty and all points beyond you, you are in a constant state of flux that reflects how you look.
Many factors play a role in those changes, such as diet, how much exercise you get, and, for women, events like having a child or going through menopause. Everyone is self-conscious about some part of their appearance, and if you’re looking to see your younger self again in the mirror, maybe it’s time for a mommy makeover.
Women living in the Arlington, Virginia, area who want to look their best can get mommy makeovers and many other cosmetic treatments from Doctors Talal Munasifi and James Economides and their staff at the Advanced Plastic Surgery Center.
What is a mommy makeover?
There are many different reasons for your body losing elasticity and firmness, such as pregnancy and menopause mentioned earlier, which can lead to weight gain and other hormonal fluctuations. You can go out and get regular exercise, eat all the right foods, and still never quite get the body back you had, and all of these factors can leave you with looser skin, a sagging chest, and extra pounds.
This is where our mommy makeover comes in; it’s a series of procedures that can help you thin your waist, firm your breasts, and lose years from your body.
What treatments are involved?
If you’re considering a mommy makeover, these are the procedures that fall under this new look:
Tummy tuck
Also known as an abdominoplasty, this is a surgery in which extra skin and fat are removed from your abdomen, giving you a thinner waist. It can also repair stomach bulges caused by separated abdominal muscles (rectus diastasis).
Breast lift
This is when surgery is done to tighten and remove excess skin from breasts, lifting them up and also elevating the areolas and nipples.
Liposuction
A procedure that removes unwanted fat through a suction out fat with a tube (called a cannula) can be done in several places, including your hips, buttocks, thighs, tummy, arms, back, or neck.
Breast augmentation
If you’re unhappy with your cup size, we can make them larger using a fat transfer or implants made of different materials like saline or silicone. This and breast lifts are often done together.
Breast reduction
If your breasts are too heavy, we can reduce them (reduction mammoplasty) through a series of incisions and lifting the nipples and breast mound. This can help lower back pain, make fitting clothes easier, help posture, and reduce persistent rashes under your breasts.
Having a child shouldn’t have to leave a lasting impact on your looks if you don’t want them to, so if you want to try a mommy makeover, make an appointment with Drs. Munasifi, Economides, and their team at the Advanced Plastic Surgery Center today.
