Mommy Makeover
Mommy Makeover
Repetitive pregnancy and childbirth may negatively affect your body shape, and you may experience changes that make you feel concerned and embarrassed about your appearance. In this article, we will discuss some cosmetic procedures after childbirth known as the Mommy Makeover.
Mommy Makeover Technique:
The Mommy Makeover technique helps restore the shape and appearance of a woman's body after giving birth. Many women notice changes in their bodies after pregnancy, and several areas can be addressed. The most common include the breasts, abdomen, waist, and buttocks. Some of these procedures require a single session or multiple sessions, depending on your case and the assessment of Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy. There are various techniques used to perform these changes, and several factors should be taken into consideration when choosing the best techniques, such as:
• Areas to be treated and modified.
• Sites of the surgical incisions.
• The types of implants.
What procedures can be done in Mommy Makeover?
• Breast augmentation.
• Breast lift.
• Liposuction.
• Buttock augmentation or lift.
• Tummy tuck.
• Hair plasma injection.
Before the Mommy Makeover:
• First, Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy will evaluate your condition and determine the appropriate procedure.
• He will conduct some tests and examinations to ensure your good health.
• Avoid taking aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications before the procedure to prevent bleeding.
There are certain conditions that candidates must meet before undergoing the Mommy Makeover:
• If you are in good health and do not suffer from chronic illnesses that pose a risk.
• If you are a non-smoker or can quit smoking for some time.
• If you can maintain a healthy lifestyle and relatively stable weight.
When is a Mommy Makeover performed?
• Severe abdominal muscle weakness after childbirth due to a lack of exercise before and after giving birth.
• Sagging and drooping breasts.
• Fat accumulation in areas of the body such as the buttocks, arms, and abdominal area.
• Continuous hair loss after childbirth.
Can a Mommy Makeover be performed immediately after giving birth?
Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy, a plastic surgery and liposculpture consultant, advises performing a Mommy Makeover 6 months following childbirth, especially the Tummy Tuck procedure or the procedure to tighten abdominal sagging, to ensure the best results without any recurring sagging after the surgery. Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy also recommends adhering to a dietary plan and losing weight before any procedure.
Body tightening procedures after childbirth:
These procedures are performed through several small surgical incisions that are difficult to notice after the surgery. The location of the incisions varies depending on the area, the amount of sagging and excess skin, and what Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy considers most suitable for your case. The surgical incision is made near the bikini area if you desire to tighten your saggy abdomen, thighs, and buttocks. However, if you want to get rid of saggy arms, back, or breasts, a surgical incision is made under the armpits. Afterward, the formed incision is closed with cosmetic stitches and covered with medical dressings and compression bandages. Then, the recovery period begins. This procedure takes less than an hour, and the results appear within a few weeks and continue to show up within 6 months until the swelling has completely subsided. Additionally, the results are permanent as long as you maintain your weight and engage in exercise.
Breast augmentation:
The breasts can be enlarged again by injecting fat to increase their size instead of using silicone implants. This technique is characterized by not causing any allergies.
Lifting the buttocks through autologous fat injection or silicone implants:
This procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy makes small surgical incisions in the buttock area, then injects the buttock with fat extracted from areas that suffer from local obesity, or he implants silicone implants to achieve the desired shape. Afterward, he closes the surgical incisions with some cosmetic stitches.
Hair plasma sessions:
Plasma sessions for hair are performed to treat hair loss and breakage and to increase hair density. Plasma helps to regenerate damaged hair and restore its strength. A blood sample is drawn to separate the platelet-rich plasma from the other blood components in a centrifuge. The plasma is then filled into fine needles and injected into the hair scalp in the areas determined by Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy. The number of sessions varies depending on your condition and the recommendations of Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy.
Liposculpture with VASER:
This technique is used for mild sagging in the abdomen, arms, or buttocks. For severe sagging, surgical intervention is preferred. Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy makes a small surgical incision in the saggy area that requires tightening. Then, he inserts a thin tube connected to the VASER device. He then directs the Vaser ultrasonic waves to the areas to be treated to dissolve the fat and convert it into a liquid substance that is easier to remove. After melting the fat, Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy inserts a small medical suction tube through the surgical incision to remove the fat from the body. Then, he closes the surgical incisions with some cosmetic stitches.
4D body sculpting technique:
The 4D body sculpting technique is performed in a single session. It involves suctioning fat from the targeted areas and then reinjecting some after purification, into specific areas to highlight the muscles and enhance their shape.
What is the cost of a Mommy Makeover?
The cost of a Mommy Makeover varies depending on several factors, including:
• The type of procedure you wish to undergo.
• The number of body areas you want to improve.
• The number of sessions you will receive.
• The amount of fat and sagging in the body.
• The number of procedures you would like to have.
All these factors, along with the type of anesthesia, the tools used, hospital costs, the surgeon's fee, the assisting team's fee, and the duration of stay in the hotel if you are coming from abroad, contribute to the overall cost.
Contact us for more information, booking, and inquiries about the cost. You can also schedule a consultation with Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy, a plastic surgery and natural hair transplant consultant, to help you choose the best cosmetic procedure. He is the best plastic and hair transplant doctor in Egypt.
This content has been reviewed by Dr. Ahmed Mekkawy, a consultant in cosmetic surgery, body contouring, and natural hair transplantation.
