Is a Mommy Makeover Right for You?
A Mommy Makeover is designed to correct problems and changes created by pregnancy and the result of aging. During and after pregnancy, there are several changes that take place to a woman’s body. These changes are sometimes permanent or difficult to correct with diet and exercise.
During pregnancy, women tend to accumulate fatty tissue in the mid section including the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, hips, and even arms. After delivery as a result of the accumulation of fatty tissue, women can be left with excess skin and stretch marks. Women also report that their breasts become saggy and small after pregnancy and/or breastfeeding. The additional mid section weight, excess skin, stretch marks, and the loss of size and volume to the breasts can be very depressing and frustrating for women. Dr. Robert Heck with Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery takes an individual artistic approach to each woman and mother to correct either one or a combination of these issues. Dr. Heck will look at all aspects of your body and even pre-pregnancy pictures to develop a comprehensive plan to make you feel attractive and youthful again.
One of the most common ways to rejuvenate women’s breasts after pregnancy is either with a breast augmentation or a breast lift. For those women who have just lost volume to their breasts, a breast augmentation may be right for you. For those women who have lost volume but also have an excess of breast tissue and skin, you may be a better candidate for a breast lift. Dr. Heck has been fellowship trained and specializes in a technique call the Laser Bra which can be performed with a traditional breast lift to give woman a natural, longer lasting lift.
Pregnancy can sometimes result with stretch marks (stria), excess skin, and excess fat in the abdominal area. Dr. Heck assesses each patient and their goals to determine whether they are a candidate for liposuction, a mini tummy tuck, a full tummy tuck, or a combination of these procedures. Either option is very safe and effective and can give women their pre-pregnancy, flat, tight stomach back.
Dr. Heck will then address any concerns with your thighs, buttocks, hips, arms or other body areas. Typically with these areas, liposuction can be a quick and successful way to remove excess fat, tighten the skin, re-shape, and contour your body. Dr. Heck performs all types of liposuction such as Smartlipo™, VASER ® Liposelection , power-assisted, and traditional liposuction. Dr. Heck will carefully choose what type of liposuction would best suit your body for the best results.
A Mommy Makeover is simply a generic term used to describe the options that are available to improve the body following pregnancy. Trust in Dr. Heck, who is experienced and a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, to lead you in the right direction with all your cosmetic decisions. He has been performing Mommy Makeovers for over 10 years and takes an individualized approach to meet the needs of his patients. Learn more information about Dr. Robert Heck and Columbus Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery.
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