Mommy Makeover in Houston
The effects of pregnancy in a woman’s body can be challenging to reverse, even with a healthy lifestyle. A mommy makeover is a customized set of procedures that can restore your “pre-baby” body, boost your self-esteem, and give you the confidence to enjoy motherhood in a new way. Your mommy makeover journey can address changes to your body after childbirth, particularly in the breasts and abdomen.
Regain Your Figure with Mommy Makeover Benefits
The mommy makeover is designed to help restore a woman’s body to its pre-pregnancy state, addressing changes caused by childbirth, weight gain, and breastfeeding.
A mommy makeover can renew skin, reducing pregnancy-induced stretch marks and loose skin. This results in smoother, more youthful skin, boosting self-esteem and improving body image.
Each mommy makeover is tailored to patient goals, ensuring a satisfying experience. Patients can concentrate on specific areas, like arms or thighs, for a truly customized approach.
What is Mommy Makeover?
Helping You Regain Your Pre-Baby Body
A custom mommy makeover is a customizable set of procedures designed to help women regain their pre-baby body. These combination body procedures may consist of breast surgery such as augmentation, lift (with or without augmentation), or reduction, tummy tuck, and liposuction. This combination of plastic surgery procedures is typically tailored to each individual’s needs and personal cosmetic goals.
After giving birth and breastfeeding, many women experience changes in their bodies that can lead to dissatisfaction with their appearance. Changes in breast shape and volume are often a common concern for women after breastfeeding. Although a healthy diet and regular exercise can help new moms lose their baby weight, weight fluctuations and weight gain during pregnancy can leave stubborn pockets of fat and loose skin that persist.
If diet and exercise aren’t enough, mommy makeover surgery can help a woman restore her pre-baby body. To learn more about the custom mommy makeover in Houston with Dr. Vitenas, contact us to set up your consultation today. It’s the perfect time to start planning your surgery.
Dr. Vitenas has a large collection of Before and After photos online. You can also check out Dr. Vitenas’ testimonials, which demonstrate his skill, talent, and experience with modern surgical techniques. Patient safety is a top priority.
Learn What Happens During Your Consultation
If you are thinking a mommy makeover may be right for you, your first step will be to schedule a private consultation with Dr. Vitenas. This initial appointment is intended to help Dr. Vitenas determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure and better understand your desired results.
The initial consultation will begin with a physical and a review of your medical history and medications. Next, Dr. Vitenas will discuss your reason for a mommy makeover, as well as your upcoming goals and plans for more children. At this point, you’ll work with Dr. Vitenas to put together your surgical plan, which may involve a personalized combination of procedures.
Dr. Vitenas has one of the largest libraries of mommy makeover Before and After photographs available online. We also suggest looking through Dr. Vitenas’ many mommy makeover testimonials. Dr. Vitenas’ many positive reviews are a clear display of his skill, talent, and experience using modern surgical techniques.
Each Patient is Unique and Individual Results May Vary
Each Patient is Unique and Individual Results May Vary
Your Customizable Body Transformation
This procedure is a custom combination of multiple plastic surgery techniques to restore a woman’s body after pregnancy as close to its pre-pregnancy shape as possible. Dr. Vitenas will custom tailor each mommy makeover procedure around the patient’s desired goals, which vary from woman to woman. The typical one consists of a combination of body contouring procedures which may include:
Ideal Candidates
The ideal candidate for this transformative journey will be in generally good health, at or near their ideal body weight, and a nonsmoker. While the body procedures will not interfere with future pregnancy or childbirth, it is recommended that she has completed her family as subsequent pregnancies can reverse the benefits of the surgery.
Medical professionals suggest waiting at least six months after childbirth or the cessation of breast feeding before considering the surgery. This is because the body shape returns to normal gradually after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Dr. Vitenas will discuss the ideal time for your custom mommy makeover and will help you set realistic expectations for your experience and final results.
Potential Risks
Cost Analysis
The average cost of the custom mommy makeover depends on the type and extent of the procedures included. Typically, it covers facility fees, anesthesia fees, and other surgical costs, depending on individual aesthetic goals. Consulting with Dr. Vitenas at his Houston office is the best way to obtain an accurate cost estimate. During this consultation, he will discuss all of your financing options and provide an itemized cost list. Note, however, that the procedure’s cost should not be the primary deciding factor, but rather your aesthetic goals and desired outcome.
Procedures Involved in a
Mommy makeover
Each mommy makeover is performed in one of Dr. Vitenas’ private surgical suites at the Houston Surgery Center. General anesthesia will be provided by a board-certified anesthesiologist. The surgery will take from two to four hours, depending on which areas of the body are to be treated and the procedures included.
Breast Augmentation
During pregnancy, the breasts enlarge and then deflate. Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that involves the use of breast implants to enhance the size, shape, and volume of the chest. This change is often more noticeable when combined with breastfeeding. During the procedure, a woman can choose to increase her breast size or maintain the same size while improving the overall shape. Dr. Vitenas will help you explore your options during your consultation.
Breast Lift With or Without Augmentation
A common issue after childbirth and breastfeeding is sagging breasts. A breast lift or mastopexy can be performed to lift and tighten stretched and sagging breasts and restore their youthful shape. The procedure involves removing excess skin then tightening the surrounding breast tissue, lifting the breast and creating a perky chest. When combined with a breast augmentation, these two techniques will add additional volume and lift the chest.
Breast Reduction
After pregnancy, a woman may develop large breasts that ultimately lead to issues such as back pain, neck pain, bra strap irritation, breathing challenges, and skin irritation. A breast lift can be added to a mommy makeover to achieve an improved breast contour, reduced nipple size, and create breasts more proportionate to the body.
Tummy Tuck
Pregnancy and breast feeding can result in drooping breasts. Various surgical interventions can address these changes. Breast augmentation can enhance the size, shape, and volume of the breasts, while a breast lift can restore the youthful appearance of sagging breasts. In some cases, breast reduction might be necessary to alleviate physical discomfort from overly large breasts. These surgeries can also address breast symmetry issues.
Liposuction
Pregnancy can leave deposits of fat in many places, including a woman’s hips, thighs, abdomen, and buttocks. Even with a healthy diet and a regular exercise routine, these fatty deposits can be difficult to address. Liposuction will sculpt the figure, eliminating these fat deposits. Dr. Vitenas recommends liposuction for women who are at a normal (or at least stable) weight with good skin so the tissues can bounce back into shape.
Recovery Process
The recovery period from the makeover typically takes about two weeks. During the healing process, patients may experience swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort. A compression garment worn post-surgery assists in reducing swelling and facilitating the healing time.
Help from a friend or family member during the first week of recovery is beneficial for managing normal activities such as driving and household chores. Most patients are able to return to work within two weeks and resume regular exercise schedules within four to six weeks.
The Experience and Expertise You Deserve
At Houston’s Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Paul Vitenas brings together 30 years of surgical experience with a well-developed artistic eye to perform his mommy makeover. His deep understanding of a woman’s silhouette allows Dr. Vitenas to consistently create natural looking, proportionate results. Having performed this surgical procedure for decades, Dr. Vitenas is widely regarded as one of Houston’s mommy makeover experts.
Dr. Paul Vitenas
Your Board-Certified Plastic Surgery Expert
Dr. Vitenas is a highly skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon, with more than 30 years of mommy makeover experience. Over the years, he has performed hundreds of mommy makeover procedures on women from all walks of life.
He has developed a keen sense of a woman’s shape and her desired results and works to achieve a natural-looking, proportionate body that helps each woman’s confidence and makes her happy to look in the mirror each day. If you’re interested in learning more about a mommy makeover in Houston, reach out to us and set up your consultation with a member of our team today.
The mommy makeover is a set of procedures aimed at restoring a woman's figure after childbirth. It typically includes breast augmentation, liposuction, and a tummy tuck, but can be tailored to each woman's specific needs.
If you have not had children, you may still be a good candidate for a mommy makeover. Additionally, men can even undergo their own type of “Daddy Do-Over” by combining a set of body lifting procedures tailored to a man's needs.
Anyone looking to restore their youthful figure may be a good candidate for the mommy makeover procedure. The ideal candidate will be in overall good health and a nonsmoker. Women should be at least six months out from childbirth or six months have passed since they finished breastfeeding.
Your initial mommy makeover appointment gives you time to learn more about the procedure and ask any questions that you have. Dr. Vitenas will look over your medical history and list of current medications. Next, he will carefully explain the procedure, showing Before and After photographs of his recent mommy makeover patients.
Finally, if you are a good candidate for the mommy makeover, the Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery Patient Coordinator will discuss the exact cost and explain your payment options.
Finally, if you are a good candidate for the mommy makeover, the Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery Patient Coordinator will discuss the exact cost and explain your payment options.
At Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery, all mommy makeover procedures are performed at the Houston Surgery Center. This outpatient surgical center is located at 4208 Richmond Avenue, in the same location as Dr. Vitenas' office.
The mommy makeover is performed under general anesthesia. The Houston Surgery Center will use a board-certified anesthesiologist to administer your anesthesia. Keep in mind, you must have someone to drive you home when you are released and be with you the day of surgery at your home.
The surgical time for the mommy makeover is approximately four to seven hours. This will depend on the individual patient and the individual procedures used.
Experience a stunning mommy makeover transformation in just 7-14 days, depending on the techniques. Expect some bruising, swelling and discomfort. The body typically takes up to six weeks to fully recover, although swelling may decrease within the first few weeks. It's advisable to defer heavy lifting, exercise, and any strenuous activities for a timeframe of four to six weeks.
Most people are feeling good enough to go back to work in seven to fourteen days after their mommy makeover.
The mommy makeover is considered a safe procedure, but as with any surgery, it does include some risks. These can include excessive bleeding, hematoma, or seroma. Less common complications can include infection, poor wound healing, scarring, and asymmetry.
The total cost of a mommy makeover will range from $13,000 to $25,000, depending on the surgical procedures involved. The mommy makeover itself is a combination of surgical procedures that may include a tummy tuck and breast augmentation as well as other ancillary procedures. For specific pricing on the cost of the mommy makeover procedures schedule a consultation appointment or use our Contact Us form for an online evaluation.
At Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery, we offer several payment options for your mommy makeover. We accept cash, all major credit cards, and financing through Care Credit or ALPHAEON CREDIT. Contact our office for more details on paying for your mommy makeover.
