IN Sewickley Summer 2016 | Page 37

INDUSTRY INSIGHT PLASTIC SURGERY SPONSORED CONTENT THE BUZZ ON MOMMY MAKEOVERS O ne of the newest buzz words in today’s plastic surgery practice is the “Mommy Makeover.” Childbirth is a very rewarding experience, but the aftermath can often be overwhelming for the new mom. Pregnancy takes its toll on your body, particularly in the breast and abdominal areas, and a Mommy Makeover may help you look and feel your best. At Beleza Plastic Surgery, we understand the many demands placed on Mom. You devote most of your time to your children, husband, job, home, ETC. ETC. ETC.!!!!!! We have heard all of the many reasons to postpone surgery for yourself because of guilt, BUT afterward the response we hear more is, “I wish I would have done this sooner. I feel absolutely wonderful about myself now and it makes it easier to accomplish all of the many daily tasks that I need to perform.” Generally, a Mommy Makeover can include Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Buttock Lift, Thigh Lift, and Breast Reduction. Mommy Makeovers can be a single procedure or a mixture of any of the above surgeries. It is your personal prescription for your physical and emotional needs. In this treatment, a unique combination of plastic surgery procedures counteracting the physical effects of childbirth to best enhance your body are performed. These are some of the important questions to ask before deciding on a Mommy Makeover. 1. Are you finished having children? 2. Are you at a stable weight? 3. Are you finished breastfeeding? 4. What body parts are you the most concerned about? The next step is to schedule an appointment to discuss your options with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. It will help you to determine whether or not your expectations are reasonable, and facilitate in making a customized plan for your individual Mommy Makeover. It is recommended that you wait six months or longer after having your baby before considering a Mommy Makeover. This gives your body time to normalize after childbirth. In the specialty of Plastic Surgery we are specifically trained in each of the surgeries mentioned above, and in their management. Safety and an individualized approach to your specific needs by the aesthetic eye of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon is a very important factor in your surgery decision. You want an expert in these types of surgeries taking care of you from your first visit to your last post-op visit, and a doctor who will see you for regular follow-up visits, long after your surgery is performed. Some women may need Breast Augmentation to correct severe deflation of the breasts, while others may need a Breast Lift in c