MOMMY MAKEOVER

A woman can create a new life. Meanwhile, the body she knows inevitably changes and makes room for a new life. Many changes take place in the body during this process, but the woman is not always satisfied with her body after the pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.

The reason for that is that different areas of the body are being stressed to different extents and leave marks.

Who is a Mommy Makeover Suitable for and how is it Carried out?

The mommy makeover is not a new procedure, rather it is a combination of operations that treat exactly those areas that change during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. A combination of tummy tuck and breast lift is often performed. But a mommy makeover can also include liposuction or labiaplasty.

A woman can create a new life. Meanwhile, the body she knows inevitably changes and makes room for a new life. Many changes take place in the body during this process, but the woman is not always satisfied with her body after the pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. The reason for that is that different areas of the body are being stressed to different extents and leave marks.

Breast Lifting

A well-formed breast that fits your own body is a wish that we cannot influence by ourselves. The size and shape of the breast is determined by genetics. These are only rarely being changed, e.g. by hormones (particularly during pregnancy and breastfeeding) or after a significant weight gain or loss.

In contrast to other body regions which we would like to change, e.g. if you want a flatter belly, we cannot change the breast. If the size or shape of your breasts cause a restricted quality of life, a breast operation can be a suitable method to fulfill the desire for change.

There are different methods that have different goals. First it must be determined if only a breast lifting achieves the optimal result or if a breast augmentation or reduction is also necessary.

In addition, in the case of asymmetrical breasts it should be considered whether a breast adjustment is necessary.

For whom is a breast lifting suitable and how is it performed?

The desire for a breast lift often arises after major physical changes, such as pregnancy, breastfeeding or significant weight loss, or due to age-related loss of elasticity. This type of physical change can result in excess skin to the extent that previously full breasts now deviate from the ideal image of a well-formed, firm breast. Genetically caused weak connective tissue can also be the cause of an above-average sagging breast.

In a breast lifting operation, the excess skin tissue is being removed and the incision is similar to the breast reduction technique, except that the additional removal of tissue and fat is omitted.

A breast lift can also treat the asymmetries of the breasts.

A breast that deviates significantly from the norm can lead to strong dissatisfaction with the overall appearance of your body. The breast lift can be performed in combination with a breast augmentation or with a breast reduction and is sometimes even necessary.

There are 20 different incision techniques in aesthetic plastic surgery for breast lifts. Which technology is ideal for whom depends on many factors. The breast size, the extent of the planned change and the position of the nipple are the main factors and must be discussed individually with the operating doctor in a detailed consultation in order to determine the ideal technique.

A rough distinction can be made between three main methods, which differ in the way they are cut:

Anchor Incision

The anchor incision, also known as inverted T, is also performed for volume reduction and is therefore suitable when a lot of fat, glandular and skin tissue has to be removed. This requires more incisions, which accordingly cause more scars. The incision runs in a circle around the areola and continues vertically to the inferior fold. There is also a horizontal cut along the underbust fold.

Lollipop Incision

The scar-saving lollipop incision runs around the areola and vertically down to the breast crease. This incision removes the excess tissue and tightens the skin by pulling the tissue up and suturing it.

Donut Incision

With the donut incision (Benelli method), the amount of tissue that can be removed is limited, which is why it is only suitable for milder sagging breasts. A circular incision is made along the outer edge of the areola. Another parallel circular incision is then made, which allows a ring-shaped piece of skin to be removed. Due to the minimal incision technique, the healing process is correspondingly easy. Breast lift with inner bra The breast lift with an inner bra is a further development of the known methods and can also be used with the various incision techniques to fix the breast and ensure that it stays in the lifted

position permanently.

A part of the glandular tissue is loosened and formed into a tight belt and then sewn to the muscles.

Tummy Tuck

The so-called hourglass figure has been an expression of female sensuality since the beginning of time. It describes a body shape where the waist and belly area is slim in proportion to the body.

But what happens if the skin is greatly overstretched after a gain and subsequent loss of weight, such as in the case of pregnancy. The result is an expanded skin layer that cannot be trained away even with iron discipline. Even if the initial weight is regained, it does not mean that the initial image in the mirror will be the same as it was before the weight gain.

In particular, apron formation, which is clearly characterized by an overlapping of the skin, can cause a great level of suffering for those affected.

In these cases, the tummy tuck operation is suitable to recreate a harmonious appearance.

For whom is an tummy tuck suitable and how is it performed?

The tummy tuck operation is not suitable for treating existing obesity. Rather, it is used to treat the consequences of obesity, e.g. after a stomach reduction such as gastric sleeve and the associated rapid weight loss.

In this operation the skin and fat tissues are being removed and, in some cases, the abdominal muscles are also being gently tightened. For this reason, the child planning should be over, because the missing tissue could have a counterproductive effect in a new pregnancy. healing process

What do I have to consider after the operation?

Immediately after the operation you will receive a special compression garment. This must be worn for about eight weeks in order to make the abdominal muscles more stable and to minimize the tensile forces on the scar. After removing the compression garment, the result of the tummy tuck is clearly visible. A slimmer waist, a flat and firm belly, and a firmer abdominal wall will now characterize the appearance. In rare cases, the swelling process takes longer.

In order to support wound healing, strenuous activities should be avoided for at least six weeks.

Long, hot baths and visits to the sauna and solarium should also be avoided during this time.

Liposuction

Everyone wants a well-formed silhouette, but sometimes even sport and diets don't help to combat the so-called problem areas.

These zones disrupt an otherwise harmonious overall picture. Liposuction is a suitable method to reduce fat cells in certain areas of the body and thus improve the overall appearance.

Fat cells have ensured our survival for a long time. They served as life-saving reservoirs during periods of hunger and are genetically determined.

For this reason, it is also not possible to influence fat cells in specific areas of the body by changing your diet or exercising in the way we would like, because where and how many fat cells are in the body cannot be influenced, we can only change the size of a fat cell actively influence.

With liposuction, we can now achieve what would not be possible naturally, a permanent removal of fat cells that are unfavorably distributed and disturb the appearance.

For this reason, liposuction is not recommended if you are overweight, but if you have disturbing proportions.healing process

What do I have to consider after the operation?

For the actual operation, only very small incisions are necessary to insert the cannulas, these usually heal quickly and are hardly visible. The compression garment is important for the healing process and must be worn for up to 6 weeks immediately after the treatment. After one to three days you are socially acceptable again, but pain in the form of sore muscles can occur up to two

weeks after the operation.

After removing the compression garment, the first results can be seen. Please note that the final result can take up to 3 months.

Labiaplasty

Ideally, the labia minora (inner) are covered by the labia majora (outer). In reality, there are many different variants. Due to the trend of intimate shaving, the so-called standard variants, which deviate from the ideal, are perceived as disturbing.

If the affected women no longer feel comfortable in their bodies and also feel restricted in their sexuality, a reduction in the size of their lips (norm variant 1) could be a method of effectively counteracting the resulting impairment of self-confidence.

Trimming the protruding portion of the labia majora is not a problem for most patients. It is important to note that a large clitoris that overhangs the labia majora should not be affected by trimming the labia minora, as even partial removal of the hood of the clitoris can lead to hypersensitivity, a tendency to injury, and thus a disruption of the patients sex-life.

During labiaplasty, the inner labia is first measured to determine the tissue to be reduced. We work exclusively with doctors who perform the procedure using the laser method. This is based on the fact that the labia represent an area that is very well supplied with blood and can swell considerably. Simple removal with a scalpel leads to heavy bleeding, which requires strong suturing, while at the same time the tissue swells considerably during the incision, making a precise incision difficult.

The laser method uses a beam of light to remove excess tissue without contact and closes the blood vessels in one step. This leads to minimal bleeding and the seam can then be closed with fine, self-dissolving sutures.

Healing Process

What do I have to consider after the operation?

The first days after the procedure, there is an increased risk of postoperative bleeding. Swelling and minor hematomas can also be expected. Wound healing can be optimally supported with chamomile baths. Patients should take a bath for 3-5 minutes in the morning and evening for three weeks.

It is required to refrain from sexual intercourse for six weeks.