| Dr. S. Bayati is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Here the Doctor has answered some of the common questions bizymoms visitors have about Mommy Makeover.
Q. What is a Mommy Makeover?
A. A Mommy Makeover consists of re-establishing the youthful body that we all lose during child bearing. As a woman with children, I have had first hand experience and understanding of these changes and I have perfected the restoration process to give women their self-confidence and attractive outlook back after having children.
My office is geared towards women. We are extremely accommodating and comprehensive prior to surgery so that everyone is well prepared before the procedure. We follow our patients just as closely after the procedure to assure an excellent outcome. Patients who undergo Mommy Makeovers say again and again: "I should have done it sooner." Seeing the change in their attitude as well as their newfound confidence is an extra plus. I am grateful that I could do this for so many women. As women, we give of ourselves so much in our everyday lives. It's nice to do something special for ourselves once in a while.
Q. Who is a good candidate for Mommy Makeover?
A. The best candidates for this surgery are women who are done having children and would like to get their shape back.
Q. What are the important facts about the safety and risks of the Mommy Makeover?
A. We do this surgery safely, including at least one night stay at a recovery retreat to assure that women feel comfortable, pain-free and ready to return to their homes and their families.
Q. What happens during the Mommy Makeover surgery?
A. This procedure is done in one session and it involves breast rejuvenation, abdominoplasty and body contouring with liposuction. Some women need implants to restore lost volume after breast-feeding, while others might need a breast lift with or without implants. Areas of excess fat deposits are liposuctioned to complete the nice hourglass contour in the hips, legs and waist area. The overall result is the body that women are proud of. It gives them a lot more options in terms of clothing, bathing suits, etc.
Q. What are the Options for the Mommy Makeover?
A. The options for Mommy Makeovers depend on the individual needs of each woman. Not everyone wants larger breasts. Not everyone needs liposuction. We look at each person and take her needs and wants into consideration. It is a joint decision making process with the women to decide what procedure combination meets their individual needs.
Q. What is the recovery time for Mommy Makeover?
A. The full recovery involves two weeks and women can return to exercise after 4 weeks.
Q. How much will the Mommy Makeover cost?
A. The cost of surgery depends on the combination of procedures needed to achieve the final goal. It ranges from $6500 to $25000. Individual consultation is needed to determine an accurate estimate for each person.
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