Experienced Sacramento-area plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Green has helped hundreds of women turn back the clock with a combination of surgeries commonly known as Mommy Makeover. Tummy tuck is a central element of this suite of procedures, which may also include:
Liposuction, to target specific areas of stubborn fat;
Tummy tuck, to repair the abdominal wall and pare away excess folds of skin;
Breast lift to restore the natural profile and firmness to breasts; and
Breast augmentation with implants, to restore volume lost through pregnancy and breastfeeding
Most women gain at least 25 pounds during pregnancy, often more. This extra fat settles in the hips, thighs, abdomen, buttocks and breasts. When the abdominal wall can no longer contain this weight gain, an unwanted bulge appears; this so-called 'pooch' can be highly resistant to your best weight loss efforts.
After your pregnancy, fat will often stubbornly linger not just in the place where the abdominal wall has weakened, but in other areas that were once fit and trim as well. Tummy tuck effectively targets these changes, restoring a taut, flat shape to your abdomen, sometimes with the aid of a supplemental liposuction procedure. Meanwhile, rapid weight loss in the breasts after breastfeeding may lead to sagging or a 'pancake' look. This is where breast lift and breast augmentation can make a real difference in restoring the profile you remember.