Breast Augmentation as Part of a Mommy Makeover

    NEW YORK, NY, March 31, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- After experiencing pregnancy and breastfeeding, many new mothers lose a significant amount of breast volume as their breasts deflate back into their previous state. This loss of volume and related change in skin elasticity can cause your breasts to sag and look "empty," taking a toll on your self-esteem. An experienced plastic surgeon can restore your breasts back to their pre-pregnancy look as part of a mommy makeover.

What is a Mommy Makeover?

A mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures designed to address the cosmetic problems caused by pregnancy, such as:

- Loss of breast volume
- Excess skin
- Resistant fat deposits

If your body underwent changes during pregnancy that make you feel less attractive, a mommy makeover can be a valuable solution. Mommy makeovers are customized depending on your needs and goals. Most mothers decide upon breast augmentation, a tummy tuck, and liposuction - or some combination of these procedures.

Options for Breast Surgery

Breast augmentation uses either saline or silicone breast implants to create fuller-looking breasts. During a mommy makeover, breast augmentation is performed in the same way as if the procedure was performed alone.

However, some women need to combine their breast augmentation with a breast lift (mastopexy) to return their breasts to a higher, more natural-looking position on their chest. A combined breast lift/breast augmentation should be used carefully, however, since the weight of the breast implants can potentially stretch out your skin again and compromise the results of a breast lift. Your skin's level of elasticity should be evaluated beforehand to determine whether or not you are a candidate for this combined procedure.

Breast Surgery During a Mommy Makeover

If your breast augmentation is performed as part of a single mommy makeover section, you should keep in mind that your surgery will be longer, since mommy makeovers tend to involve at least one other procedure. This longer surgery time means you will be under anesthesia longer, which comes with an increased risk of complications.

However, the flipside is that including your breast surgery with your mommy makeover means that you will only have to endure one surgery and one exposure to anesthesia, as exposed to multiple surgeries and multiple exposures. This is much easier on your body in the long run, and allows your body to go through a single recovery period, reducing the risk of post-surgical complications.

If you would like more information about breast augmentation as part of a mommy makeover, please visit the website of double board-certified New York plastic surgeon Dr. George Lefkovits today.

Website: http://www.drlefkovits.com

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