Pregnancy often leaves lasting physical changes such as stretched abdominal muscles, excess skin, stubborn fat deposits, and reduced breast volume. A mommy makeover addresses these concerns through a customized combination of procedures designed to restore balance to the body.
At Fulcrum Aesthetics in Chicago, plastic surgeon Dr. David Hill, MD and Nurse Practitioner Brittony Croasdell, MS, FNP-BC, APRN, CANS approach these treatments through their philosophy of "Beauty in Balance," blending surgical precision with aesthetic artistry. The most popular procedures used by leading cosmetic surgeons in mommy makeover plans are tummy tuck surgery, breast augmentation, liposuction, and fat grafting. Read on to learn how these procedures work together to create natural, harmonious results.
Tummy Tuck: Rebuilding the Abdominal Foundation
A tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, is one of the most common procedures included in a mommy makeover. Pregnancy can stretch abdominal muscles and skin, leaving the midsection looking loose even after returning to a healthy weight.
- Muscle repair: Pregnancy can separate the abdominal muscles, a condition known as diastasis recti. A tummy tuck restores the muscles to create a firmer abdominal wall.
- Excess skin removal: Loose skin that does not respond to exercise can be removed to create a smoother, flatter contour.
- Improved proportions: A tighter abdomen enhances the natural relationship between the waist, hips, and torso.
Restoring structure to the abdominal wall often provides one of the most noticeable improvements following pregnancy.
Breast Augmentation: Restoring Volume and Shape
Breast appearance frequently changes after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Some women notice volume loss, while others experience changes in shape or symmetry.
- Volume restoration: Breast implants can restore fullness that may diminish after pregnancy or nursing.
- Shape refinement: Augmentation can improve breast contour and projection.
- Balanced proportions: Enhancing the breasts can create improved harmony between the chest, waist, and hips.
When incorporated into a mommy makeover, breast augmentation is carefully planned to complement the results of other body contouring procedures.
Liposuction: Refining Stubborn Fat Deposits
Hormonal changes and pregnancy can create localized fat deposits that remain resistant to diet and exercise. Liposuction helps refine these areas to improve overall body contour.
- Targeted fat removal: Liposuction can address the abdomen, flanks, thighs, back, or other areas.
- Contour enhancement: Removing small pockets of fat can help define natural curves and transitions.
- Complementary sculpting: Liposuction is often performed alongside a tummy tuck to further refine the waistline.
Strategic fat removal allows surgeons to create smoother, more balanced contours throughout the torso.
Fat Grafting: Enhancing Contours With Your Own Tissue
Fat grafting uses a patient’s own purified fat to restore or enhance volume in areas that benefit from subtle contour improvement. The fat is first removed using liposuction, then carefully processed before being reintroduced to targeted areas.
- Natural volume restoration: Transferred fat can enhance areas that have lost fullness after pregnancy.
- Dual benefits: Patients benefit from fat removal in one area while adding volume to another.
- Customized contouring: Surgeons can refine body proportions using precise fat placement.
Because the treatment uses the patient’s own tissue, fat grafting can create soft, natural-looking enhancements that complement other procedures.
Discover a Personalized Mommy Makeover Plan
Fulcrum Aesthetics brings advanced surgical training, global injectable education, and a collaborative treatment philosophy to every patient. The team evaluates your anatomy, goals, and lifestyle to develop a personalized mommy makeover plan. Schedule your consultation with Fulcrum Aesthetics to learn how a mommy makeover in Chicago can restore balance, refine your contours, and help you achieve results that look natural and feel authentically you.