Abdominoplasty Pittsburgh

No one needs to tell you how much a mother gives of herself. You do it from the moment you wake up, until the moment your head hits the pillow at night (if it ever does!). Of course, you love what you do for your family; but sometimes, you need to something for yourself. Enter the Mommy Makeover, a procedure that has become a nationwide phenomenon because it allows women to retain their sense of femininity while juggling the exciting tasks of motherhood.

Fortunately, Premier Plastic Surgery is now a Pittsburgh mommy makeover facility as well. More than ever, you have exciting surgical options to reverse the visible effects of time and experience - and we're happy to help you implement those options at our practice. It may not be something you seek immediately after giving birth, or even once your final child is born. Some mommy makeovers take place once a woman's children are well into their teens - and that's okay too. The important thing is that these women took a step toward an improved self-esteem and well-being. For an abdominoplasty Pittsburgh friends will be wowed by, come to Dr. Heil and expect results!

"I wish I had done this years ago - but the results are worth the wait!"

Despite the relatively new status of the mommy makeover phenomenon, Dr. Heil has provided numerous women with this gift in recent years, qualifying him as an expert in lipoplasty and abdominoplasty. Pittsburgh residents can ask any questions they like during the initial consultation, and Dr. Heil will discuss a variety of options that you may wish to incorporate into your mommy makeover procedure, including:

Breast lift (mastopexy): A procedure that elevates the bustline to its pre-childbirth position, a breast lift involves removing sagging breast skin to raise your breasts to their original, youthful height. It does not require the use of implants (breast augmentation), but Dr. Heil can accommodate patient requests for them if desired.

A breast lift begins with the removal of excess, sagging breast skin, which reverses the effects of ptosis (drooping). If desired, a breast reduction can be incorporated; or, as stated, a patient can request breast augmentation to be included. However, neither of these components is necessary in order for the breast lift to take place.

After the removal of skin around the areolas and each breast's underside, the remaining skin is tightened by suturing. If breast reduction or augmentation is part of a patient's surgical plan, it will take place during this time. Finally, the nipples are repositioned to reflect the bustline's new location.

Chances are, you may be aware that there are several methods of surgeons use to perform a breast lift. However, they all generally fall into one of two categories: the concentric (or "donut") mastopexy, which is recommended for patients with smaller breasts or a low degree of ptosis; and the more common full mastopexy, which involves an anchor-shaped incision; this is best for women with larger breasts with more extensive ptosis.

The remaining components of a mommy makeover are:

Liposuction (lipoplasty): When excess fat has accumulated in localized areas, many women wish to incorporate liposuction into their mommy makeover. Pittsburgh patients of our practice often request liposuction of the abdomen, hips, flanks, or buttocks.

Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty): The most common component of a mommy makeover is the tummy tuck, which restores the midsection to a sensual, pre-childbirth state. Unwanted skin and fat pockets are removed; and, the underlying stomach muscles are tightened, reversing the effects of stretching from pregnancy.

For detailed, extensive information on either of these procedures or to learn more about lipoplasty or abdominoplasty, Pittsburgh residents can visit our liposuction/tummy tuck page.

Other lifts, described above in the body lift section, may be incorporated when requested or necessary.

Mommy Makeover: Other Information

As you can see, a mommy makeover can accomplish a variety of desirable objectives; however, it should be noted that it may not effectively address cellulite, an unwanted byproduct of aging and weight changes. It can, however, diminish the appearance of stretch marks - a very appealing advantage for many women.

For long-lasting results, it is important that women have completed their desired childbearing before undergoing a mommy makeover; however, should a woman become pregnant later, having undergone the procedure won't necessarily endanger her pregnancy.

For patient protection and optimal healing, pre and post-operative instructions must be followed carefully, including those related to diet, supplements, and habits. It is imperative that smoking be avoided two weeks before and two weeks after the procedure. This is absolutely necessary for a complication-free recovery, as smoking interferes with the healing process in ways that many patients are not aware.

r more information on mommy makeover risks, please see the body lift risks above; and, visit our liposuction/tummy tuck page to read about other potential risks. Any questions regarding the above information should be directed to our Pittsburgh mommy makeover specialist, Dr. Heil, during your initial consultation.