mommy Makeover in St. Louis, MO

A Mommy Makeover combines two or more types of procedures to rejuvenate a woman's body. What combination of procedures depends on individual needs of each patient. Dr. Hulsey will compile a personalized treatment plan to address each concern and problem area during your comprehensive consultation.

 You may be a good candidate for a mommy makeover if you have one or more of the following conditions:

• Excess or sagging abdominal skin
• Breasts that lack volume
• An abdomen that protrudes and is out of proportion to the rest of your body
• Sagging breasts
• Abdominal muscles that have been separated and weakened
• Excess fatty tissue that is concentrated in your abdomen, thighs, hips, or elsewhere

Women who are physically healthy with no healing issues are excellent candidates for a mommy makeover procedure. Candidates must also not smoke, as smoking causes healing problems. Candidates must have realistic expectations.

A mommy makeover is best for women who are already at or near their ideal body weight. Women who are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding and have no pregnancy plans within the next few years are ideal candidates for a mommy makeover.

Mommy Makeover usually involves an examination of the arms, breasts, abdomen, hips, and thighs. Dr. Hulsey's true concern is what bothers you - that's what she will especially focus on during your consult. Dr. Hulsey may examine your abdomen and breasts while you are standing as well as lying down. Your skin tone and the degree of loose skin in the abdominal region will be assessed. She will also evaluate the amount of excess fat in your abdomen, hips, thighs, arms, and the condition of your abdominal muscles.

Dr. Hulsey will take photos of your breasts and/or abdomen for medical records, as well as examine and measure your breasts, nipples, and areolas. Examining the size, shape, skin quality, and placement will allow for the best recommendations for your procedure.

You should come to the consultation prepared to discuss your medical history. This will include information about any medical conditions, drug allergies, medical treatments you have received, pregnancies, previous surgeries and medications that you currently take. It is important for you to provide complete information.

During the consultation with Dr. Hulsey, you will be asked about the results you would like to achieve from your Mommy Makeover. This will help them understand your expectations and determine whether they realistically can be achieved. Looking over Mommy Makeover before and after photos in our gallery will help you develop realistic expectations in advance.

It is important to raise any concerns you may have during your consultation. Dr. Hulsey will answer your questions and ensure that you thoroughly understand the mommy makeover and the benefits you can expect from it.

The two of you will work together to choose the procedures that will be included in your customized mommy makeover. Dr. Hulsey will create a surgical plan. Instructions will be provided to prepare you for your mommy makeover procedure. Finally, a date will be set for the operation.

A mommy makeover can last around three to five hours, depending on the procedures that are included. In some cases, more than one surgical session is required.

The procedure will start by administering general anesthesia into the patient. Once the anesthesia takes full effect, incisions will be made in the chosen areas according to the surgical plan.

Next, changes will be made according to the patient’s aesthetic goals. Finally, the incisions will be sutured and bandaged to finish the mommy makeover procedure.

• Breast augmentation
• Breast lift
• Breast augmentation + lift
• Abdominoplasty
• Liposuction
• Abdominoplasty + liposuction
• Others include thigh or arm lift 

Recovery really depends on the combination or procedures performed. Patients can expect bruising, swelling, and some discomfort after their procedures. Symptoms are managed with prescription and over-the-counter medications as they subside over 1-2 weeks. Patients must schedule adequate time off work to recover. Depending on the nature of their job, time off ranges from 2-4 weeks. Patients must avoid strenuous activity of up to 6 weeks. Scars fade over a period of 3 months to 1 year.