Having a baby is truly a blessed event, but many women would rather not bless some of the effects the experience has had on their post pregnancy body. If weight loss is your main concern, it’s important to be careful to take it easy on yourself and lose the weight gradually while avoiding extreme dietary restrictions. Of course, when you do lose all the weight, sometimes there is an issue with excess skin. And that’s just one impact having a baby can have on your body.
Double board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Payam Jarrah-Nejad, MD, FICS, FACS, is a well-known practitioner of the group of procedures commonly referred to as a “mommy makeover.“ While all makeovers are somewhat different, most of the time a makeover includes the procedure commonly referred to as a “tummy tuck,” also called abdominoplasty. This procedure removes excess skin tissue caused by stretching as well as fat deposits that often accumulate, and also tightens the stomach; it also flattens the muscles that may have separated during the pregnancy. The separation of the muscles often creates a gap between muscles it impossible to reverse with exercise alone. These surgical techniques help the body regain its firmness and tightness and possibly be in an even better condition than before the pregnancy.
Dr. Jarrah-Nejad is also known for low scar abdominoplasty, where the scar is below where even a typical well-hidden C-section scar would be placed. In this way, the doctor keeps the mommy makeover results natural, youthful, and healthy. In addition, Dr. Jarrah-Nejad often provides body contouring, which can transfer fat that has been removed from one part of the body into another area. The result is a more attractive and harmonious post pregnancy body.
Mommy makeover surgery with “Dr. J,” as he is affectionately known to his many grateful patients, also often includes a breast lift to deal with the impact of pregnancy, lactation and breastfeeding. The surgery is extremely effective for removing sagging skin and returning the breast to a more youthful and taught appearance, and many women also choose to take the opportunity to have a breast augmentation at the same time. Breast augmentation can be performed by using patients own tissue (“auto-augmentation”) or through the use implants.
Other elements of a mommy makeover in Beverly Hills may include facial rejuvenation techniques, including Botox and facial fillers such as Juvederm, to reduce or eliminate motherhood-related wrinkles.
For further information about your concerns with your post pregnancy body, you are invited to contact us to inquire about a consultation.