While the term "mommy makeover" is well known, the procedure is not a one-size-fits-all approach as the name might suggest. A successful mommy makeover is a personalized combination of surgeries designed to restore the patient's pre-pregnancy body.
Dr Gamage specializes in advanced and safe techniques which help
mothers to address the changes brought about by pregnancy and the
desire to return the body to its youthful contours.
"I have many moms visit me with frustrations because they just can't
quite obtain their goals despite diet and exercise," says Dr.
Gamage. "Moms often say, 'If I need to work harder, just tell me I
need to work harder.' The truth of the matter is that many of the
body's changes caused by pregnancy are permanent and won't improve
with focused exercises."
Pregnancy changes the body in a number of ways. The breasts enlarge
and the skin stretches during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding, which
can lead to subsequent loss of volume, sagging breasts, or drooping
nipples. The skin and muscles of the abdomen are stretched by the
growing baby, which can result in stretch marks, loose skin, and lax
muscles. Weight gain can affect both breasts and tummy, and fat
deposits can stubbornly remain long after the baby has arrived,
despite losing weight and adopting an exercise regimen.
While each of these concerns can be addressed by a mommy makeover,
the combination of procedures and the extent of each surgery must be
determined on a patient-by-patient basis. Any of the following
procedures can be part of a personalized mommy makeover:
Abdominal liposuction is the most requested procedure of the mummy makeover. After the first baby you can perform a liposuction in about 2 months after a normal delivery and 4 months after a cesarian section. Usually it is recommended to complete six months of breast feeding and then do the liposuction of the abdomen.
Breast augmentation. A breast augmentation creates fuller breasts
and restores volume from pregnancy-related changes. Many moms enjoy
the larger breasts they experience during pregnancy and wish to
retain this fuller look. Dr Gamage performs this with fat grafting
to the breasts using the fat usually removed from the abdomen, or
back. This procedure addresses two problems at the same time.
The breast enhancement is permanent and if needed can be repeated in
three months to obtain a larger and more upright brest. There
are no risks such as associated with breast implants.
Breast lift. If sagging breasts are a post-baby concern, a breast
lift restores a youthful profile. An augmentation is often combined
with a breast lift procedure. With the new techniques performed by
Dr Gamage a breast lift can be done with only local anesthesia and
no damage is done to the breast glands.
Breast reduction. Although many women lose breast volume after
pregnancy, some moms experience the opposite effect. While
excessively large breasts can be a cosmetic concern, they can also
cause physical discomfort. A breast reduction alleviates the back,
neck, and shoulder pain created by heavy breasts.
Tummy tuck. An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, removes excess skin
and fat from the abdominal wall, as well as tightens the abdominal
muscles. This procedure restores a flat, toned pre-pregnancy
abdomen.
Mini-tummy tuck. For the mom who has retained some muscle tone with
minimal loose skin, a variation of the standard tummy tuck may be
suggested, with a shorter incision and less tissue removed.
Liposuction. Localized fat deposits can be addressed through
liposuction, which is often used to complement the effects of a
tummy tuck. Liposuction can also be used in conjunction with a
breast reduction, as well as to contour hips or thighs.
it is common for a mother to get pigmentations of the skin of her
face on the cheeks during the pregnancy which can last. This
condition is called melasma and is a result of excess estrogen. The
best treatment is a combination of laser and creams with proper
diet.
Mothers are very influential in eating habits of the entire family.
It is important for a mother to know the proper nutritional facts.
We strive to educate mothers to eat right and prevent diseases and
aging. Proper diet helps them to maintain the beautiful body she has
obtained with the cosmetic investment. I encourage all mothers to
read my book " secrets of everlasitng youth'" or the Sinhala
version.