Tummy Tuck and Breast Surgery
One of your strongest motivations for considering a Mommy Makeover is probably the way your tummy has changed due to pregnancy and childbirth. In fact, it's often the first thing women mention during their consultation. However, while a tummy tuck in Los Angeles can dramatically improve your appearance, there's a good chance that your new youthful look won't feel complete until you enhance your breasts as well. That's why a Mommy Makeover usually includes both a tummy tuck and breast surgery.
To learn more about breast surgery and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), you can receive a free consultation when you request your appointment online and schedule during one of the convenient times our surgeons have set aside for Web visitors. If you're unsure about scheduling a consultation but would like additional advice and information you can trust, you can Chat with Charlie using our confidential online form.
Types of Breast Surgery for Moms
There are several things that women notice about their breasts after pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. The most significant concerns include: drooping or sagging breasts, stretched skin, and lack of volume. With the help of a qualified surgeon, women can develop a treatment plan to address their specific concerns.
- Los Angeles breast lift. This procedure removes excess skin and tissue for a perkier, more lifted appearance. Dr. Stevens and Dr. Stoker perform a breast lift technique called the Laser Bra. The Laser Bra enables your surgeon to create an "internal bra" with your own tissue that will help retain your youthful shape for a longer period of time.
- Breast augmentation. Women whose breasts have a "deflated" appearance after breastfeeding often choose to pursue breast augmentation as part of their Mommy Makeover. With the use of saline or silicone implants, a natural-looking, more feminine shape is possible
- Breast augmentation is often combined with a breast lift for breasts that are full and youthful.
Reasons to Combine Tummy Tuck and Breast Surgery
Combining breast surgery in Los Angeles and a tummy tuck into a single surgery has some significant benefits.
- You will only need general anesthesia once (as opposed to several times)
- You will only have a single recovery period (as opposed to several separate recovery periods)
- Cost is generally lower than if each procedure was performed separately
About Safety
The surgeons at Marina Plastic Surgery Associates have conducted studies to fully examine the safety and efficacy of combining a tummy tuck with a breast procedure. The results are clear: patients who combined their tummy tuck with breast surgery (such as breast lift, breast reduction, breast augmentation, or breast augmentation and lift together) did not show a noteworthy increase in the risk of complications when compared to patients who chose a tummy tuck alone. You can read more about the study here.
