Why Get a Mommy Makeover?

We honor mothers for bearing and raising children, yet we know that it often comes at a cost. Many women struggle to get their pre-pregnancy body back after having children. At  Ranch and Coast Plastic Surgery,  we believe mothers should look and feel their best. Our goal is to improve your breast and body contours and your overall self-confidence. A  Mommy Makeover includes a combination of procedures accomplished during one surgery based on the patient’s anatomy, which may include all or a few of the following;  tummy tuck, a  breast lift,  breast augmentation (breast implants), body contouring through  liposuction and possibly a  butt lift.

Is a Mommy Makeover a Good Choice for Me?

When discussing options for women during their  plastic surgery consultation we find that the best candidates for a mommy makeover are:

1. Women who are unsatisfied with their postpartum bodies, specifically their abdomen and breast areas.

2. Women who are healthy overall

3. Women who do not plan to have any more children

4. Women who have realistic expectations

What Can Be Accomplished During Mommy Makeover Procedures?

Mommy makeovers largely focus on the abdomen, body contour and the breasts as these areas seem to be the most effected after childbirth. It is important to have a realistic understanding of what outcome to expect after having these procedures. Below are brief explanations of the procedures.
Breast Augmentation – A breast augmentation is when breast implants are utilized to enhance or correct the shape of the breast. Breast implants can be filled with either silicone or saline and can range in size and shape. Our operating room is stocked with over a hundred breast implants so that Dr. Chasan can choose the implant that best fits your desired outcome. During surgery Dr. Chasan sits his patients up on the surgical table numerous times to assure that the breast implants look excellent from a sitting position as well as supine. Dr. Chasan is an expert in his field and has done over 3,000 breast augmentations. Routinely,  Allergan (the developer of breast implants) calls upon Dr. Chasan to lecture his fellow colleagues on this subject matter.

Breast Lift – Many women experience breast drooping after breast feeding, weight fluctuations or due to aging. If a women’s nipple is at or below the inframammary breast crease, they could benefit from a breast lift. During a breast lift skin is reduced and the breast tissue is tightened to contour more youthful, perkier breasts. Dr. Chasan has completed hundreds of breast lifts and found that many women prefer a breast lift in addition to their breast augmentation to help achieve their desired outcome. Often a breast implant enhances a breast lift as it will produce a full breast that does not sag. Dr. Chasan routinely does these two procedures in conjunction with each other. If patients have larger breasts he also incorporates breast tissue removed, a procedure developed by Dr. Chasan, known as a “Reductive Augmentation”. Recently he was published in the International Society Aesthetics Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) for the “Reductive Augmentation” of the breast.

Tummy Tuck – Many women loose elasticity in their skin after pregnancy specifically in the abdominal area. Additionally, abdominal muscles are also known to separate (Diastasis recti) during pregnancy or during a C-section. These muscles often don’t heal back to normal on their own and leave women with an ever-present stomach pooch. During a tummy tuck, Dr. Chasan will remove excess skin, realign the abdominal muscles and remove some subcutaneous fat (difficult fat to burn that resides just under the skin). Tummy tucks typically leave abdomens looking flat and firm. A scar will be left below the panty line and Dr. Chasan uses the Progressive Tension Suturing technique to help minimize your scarring. He obsessively looks for ways to reduce potential scarring during surgery and will take extra time if needed to ensure women have the smallest scar possible. Most of Dr. Chasan’s patients have scars that look nothing more than a faint panty crease by about 6 months post-surgery. We have photos we can show patients during their consultation in-office of past patient’s scars.

Body Contouring – Body contouring through liposuction can reduce fat in many areas of the body but for Mommy Makeovers the focus is usually on the abdomen, hips, flanks and outer/inner thighs. Dr. Chasan uses a 3-step body contouring technique called  SAFELipo™. SAFE stands for Separation, Aspiration, Fat Equalization.

• Separation is where a special cannula gently breaks up the fat and detaches it from surrounding tissue making it easier to remove without causing surrounding blood vessel damage. There is no heat involved as is with traditional liposuction methods as heat often causes thermal injuries that produce scar tissue.
• Aspiration is the second step in which the freshly detached fat is delicately removed using a smaller cannula.
• Fat Equalization is the final process of shifting the remaining layer of fat to smooth out the appearance after much of the fat has been removed producing beautiful results post-surgery.

Brazilian Butt Lift – Over this past couple years, Dr. Chasan has noticed an increase of women interested in an enhanced derriere. A Brazilian butt lift is accomplished by taking the fat that was liposuctioned from the waist and then transferring it into the buttocks producing a thinner waist and a fuller more rounded butt. The proportion from waist to buttock creates a contour that women often find is better than their pre-pregnancy body.

What is the Recovery Like from a Mommy Makeover Plastic Surgery?

Dr. Chasan will go over post-op instructions with each patient individually and it is important to remember that people heal at different rates. However, generally, one can expect to be “out of commission” for about 2 weeks after a  Mommy Makeover Surgery. It’s important to plan ahead having lunches and dinners pre-made, all errands ran, all prescriptions pre-filled, and everything you need within arm’s reach of your bed by surgery day.

Arrangements should be made with a friend or family member available as a care taker for the first 48 hours.  Mommies should not participate in regular childcare duties during this time and will need assistance during those first couple weeks.  Most patients feel back to normal within about 3 weeks after having a  Mommy Makeover.

What Makes Dr. Chasan and Ranch and Coast Plastic Surgery Different?

When considering plastic surgery, there are certain qualities you look for in the surgeon and their team. At  Ranch and Coast Plastic Surgery we take pride in being the Premier Plastic Surgery Center in San Diego. Dr. Chasan is a  Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and has developed superb craftsmanship and his attention to detail exhibit fine artistry.

Ranch and Coast Plastic Surgery Center (onsite) has been accredited by the  American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF). We have a surgical suite that allows our patients the option to stay overnight in our care so that we can ensure a smoother recovery and a better overall experience. Dr. Chasan has created Ranch and Coast to be his dream facility, complete with state-of-art technology, elegant décor, exceptionally trained and friendly staff. We only have  Board Certified anesthesiologist administer anesthesia for our patients and registered nurses who assist during our surgeries.

Ready to Learn More about Mommy Makeovers?

We love seeing our patients dramatically rejuvenate their bodies. The smiles and positive feedback our team receives at Ranch and Coast Plastic Surgery after a woman finally takes the plunge are the indicator that it was worth it. It’s time to make that change that you truly want. Give us a call to discuss Mommy Makeovers in San Diego today!