Mommy Makeover
As the breasts and abdomen are the primary areas of change with motherhood, a mommy makeover will often center around a breast and abdomen procedure. During pregnancy and breast-feeding, the breasts will also enlarge, increasing as much as a full cup size or more. However, returning back to ‘normal’ can mean a significant loss in breast volume and noticeable sagging. Throughout a pregnancy, the abdominal muscles, skin and tissues stretch to safely accommodate the growing baby. Unfortunately, after childbirth, these layers may not bounce back to their taut, pre-baby shape.
Your mommy makeover may include:
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Lift
- Breast Reduction
- Tummy Tuck
- Circumferential Abdominoplasty
- Liposuction
Brazilian Butt Lift
Unlike other forms of buttock surgery, such as placement of silicone buttock implants, a Brazilian butt lift is touted for providing more natural-looking results while also creating more roundness in your backside. Brazilian butt lift procedures rely on autologous fat transfer to enhance the rear, rather than inserting implants. The overall procedure can be broken down into three phases. During the first phase, your BHPS surgeon will use liposuction to collect fat cells from other parts of the body. While fat can be taken from anywhere, we’ve found the best results come when fat is removed from the abdomen, love handles, or thighs. Targeting cells in these areas allows our surgeons to recontour the entire waist-to-leg area of patients’ figures in one procedure. Once removed, the fat cells are processed in our office to prepare for reinjection into the buttocks. Usually, this includes the addition of platelet-rich plasma to help keep the donor cells viable once moved into the buttocks, reducing the need for touch-up or retreatment. After the fat cells have been treated, they are reinjected into the buttocks at strategic points. Where the donated fat cells are placed depends on your overall objectives. As the injections are completed with micro cannulas, the procedure can be completed comfortably with local anesthesia. A benefit to Brazilian butt lifts is that there is a lower risk of infection compared to silicone buttock implants. It does have a better safety profile than other substances, such as silicone caulking and sealants, that are sometimes illegally injected into buttocks by people not qualified to perform the procedure. One of the top reasons why patients love the Brazilian butt lift is because the treatment targets not just one problem area, but two. Donor fat tissue must be taken from other parts of the body via liposuction to add volume to the buttocks. For many patients, the development of fat pockets that are resistant to exercise and diet prevents them from reaching their body goals. During the fat reduction part of a Brazilian butt lift, these stubborn pouches can be targeted and recontoured to smooth your appearance, creating the figure you want.Recovery After BBL
As there are only a few short incisions associated with Brazilian butt lifts, recovery is minimal, especially when compared to what patients can expect with traditional butt lift or augmentation. For the first few weeks after treatment, patients should avoid putting too much pressure on their buttocks and can expect some soreness. However, most patients who choose Brazilian butt lifts are back to their normal routines within three weeks of treatment. During follow-up appointments, our staff will monitor your recovery and can provide tips on how to improve your healing process.
