Mommy Makeover

Mommy Makeover Toronto/ Mommy Makeover Mississauga 

The term Mommy Makeover was coined by Plastic Surgeons in the United States to describe combination surgical procedures aimed at addressing the specific concerns of women who have had children. Dr. Weinberg is the first Plastic Surgeon in Canada to offer these specifically designed surgical packages to his patients.

Pregnancy puts particular stresses on the body. As the uterus expands it is pushed against the Rectus Abdominus, the vertical muscles commonly referred to as the “six pack”. These are stretched apart allowing the uterus to push forward against the abdominal wall, and post partum, the other abdominal organs push or spill into this space. No number of crunches will restore the abdomen’s muscle tone. With pregnancy related weight gain and engorgement with breast milk, the skin of the breasts is stretched, resulting in persistent laxity after weight is lost. Repeated pregnancies and breast feeding can result in loss of breast volume in some women. No amount of chest exercises or push ups will improve this.

Mommy Makeovers are now among the fastest growing trends in cosmetic surgery. This is not surprising given the number of women who are having their children later in life, when the body is less able to “bounce back” from the physical changes, not to mention the sleepless nights, associated with pregnancy and child rearing. In contrast to our grandmother’s generation, many moms are back in the work force, leading active, public lives, where one’s appearance is important. This modern generation of mothers wants to be confident and youthful, valuing these traits as positive attributes they bring to their parenting. And so, in an era when cosmetic surgery is available, affordable and safe, mothers are taking control of their physical appearance.

Dr. Weinberg is happy to offer his patients  tailor  made combination procedures to help restore you to your pre-pregnancy self. Most often this entails a breast surgery, typically Breast Augmentation and /or Breast Lift, coupled with a Tummy Tuck and Liposuction. Dr. Weinberg is very skilled and experienced in all of these procedures, and was recognized for his achievement when he was invited to demonstrate his abilities on several episodes of the popular television series Skin Deep.

The advantage to the patient in combination surgery is that they undergo only one general anesthetic, and one surgical visit, as well as one recovery instead of 2 or 3. It is also more affordable than having 3 separate procedures, and patients wind up with the results they really want. Mommy Makeover Surgery can be undertaken anywhere from 8 months to several years after pregnancy. The surgery usually takes up to 4 hours. Patients are given a tensor bandeau and an abdominal binder to wear for several weeks after the procedure. They can return to work in 2 to 4 weeks, and to strenuous activities in 4 to 6 weeks. Scars will fade over several months. For more details about these procedures see the sections on Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tuck and liposuction, and the general section on surgical procedures. .

 For Toronto, Mississauga or Ontario Patients considering Mommy Makeover Surgery, contact us for information or to book an appointment by clicking on “Contact Us” or “Appointments”.