After pregnancy, the body's changes are rarely uniform — which means the surgical plan can't be either.
Dr. Bass and returning guest Dr. Munique Maia walk through the two core areas a mommy makeover addresses: the abdomen and the breasts. For the abdomen, they cover how a full tummy tuck works — correcting diastasis, removing excess skin, and including liposuction for the waist and flanks — and when a mini approach, a simple C-section scar release, or non-invasive skin tightening is the better fit. Very few people after pregnancy are candidates for liposuction alone.
For the breasts, shape and position matter more than size. A breast that has sagged off its ideal position on the chest won't look right with an implant alone — which is why a lift, with or without augmentation, is often part of the plan. Both decisions come down to reading the anatomy carefully before committing to an approach.
There's no single right age or perfect moment for a mommy makeover — only the right anatomy and a plan built specifically around you.
About Dr. Munique Maia
Dr. Munique Maia is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in the Washington, DC, metro area. A graduate of the Northwell Health residency program, she completed her aesthetic fellowship at Harvard before building a busy private practice. She is a returning guest on Park Avenue Plastic Surgery Class.
Read more about Dr. Maia
https://www.maiaplasticsurgery.com/
Questions answered by this episode:
1. What is a mommy makeover and what procedures does it include?
2. Do you need to be done having children before getting a mommy makeover?
3. Who is a good candidate for a mommy makeover?
4. What is the difference between a breast lift and a breast augmentation after pregnancy?
5. What does a full tummy tuck address that liposuction alone cannot?
6. When is it safe to combine breast and abdominal surgery in one procedure?
7. How long is recovery after a mommy makeover?
8. Why do surgeons sometimes recommend staging a mommy makeover into two separate procedures?
9. Are there non-surgical alternatives to a mommy makeover?
10. Is there an age limit for a tummy tuck or mommy makeover?
About Dr. Lawrence Bass
Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.
To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website
https://www.drbass.net/
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