Pregnancy and childbirth can leave a woman with a variety of body changes that do not respond do diet and exercise. Changes in the breasts, abdomen, as well as new pockets of fat, have plagued many women despite keeping fit. Dr. Izquierdo has extensive experience in reviving your former shape using combined procedures such as breast augmentation and/or lift, tummy tuck, and liposuction. These comprise the basic "mommy makeover" and will bring you back to your former self.
OPERATION
The procedure is performed typically in four to five hours, depending on size and technique, as an outpatient in an ambulatory surgery center. General anesthesia is used. Out of town patients need to plan on a three to five day hotel stay for continued treatment and postoperative care.
SCARRING
All scars will be red or pink for six months following surgery but fade by 12 months after surgery. All attempts are made to minimize scarring and are rarely troublesome although scars are permanent in height, width and final color.
RECOVERY
Bandages and dressing cover the breast, abdominoplasty, and liposuction areas immediately following surgery. If you have had liposuction, these will drain for 24 hours and are also covered. There is usually a moderate amount of pain, which is controlled by medication. There will also be drains which are removed in 5-7 days. Incisions are closed using either skin tapes or sutures. If sutures are used, they are typically removed 7 ? 10 days after surgery and may not get wet. The treatment area will be numb, swollen and bruised for about 1 week and begin to subside.
HEALING TIME
Typically seven to 14 days. Light exercise can be started by the third or fourth week. More vigorous sports will require four to six weeks of healing.
TIME TO RETURN TO PUBLIC EYE
Most patients can return to work and social activities within 7 to 14 days.
ACTUAL RESULTS
The desired outcome, a lifted and fuller breasts, a smooth tummy and contour improvement of the waist and thighs will occur at about three to six months.
RISKS
Although unusual, risks may include blood clots, infection and bleeding.
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