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The Mommy Makeover focuses on the areas most impacted by pregnancy and breastfeeding — typically the breasts and abdomen. However, liposuction or body contouring can also be added to refine the flanks, hips, or thighs for a more balanced overall result.

Recovery times vary depending on the combination of procedures, but most patients return to light activity in 10–14 days. Full recovery takes 6–8 weeks, with swelling and tightness gradually subsiding to reveal the final results. Our surgeons provide a personalized recovery plan to ensure comfort and safety every step of the way.

Yes — the results are long-lasting when paired with a healthy lifestyle and stable weight. While natural aging continues, improvements to contour, firmness, and proportion are designed to last for many years.

While you certainly can, it’s recommended to wait until you’re finished having children before undergoing this procedure. Future pregnancies can stretch abdominal muscles and skin, and alter breast shape, potentially reducing the longevity of your results.

Absolutely. Many women choose to include liposuction, fat grafting, or labiaplasty to further refine body contours and achieve their ideal aesthetic. Your surgeon will discuss options during your consultation to tailor your treatment plan to your goals.

Incisions are strategically placed to be as discreet as possible — usually hidden beneath underwear or swimwear. With proper healing and scar management, scars fade significantly over time and are barely noticeable.

Breast implant removal, or explantation, is a surgical procedure to remove breast implants from a previous augmentation. It can be performed alone or combined with other techniques such as a capsulectomy (removal of scar tissue), breast lift, or fat grafting to restore natural shape and contour.

Patients may choose explant surgery for a variety of reasons, including aesthetic preference, lifestyle changes, implant aging, discomfort, or medical concerns such as capsular contracture, rupture, or breast implant illness. Some simply prefer to return to a more natural look and feel.

A capsulectomy is the removal of the scar tissue capsule that forms naturally around the implant. It’s often performed when the capsule becomes hardened (capsular contracture) or if there are concerns about rupture or inflammation. Your surgeon will determine if it’s necessary based on your implant and tissue condition.

After implants are removed, breast tissue may appear deflated or sagging depending on skin elasticity and implant size. To address this, your surgeon may recommend a breast lift to reshape and elevate the tissue or fat grafting to restore soft, natural volume and contour.

Yes — some patients choose to replace their implants with new ones rather than removing them entirely. This can refresh breast shape, update implant type (for example, switching from saline to silicone), or adjust size for a more modern, natural appearance.

Most patients return to normal daily activities within 7–10 days. Some swelling, tightness, or mild bruising is normal in the early healing phase. You’ll wear a supportive garment and follow personalized aftercare instructions. Full results develop gradually over several months as tissues settle and scars fade.

Scars are minimal and typically hidden in the same incision lines as your original breast augmentation surgery. If a lift is performed, additional incisions may be required, but they are strategically placed for minimal visibility and fade over time with proper care.

Yes — once the implants are removed, the change is permanent. If combined with a lift or fat grafting, results are long-lasting. Aging and weight fluctuations will continue to affect the breasts naturally, but your new shape will remain stable over time.

Breast implant removal can improve physical comfort by relieving tightness or heaviness in the chest. For patients experiencing systemic symptoms potentially linked to breast implants, many report improved well-being after surgery. Your surgeon will discuss any medical considerations during your consultation.

Yes — many patients combine their explant procedure with a breast lift, fat grafting, or body contouring for optimal balance and proportion. Combining procedures can enhance overall results and reduce the need for multiple recovery periods.

Nipple procedures are minor cosmetic or reconstructive surgeries that refine the nipple and areola’s shape, size, or position. They can correct inverted nipples, reduce nipple projection, or decrease areola diameter — often resulting in a more balanced, natural breast appearance.

Ideal candidates are individuals who are self-conscious about nipple size, shape, or inversion, or who have asymmetry after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight changes. Candidates should be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about natural, subtle results.

Inverted nipples occur when ducts or fibrous tissue pull the nipple inward instead of outward. This can be congenital (present from birth) or develop over time due to breastfeeding, trauma, or changes in breast structure. In most cases, it can be corrected safely with a short, minimally invasive procedure.

Yes — nipple and areola procedures are often performed as standalone treatments. However, they can also be combined with other breast surgeries such as augmentation, lift, or reduction to achieve complete aesthetic balance.

In most cases, breastfeeding ability and nipple sensation are preserved. For patients undergoing inverted nipple correction, techniques can be adjusted to maintain milk duct integrity when possible. Your surgeon will discuss all considerations based on your individual anatomy and goals.

Recovery is typically very quick. Most patients resume normal daily activities within 1–2 days. Mild swelling or tenderness may last for a few days. Stitches are often dissolvable, and scarring is minimal due to precise incision placement.

Scars are minimal and discreet, usually hidden along the natural edge of the nipple or areola. Over time, they fade to be nearly invisible, especially when proper aftercare instructions are followed.

Yes — results are generally permanent. Once tissue is corrected or resized, it does not typically revert. However, natural aging, hormonal changes, or future pregnancies may subtly affect shape over time.

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Absolutely. Nipple procedures are frequently performed alongside breast augmentation, lift, reduction, or explantation for comprehensive rejuvenation. Combining procedures helps ensure the entire breast area looks harmonious and balanced.

An arm lift is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms to create a more toned, contoured appearance. It is ideal for patients who experience skin laxity from aging, weight loss, or genetics and want a firmer, smoother arm shape.

Ideal candidates are healthy individuals with loose, sagging upper arm skin that cannot be improved through exercise alone. Patients should be at a stable weight, non-smokers (or willing to pause smoking), and have realistic expectations about scarring and results.

Yes — an arm lift can remove both skin and fat. For patients with mild fat deposits, liposuction alone may be sufficient. For those with excess skin, combining liposuction with skin removal provides the most refined and natural-looking contour.

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Most patients return to light daily activities within 5–7 days, depending on the extent of surgery. Swelling and tightness are common in early healing. Strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and upper-body workouts should be avoided for 4–6 weeks to ensure optimal results.

Yes — scarring is an important consideration. For full arm lifts, a thin scar runs along the inner arm from the armpit to the elbow. For mini lifts, the scar is hidden within the armpit. With proper care, scars fade significantly over time and are placed as discreetly as possible.

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Results are long-lasting when paired with a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. While natural aging continues, the improved contour and skin tightening achieved by surgery remain visible for many years.

Absolutely. Many patients combine arm lift surgery with body liposuction, breast lift, tummy tuck, or other post-weight-loss procedures for comprehensive contouring. Combining treatments can deliver more balanced and cohesive results.

Liposuction alone works well for patients with good skin elasticity and isolated fat deposits. However, if there is significant sagging or loose skin, a skin-tightening arm lift is necessary to achieve a smooth, toned appearance.

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No — once fully healed, patients regain full arm mobility. In fact, many patients enjoy improved comfort and movement due to the removal of excess, heavy, or restrictive skin.

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Initial improvement is visible immediately, but final results develop gradually over 3–6 months as swelling subsides and tissues settle. Scars continue to fade for up to a year, revealing a more refined and natural contour over time.

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