Looking to get your body back to what it used to be before having children, but can’t seem to tighten up certain areas? Then a mommy makeover procedure may be just want you need!

After having a baby, a woman’s body can sometimes have a hard time going back to the way it used to be. With the added baby weight, as well as stretch marks that come with the expanding skin, sometimes just working out and eating right isn’t enough to get back to what you desire.

A mommy makeover procedure actually consists of a number of different procedures rolled into one. Think of it as a package deal that is designed to help new moms take that last leap that a fitness regimen just can’t help with.

Your surgeon will be able to talk to you about which procedures your body is best suited for, so there’s no need to have all of these done, but these are the procedures that can help tighten up loose skin, repair stretch marks, and help with other areas of the body that may have been affected during pregnancy.

Surgical Mommy Makeover Procedures

These procedures will require semi-invasive surgery in order to help restore the body. Unlike non-surgical procedures, which consist of things like injectables, fat cooling techniques, and other treatments that do not require incisions in the skin.

Tummy Tuck / Liposuction

As we all know, having a baby does a number of incredible things to a woman’s body. The organs adjust to add the space needed to allow the baby to thrive and grow, while the outer skin stretches to accommodate the growing baby inside. This skin stretching and growth can cause unwanted side effects after the baby is born.

Skin is naturally elastic, but only to a certain point. Once your skin stretches beyond it’s capacity, it’s hard to get it back to where it once was without a little outside help, and that’s where a Tummy Tuck and/or liposuction can come into play.

A tummy tuck can help tighten up the muscles in the abdomen, while also helping to remove excess skin that may be loose from where it wasn’t able to fully bounce back to it’s original state.

Liposuction can help eliminate stubborn pockets of fat around the belly area that diet and exercise just don’t seem to be helping with.

Breast Lift, Augmentation, Reduction

In addition to changes in the abdomen area, female breasts undergo a massive change during pregnancy. Breast become larger and, in most cases, become the primary food source for a newborn baby. Between the weight gain and hormone changes that occur during pregnancy, and milk production and breast feeding after the baby is born, breasts can lose their firmness and begin to droop or sag once the bottom begins to return to pre-pregnancy state.

As part of a mommy makeover, the breasts can be reshaped, adjusted, and lifted to create a more natural, pre-pregnancy, look and feel. Implants can also be added to adjust size and shape as well.

Breast augmentation is one of the most common procedures for women post pregnancy and is a specialty here at Dr. Adams Plastic Surgery.

Augmentation is truly the only way to restore your breasts to what they previously were, and can do wonders for your self-esteem.

Non-Surgical Procedures

If you’re looking to for something a little less invasive than the procedures mentioned above, then injectables or tightening solutions are a great way to boost your confidence and help restore your body without having to go under the knife.

Injectables and Facial Fillers

Injectable fillers are a great way to help alleviate wrinkles, aging lines, and other facial imperfections without having to undergo surgery. They can also be used to help enhance your lips, reduce noticeable scars, and give you an overall more youthful appearance.

Skin Tightening

As technology continues to advance, new methods for tightening up loose skin have emerged. Whether you’re looking to tighten up your loose underarms, thighs, or belly, there are a variety of options out there now that can help.

Through our AYA Med Spa in Dallas, we offer a variety of non-surgical skin-tightening treatments to help you look and feel your best this summer. From Coolsculpting to topical skin care products, we can have you skin looking incredible before you know it.

A mommy makeover doesn’t just consist of a single procedure or treatment to help you get back to your pre-pregnancy self, it incorporates a variety of procedures and techniques to help you to feel your best.

Getting your body back the way you want it, post-pregnancy, is something that a lot of women strive for, but sometimes it’s not as easy as expected, especially towards the end. The body changes once you have a baby and things that may have worked in the past, like exercise and proper diet, may not get you across the finish line.

If you have any questions or concerns about our mommy makeover procedures, please contact us today and we can help figure out what the best course of action for you may be.

With 2021 almost upon us we wanted to take a glimpse into the future and talk a little bit about what trends we think we’re going to be seeing as we move into the new year.

2020 was an interesting year in the world. COVID-19 put our lives on hold while we tried to slow the spread of the virus while scientists and researchers raced to create a vaccine. Because of the various stay-at-home orders enacted by governments around the world, more and more people were working from home virtually.

This virtual work environment led to more people looking at their own face, for longer periods of time, than they are used to. And because of this, we saw an uptick in surgical and non-surgical enhancement requests.

After general stay-at-home orders were lifted, and some businesses were allowed to open back up with new safety rules in place, the plastic surgery world saw an uptick in people wanting our services.

Injectable fillers were the most popular during 2020, with breast augmentations, other fillers, liposuction, and abdominoplasty wrapping up the top 5 plastic surgery procedures requested in 2020.

This should come as no surprise, as more people were forced to look at themselves on screens and at home for the better part of the year. So enhancing the physical features that are most noticeable, like your facial features, was extremely popular this year.

As we move into 2021, we expect similar trends to what we saw towards the middle/end of this year, and we also expect to continue to see increased numbers of people wanting surgical and non-surgical procedures.

With the vaccine starting to roll out, and a glimmer of hope on the horizon, we expect people to be booking appointments so that they can look and feel their best once the country begins to open back up later next year.

In addition to that, with a lot of people being nervous about getting procedures done right now, a lot of appointments were postponed and or canceled, so we expect those people to begin coming back into the offices next year.

What We Expect to See From Plastic Surgery in 2021

1. Non-Surgical Injectable Fillers

As the technology improves and non-surgical enhancements become more popular, we expect to continue to see these procedures top the trend lists for next year.

Botox and other injectable fillers will continue to grow in popularity as more people see the benefits of these procedures when compared to a more invasive surgical procedure. With more workplaces offering virtual workplaces, even after the pandemic is over, we could start to see a shift in the overall workplace environment, which could lead to people wanting to enhance their appearance for the cameras.

These non-surgical injectables have been on the rise for years now, but we anticipate their popularity to increase as we move into 2021.

2. Laser Resurfacing and Skin Care

As with the injectable fillers, enhancements to the face are going to be extremely popular going into the new year. Laser resurfacing is a great way to help eliminate blemishes, scarring, and redness from the face, as well as reducing wrinkles. In conjunction with a proper skincare regimen, you can keep your face looking younger and fresher.

There are a variety of skin care products available these days to help improve skin imperfections as well as tighten the skin.

These non-surgical procedures are quick and painless and can have your skin looking great for that next zoom meeting.

3. Skin Tightening, Liposuction, Coolsculpting

While we do believe that procedures involving the face are going to be extremely popular next year, skin tightening, liposuction, and Coolsculpting aren’t going to be far behind.

With everyone getting ready to get out of the house and back out into the world, we’re going to want to look and feel our best.

Liposuction to help reduce fat in certain areas of the body has always been popular, but we expect to see a slight rise in these procedures to the end of the pandemic being in sight.

Coolsculpting can also help “melt” away the fact in problem areas of your body and is totally non-invasive and has been gaining popularity over the last few years.

Whatever people can do to pull in those areas of their body that may have grown a bit during quarantine, or areas they can’t seem to shrink with exercise, is going to be extremely popular as we move into a summer where we may be able to get back to semi-normal lives.

4. Breast Augmentation

While breast augmentation numbers have dropped slightly from previous years, we still believe that they will continue to be as popular as ever.

The techniques for performing breast augmentation surgery have evolved over the years, which has lead to reduced recovery times and less pain, have continued to make this procedure one of the most popular surgical procedures.

And for the same reasons we mentioned above, people are going to want to look and feel their best when they can finally get back out of the house. Not to mention that with parts of the world still under some sort of stay-at-home order, patients can easily recover in their own homes without having to go out in public right away.

Plastic Surgery in 2021

We expect plastic surgery and non-surgical procedures to continue to rise in popularity as we move into 2021. With more offices moving to remote work and people still having to stay home for a little while, we expect facial procedures to lead the pack, with body enhancements right behind them.

If you’re interested in any of these procedures or have more questions about what you can do to enhance how you look and feel, please contact us today. We would be happy to setup a virtual consultation, or an in-person visit if you’re in the Dallas area, to further discuss your surgical and non-surgical needs.

With the advancements in plastic surgery techniques and non-surgical procedures over the years, many of the methods that were used in the past are no longer the best option. One of the enhancements that used to benefit most from an implant can now be improved using new non-surgical techniques.

Traditional plastic surgery will never go away entirely, but we’re seeing more and more people opting for non-surgical procedures as we learn more about how they can help patients with cosmetic issues.

One of the surgical procedures of the past that is losing popularity, due to its less invasive methods, is cheek implants.  

Cheek implants used to be the go-to method that surgeons preferred when helping to improve cheek structure and remove elements of aging from those areas of the face. But as we learn more about how those implants age, what can go wrong, and figure out better ways to achieve similar results, the days of the cheek implant may be over.

What is a Cheek Implant?

When it comes to plastic surgery and non-surgical procedures, facial enhancements are some of the most popular. Your face is one of the first things that you notice about yourself when looking in a mirror, and it’s the first thing that most people looking at you see. So it’s only natural to want to make your facial appearance look the best it can.

Cheek implants can be used to make your cheek bones more prominent as well as make your cheeks look fuller. They are also a great way to help pull the skin in your mid-face up a bit, helping to reduce wrinkles and signs of aging around the lower jawline and face.

Cheek implants work by implanting a piece of silicone in the cheeks to produce the look that the patient desires. The implant should not leave any scarring as the incisions are usually made inside the mouth or in the lower eyelid.

In the hands of a skilled, experienced surgeon, cheek implants should have no complications and no issues moving forward. They can even be removed and replaced with relative ease as you continue to age and your face changes.

Non-Surgical Cheek Enhancements

As innovation in the world of plastic surgery continues to advance, we’re finding more and more ways to enhance body features without the need for actual surgery. These non-surgical procedures allow for a cheaper, easier option for those that would rather not have more traditional surgery.

Non-surgical procedures are non-invasive and usually require little to no downtime. This is a huge benefit as it doesn’t require time off of work, or time confining yourself to your home while you heal.

And in some cases the results can be seen almost immediately.

Non-surgical cheek augmentations have become very popular in recent years as some doctors move further away from traditional cheek implants. By using injectables, topical creams, and other techniques, surgeons are able to bring life back to those tired cheeks.

Skin tightening, wrinkle reducing, and full cheeks are just some of the things you can expect from non-surgical cheek augmentation, in a fraction of the time that traditional cheek augmentation surgery would take. Not to mention, little to no downtime.

Non-surgical cheek enhancements are a great option if you’re looking for something relatively painless, more affordable, and less invasive than traditional cheek implants.

While there are several options for non-surgical cheek enhancements, injectable fillers are currently the favorite of most surgeons. They do not take much time, are relatively painless, and the patient can return to their normal life without any downtime.

In addition to that, the results from injectables rival those of traditional implants, however less permanent.

Why Choose Non-Surgical Over Cheek Implants?

With both surgical and non-surgical cheek enhancement options available, are there benefits to choose one over the other?

In short, yes. Each type of procedure has its own pros and cons, so it will be up to you to make the ultimate decision, but let’s take a look at both and compare them.

Non-surgical cheek augmentation, or enhancements, are great because they are non-invasive, they require no cutting or incisions. They are also relatively painless and require almost no downtime.

This means that you can have the procedure done during your lunch hour and go right back to work afterwards with no need to go home and rest or take pain medication. This is the main benefit of going with a non-surgical procedure over a traditional cheek implant.

There are some downsides to non-surgical procedures though. In most cases, non-surgical procedures, cheek or otherwise, are not permanent. They will require subsequent doctor visits throughout the year. Some non-surgical results last longer than others, but most will see you returning to the doctor 1-3 times a year, depending on the procedure.

The more traditional method of using cheek implants are usually permanent unless complications arise, which, when done by an experienced/skilled surgeon, usually don’t happen. But with any surgery, there is always a chance.

Cheek implants also require incisions in the face to add the implant, however these incisions are usually made in the inside of the mouth or the lower eyelid to hide any visible scarring.  

The other downside is, since it is a traditional surgery, there will be more of a recovery period than if you were to go the non-surgical route.

In most cases with non-surgical, you could be back to your normal routine right after the procedure. However, traditional surgery will require you to rest for about a week before you can return to regular activities.

There are positives and negatives to both methods when it comes to cheek augmentation, so it’s important to know what your needs are and what you expect to get out of the surgery.

If you’re looking for a more permanent solution and aren’t concerned about the recovery period, then traditional cheek augmentation might be better for you. If you’re looking for something less invasive, more cost efficient, and something that is less invasive, then non-surgical treatments may be a better option for you.