Mommy Makeover

After pregnancy and breastfeeding, many women find that their bodies look very different. As thrilled as they are with their children, these mothers are often not so thrilled with the stubborn fat, skin laxity, cellulite, stretch marks, and sagging breasts that remain. Dr. Gordon Lewis, a top plastic surgeon in the Richmond area, offers Mommy Makeover surgery to help restore the breasts and body to their pre-pregnancy appearance.

Reclaim your body and confidence with a Mommy Makeover—a personalized combination of cosmetic procedures designed to address the physical changes caused by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. This transformative treatment typically includes a mix of breast enhancement (augmentation, lift, or reduction), tummy tuck, liposuction, and other body contouring options to restore your pre-pregnancy shape or achieve your aesthetic goals.

Our expert surgeons customize every Mommy Makeover to fit your unique needs and lifestyle, providing stunning, natural-looking results. Whether you want to lift, tighten, or sculpt, we’re here to help you look and feel your best. Start your journey to feeling like yourself again—schedule your consultation today.

Who Is a Candidate for Mommy Makeover?

If you are in good general health and are dissatisfied with the after-effects of pregnancy and breastfeeding, you may be a good candidate for a Mommy Makeover.

If you plan on having more children, however, you should wait to have procedures such as a breast lift, liposuction, and a tummy tuck. Further pregnancies could reverse some of the results of these surgeries.

What Is a Mommy Makeover?

A Mommy Makeover with Dr. Lewis is a customized series of procedures that target the specific areas of concern of each individual patient. Some surgeries can be performed concurrently, such as liposuction and a tummy tuck. Others must be done separately, allowing your body time to recuperate in between the procedures.

Typical Mommy Makeovers Include:

Liposuction – This surgical procedure suctions excess localized fat from areas of the body that do not respond to diet and exercise.

Tummy Tuck – A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen to firm and tone this area when it does not reduce from diet and exercise efforts.

Breast Lift – When the breasts sag after pregnancy and breastfeeding, a breast lift can raise them to a perkier position.

Breast Augmentation – Some women find that their breasts have deflated after breastfeeding, or they simply want to increase the size of their breasts as part of their makeover. Breast augmentation can be performed separately from or in conjunction with a breast lift.

Brazilian Butt Lift – In this surgery, donor fat is removed from areas with excess, such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, and back. That fat is then injected into the buttocks for a rounder contour.

What is involved in a Mommy Makeover?

Dr. Lewis is one of the best Mommy Makeover surgeons in Richmond, and he customizes every procedure based on your anatomy, condition, and goals for your appearance. He uses the latest methods for breast surgeries and body contouring procedures.

Will anesthesia and pain relief be used during/after surgery?

We will make sure you are comfortable throughout every procedure. Most mommy makeovers are a combination of moderate to large procedures and therefore patients are most comfortable and safe using general anesthetic. General anesthesia these days is very safe and it is rare for healthy people to have problems with anesthesia.

What happens immediately after surgery?

Postsurgical care and recovery depends specifically on the procedures being done. The individual pages for the other procedures will give better details on this. In addition, we can talk with you further about your expectations postsurgery during your consultations. We will provide you with full instructions for after-care for the particular procedures you have had done, as well as a schedule of follow-up appointments so that Dr. Lewis can monitor your healing process.

How long will complete recovery from a Mommy Makeover take?

Since a Mommy Makeover involves several procedures, each surgery will have its own recovery period. Visit the individual pages for the surgeries that interest you for more information about recovery.

If more than one procedure can be performed simultaneously, Dr. Lewis will let you know what you can expect during your recovery period and how much time you will need to take off from work.

What are the risks of a Mommy Makeover?

With any surgical procedure, there are risks that you must be aware of. To minimize the risks, ensure that your surgeries are conducted in a safe and secure environment using the latest surgical techniques by checking the certifications and accreditation of your surgeon. Accreditation boards and bodies are there to protect you.

Dr. Gordon Lewis has many years of surgical experience and is affiliated with several internationally recognized professional organizations. He is:

  • Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Affiliated with the Richmond Academy of Medicine and the Medical Society of Virginia
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

In general, the procedures done as part of a Mommy Makeover are all very safe and well-tolerated. It is rare that serious complications occur. We will speak with you at length about these risks and answer all of your questions.

Consultation Expectations

During your comprehensive one-on-one consultation, we will cover several areas of discussion:

  • Your medical history and current medications
  • Your goals from surgery
  • Your concerns about surgery
  • Options for surgically correcting the issues you want to change
  • Risks associated with each option
  • A surgical price quote that includes any additional costs such as the OR fee and anesthesia. This will also include financing options, if you wish.

Expect to spend close to an hour in our office for your consultation. Every patient is required to attend an initial consultation before a procedure can be booked. Once you decide to proceed with surgery, we will assist you in finalizing a date and getting everything ready for surgery. We try to be as flexible as possible and will make arrangements to see you at Lewis Plastic Surgery in Midlothian within a few days after you contact us.

Cost in Richmond

The price for a Mommy Makeover varies with the combination of procedures performed and patient needs. During your initial consultation, we will give you a breakdown of all costs related to your Mommy Makeover procedure. This will include:

  • Dr. Lewis’s fee
  • Operating room fee
  • Anesthesia fee
  • Cost of any additional overnight stays (overnight stays are not usually required after liposuction)

We make absolutely sure that there are no hidden costs and no surprises.

Location

Dr. Lewis performs surgical procedures at an accredited outpatient surgical center or a local hospital. He is affiliated with several local medical centers where his patients undergo surgery. He primarily operates at these locations:

Johnston-Willis Hospital
Stony Point Surgery Center

Initial consultations, follow up appointments and all non-surgical treatments and minor surgical procedures are performed at Lewis Plastic Surgery in Midlothian, VA.

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