Mommy Makeovers

Most people would agree that there is neither a more rewarding nor challenging role than that of mother. As wonderful as pregnancy, childbirth, and childrearing can be, it is often accompanied by significant sacrifice. For many women, one of the most difficult side-effects of motherhood is the physical toll it takes on their bodies.

The Mommy Makeover is designed for those women considering plastic surgery in Fairfax, Virginia who do not believe that being a mother means "letting yourself go," or sacrificing your youthful physique to motherhood. At Goldberg & Krieger Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, we specialize in the Mommy Makeover procedures that can restore your pre-pregnancy shape, or even improve upon it!

If you would like to learn more about Mommy Makeovers, click here to request a complimentary consultationwith a Virginia plastic surgeon at Goldberg & Krieger Board Certified Plastic Surgeons.

Mommy Makeover Procedures

The breasts and the abdomen are the areas on which pregnancy has the biggest impact. Typically, a Mommy Makeover in Northern Virginia involves a breast enhancement procedure such as breast augmentation and/or breast lift along with abdominoplasty or liposuction. Sometimes, the patient will opt for facial enhancement as well to achieve a more complete transformation.

Northern Virginia Breast Enhancement Procedures

Pregnancy hormones and breastfeeding can take their toll on the delicate tissue of the breasts. Many women enjoy the fuller breasts they develop during pregnancy and breastfeeding, while others experience excessive volume. In either case, when the breast volume diminishes after childbearing, many women are left unhappy with the results: sagging, elongated breasts, stretched skin, enlarged areolas, and a deflated appearance.

Breast augmentation in Virginia is a popular option for many moms who want to enhance their breast volume. For women who are satisfied with the size of their breasts, but desire a firmer, more elevated appearance, a breast lift or mastopexy can be performed. In this procedure, excess skin is eliminated and the entire breast is lifted and tightened. If a patient feels that her breasts are overly large, she may opt for a breast reduction. This procedure is very similar to a breast lift, but removes a greater amount of tissue in addition to the excess skin.

Abdominal Procedures

After pregnancy, many women are left with loose, sagging skin, stretch marks, fatty deposits and lax muscle tone in the abdomen. In many cases, diet and exercise can do little to repair the damage that pregnancy has done to this part of the body. Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck surgery can provide dramatic results for women who suffer from a post-baby belly. This surgical procedure retightens the abdominal muscles while eliminating excess skin and, when combined with Virginia liposuction, removing stubborn fat in the midsection. The result is a slender and more youthful looking abdominal area.

If loose, sagging skin is your only concern for your midsection, then Thermage® treatment may be the appropriate choice for you. This non-invasive procedure heats the under-layers of skin, causing the collagen fibers to contract and tighten. Over time, more collagen growth is stimulated, which makes the skin firmer, smoother, and more supple.

Facial Enhancement

Many women feel that a more refreshed face is the "icing on the cake" of their Mommy Makeover. Your Virginia plastic surgeon can perform a number of minimally invasive procedures which can quickly and effectively erase that tired appearance that sometimes accompanies motherhood.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a very popular and effective treatment for smoothing out frown lines and crow's feet in the eye area. Our plastic surgery patients in Virginia also find that dermal fillers such as JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel, Restylane®, and Radiesse® can make them look years younger by filling in wrinkles and restoring volume that has diminished with age.