Love Your Body Again
After childbirth, your body goes through changes that can be hard to live with comfortably. But, with Dr. Katherine B. Santosa’s Mommy Makeover procedures, you no longer suffer the effects of sagging skin, weight gain, or asymmetry. She strives to deliver the best mommy makeovers Atlanta has to offer. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Santosa has dedicated her career to helping mothers like herself regain the confidence that they may have lost after giving birth. Schedule your Mommy Makeover consultation today to learn how to regain control of your body and self-esteem.
A One-Stop Solution
Mommy Makeovers are multiple procedures done at once that reverse the adverse effects of post-childbirth. Giving birth can cause loose, flabby stomach skin, weight gain, sagging breasts, overly enlarged breasts, and the tearing or enlargement of the labia minora. Mommy Makeover procedures differ for each patient’s needs. Procedures can include:
Most patients are able to get two or three of these procedures done at once, making it the Mommy Makeover. Dr. Santosa can help you determine the best course of action for your Mommy Makeover during your consultation.
Reversing and Restoring
Mommy Makeovers can restore youth and bring life back to parts of the body that have been made less flattering after childbirth. Candidates for Mommy Makeovers include individuals who have had children and suffered from unflattering effects on the body, including drastic changes to the breasts, stomach, and labia minora. In addition, you should be in good health with no underlying medical conditions that could cause complications during or after your procedure. Good candidates are also not planning on having more children after their Mommy Makeover, as having another child can reverse the results of the Mommy Makeover. Even though Mommy Makeovers are aimed at mothers, you should not get one while pregnant. You are advised to wait until after you are completely healed from birth before you decide to get a Mommy Makeover. This ensures that you are healthy and your body is in stable condition to undergo another procedure.
From One Mother to Another
Dr. Katherine B. Santosa may be known as a doctor, but she is also a wife and mother. She knows how it can feel to be down about yourself and wants to make a difference in the lives of people who suffer from poor self-image. Her bedside manner is remarkable, ensuring that you are taken care of from when you book your consultation to when you leave your last follow-up appointment. So schedule your Mommy Makeover today, knowing that Dr. Santosa will treat you like a friend rather than a number.
So Many Options
Before your procedure, Dr. Santosa will talk you through what to expect. Then, you will be administered a general anesthetic. After you are under, Dr. Santosa will clean the incision areas thoroughly to prevent chances of infection. She will then make incisions, perform the procedure, and close the incisions. You will then be woken up and taken to recovery.
You Deserve to Look Good
Mommy Makeover recovery varies for everyone. Generally, you can expect some bruising and swelling near the incision sites for the first week after your procedure. Full results for most of our Atlanta mommy makeover operations appear anywhere from three to six months. For more information about the possible routes, you could take with your Mommy Makeover, see our pages about Breast Lifts, Breast Augmentation, Labiaplasty, or Tummy Tucks.
Dr. Santosa will never leave you to fend for yourself during recovery. She will help you set up a follow-up appointment within twenty-four hours of your procedure to ensure everything goes smoothly. She will be sure to give you contact information to get in touch with herself or her team if you have any questions or concerns. Dr. Santosa may also provide you with supplements to help speed up the healing of bruises.
Unfortunately, many procedures done on the stomach and breasts will leave scars. These scars will fade heavily and lose visibility over time, but they will likely be permanent. However, there are laser treatments and other cosmetic treatments that can aid in the reduction of scars after they are fully healed.
While recovery for some procedures included in the Mommy Makeover may be slightly uncomfortable, the procedures should not cause any pain. Under general anesthetics, you will not feel anything during your procedures.
Since you can get so many different procedure combinations with a Mommy Makeover, it is difficult to provide an accurate list of specific risks you may encounter. However, general procedure risks include bleeding, heavy scarring, infection, hematoma, blood clot, nerve damage, and asymmetry. As advised by Dr. Santosa, most of these risks can be prevented through proper post-procedure care. Dr. Santosa will be able to provide more information during your consultation about risks that are specific to your procedure.
On average, Mommy Makeovers cost around $12,800. This cost can vary drastically, as Mommy Makeovers include different procedures for every patient. Mommy Makeovers are not covered by insurance. Dr. Santosa’s team will go over pricing, payment, and financing with you during your consultation.
Yes, you will need to make arrangements to be driven home. It is also recommended to have someone help you get up and around for the first five to seven days post-surgery.
Discuss your personalized treatment with Dr. Santosa today
Dr. Santosa delivers a well-rounded treatment experience through combined science, compassion, and experience. Begin your journey with trusted board-certified Atlanta plastic surgeon Dr. Katherine B. Santosa in Sandy Springs, and rest assured that you have selected your best path to exquisite results.
As pioneers in the field, Evelina Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics takes pride in being the first women-owned premier plastic surgery practice in Atlanta. Our commitment to excellence has established us as one of the foremost plastic surgery offices in the Atlanta-metro area.