Introduction
For many mothers in Charlotte, giving birth to and raising their children are some of their proudest moments. However, pregnancy and childbirth can have a significant effect on a mother’s appearance and body. The changes that accompany motherhood can affect a woman’s deeply personal sense of attractiveness, sexuality, or femininity. Mothers can work to diet and exercise to restore their pre-baby appearance, but many of the effects of childbirth seem to be permanent despite significant efforts. It is possible to achieve a tighter figure and slimmer appearance with a mommy makeover performed by the expert plastic surgeons at Queen City Plastic Surgery.
Real Patient Results
A mommy makeover can include a range of procedures, including fat reduction, skin tightening, a tummy tuck, breast lift and augmentation, liposuction, or even microneedling and Botox. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Enam Haque has worked with many women in Charlotte to design comprehensive and individualized mommy makeovers that have helped them achieve their aesthetic goals and recapture their pre-pregnancy body pride and confidence.
Removes loose, sagging skin from the upper arms to create a smoother, more toned look. A mini arm lift may be recommended for patients with less excess skin.
Uses fat transfer to add volume and improve the contour of the buttocks, often paired with liposuction for enhanced body shaping.
Increases breast size or restores lost fullness using implants. This is particularly popular among women who notice deflation after breastfeeding.
Reduces the size and weight of overly large breasts, helping improve comfort and restore balance to the body.
Elevates and reshapes sagging breasts, restoring a firmer, more youthful appearance on the chest.
Combines a lift with implants to both restore breast position and enhance volume.
Enhances the projection and shape of the buttocks using fat grafting or implants, depending on the patient’s goals.
Uses the patient’s own fat to achieve a subtle, natural increase in breast volume, while also slimming donor areas.
Targets stubborn fat deposits in areas such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, and arms to create smoother contours.
Tightens loose skin around the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs, often chosen by women after significant weight loss.
Removes sagging skin and reshapes the thighs for a slimmer, more toned appearance.
Repairs stretched abdominal muscles and removes excess skin. A mini tummy tuck is less extensive and focuses on the lower abdomen.
A mommy makeover is best suited for healthy women in Charlotte who want to address the effects of pregnancy and childbirth on their bodies. Because a mommy makeover is a highly personalized process, each woman must make this decision to reach her own goals, adopting a realistic approach toward achievable outcomes.
As pregnancy and childbirth can reset the effects of these procedures, they are best performed after a woman has decided that her family is complete. In addition, because your weight and body size can affect your results, they are best suited for women in Charlotte, NC who are satisfied with their current weight and are not planning to make a significant future change in weight gain or loss.
During pregnancy and childbirth, the uterus expands to accommodate the developing fetus and the newborn. This growth can also expand or even tear a pregnant woman’s abdominal muscles, leading to stretch marks as well as a loose or flabby abdominal appearance that cannot be eliminated through diet and exercise.
The stretching of the connective tissue in the abdomen causes this type of body change. Plastic surgery can address these physical changes to help restore a firmer, more cohesive abdominal area. In addition, pregnancy and breastfeeding can also lead to significant changes in the look and feel of a woman’s breasts. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, a mother’s breasts may grow rapidly and later shrink, leading to an increased appearance of looseness or sagging. As a result, many mothers feel less confident in body-conscious clothing, at the beach, or in intimate situations.
Every mother’s body is different. The ideal individualized solution may vary from person to person. If you want to change your appearance and restore your pre-baby body, Dr. Haque can work with you to develop a unique, personalized plan that comprehensively addresses all of your concerns and helps you improve not only your appearance but also your confidence and sensuality.
Your Mommy Makeover Journey with Enam Haque, MD, FACS
Dr. Haque will work with you to develop an individualized plan to target all of your areas of concern in the series of procedures included in your mommy makeover. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, he has years of experience in producing successful, beautiful results for Charlotte mothers who want to rejuvenate their bodies. Dr. Haque will review before-and-after photos and demonstrate the effects of different procedures to help you achieve your goals. He can provide specific recommendations to help you identify the precise areas to target during your procedures.
Dr. Haque’s mommy makeover provides the opportunity to combine multiple plastic surgeries and cosmetic procedures for a comprehensive change. Some of the most popular procedures for women in NC include tummy tuck surgery, breast lift or augmentation procedures, vaginal rejuvenation, liposuction in the flanks, lower back, or abdomen, or other body contouring procedures. These can also be combined with specialized non-surgical facial procedures, such as Botox, dermal fillers, or microneedling, to rejuvenate your face in conjunction with your body.
Once Dr. Haque has developed a comprehensive surgical plan for your procedure, you can expect the surgery to last 3 to 7 hours, depending on the options you select. In most cases, the surgery will be performed under general anesthesia, and you will have some private recovery time at Queen City Plastic Surgery before you return home.
Once anesthesia takes effect, the team will carefully begin the procedures included in your personalized mommy makeover. This may involve a combination of breast surgery, tummy tuck, liposuction, or some of our other body contouring procedures. Each area is addressed with precision to optimize results while minimizing scarring and promoting symmetry.
Throughout the surgery, you will be closely monitored to ensure your safety and comfort. The length of your specific mommy makeover will depend on the number and type of procedures included, but it can range from 3 to 7 hours.
After surgery, you will be moved to a private recovery area where you can rest under close observation until you are ready to go home.
Your Guide to Post-Mommy Makeover Care
You will receive detailed guidance for your recovery period from your board-certified Charlotte plastic surgeon. The specific protocol for your recovery will vary depending on the surgical options included in your procedure. In general, bandages will be placed at the points where incisions were performed, and you will use a support bra or elastic bandage to help support your breasts in the recovery period. Patients may also use compression garments to help support their recovery for procedures performed on the abdomen, waist, or buttocks.
You will receive medications to help assist your healing and reduce your pain in the days immediately following your treatment, as well as a timeline for your follow-up appointments at Queen City Plastic Surgery with Dr. Haque.
The healing period will take several weeks, and you will begin to return to a normal routine.
Because a mommy makeover is highly personalized, costs vary depending on the combination of procedures, surgical time, anesthesia, and facility fees. During your consultation, Dr. Haque will provide a detailed cost estimate for your mommy makeover based on your specific treatment plan.
Queen City Plastic Surgery also offers financing options to make procedures more accessible to patients.
At Queen City Plastic Surgery in Charlotte, NC, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Enam Haque, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, brings extensive experience and expertise to every procedure.
Dr. Haque takes a patient-focused approach, developing personalized surgical plans that consider your unique body, goals, and lifestyle, while also providing safe, balanced, and natural-looking results.
If you are interested in procedures to help restore your pre-pregnancy appearance, call Queen City Plastic Surgery at 704-859-2389 or use our easy online form to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Enam Haque. Dr. Haque will discuss mommy makeover procedures in Charlotte, NC, with you, examine you, and review your medical history. He sees patients daily; many travel from across the state and the country to his convenient Charlotte office. Dr. Haque and all of us at Queen City Plastic Surgery look forward to hearing from you and discussing how we can help you boost your body confidence and reach your aesthetic goals.