Mommy Makeover
The Elegant Restoration
The journey of motherhood is transformative, but the physical changes to a woman's body, such as loose skin, loss of breast volume, and weakened abdominal muscles, can be frustrating. Mommy makeover surgery is a highly personalized combination of plastic surgery procedures designed to address these post-pregnancy concerns simultaneously. At the Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Sauerhammer creates tailored mommy makeover plans that focus on restoring a woman’s pre-pregnancy appearance and refining the body contours with an elevated level of care and precision.
Dr. Sauerhammer performs breast, body, and facial procedures for our Appleton and Green Bay patients. She is a double board-certified plastic surgeon with nearly 15 years of experience and one of the only female plastic surgeons in northern Wisconsin. She is committed to providing exceptional care and a beautiful outcome for every patient.
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A mommy makeover is not a single plastic surgery procedure, but rather a bespoke set of cosmetic procedures performed in one surgical session. The goal is comprehensive rejuvenation of the areas most affected by pregnancy and breastfeeding: the abdomen and the breasts.
The mommy makeover procedure is considered the gold standard for female full-body restoration. For many moms who have been unable to regain their pre-pregnancy shape after the baby arrives, a mommy makeover can be a lifesaver! By combining multiple plastic surgery procedures into one single event, women in the Appleton and Green Bay area can finally have the body they have been longing for since pregnancy. Given the scope of the multiple plastic surgery procedures involved, the mommy makeover surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia in our private, AAAHC-certified surgery center.
After pregnancy and even extreme weight loss, a woman may notice sagging or deflated breasts. With breast augmentation, Dr. Sauerhammer can restore fullness and shape to the breasts to give you back your curves and confidence.
Because the abdomen is most affected during pregnancy, a tummy tuck is commonly included in a mommy makeover. During this procedure, Dr. Sauerhammer will remove excess skin and fat from the tummy and permanently stitch together the abdominal walls to give women a flatter, more contoured abdomen.
Stubborn pockets of fat are a common concern for many of Dr. Sauerhammer’s mommy makeover patients. Even after years of working hard in the gym and eating right, there are just some areas where the body will not let go of fat. With liposuction, you can target those areas and get rid of unwanted bulges in hard-to-reach places.
Not only do women lose fullness and shape in their breasts after pregnancy, but breastfeeding can further exacerbate the problem by deflating the breasts so much that they sag and droop on the chest wall. If you would like to restore your breasts to their former, perkier position, talk to Dr. Sauerhammer about including a breast lift in your mommy makeover procedure.
Women who had overly large breasts before pregnancy often find that their post-pregnancy breasts are even larger and more uncomfortable. If you experience daily pain in your back, neck, shoulders, or chest, consider adding a breast reduction to your mommy makeover procedure.
During the birthing process, the vagina can sometimes be damaged and left misshapen. By combining labiaplasty in your mommy makeover, Dr. Sauerhammer can effectively reduce and reshape the labial skin to restore the labia to a more compact, symmetrical, and youthful appearance.
The mommy makeover is designed to address common physical effects of giving birth and nursing, offering patients a path back to their pre-pregnancy body.
Conditions commonly addressed in a mommy makeover include:
A mommy makeover is comprehensive, focusing primarily on the breasts (to correct sagging or restore fullness) and the abdomen (to tighten abdominal muscles and remove excess skin).
Other procedures, such as liposuction, are often included to refine areas like the flanks and hips. Some women choose to include labiaplasty for vaginal rejuvenation after pregnancy.
Dr. Sauerhammer offers patients nearly 15 years of experience and specialization in rejuvenating procedures for the body, breasts, and face. Her practice also includes transgender confirmation, reconstructive procedures, and noninvasive cosmetic treatment. She is double-board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery.
With a mommy makeover, women can renew the features of their bodies that may have changed after having children. Depending on the procedures you choose to incorporate, the benefits include:
Larger, fuller breasts. Dr. Sauerhammer frequently performs breast augmentation for Appleton and Green Bay patients as part of a mommy makeover. Other patients prefer to have a reduction that reshapes and decreases the size of their breasts.
Breasts that sit higher and firmer on the chest. With a breast lift, Dr. Sauerhammer can raise your breasts to a perkier and more youthful position on the chest wall.
A flat belly. Tummy tuck surgery removes the excess skin that many women develop around their abdomen after having children or significant weight loss. The procedure may also include tightening and strengthening the abdominal muscles, which have been stretched during pregnancy.
Patients often want to know if they can have all of their procedures in a single surgical session. Dr. Sauerhammer and her team will discuss this with you during your consultation. Our recommendation to combine procedures will be based on how much surgical time is needed and the safest approach to your care.
The pricing for your mommy makeover will depend on the types of procedures you choose to have and your goals with each surgery.
Combining surgeries as part of a mommy makeover often reduces the overall cost. To learn more about pricing, treatment, and what you can expect from your results, we encourage you to schedule a consultation.
Patients in Appleton and Green Bay choose Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery because of the skill, experience, and personal attention that our team provides. Learn what other people in our community have to say about our doctors and their treatment.
A mommy makeover can be an excellent option if your goal is aesthetic rejuvenation with the fewest number of surgeries and the least amount of recovery time. Some factors that you should consider when deciding to have a mommy makeover include:
Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery offers women a range of aesthetic solutions to rejuvenate their bodies following pregnancy and childbirth. With a mommy makeover, we help patients restore fullness, firmness, and youthfulness in a natural-looking and graceful way.
Dr. Sauerhammer is committed to truly understanding your unique goals and devotes herself to providing high-quality, life-changing results for every patient, every time. If you are ready to learn more about how the Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery can help you achieve your ideal image, call or go online to request a consultation!
Your recovery will depend on which procedures you choose to have and whether they are combined into a single surgical session or multiple surgeries. In guiding your decisions, your safety and comfort will be our top priorities.
Dr. Sauerhammer performs breast and body procedures under general anesthesia. Precise technique and an artistic eye help her produce the most natural-looking, attractive results possible. Typically, Appleton and Green Bay patients go home the same day as their surgery, and a long-acting local anesthetic reduces their discomfort for several hours afterward.
Most patients take two weeks off after a mommy makeover. Swelling and tenderness are common following the procedure. Women who have breast surgery will wear a supportive bra, and if you have a tummy tuck or breast reduction, Dr. Sauerhammer will place drains to reduce fluid buildup and to promote healing.
You should see some of the benefits of surgery right after your mommy makeover: a tummy tuck will noticeably reshape your midsection, and a breast augmentation should immediately create a fuller appearance. In all, it can take up to six months for swelling to completely resolve and one year for surgical scars to flatten and fade, by which point you can enjoy the full advantages of treatment.
You will see significant changes immediately, but your ultimate body contours will continue to refine as swelling subsides.
Most patients see their desired appearance fully emerge between 3 and 6 months post-op. Since a mommy makeover involves surgically modifying tissue and muscles (removing excess skin, tightening abdominal muscles), the results are considered permanent, provided you maintain a stable weight and do not plan future pregnancies.
A mommy makeover often includes a tummy tuck and breast surgery, but it can also be tailored with additional treatments. Liposuction is commonly added to contour areas like the flanks or back, and some patients choose to include facial procedures or vaginal rejuvenation for a more comprehensive result.
Dr. Sauerhammer recommends waiting at least six weeks post-weaning (if breastfeeding) and ensuring you have been at a stable weight, ideally for six months, before considering mommy makeover surgery. This timing ensures a woman's body has had sufficient time to recover from giving birth.
A breast lift (mastopexy) is designed to correct sagging breasts and enhance breast shape by removing excess skin and repositioning breast tissue on the chest wall. Breast augmentation focuses on restoring fullness and increasing breast volume using implants. Many mommy makeover patients choose to combine a breast lift with augmentation (known as augmentation mastopexy) to enhance the volume and lift of their breasts simultaneously.
The tummy tuck component of the mommy makeover is the most extensive procedure for the abdomen. It removes excess skin and stretch marks located between the navel and the pubic area. While some stretch marks above the navel remain, they are often repositioned and less noticeable.
At the Wisconsin Institute of Plastic Surgery, you can enjoy a range of cosmetic procedures and dedicated care in our offices in Appleton and Green Bay. As a double-board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Sauerhammer specializes in rejuvenating surgical solutions, including breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and facelifts, designed to help you look and feel your best. We seamlessly integrate all our plastic surgery services with skilled dermatology care and aesthetic specialists: Megan MacCarthy, PA-C, Colleen Van Egeren, PA-C, and Amanda Olsen, PA-C. They prioritize your goals through comprehensive evaluations and advanced techniques to help you achieve optimal and long-lasting results.
