What is a “Mommy Makeover”

Posted on November 23, 2009 in Breast augmentation, Breast lift (Mastopexy), Breast reduction, Eyelid surgery, Liposuction, Tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Just what is a “Mommy Makeover”? You probably have been hearing or seeing this expression used in advertisements recently and wondered what it is. Essentially a “Mommy Makeover” is the correction by plastic surgery of the changes that occur as a result of having children in order to regain a more pre-pregnancy figure. Often, related cosmetic procedures can be performed concurrently to improve one’s overall appearance. Pregnancy permanently affects to variable extents women’s breasts, abdomen and body fat deposition and so these are the areas that are addressed.

Following pregnancy, many women lose some firmness, shape and volume of their breasts which may also become droopy and develop stretch marks. These changes can be further exacerbated by breast feeding with the duration and number of children affecting the outcome. A few women actually have a net increase in breast size though the shape and positioning usually suffer. Procedures that can effectively address these changes include a breast augmentation, breast lift with or without a breast enlargement and a breast reduction.

Permanent changes in the appearance of the abdomen following pregnancy are quite variable among women and are affected by a multitude of factors. The often is some residual degree of laxity of the skin and the underlying muscle layer along with changes in the distribution of fat. Cosmetic procedures that could improve the appearance of the abdomen include a mini tummy tuck, a standard tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and liposuction. Liposuction can also be performed elsewhere including the hips, thighs, knees and even back.

The combination of the appropriate cosmetic procedures of the breast and abdomen with or without liposuction performed at one surgical setting constitutes the “Mommy Makeover”. Of course, other procedures such as eyelid surgery can be done at the same time if warranted and indicated. This rejuvenation of one’s body back to a more desirable shape can do wonders for your psyche, self-confidence and sense of attractiveness.

If you would like additional information on breast augmentation, breast lifts, liposuction, tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) other cosmetic surgery procedure that I perform or you would like to schedule a complimentary consultation, you can contact my office at 480-451-3000.

Steven H. Turkeltaub, M.D. P.C.
Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona

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Eyelid Surgery – Looking and Feeling Better About Yourself

Posted on June 18, 2009 in Eyelid surgery

Unfortunately, our youthful looks last only so long and at some point they yield to father time. Among the earlier tell tale signs that we are no longer as young as we feel are excess skin particularly of the upper eyelids, downward migration of the outer brows and fat bags of the lower lid. With time, these become progressively worse resulting in an even older and more tired appearance. These changes can be very distressing and even more so in a youth oriented world and competitive work place.

What is the solution? Eyelid surgery, also known as a blepharoplasty, is a very popular and effective procedure that can rejuvenate this area. This involves the precise excision of excess skin of the eyelids and a conservative removal of fat with or without some repositioning of some remaining.  As most people have some asymmetry of their eyes including in the manifestations of aging, often there is a need to remove different amounts of skin and fat from each side. There is often a need to tighten the lower eyelid support system which becomes more lax with aging.

Incisions for the upper eyelid are placed in the natural crease that is most often present. The lower lid incision is situated right below the lid margin. Both incisions heal extremely well and are usually quite inconspicuous within a few weeks.

Often, some form of brow lift or forehead lift is also performed in order to more thoroughly rejuvenate the area. This can consist of a local lifting of the eyebrows themselves, an endoscopic forehead lift or the more extensive open approach.

Many times eyelid surgery is combined with other facial rejuvenative procedures such as a facelift and necklift. It can also be performed with most other cosmetic procedures such as a breast enlargement, tummy tuck, liposuction and breast reduction.

Before eyelid surgery and endoscopic forehead lift

After eyelid surgery and endoscopic forehead lift

For more information of eyelid surgery or any other cosmetic surgery procedure, you can contact my office at 480-451-3000.

Steven H. Turkeltaub, M.D. P.C.
Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona

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