Mommy Makeover in Chicago, IL

A Mommy Makeover isn't one specific operation. It's a customized combination of proceduresbased on the changes you want to address. Your surgical plan may include a tummy tuck,liposuction, breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, or other body contouringprocedures. During your consultation, Dr. Iteld will evaluate your concerns and recommend the combination that makes the most sense for your body and goals.

No. While several procedures can often be safely combined into one surgery, that isn't always the best approach. The number and type of procedures, anticipated surgical time, your overall health, and the extent of correction all factor into the decision. Dr. Iteld will determine whether your procedures can be performed together or should be staged for your safety and recovery.

Your body needs time to recover from pregnancy and childbirth before surgery. You should also be finished breastfeeding and allow time for your breasts, weight, and hormones to stabilize. Rather than choosing surgery based on a specific number of months after delivery, Dr. Iteld will evaluate whether your body has reached a stable point and you're ready for surgery.

A Mommy Makeover is designed to reshape and contour your body, not serve as a weight-loss procedure. Ideally, you should be at or near a healthy, stable weight before surgery. Significant weight loss after your procedure can affect your results, so if you're actively losing weight, Dr. Iteld may recommend waiting until your weight has stabilized.

Yes. Pregnancy can stretch and separate the abdominal muscles, a condition known as diastasis recti. When appropriate, a tummy tuck can repair and tighten these muscles while removing excess abdominal skin. This can create a firmer abdominal contour that exercise alone may not be able to achieve.

It depends on where the stretch marks are located. A tummy tuck removes excess abdominal skin, so stretch marks located on the skin being removed will be eliminated with it. Stretch marks outside that area will remain, although their position or appearance may change when the surrounding skin is tightened.

Yes. Any surgical procedure involving incisions will leave scars. Their location and length depend on the procedures included in your Mommy Makeover. Dr. Iteld carefully plans incisions to place scars as discreetly as possible, and they generally continue to fade and mature over time.

Recovery depends on the procedures included in your surgical plan. Because a Mommy Makeover often combines breast and body procedures, you'll need help at home during the early stages of recovery and will gradually return to your normal activities.

At Iteld Plastic Surgery, Dr. Iteld uses his Smart Recovery? protocol to help patients recover more comfortably following surgery. You'll receive detailed instructions based on your procedures, including when you can return to work, exercise, lifting, and other activities.

You'll need to avoid heavy lifting during the initial stages of recovery, which includes picking up young children. The length of this restriction depends on the procedures you've had and how you're healing. If you have small children at home, arranging help before surgery is an important part of planning your Mommy Makeover.

Yes, having a Mommy Makeover doesn't prevent you from becoming pregnant. However, pregnancy can stretch the abdominal muscles and skin and cause new changes to the breasts, potentially affecting your surgical results. For that reason, it's generally best to wait until you've completed your family before having a Mommy Makeover.

Your ability to breastfeed depends primarily on the type of breast surgery included in your Mommy Makeover as well as individual factors. Some women can breastfeed after breast surgery, but it can't be guaranteed. If future breastfeeding is important to you, discuss this with Dr. Iteld before surgery so it can be considered when developing your treatment plan.

Mommy Makeover results can be long-lasting, but your body will continue to change naturally over time. Maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle can help preserve your results. Future pregnancy, significant weight fluctuations, and aging can all affect your breasts and body contours.