Know more about Mommy Makeovers and Breast Lifts

Mommy Makeovers usually focus on fixing problems on the chest and stomach areas that are most affected by pregnancy. Some women hide sagging breasts with a push-up bra and bind their sagging bellies with a corset or another body-shaping undergarment.

However, these undergarments constrict breathing and movement. The underwear leaves red marks on the skin where it was pushed too tightly. The best solution for the discomfort and misery of wearing body-shaping undergarments is to have a breast lift, and if needed, breast augmentation, and a tummy tuck to get rid of excess skin around the stomach area.

Incision Techniques For Breast Lifts and Breast Augmentation

There are several techniques for breast lifts. They all take out a part of the excess skin around the breasts and then 'lift' the breast by attaching the remaining parts together. The incision techniques are the periareolar incision, circumareolar incision, vertical incision, and anchor incision, which are selected depending on the severity of sagging.

For breast augmentation, the surgeon may use three techniques, namely the inframammary, which cuts below the breast; the areolar, which cuts below the nipple; and the transaxilliary, which cuts below the armpit. The cut is deeper into the breast tissue than the breast lift. The surgeon will carefully separate the breast tissue and expose the pectoralis muscle.

The surgeon will try to make the incision as inconspicuous as possible, but the length and appearance of the incision will vary depending on the size of implants, the patient's body shape, and the surgeon's preference.

Breast Implant Placements

Breast implants can be placed beneath the breast tissue, inside a pocket made between breast glands and the muscle before the breastbone. Another place to insert the breast implant is either partially or completely beneath the pectoralis muscle.These two options have their advantages and disadvantages.

Why Cosmetic Surgery is getting more importance now a days??

According to data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), nearly a quarter million more cosmetic procedures were performed in 2019 than in 2018 and this is not a new trend. The number of people getting cosmetic procedures has risen steadily over the past decade.

According to experts, it’s easier— physically, financially, and emotionally — than you may think.

According to the ASPS, 1.8 million cosmetic surgical procedures were done last year.  The top 5:

Breast Augmentation

Liposuction

Nose Reshaping

Eyelid Surgery

Tummy Tuck

“Most patients seek cosmetic procedures to feel like the best version of themselves,” said Dr. Lara Devgan, MPH, FACS, chief medical officer at RealSelf.

Some of most common reasons are:

1. More Screen Time

Dr. Dennis Schimpf, FACS, author of “Finding Beauty: Think, See and Feel Beautiful” and founder of Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery (Cirugia Plastica) in Charleston, South Carolina, thinks cell phones, selfies, and social media platforms have greatly driven the desire for Plastic Surgery (Cirugia Plastica).

Now, with mobile devices and platforms, we’re literally seeing hundreds, if not thousands, of pictures of ourselves documenting things we don’t like about our appearance, as well as the aging process.”

In other words, we’re all under constant scrutiny — by ourselves.

2.  More Acceptance

“Now, with the rise of social media, people are in the recovery room, posting about what they went through and sending pictures to friends that show the bandage on their nose,” he said.

“People are much more comfortable owning their self-care rituals — including those that involve needles and knives,” agreed Devgan.

Since 2015, the total number of reviews on RealSelf has more than doubled.

“I also have patients come into my office and request to be on my Instagram feed, which is something we never would have seen 5 years ago,” Devgan said.

3. More affordability

At some point in the not-so-distant past, cosmetic plastic surgery was only for the uber-wealthy.

Today, Schimpf’s most common patient is usually “a working professional, often double-income family or a stay-at-home mom who now, after having children, would like to regain the physical appearance she once had,” he said.

Cosmetic procedures, both surgical and nonsurgical, “have also become more affordable,” said Schimpf.

Plenty of financing options exist, from medical credit cards and personal loans to payment plans offered by doctor’s offices. Health insurance typically only covers cosmetic procedures due to a medical reason — such as breast reconstruction after a mastectomy.

4. More technological advances

Technical procedures used during cosmetic procedures continue to become safer and more reliable, said Matarasso.

Nonsurgical treatments are an especially rapidly evolving arena. “Lasers didn’t exist 10 years ago,” noted Matarasso.

5. More self-confidence

According to a 2019 survey by RealSelf/Harris Poll, the top cited motivations among those who’ve had or are thinking about a cosmetic treatment are “to improve self-esteem/confidence” and “to look as good as I feel.”

“Despite all of the changes in the technical aspects of aesthetic surgery, human desires and motivations remain the same,” said Devgan. “We all want to present our best selves to the world — the ways we do that depend on who we are.”

Advice for the cosmetically inclined

If you’re thinking about pursuing a cosmetic treatment for yourself, make sure to:

Find a reputable Cosmetic Surgeon (Cirujano Estetico) you trust.  You could carefully research and seek care from a skilled board-certified Plastic Surgeon (Cirujanos Plastico) who will prioritize your care.