March 2023
The Hourglass Effect
The Hourglass Effect- Getting A Snatched Waistline
For many moms, pregnancy robs them of the perky round butt they had in their youth. The ligamentous structures of the buttocks relax and even weaken during pregnancies, causing shape deterioration and a cellulitic appearance. It's really a source of self-consciousness for moms, as it can be hard to conceal a lack of shape and cellulite in activewear and swimsuits. Moms spend hours in the gym and studio working to regain their pre-baby backside contour, but for many, the "mum bum" never quite bounces back the way it did before babies.
But here's the good news-Reshaping the buttocks is possible, and can be combined as part of what most moms are already doing in my practice: having a mommy makeover.
Most still consider a mommy makeover a combination of breast and body procedures like a tummy tuck and lipo. And while that's true, we are removing a large volume of fat when we perform liposuction 360. After surgery, the fat is discarded, BUT what if you could use that fat to micro-sculpt deficiencies in the buttocks like hip dips, and cellulite?
What if you had enough fat to add back perky projection without killing yourself squatting and bridging in the gym?
Getting a Brazilian Butt Lift With A Tummy Tuck
A BBL is a nice compliment to procedures like a tummy tuck and liposculpting because both procedures dramatically enhance the results of one another. Removing excess loose skin and fat at the front of the abdomen while restoring lost volume and shape at the buttocks produces a powerful result, especially after a mom has dealt with the weight and shape fluctuations that come with pregnancy and post-partum.
A BBL and abdominoplasty are frequently performed together, but it's important that patients understand that preparing for the procedure and recovery time is just as important as the techniques performed in the operating room.
How is The Procedure Performed?
Almost every mommy makeover will involve a tummy tuck with liposuction. When I perform a corset tummy tuck with 360 lipo, I'll perform aggressive liposuction to remove unwanted fat deposits from the waistline (abdomen, love handles, & lower back) to create an hourglass contour. By simply removing fat from around the butt, the butt itself will appear more distinct and shapely. From there, we take it one step further by augmenting and shaping the hips and buttocks using the patient's suctioned fat. Once the fat is removed it's processed to remove all impurities.
From there, your plastic surgeon's team will load the purified fat into sterile syringes. Your board-certified plastic surgeon will strategically inject the fat into areas of the buttocks. I am particularly mindful of creating the shape and size that most closely matches the patient's body proportions while elevating the butt to create a fuller, perkier contour.
For more on this, read my blog,
Is It Safe To Get A BBL And Tummy Tuck Together?
It's perfectly safe for moms to combine this procedure into 1. In fact, most moms love it because their packed family schedules prohibit them from spreading out procedures over months to years.
In our mommy makeover consults, our team reviews the medical history and lifestyle habits of each patient to ensure that they are healthy enough for surgery.
Whether you're having this procedure combo at our practice, or elsewhere, it's vital that you've done adequate research to ensure that you're choosing an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your mommy makeover BBL.
Recovering From Mommy Makeover BBL Surgery
The initial recovery period for a mommy makeover BBL is about 10-14 days.
Some General Guidelines
Moms with small children will want to have help at home for about the first week, while moms with older children and teens will need help with coordinating things like carpool and extra-curricular activities.
Most moms are functional by the first week with tasks like walking, making coffee, and laptop work from home.We generally tell moms to take it as easy as possible and to pace themselves during recovery- no rushing the healing process! We understand it can be hard for moms to slow down, always advise 1-2 weeks of low-key living.
How To Sleep During Your BBL Recovery
Moms with small children will want to have help at home for about the first week, while moms with older children and teens will need help with coordinating things like carpool and extra-curricular activities.
Most moms are functional by the first week with tasks like walking, making coffee, and laptop work from home.We generally tell moms to take it as easy as possible and to pace themselves during recovery- no rushing the healing process! We understand it can be hard for moms to slow down, always advise 1-2 weeks of low-key living.
A Word About Butt Implants
At my practice, my goal is to provide you with an effortless, beautiful result that you will enjoy for years to come. The short and long answer to "Should I get butt implants to augment my butt?" is simply no.
Buttock implants are created as a much harder version of silicone implants, unlike silicone gel breast implants which are created to mimic the feel of natural breast tissue. Butt implants provide a structure and support that does not move with your body like a breast implant. Butt implants possess about a 25% complication rate. While they may look good while standing and from a profile position, most women don't consider that they'll be sitting and laying on them more than standing.
Butt implants can cause pain, distortion, and eventually extrusion or implant loss. Moms don't have time for that. As a result, I often remove butt implants for patients who are unhappy with the side effects.
For more on this, review the risks associated with butt implants published by
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Common Procedures Performed With A Mommy Makeover BBL
Many patients who have a tummy tuck and Brazilian butt lift will also combine other cosmetic procedures like breast augmentation or breast lift surgery, and even blepharoplasty to rejuvenate tired eyes and eye bags. It's very common for women to combine multiple procedures for a shorter recovery time, and your plastic surgeon will determine the safest and most effective treatment plan for you.
Complimentary Consults For A Mommy Makeover BBL
At my practice, I offer complimentary plastic surgery consultations for women in Texas, the USA, and the world. We do these both in-office and virtually over Google Meets or Skype. When planning your mommy makeover, it's important to consider if you need shape and volume added back to your buttocks. Remember, when considering a mommy makeover, don’t forget your butt. Once the fat is gone you won’t get it back for use later on. This is the ideal time for a BBL. One downtime plus you get flat in the front and perk in the back!
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