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Introduction to Mommy Makeover
Carrying and delivering a child is nothing short of a miracle. While becoming a mother can be a joy in life, some women also deal with its challenges. One challenge is that the body’s expansion during pregnancy affects its structure and firmness. Once skin and muscle have been stretched from pregnancy, they often don’t return to their pre-pregnancy form. Women’s bodies can become loose, and their metabolisms can slow, making weight loss and fitness a big challenge.
For those who need support and a boost towards their fitness journey, Dr. Michele Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin specialize in limited scar techniques as part of a Mommy Makeover in New York City. Our unique mother-and-daughter practice runs with empathy at the forefront, empowering women to make informed decisions about their journey towards recovery from child-bearing.
What is a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover in New York City is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that aim to restore and rejuvenate a woman’s body after pregnancy and childbirth. Often, a Mommy Makeover includes a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), which is ideal for women with pouching abdomens and hanging skin. In this procedure, the skin and muscle from the rib cage down to the pelvic area are tightened, and the belly button is secured in a new position. Often, deflated or sagging breasts are lifted and/or augmented at the same time. A Mommy Makeover procedure could include a combination of the following procedures:
What Are the Benefits of a Mommy Makeover?
Our patients who have received a Mommy Makeover in New York City have enjoyed a boost in their self-confidence. Some other benefits include:
- Better clothing fit
- The efficiency of multiple surgeries in one sedation and recovery
- Enhanced breasts
- Reduction in fat
- Reduction in sagging skin
- Reduction in scarring
- Restored Body Contours
Who Are the Best Candidates For a Mommy Makeover?
The best candidates for a Mommy Makeover in New York City are those who want to restore their bodies after childbirth. Ideal candidates have some of the following characteristics:
- Are at a stable weight.
- Committed to continuing a healthy diet and exercise routine
- Finished with childbearing
- Maintain realistic expectations
- Have No underlying medical conditions
- Are nonsmokers
- Have sagging abdominal skin or breast tissue
- Have stretch marks
Your Mommy Makeover journey
What’s the First Step?
The first step for a Mommy Makeover in New York City is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Michele Copeland and Dr. Libby Copleand-Halperin. During your appointment, your surgeon will discuss your medical history, concerns, aesthetic goals, and the expectations you have. As you share your goals, your surgeon will examine you and assess potential surgical options available to address your unique needs. At this time, she will also outline the techniques and their associated risks, benefits, and recovery timelines. Please ask any questions you might have.
If you both decide to proceed with a Mommy Makeover, you and your surgeon will develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific concerns and goals. Our team will help you schedule your procedure, give you pre-surgery instructions, and provide detailed pricing options.
What to Expect on the Day of Mommy Makeover Surgery?
On the day of your Mommy Makeover in New York City, at the practice of Dr. Michele Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin, you will be welcomed to our private, fully accredited surgical suite at our Fifth Avenue office.
Our team will get you settled in our state-of-the-art surgical suite and review your surgical plan to make sure you are fully comfortable. Once you are ready, a board-certified anesthesiologist will administer IV sedation, also known as twilight anesthesia, so that you will be asleep and pain-free during surgery.
The nature of your Mommy Makeover will determine what you can expect during the surgery. Below, we’ve outlined some of the more common procedures:
Please direct yourself to the individual procedure pages for more information on the specific procedure.
Your guide to post-mommy Surgery care
Mommy Makeover Recovery
After your Mommy Makeover surgery, our staff will monitor you in the recovery room. Once you are ready, you will need someone to drive you home or to your hotel. Having a helper available to assist with any basic tasks and avoid straining the incisions or treatment area is also beneficial. Our staff can also help coordinate a private duty nurse for patients who are interested in this option.
Every patient’s recovery will differ based on the number and type of procedures, target areas, and healing profile. Your surgeon will review post-operative instructions to help ensure a smooth and uneventful recovery. Your post-operative care will include a lymphatic massage to promote a speedy recovery with minimal downtime. Our lymphatic massages are administered by licensed massage therapists who have specialized training in lymphatic drainage therapy for post-operative patients. This lymphatic massage is included in the cost of the surgical plan.
How Much Does a Mommy Makeover Cost in New York City, NY?
The cost of a Mommy Makeover in New York City, NY, will be determined by numerous factors, including the type and number of procedures you are having. The best way to arrive at a cost is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Michele Copeland or Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin. After discussing your goals with your surgeon, she will create a plan and recommendation for your surgery, and our expert team will give you a price breakdown.
Why Choose Dr. Michelle Copeland or Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin?
The practice of Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin should be your first choice for your Mommy Makeover in New York City, as in addition to their vast medical accomplishments, they are known for their empathy and kindness towards their patients as they deliver their expertise in sculpting their aesthetics. In addition, Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin are among the nation’s few mother-daughter plastic surgery practices. Dr. Michelle Copeland is the first woman plastic surgeon with a Harvard doctorate in Medicine and Dentistry and is a published author. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and an attending surgeon at the Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Is a double-board-certified plastic surgeon with a wealth of experience, including advanced training in microsurgery at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, with a focus on breast reconstruction. She brings a humanistic dimension to plastic surgery and enjoys helping patients achieve their cosmetic, aesthetic, and reconstructive goals through surgical and non-surgical techniques.
Both doctors work with an international clientele, drawing patients from Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Whether it’s a virtual consultation or in person, they will answer all your questions, including options, costs, recovery, and all aspects of treatment for surgical procedures such as breast augmentation, breast reduction, facelift, liposuction, and rhinoplasty. They also offer non-surgical treatments like Botox, Kybella, fillers, and other non-invasive techniques.
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If you are bothered by the changes that childbirth has made to your body, consider learning more about a Mommy Makeover in New York City at the practice of Dr. Michele Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin. To schedule your initial consultation, please contact our office or use our website to fill out a consultation request form.