What To Know Before Having Mommy Makeover Surgery
Dr. Paul Angelchik is a Phoenix plastic surgeon who is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Angelchik is well-trained and experienced in all forms of plastic surgery, namely breast enhancement and facial rejuvenation. He has been serving patients for over 20 years. Dr. Angelchik brings his surgical experience, expertise, and quality care to patients in and around Phoenix, Arizona.
If you’re looking into what a mommy makeover procedure can help you achieve in regards to total body rejuvenation, there’s a lot of information you’ll need to take in to be a qualified, well-informed patient. This includes things that apply to every patient as well as the specific plan that will be developed for you, which your doctor will help you understand during a consultation. In the meantime, here’s what you should know before committing to this combination plastic surgery procedure.
There’s No “Standard” Mommy Makeover
Sure, most people who undergo mommy makeovers typically have a tummy tuck, liposuction, and some breast procedure, but board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Angelchik sees patients who include facial procedures, non-invasive treatments, and others as a way to cut down on total recovery time for having multiple different surgeries. Your mommy makeover can be exactly what you want it to be, whether it’s two procedures or five, depending on what Dr. Angelchik recommends can be safely performed at once.
Plan Your Procedure With Your Life in Mind
You may have seen that people who may have kids in the future are discouraged from undergoing a mommy makeover due to the fact that pregnancy and childbirth have major effects on the results of the procedure. It’s also not recommended for people who aren’t currently at their goal weight. Plastic surgery is not a weight loss solution, and either losing or gaining a significant amount of weight following the procedure would drastically affect the results. Dr. Angelchik asks patients if they’re at or close to their ideal body weight during consultations, perhaps steering them away from a procedure at the current time if the answer is no.
The Recovery Process Isn’t a Nightmare
Due to the knowledge that a mommy makeover combines multiple plastic surgeries into one, many people think that the recovery process must be at least twice as hard for any one of the techniques on its own. However, this isn’t the case. Recovery is comparable to, say, a tummy tuck, and specifically, the pain is easily manageable. Beginning as early as the first day after the procedure, Dr. Angelchik encourages patients to get up and move around every so often, to encourage good blood flow and help prevent the development of a blood clot.
However, the healing process still takes time, several weeks before you’re back to feeling totally like normal, which means if you have kids, you’ll need to schedule it when someone else can take care of childcare and other household tasks. You’ll also need to take time off work and social events for at least a week, which means there are some times of the year that are better suited for this surgery.
Consultations are Vital to Ensuring a Good Result
The initial consultations leading up to surgery aren’t just for doctors to pitch other procedures to you in hopes you’ll choose something else. In fact, they’re insisted upon to ensure the procedure is safe and that everyone is on the same page when it comes to the anticipated results of the surgery. Dr. Angelchik also uses this time to get to know patients on a more personal level, getting to know their desires, story, and concerns so he understands exactly where they’re coming from and how to help get them where they want to be.
Mommy Makeover Surgery in Phoenix, AZ
Although the internet can be a helpful resource in getting you informed about mommy makeover surgeries, it’s not the whole picture and can’t give you personalized advice and medical information like Dr. Angelchik can. For those in the Phoenix and Glendale areas, Dr. Angelchik is your go-to resource for mommy makeover procedures. Schedule your consultation with him by calling our office or contacting us online today.
