Mommy Makeover

Conveniently located to serve the areas of Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert and Scottsdale, AZ

A mommy makeover is a highly customizable combination of different procedures and treatments that can each address lasting, physical postpartum changes to help you restore a pre-pregnant figure.

Dr. Robert G. Bonillas is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Scottsdale Plastics. Dr. Bonillas has helped thousands of patients transform both their appearances and their sense of self-confidence through various procedures, such as mommy makeovers.

If you are ready to schedule a consultation with Dr. Bonillas, please contact us online. You may also call (480) 245-6380.

About Mommy Makeovers

A mommy makeover is a procedure that combines breast enhancement and body-contouring surgeries to address the lasting, physical changes that come with pregnancy.

While being a mother is one of life’s greatest joys, pregnancy and motherhood bring physical changes that, for many, can be frustrating. Sagging skin can hang, fat accumulates, and the breasts can begin to droop and sag. Unfortunately, traditional weight-loss methods often fail to adequately address these concerns, prompting patients to seek professional intervention.

What Does a Mommy Makeover Include?

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is a procedure that can refine the shape, fullness, size, and symmetry of your breasts using either silicone or saline breast implants. ⁽¹⁾ Pregnancy heavily impacts the breasts, and they can continue losing their shape as you breastfeed. With breast augmentation, you can address each of these changes and restore the pre-existing appearance of your breasts.

Breast Lift

A breast lift elevates the position of the breasts on the chest wall to achieve a perkier appearance and address malpositioned or downward-pointing nipples. The breasts can sag due to several factors, such as a loss of elasticity, the natural effects of gravity, and breastfeeding. ⁽²⁾ Dr. Bonillas can perform this procedure to help you restore a more uplifted and youthful-looking breast shape that you can enjoy for several years.

Brazilian Butt Lift

A Brazilian Butt Lift, or a BBL, is a surgical procedure that transfers fat from other areas of the body to your buttocks. ⁽³⁾ This procedure uses liposuction to remove fat from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks. Dr. Bonillas then purifies the fat before reinjecting it into the buttocks. This dual-action of body contouring and enhancement creates an attractive, toned silhouette and a fuller, more desirable derriere.

Body Lift

A body lift is a body-contouring procedure that addresses excess skin and fat around the entire torso to improve your comfort and figure. ⁽⁴⁾ Dr. Bonillas can perform this procedure to address the lower body, the upper body, or a combination of the two.

VASER Liposuction

VASER Liposuction is a variation of traditional liposuction that emits ultrasound waves to remove fat. VASER stands for Vibration Amplification Sound Energy at Resonance, and it focuses on accentuating your body’s natural muscles, curves, and contours to restore a figure you can feel proud to flaunt. ⁽⁵⁾

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, addresses sagging skin and excess fat from around the stomach and waist after pregnancy or weight loss. Dr. Bonillas can also perform this procedure to repair separated or weakened abdominal muscles, tighten the waist, and help restore your comfort and posture. ⁽⁶⁾

Injectables

If you are interested in facial rejuvenation, Dr. Bonillas offers several different types of injectables to refine and address different features and concerns. Each one offers a different formula and set of effects to address a loss of facial volume, wrinkles, creases, and more. Dr. Bonillas offers both dermal fillers and neuromodulators, and he can help you determine which is best during your consultation.

Skin Care

If you have noticed changes in your skin’s appearance, Dr. Bonillas and his team offer several skin care options to restore your natural glow. These support skin health and promote smoother, more radiant, youthful-looking skin.

Candidates

You may be an ideal candidate for a mommy makeover if you are interested in addressing the physical changes of pregnancy. These typically include:

Lax or Sagging Skin
Accumulated Fat
Diastasis Recti
Misshapen Breasts
Downward-Pointing Areolas
Malpositioned Nipples
Disproportionate Contours
Visible Signs of Aging
Facial Volume Loss
Roughly Textured Skin
Dull or Dehydrated Skin
Poorly-Defined Waist

To qualify for your procedure, you should be in good general health and have no underlying medical conditions. You should no longer have any plans to expand your family, and you should no longer breastfeed. It is also important that you are nicotine-free or willing to stop smoking. Dr. Bonillas will determine your candidacy during your personal consultation.

Personal Consultation

During your personal consultation, Dr. Bonillas will meet with you to explain what a mommy makeover entails. He will also ask you about your medical history, personal concerns, and desired results, and perform an assessment.

Using this information, Dr. Bonillas will design a surgical strategy exclusively for you. He will determine which combination of procedures will serve you best.

If you are ready to schedule this consultation and start transforming your figure, please contact us online or call (480) 245-6380 to reach our Scottsdale office.

Preparation

After your consultation, Dr. Bonillas will give you a set of detailed preoperative directions. These help to ensure a safe and successful procedure, and they may include instructions such as:

Refraining from Specific Medications: Under the proper medical guidance, avoid taking any medications or supplements that may thin your blood.
Arranging Transportation: Ask a trusted friend or relative to drive you home after your procedure.
Preparing Time Away: Request time away from your personal and professional responsibilities to give yourself sufficient time to heal.
Acquiring Your Medications: Fill any prescriptions you will need before undergoing your procedure.
Ceasing Any Substance Use: Avoid consuming any nicotine or alcohol in the weeks leading up to your mommy makeover.

Recovery

After your procedure, you will need to take some time to allow yourself to heal. During your initial recovery, it is common to experience swelling, bruising, and tenderness around the treated areas. These effects are temporary and will dissipate on their own, but you may also manage them with prescribed medications and plenty of rest. If necessary, Dr. Bonillas will have you wear a supportive garment as you heal to prevent additional swelling and preserve your new curves.

You will be able to return to most of your daily tasks after several weeks, though you should abstain from any strenuous activities until Dr. Bonillas clears you to return.

Dr. Bonillas will give you a full set of detailed instructions to help you navigate each phase of your recovery. You must follow each one as Dr. Bonillas directs, because your aftercare will directly influence the quality of your results.

Results

You will be able to enjoy the full results of your mommy makeover once any residual swelling dissipates. While your results will vary depending on the combination of procedures you receive, you can expect improvements in your proportions, more shapely and even breasts, a flatter stomach, a more defined waist, a larger behind, and a more youthful-looking appearance overall. Each of these effects can contribute to a more alluring appearance, as well as a greater sense of self-confidence and body positivity.

Cost of Mommy Makeovers in Scottsdale, Arizona

Dr. Bonillas customizes each mommy makeover according to your individual concerns and pre-existing anatomy, which means the price of your procedure will vary. Once he creates your surgical plan, he will give you a personalized pricing estimate. Dr. Bonillas additionally offers financing options for those who qualify.

For further inquiries about our pricing, please request a consultation online or call (480) 245-6380.

FAQ

What procedures can Dr. Bonillas perform as part of a mommy makeover?

Dr. Bonillas can integrate several procedures into your mommy makeover, such as tummy tucks, liposuction, breast augmentations, breast lifts, BBLs, thigh lifts, body lifts, injectables, and skin care.

Can I still breastfeed after undergoing a mommy makeover?

Dr. Bonillas recommends waiting to undergo a mommy makeover until you have completed breastfeeding and having children. You may be able to breastfeed, but you should discuss your plans with Dr. Bonillas so he may tailor your procedure accordingly.

How long will it take to recover from my mommy makeover?

You may return to most of your daily activities after resting for approximately two to three weeks. However, you will need to avoid strenuous activity until Dr. Bonillas has cleared you to return.

Are the results of a mommy makeover permanent?

Your results will be long-lasting, but you will need to maintain a stable weight to preserve your renewed figure.

Can Dr. Bonillas integrate other procedures into my mommy makeover that were not listed earlier?

Yes, Dr. Bonillas can customize your procedure to address other concerns resulting from pregnancy. During your consultation, he may suggest additional procedures he believes will help you achieve your desired figure.

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