Body · Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · Mayo Clinic–Trained
Your body, reborn
A Mommy Makeover by Dr. Humberto Palladino. A personalized combination of procedures that restores contour, and confidence with it.
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What is a Mommy Makeover?
Bringing you back to yourself
Pregnancy is one of life's most profound experiences, and it reshapes the body in ways diet and exercise alone can't always undo. A Mommy Makeover brings those changes under the care of an artist and a surgeon.
Bearing children can be one of the most rewarding experiences in a woman's life. Bringing a child into the world also changes your daily life, and it changes your body. Some women reclaim their pre-pregnancy figure with diet and exercise at home. Many others are left with stubborn fat deposits, sagging and deflated breasts, stretch marks, and weakened abdominal muscles.
A combination of procedures known as a Mommy Makeover can help restore a mother's body to a more youthful appearance and contour. The plan is entirely customizable. Dr. Palladino tailors every Mommy Makeover to your anatomy and goals during a personal consultation.
You may be wondering about…
- A firmer, flatter abdomen
- Improved overall body contours
- A more prominent, youthful bustline
- A slimmer silhouette
What's included
A plan built around you
A Mommy Makeover is usually performed in an outpatient setting but may require an overnight stay. Patients are sedated with general anesthesia to ensure comfort throughout the surgery. The Mommy Makeover may include any combination of the following procedures:
Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty
Dr. Palladino creates a horizontal incision between the hip bones and sometimes a secondary incision around the navel. He then tightens the muscles of the stomach wall, removes excess hanging skin, and tightens the abdomen so that it is flatter and firmer.
Breast Augmentation
Volume & Contour
Using breast implants, Dr. Palladino can restore volume to deflated breasts and improve the breast contour. The incision type, implant type, implant placement, and other relevant details are determined during your consultation.
Breast Lift
Mastopexy
Dr. Palladino tightens the breast skin and redistributes the tissues of the breasts so that they appear more lifted and firm. He also removes excess skin to correct sagging, producing a more youthful appearance. The technical approach is determined during your consultation.
Liposuction
Body Contouring
Dr. Palladino will perform liposuction to remove excess fat from the body. The most common treatment sites are the abdomen, hips, and thighs. He makes minor incisions in the target areas and then inserts a cannula through which the surplus fat is suctioned out.
Your care with Dr. Palladino
Preparing for your surgery
Those who experience the best results with the Mommy Makeover are near their goal weight and have several cosmetic concerns, which may include excess tissue in the abdomen, sagging or deflated breasts, and stubborn fat deposits. Ideal patients are also in good health and do not smoke.
To prepare for the surgery, you should avoid eating or drinking anything for at least eight hours prior to the procedure. When you arrive at the surgery center, you will be escorted to the pre-operative suite where Dr. Palladino will map out your treatment areas to guide him during the surgery.
A family member or friend should accompany you to the surgery center and remain available for updates on your progress. After the procedure and a short recovery period at the surgical center, you may be able to return to the comfort of your own home the same day as your surgery. An overnight observation may also be recommended in some cases.
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Mommy Makeover, in Dr. Palladino's own words
What to expect
Recovery, a guided return
Getting adequate rest and avoiding strenuous activities is imperative during recovery. Dr. Palladino provides detailed instructions to follow, which makes the healing process faster and more comfortable.
Day of Surgery
A Mommy Makeover is usually performed in an outpatient setting but may require an overnight stay. After a short recovery period at the surgical center, you may be released to recuperate at home with the help of a companion.
First Week
Swelling, discomfort, bruising, and tenderness in the treated areas are common. Rest is essential. Follow all of Dr. Palladino's post-operative instructions carefully and attend every scheduled follow-up appointment so he can monitor your healing.
10–14 Days
Most Mommy Makeover patients are ready to return to work within 10 to 14 days after surgery. Light, everyday activities may resume as cleared by Dr. Palladino; strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should still be avoided.
Weeks & Months Ahead
Swelling continues to resolve progressively. Scars fade over time with Dr. Palladino's advanced suturing technique. The full result, a slimmer and more contoured silhouette, becomes increasingly apparent as healing matures.
Common questions
Mommy Makeover, answered
Most Mommy Makeover candidates are concerned about excess fat, sagging abdominal skin, and breasts that have sagged or lost volume. You may be a candidate if your body has changed significantly through pregnancy, breastfeeding, unwanted weight gain, or aging. The Mommy Makeover is entirely customizable, so your treatment plan is tailored to your own body contour.
Patients are likely to experience swelling, discomfort, bruising, and tenderness in the treated areas. Getting adequate rest and avoiding strenuous activities is imperative during recovery. Dr. Palladino provides detailed instructions to follow, which makes the healing process faster and more comfortable. Most Mommy Makeover patients are ready to return to work within 10 to 14 days after surgery.
As with any surgery that involves skin excision, there will be resulting scars. The tummy tuck scar is a horizontal line across the hips that can be hidden beneath most styles of swimwear. Breast procedure scars are placed in discreet locations, making them easy to conceal with clothing. The incisions created for liposuction are quite small, so any resulting scars are virtually undetectable. With Dr. Palladino's advanced suturing technique, the scars will heal quickly and fade significantly over time.
The Mommy Makeover can be customized to include a variety of different procedures, so the cost varies from case to case. However, by combining treatments, patients save on anesthesia and facility fees as well as the downtime that is required. The average Mommy Makeover costs between $8,000 and $15,000.
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Begin with a Free Evaluation. Dr. Palladino will listen first, then build a Mommy Makeover plan around your body and your life.
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