Pregnancy and giving birth are one of the most miraculous transformations in nature. However, the process can take quite a toll on a mother’s body. Becoming a mother is a transformative experience that can open the doors to new experiences and joys, and we want you to enjoy that experience fully. However, if you’re feeling less than your best because the body you see in the mirror doesn’t match how you feel inside, we are here to help. 

What Is A Mom Makeover

A mom makeover is a set of cosmetic procedures specifically designed to restore or enhance your postpartum body. These procedures are highly customizable, so you can schedule just the services you need or an entire makeover if you like. Typical procedures that can be included in a mom makeover are a breast lift or enhancement which can restore breasts that may have lost their fullness after breastfeeding. Liposuction on the belly, flanks, or elsewhere removes stubborn pockets of fat that have developed during pregnancy or postpartum. A tummy tuck can remove excess skin that can sag around the midsection. 

What do I need to know about this procedure?

The most important thing to know about a mom makeover is to have realistic expectations about what is possible in this procedure. Although cosmetic procedures can significantly improve your body’s contours, sometimes childbirth has fundamentally changed your body in ways that surgery cannot reverse. Your body is beautiful in every stage, and we are only here to enhance your natural beauty. 

Second, we insist that you wait a minimum of 6 months, but we prefer you to wait a year after giving birth to schedule your mom makeover. Giving birth is traumatic for your body; it takes months to recover and fully adjust to a new reality. Giving your body the time and grace it needs to heal and adapt to one change at a time will significantly improve your results and recovery time from your mom makeover. It’s also important to note that the mom makeover procedure is not a weight-loss procedure. Although liposuction can be used to enhance the contours of your body, this surgery is not typically performed as a weight loss surgery. Therefore, if you have not yet reached your ideal weight, we recommend you postpone scheduling your surgery. 

Third, be financially prepared. Based on the number of procedures and the extensiveness of the surgery, the costs can range from $15,000-$30,000. We want you to love the results of your procedures, and Dr. Larsen prides himself on precision surgery and the highest quality patient care. He and his team will work hard to provide you with the best care throughout your surgery and recovery process, but because this is a multistep procedure, the costs are higher than one procedure.

How Long Is Recovery?

This is a serious surgery that requires extensive recovery time. If you are considering a mom makeover, make sure to schedule it during a time when you have extra hands to help around the house and with the kids. The first two weeks post-surgery are critical. You’ll need to avoid lifting anything more significant than 5-10 pounds, and you will need to schedule 2-3 weeks off of work. If you opt to have breast surgery as part of your procedure, lifting and reaching will be very limited immediately following surgery, so things like laundry and cooking are impossible. Ask for extra help during this time as you recover. Your main priority needs to be healing, so take this time to rest and relax as much as possible while your body works hard to recover. 

Am I A Good Candidate?

Ultimately you are the only one who can determine if plastic surgery is right for you. Many moms have felt an extreme boost in their body positivity, their self-esteem, and their body confidence after having this procedure. Ideal candidates for this procedure are not currently pregnant, are at least one-year postpartum, and are not currently breastfeeding. Ideal candidates have maintained their current weight for a year or more, are in good overall health, and are non–smokers.

What Do People Have To Say About This Procedure?

Mom makeovers are one of the most inquired about procedures in our practice. After giving birth, it’s normal to notice your body has changed, and it’s perfectly normal to want to exercise some control over what your see reflected in the mirror. Even when you lead a healthy lifestyle, you might feel like you don’t look like yourself after giving birth. Patients who undergo a mom makeover are typically pleased with their results. Many regret not scheduling their procedure earlier. If you think this procedure might be right for you, book a consultation with us today, we can answer all your questions and help you determine the best treatment possible to achieve your optimal results.

Why Should I Work With Buckhead Plastic Surgery For My Mom Makeover? 

If you’re considering a mom makeover, you will not find a more qualified plastic surgeon than Dr. Larsen. He is a double board-certified plastic surgeon. He is highly skilled in these procedures and has consistently provided excellent service for his patients throughout his long and decorated career. 

Dr. Larsen is known for going above and beyond to work with the best people in the industry. He holds himself and his staff to a very high standard and is highly particular about only providing the best for his patients. 

When you come for your consultation, Dr. Larsen and his staff will answer your questions. He will examine the areas you’d like to treat and provide you with a treatment plan for optimal results. We are here to help you become the very best version of yourself. So call us today at 404.367.9005 to set up your free consultation. 

Morpheus8 uses these needles to emit radiofrequency into the deeper layers of the skin, which causes the skin to tighten. Radiofrequency (RF) energy is a scientifically proven method to remodel and rebuild collagen.It is minimally invasive, using a matrix of micro pins to renew the deeper layers of the skin with almost no patient downtime. This also prompts the production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid at a much greater rate than traditional microneedling. As a result, Morpheus8 allows for more significant benefits. It is an effective treatment to reduce the appearance of cellulite, stretch marks, and tighten loose skin. 

What is Morpheus 8?

Morpheus8 is a fractional skin treatment that stimulates collagen production of the underlying layers of the dermis. By targeting the deeper layers of the skin, tissues of the face and body can be remodeled to reveal a more radiant youthful appearance.

What are the benefits of Morpheus8?

Increased Collagen Production

Morpheus8 works similarly to traditional microneedling and introduces a new way to build collagen in the face. Collagen production diminishes as we age and is responsible for firmer, fuller-looking skin.

Diminish Fine Lines And Wrinkles

Again similar to microneedling, Morpheus8 can be used to improve the signs of aging around the eyes, mouth, and forehead. Many patients notice their skin tone looks brighter, tighter, and smoother with fewer lines and wrinkles just a few weeks after their treatment. 

Lift And Tighten Loose Skin

As we age, it’s common for our skin to lose elasticity, especially sagging around the neck, chin, and jowls. Morpheus8 can tighten that loose skin, and help remove excess fat in these areas and around the arms, bra line, and other regions. 

Minimize Acne Scarring

Not only is Morpheus8 a highly effective acne treatment it can also shrink or, in some cases, shut down the oil glands under the skin that so often lead to acne. Once your acne has healed, Morpheus8 can reduce the appearance of acne scars by up to 50%—smoothing out the skin’s overall texture. 

Fade Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are common among men and women, especially on the abdomen, chest, and buttocks. Morpheus8 can eliminate those marks by breaking up the scar and fibrous tissue below the surface, leaving you with firmer skin and more excellent elasticity. 

Minimal Downtime

Because Morpheus8 is a non-invasive procedure, there is little need for downtime or recovery. However, most patients report a feeling similar to a mild sunburn immediately following their treatment; we recommend you avoid wearing makeup for 48 hours, strenuous activity for 24 hours, and direct sun exposure for 1-2 weeks. But after that initial healing time, you can resume your normal activities much faster than any surgical procedure would allow. 

Am I A Good Candidate For Morpheus8?

The best candidates for Morpheus8 are patients who are just starting to see the signs of aging and are looking to prevent the development of sagging skin. Morpheus8 is an excellent treatment to combat the breakdown of elasticity in your skin. Many patients like Morpheus8 because the results are more subtle and continue to improve over time as opposed to a surgical procedure.

How Soon Do You See Results?

Results from Morpheus8 treatments are not immediate, but you will see a difference soon. Most patients report changes within 3-4 weeks as their skin fully heals. However, optimal results are typically seen after 3-4 treatments, each scheduled a few weeks apart to allow your skin time to heal and improve before the subsequent treatment. 

How Long Do The Results Last?

Morpheus8 is a revolutionary skin tightening and anti-aging treatment. Patients love it because it helps address some of the most common signs of aging, including complexion issues, fine lines and wrinkles, and skin laxity. Most patients report that the results from their Morpheus8 sessions will last approximately one year. 

Why Should I Choose Lux for My Morpheus8 treatment?

Lux Med Spa has a fantastic reputation for service excellence and patient comfort. Dr. Larsen is a double board-certified plastic surgeon, and he has assembled an incredible team of individuals to run LUX Med Spa. In addition, he has chosen his technicians for their reputation for excellence to maintain the high level of patient care and optimal results you would expect from our offices. 

When booking an appointment at LUX, you will receive treatments in our personalized boutique spa. Our state-of-the-art nonsurgical cosmetic treatments are provided by a team of medical and aesthetic specialists here. Our entire spa experience is designed for your comfort and optimal results. So today at 404.367.9005 to book your free consultation and see what a difference a visit to Lux Med Spa could make for you.

Weight loss can seem like an endless pursuit, but even when you’ve put in the hours at the gym and adopted a healthy lifestyle, you might still not be seeing the results you want in the mirror. As we age, it’s common for excess skin to be an unfortunate side effect of weight loss. It can be very discouraging to achieve the number you’ve been working toward on the scale and still not fit into the clothing you desire to wear. 

If excess skin is a problem for you, surgical options are available. Buckhead Plastic Surgery has several options to help you, depending on your goal. Call our offices today and book your consultation. Our specialists will help you determine which treatments best satisfy your aesthetic goals. 

Liposuction

Many people think liposuction is the right procedure for excess skin. Liposuction can do a lot when it comes to sculpting the body. However, it does not tighten the skin. In addition, removing fat in areas where skin elasticity is challenging can leave skin looking even more loose as the fat that supports it is released. However, BeautiFill is a common, less invasive alternative to traditional Liposuction. With BeautiFill fan can be removed and transferred to another body area where you’d like to see more volume. The BeautiFill system also stimulates the body’s natural collagen production, giving a subtle skin tightening effect. 

Body lift

A body lift is an ideal solution to deal with excess skin surgically. This surgery improves the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports skin and fat while also removing any excess sagging skin. It’s possible to remove excess fat during this procedure, and it can also improve the look of cellulite or other dimpled, irregular skin surface. 

Body lifts are incredibly customizable and can be performed on the abdominal area, buttocks, thighs, arms, and neck. However, because this surgery can address so many body areas, it can require a lengthy recovery. This, of course, depends on the places you’d like to treat and your body chemistry.

Click Here to See Real Before & After Photos from Dr. Larsen’s Body Lift patients.

Tummy Tuck

Tummy Tucks (or abdominoplasty) is probably the most popular surgical option for dealing with excessive loose skin after extreme weight loss. Tummy tucks are not a new procedure and are commonly performed after extreme weight loss or pregnancy. This procedure targets loose skin and can tread diastasis, a condition that occurs to women during pregnancy. Diastasis can lead to a rounded abdomen because the muscles in the abdomen separate and don’t correctly reshape after the baby is born. This is a prevalent condition and causes weak abdominal muscles. Dr. Larsen can restore weakened or separated muscles during a tummy tuck and create a smoother and firmer abdominal profile. 

Although tummy tucks are popular for both male and female patients, many women prefer to opt for a total “mommy makeover” procedure when they consider a tummy tuck. This “One and done” approach targets many areas affected by loose skin after pregnancy. After a significant weight loss, many patients are disappointed to find that they could not achieve a flat and well-toned abdomen even with a healthy lifestyle. If this is the case for you, a tummy tuck might be the answer. Dr. Larsen can remove excess skin and repair and re-contour the abdomen into a more pleasing silhouette.

For More info about the Tummy Tuck Procedure Download our Ebook: “THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO TUMMY TUCKS”

Accent Prime

Buckhead Plastic Surgery is proud to offer Accent Prime, a revolutionary device that is FDA approved to treat skin laxity on the face, body, and neck. Accent Prime has been getting a lot of attention lately because of its unique technologies. Accent Prime utilizes a combination of ultrasound and radiofrequency energy. Combining these two technologies allows it to reduce fat and tighten skin simultaneously. 

The Accent Prime device is an excellent option if you need to tighten a small amount of lax skin and deal with stubborn pockets of fat on the body and face. However, it’s not as effective as a body lift if you have excessive amounts of loose skin after significant weight loss. Nevertheless, accent Prime is an excellent option for tightening and contouring your curves. 

Why should I choose Buckhead Plastic Surgery for this procedure?

Dr. Larsen is a double board-certified plastic surgeon with years of experience in skin tightening procedures. In addition, he has carefully chosen his entire surgical team to ensure they share his people-first attitude to ensure your comfort throughout the whole procedure. 

Dr. Larsen prides himself on communicating clearly and providing you with realistic options for your optimal results. He takes great pride in his surgical skill and is known for his kind and direct approach with his patients. 

If you have excess skin and are ready to deal with it, give us a call today and schedule your consultation. Most of our patients report their only regret is not calling sooner. So call us today at 404.367.9005 to book your free consultation and see what a difference Buckhead Plastic Surgery can make in your life. 

In this video, Double Board Plastic Surgeon, Alan N Larsen, MD updates his patients breasts with a remove & replace breast aug revision, and tightens up her mid section with a completely transforming body lift.

A mommy makeover is designed to rejuvenate the body and address the various changes experienced as a result of pregnancy and breastfeeding. Dr. Alan Larsen performs mommy makeover surgery on women ranging from 20 to 55. The procedure typically combines cosmetic breast surgery with a tummy tuck or body lift, and sometimes liposuction when needed.

In this Video…

Our patient, a mother of two, wanted to increase her breast size, and trade in her old firm saline implants for larger, silicone implants perfectly placed above the muscle, as suggested by Dr. Larsen, for a more natural look. Her original saline implants, size 325cc, were under the muscle, and started to feel firm under her arm. She chose to almost double her size with Allergan Natrelle silicone implants size 650 & 700.

At 5’1” and 130 pounds, our patient was also considering a tummy tuck to tighten the loose skin at her mid section. Upon examination, Dr. Larson recommended a body lift to address the skin laxity on her backside & flanks, helping her achieve a smooth hourglass contour. Unlike the tummy tuck procedure, which is performed in the front of the body, the body lift incision line is created in a complete circle all the way around the body, as you can see in the above surgery video.

During the procedure, Dr. Larsen creates an internal corset effect, when sewing up the abdominal muscles, by sitting his patient upright at a 90 degree angle, for the tightest possible body lift result.

If you are interested in talking to Dr. Larsen about a mommy makeover procedure, call us today at 404.367.9005 to book your consultation. Let Dr. Larsen examine and present you with the options that will give your most optimal results. This is a perfect time to get your questions about all of the possible procedures involved answered and see before & after pictures from other patients just like you.

For More info about the Mommy Makeover Download our Ebook: “THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO MOMMY MAKEOVERS”