Mommy makeover in Frankfurt - back to your dream figure after having children

Introduction

What is a Mommy Makeover?

Like so many trends in plastic and aesthetic surgery, the Mommy Makeover treatment principle originated in the USA. It is a combination of several procedures or treatments that women who have recently had a baby prefer. The Mommy Makeover aims to reverse the changes caused by pregnancy and childbirth (also known as the “after-baby body” or “post-baby body”) with the help of plastic and aesthetic surgery so that women feel comfortable in their bodies again.

What are the reasons for a Mommy Makeover in Frankfurt?

During pregnancy and the birth of a child, the female body performs at its best. This inevitably leaves its mark in the form of various physical changes, which unfortunately do not all disappear after the birth and breastfeeding.

Even a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and plenty of exercise does not always lead to the desired success in the recovery process. Some women therefore feel uncomfortable, ashamed of their sagging stomach, excess pounds on their hips, stretch marks or sagging breasts, for example, and want their original figure and former body image back.

A mommy makeover can help with this and boost your well-being and self-confidence by restoring or optimizing your body contours as accurately as possible. The exact procedures required for this vary from person to person and Dr. Nichlos will be happy to discuss them with you personally.

Methods

What treatments are included in a Mommy Makeover?

A Mommy Makeover can consist of different procedures, which Dr. Nichlos combines into an individual treatment concept based on the needs determined during the preliminary consultation. Typical procedures that are performed during a Mommy Makeover are

Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)

During a tummy tuck, excess skin and fat are removed from the lower abdomen and the abdominal muscles are tightened (often after rectus diastasis). The navel is often also moved during a tummy tuck.

Breast lift (mastopexy)

During a breast lift, excess skin is removed from the breasts, the breast tissue is tightened and, if necessary, the shape and/or position of the nipples is corrected. If you wish, a breast lift can be combined with a breast augmentation or reduction.

Breast augmentation (with implants or autologous fat)

Breast augmentation can be used to compensate for lost volume in the breast. Depending on individual preferences and the extent of the desired augmentation, Dr. Nichlos uses various techniques (implants or autologous fat).

Breast reduction

Not every woman’s breast volume decreases after pregnancy. Sometimes the breasts remain large due to hormonal changes and can cause discomfort. This can be remedied with a breast reduction. This involves removing glandular tissue, fat and skin from the breast to reduce its volume and weight. This can give the breast a new shape and lift it overall.

Liposuction

Liposuction can be used to remove stubborn fat deposits from problem areas such as the stomach or hips. The procedure serves to improve the body silhouette, but is no substitute for weight loss. You should therefore have reached your ideal weight beforehand.

Labiaplasty

The natural birth of a child also has an effect on the genital area. Sometimes, for example, the labia become stretched. In a labiaplasty, the labia minora (rarely the labia majora) are shortened or reduced in size. This procedure in the genital area not only optimizes aesthetics but also eliminates discomfort such as unpleasant rubbing.

Preparation

What happens before a Mommy Makeover in Frankfurt?

Before a Mommy Makeover, a personal consultation with Dr. Nichlos is very important. We invite you to our practice in Frankfurt for this purpose. During the appointment, the specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery will carry out a preliminary examination. The subsequent consultation is about finding the most suitable procedures and treatments for you and checking whether the requirements for a Mommy Makeover are met. These include completed family planning, a stable body weight and realistic expectations of the result. During the consultation, Dr. Nichlos will also explain the exact procedure and what you need to pay attention to before and after.

Procedure

Mommy Makeover Frankfurt: How does the procedure work?

For your Mommy Makeover, come to the Berger Clinic in Frankfurt. We often perform several procedures in one session, but staggered treatment over several appointments is also possible. Depending on the type and extent of the procedure, a clinic stay of 1-3 days is advisable.

The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia and takes 3-5 hours on average. The exact procedure varies depending on which procedures (e.g. tummy tuck, breast surgery, intimate surgery) are to be performed in which areas of the body and which techniques are to be used. Of course, you will receive detailed information on this in the individual consultation and preparatory discussions with Dr. Nichlos.

Aftercare

What happens after the Mommy Makeover in Frankfurt?

After the procedure, you should allow yourself at least 1-2 weeks to recover and take it easy physically. Please take this into account in your planning and it is best to organize help with childcare during this time. You will usually be able to socialize again afterwards, but you should make sure you have good aftercare.

The healing phase and specific aftercare depends on the type of procedure. As a rule, you will need to wear compression garments (e.g. a compression girdle or a compression bra/support bra) for the first 4-8 weeks. The compression garment supports healing and stabilizes the result. Additional lymphatic drainage may be advisable. Avoid physical exertion, sport and heavy lifting or carrying during this time.

Please be sure to attend the follow-up appointments at our specialist practice in Frankfurt so that Dr. Nichlos can monitor the progress of the healing process.

Risks

Are there any risks with the Mommy Makeover in Frankfurt?

As with any surgical procedure under general anesthesia, there are general surgical and anesthetic risks with a mommy makeover. These include post-operative bleeding, wound healing disorders and infections. However, these complications during the healing process are very rare if the procedure is carried out professionally and in accordance with strict hygiene standards.

In rare cases, there may be (temporary) sensory disturbances in the chest or abdomen. Bruising and swelling are more common in the surgical area, but these are also usually only temporary and soon subside.