Mommy Makeovers

For many women, being a mother means putting the needs of others ahead of your own. But taking care of others shouldn't prohibit you from taking care of yourself as well. In fact, more and more mothers from Olympia to Portland are finding that "Mommy Makeover" cosmetic surgery can enhance their self-image and boost their confidence, which has a positive effect on their overall wellbeing.

Dr. Christopher Chung is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in Mommy Makeover procedures. He brings the experience of a renowned Los Angeles plastic surgeon to his Longview, Washington plastic surgery practice. He will customize your Mommy Makeover to your specific needs, helping you to regain your pre-pregnancy shape, or perhaps even enhance it.

To find out more about Mommy Makeovers, click here to request your complimentary consultation with Dr. Christopher Chung, a board-certified plastic surgeon serving Longview, Vancouver, Olympia, and Portland.

Your Mommy Makeover Options

Typically, a Mommy Makeover will involve breast enhancement and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), as the breasts and the midsection are the most affected by childbearing. Dr. Chung offers both mini-abdominoplasty and full tummy tucks for Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington moms, along with breast lift, breast reduction, and breast augmentation procedures.

Breast Enhancement Procedures

For women who are unhappy with the sagging, deflated appearance of their breasts after pregnancy, breast lift or mastopexy may be an option. This procedure removes excess skin and elevates the breast to a higher, more youthful position. The result is a lifted breast that is tighter and firmer, like the breasts of your youth.

If, in addition to being unhappy with drooping breasts, you are also unhappy with their lack of volume, you may opt for breast augmentation in conjunction with your breast lift. Dr. Chung can replace lost volume - or give you the volume you always wanted - by placing either silicone gel or saline filled breast implants at the time of your breast lift procedure.

Some women find that after pregnancy their breasts are heavy and pendulous, and desire smaller, lighter breasts. In this case, a breast reduction or reduction mammoplasty is in order. This procedure is very similar to a breast lift, except that it involves the removal of more breast tissue and fat. Breast reduction results in relief from the physical and emotional discomforts associated with overly large breasts.

Body Contouring Procedures

Many women are left with stretched, excess skin, lax muscle tone, and deposits of fat in the midsection after childbearing. To restore this area to its pre-pregnancy form, tummy tuck surgery can be performed. In a traditional abdominoplasty, Dr. Chung can tighten muscles and remove excess skin from areas both above and beneath the navel. Typically, this procedure is combined with liposuction in our Vancouver, Washington area surgery center to remove excess fat and contour the waist.

In some cases, Dr. Chung can achieve good results through a mini tummy tuck procedure. This is a good option for patients whose excess skin and muscle laxity occur mostly below the belly button. The mini abdominoplasty may require a smaller incision to correct these concerns, and is typically performed in conjunction with liposuction for additional contouring.

To minimize scarring and maximize surgical outcomes, Dr. Chung incorporates laser treatments at Flourish Skin & Laser as a part of your aftercare. Beginning approximately 6 weeks after surgery, you may undergo a series of spa treatments to improve both the color and elevation of your scars.