Mommy makeover

Pregnancy and breastfeeding can be seen as a veritable hormonal tsunami, marked by an increase in progesterone levels and a relative increase in male hormones, androgens, to the detriment of estrogens.

Although this state is physiological and transitory, it can have repercussions on the skin, with the risk of increased hair growth (lip laser hair removal), pigmentation (pregnancy mask melasma) or acne (adult acne).

These metabolic changes are also accompanied by anatomical modifications, targeting two areas of the body in particular: the chest and the stomach.

Mammoplasty and mommy make-over

For the breasts, the natural growth of the breasts will increase their weight and volume. Once pregnancy is over, the breasts may tend to fall (breast ptosis), as tissues that have been stretched too far do not regain their elasticity.

Glandular volume may also melt, giving the appearance of emptied breasts.

The mammoplasty proposed by Dr Santini in the Mommy Makeover aims to restore firm, symmetrical breasts, with or without breast augmentation depending on the patient's wishes.

Abdominoplasty and mommy makeover

For the belly, stretching volumes will involve both skin and muscle.

The loss of tissue elasticity can also lead to small scars on the stomach (as on the breasts), known as stretch marks.

At the same time, fat reserves formed on the lower body (buttocks, hips, thighs) may persist.

To restore a smooth stomach and toned abdominal muscles, Dr. Santini suggests a tummy tuckby removing excess tissue and re-tensioning the abdominal muscle (diastasis treatment).

This reshaping of the silhouette can be accompanied by liposuction of saddlebags or love handles, to restore a seductive silhouette.

Dr Santini performs Mommy makeover in Paris, on patients whose volumes have stabilized. That's why she recommends a delay of 6 to 12 months after pregnancy.

Her initial consultation places great emphasis on the patient's expectations and desires: for the breasts, some women wish to regain their original size, while others also want to increase them to regain some of the benefits of breastfeeding with a more generous décolleté.

It will take medical photos, and if you wish, compare them with your pre-pregnancy photos. The 3D simulation allows you to better project the expected result.

A blood test and an anesthetic consultation are required before any surgery, as well as a legal waiting period of at least 15 days.

Dr Santini will draw up a tailor-made estimate for you, and detail the main pre-operative recommendations:

• It is forbidden to take aspirin for 10/15 days prior to surgery, with the cardiologist's authorization in the case of chronic treatment.
• Body and hair must be washed with Betadine on the morning of the operation.
• You must fast for 6 hours before the procedure.
• It is strongly recommended to avoid smoking the month after and the month before the operation, to avoid altering the scarring result, as well as the month after.
• Contraceptive pills should be discontinued to avoid the risk of thromboembolism.

This procedure is carried out by Dr. Santini in the clinic, under general anesthesia, and usually involves an overnight hospital stay.
This post-pregnancy surgery lasts about 4 to 5 hours and usually combines :

• mastopexy or breast lift, to reposition the breasts by removing excess skin.

This mastopexy can be accompanied by a breast reduction or breast implant if required.

• abdominoplasty or tummy tuck, combining liposuction, removal of excess skin and, if necessary, tightening of the muscles.

If the excess skin only extends below the navel, a mini abdominoplasty can be performed.

At the end of surgery, drains are placed to prevent blood or serous accumulation, and a pressure dressing is applied to prevent tissue detachment.

Drains are usually removed after 24-48 hours, along with the dressing.

Once the contention dressing has been applied, the patient must wear a contention vest or girdle/bra set 24 hours a day for at least 4 weeks.

The fabrics used for these undergarments must be elastic to ensure that volumes are flattened without impeding movement, and to ensure harmonious volume remodeling.

To avoid any pain, Dr Santini adapts the analgesic treatment best suited to you.

When you go out, we strongly recommend that someone accompanies you home.

Sutures are usually absorbable, but several post-operative consultations are required with Dr Christelle Santini to ensure surgical follow-up.

You will be able to resume sporting activities two months after the operation, but you should limit your efforts for at least the first week after surgery.

The result is immediately visible, but the final result of mommy makeover will be optimal between 6 months and 1 year, with scars stabilizing after around 12 months. Be careful not to expose them to the sun without UV 50 protection.

Mommy makeover ensures perfect contouring, restoring the grace and seductiveness of a woman's figure, while still being a mother.

• Customized global surgery.
• Double mommy makeover surgery on the chest and stomach.
• Possibility of restoring or even embellishing treated volumes.

What to do before the Mommy makeover?

• 1 to 2 cosmetic surgery consultations with a quote and photographs.
• Discontinuation of anticoagulants, smoking and the pill.
• Wait 6 to 12 months after pregnancy.
• Consultation with anaesthetist.

How does a Mommy makeover Paris session work?

• Surgery under general anaesthetic.
• Mastopexy and abdominoplasty.
• Duration: 4 to 5 hours.
• Overnight hospital stay.

What happens after a Mommy makeover session?

• Visible results quickly, but stabilized after 6 months.
• Several follow-up mommy makeover visits with Dr Santini.
• Wearing contentifs underwear for one month.
• Approx. 2 weeks off work, approx. 2 months off sport.