This procedure can also be beneficial for patients who have experienced significant weight loss or anyone looking to treat several more or less critical conditions at the same time.

After pregnancy, a woman’s body is often left with sagging breasts, loose abdominal skin, separated abdominal muscles and fascia that no amount of exercise can rebuild.

“Mommy Makeover Surgery” can help reverse the effects of childbirth, as well as feelings of helplessness about the appearance of your own body.”

For many moms, this can be a major milestone after giving birth

What is Included in the Mommy Makeover Procedure?

Dr. Duclos will customize the Mommy Makeover Plastic Surgery procedure based on your unique needs. Note that the procedure typically includes these procedures:

• A abdominoplasty, sometimes combined with a diastasis recti repair
• This may also involve a belly button lift.
• Breast Enhancement
• A breast augmentation to replace the volume lost
• Breast lift, if applicable
• Or a breast reduction, to reduce the size of the breasts
• Any breast surgery may also include areola reduction or nipple surgery.

Your treatment plan may also include:

• Liposuction to reshape the body
• A Brazilian butt lift, with or without hip augmentation.
• Perineal rejuvenation procedures, such as perineoplasty
• A labiaplasty to improve the appearance of the labia minora.
• Rejuvenation of the skin by injection such as Botox and fillers such as smoothing wrinkles, filling dark circles, refreshing the face.

Given her extensive experience, Dr. Duclos will be able to tell you about all the available procedures and the differences in surgical technique.

The Pros and Cons of Mommy Makeover Surgery

Pros

• Addresses a range of post-pregnancy issues in a single surgery and recovery period.
• Transformative results, returning your body to its pre-pregnancy state, and often even better.
• Many patients report feeling more like themselves and gaining confidence.
• Stretch marks and cesarean section scars can be eliminated, diminished, or improved with a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty).
• It can also help treat midline separation of the abdominal muscles by repairing diastasis recti and hernias. This can help improve posture and potentially reduce some back pain.

Cons

• There is a recovery period that can be painful.
• Tummy tucks and breast lifts cause scars that usually fade over time.
• Depending on the procedure performed, a recovery period should be planned that requires convalescence, time off work, and time off the gym.
• You will need assistance with daily activities and should avoid lifting heavy objects (including small children) for at least the first week of recovery.
• Body contouring procedures, such as tummy tucks and liposuction, do not protect against future weight gain.
  You will still need to stick to a healthy diet and regular exercise to maintain your results.
• The surgery does leave scars, including a low scar from hip to hip from the tummy tuck.

How Much Does Mommy Makeover Surgery Cost?

The cost of a mommy makeover depends on the complexity of your procedure, the experience level of your plastic surgeon, their practice location, and a few other key factors.

This is considered elective cosmetic surgery, so it will not be covered by insurance. However, if your surgery includes a hernia repair or breast reduction, insurance may cover some of these costs.

Patient Profile

Ideal mommy makeover patients are:

• In good general health.
• Within 25 pounds of your ideal body weight. Surgeons’ BMI rules and restrictions tend to vary, so it’s best to schedule a consultation to discuss specific weight concerns.
• Be at a stable weight. It’s also best not to schedule this surgery too soon after having a baby, as tempting as it may be. This also helps your surgeon accurately assess what your body looks like at its core.
• Non-smokers. Smoking, vaping, and using cannabis can inhibit healing, so if you smoke, your surgeon will likely ask you to quit at least two weeks before your surgery and three weeks after.

During your initial consultation, be honest about your health status to reduce your risk of complications.

How long does it take to do a Mommy Makeover?

Mommy makeover surgeries take anywhere from 3 to 5 hours, depending on how many procedures you have done, how complex they are, and your surgeon’s technique.

There is a limit to the number of procedures most surgeons will perform at one time, for your safety. It is generally recommended that elective procedures take no more than 6 hours, and a full tummy tuck alone can take up to 3 hours.

You will also want to plan to arrive about an hour early, so that they can prep and administer anesthesia, and expect to spend a few hours in a recovery room, so they can monitor you and allow you to go home safely.

Make sure you have someone you trust to drop you off, get you home safely, and spend the first night after surgery at home, in case you need assistance.

Are there any risks with the Mommy Makeover procedure?

Mommy makeovers are considered safe in the hands of an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon. However, every procedure carries some risk, and those risks increase when procedures are combined and the surgery lasts a long time.

When you discuss your treatment plan during your consultation, Dr. Duclos will confirm that your surgery will last no longer than six hours.

Abdominoplasty has the highest potential for complications, with double the complication rate of other cosmetic surgeries—3% versus 1.5%—according to a 2015 study published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The most common major complication was hematoma.

Will you have scars?

All surgeries leave scars at the incision sites, but Dr. Duclos strives to place the scars in a way that is well hidden.

They will also fade over time.

How long do the results of Mommy Makeover surgery last?

Mommy Makeover results last a lifetime as long as you maintain a healthy lifestyle and a stable weight. Of course, the aging process continues such as skin elasticity, sagging, etc.

Breast implants are not considered lifelong devices, so they may need to be replaced in the future, but they do not automatically need to be replaced.

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These procedures include tumor removal at number one, followed by hand surgery. In third place is breast reconstruction, allowing women to regain their femininity and self-confidence. In fourth place is facial reconstruction for patients who have suffered trauma or congenital malformations. Finally, scar revision procedures occupy the fifth place and are also in high demand.

In summary, the top 5 reconstructive procedures for 2022 offer patients the opportunity to regain their ideal body and restore their self-confidence, thanks to advances in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

1. Tumor removal

Tumor removal retains its top spot. This procedure removes abnormal growths or masses that may be cancerous, including skin cancer, or benign. A skilled plastic surgeon removes the tumor while leaving the surrounding healthy tissue intact. Tumor removal not only addresses the patient’s immediate health concerns, but also leads to better long-term outcomes and improved quality of life.

2. Hand Surgery

Hand surgery has moved up three spots to reach number two in the Top 5. This procedure is a specialized area of ​​plastic surgery that treats and rehabilitates conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and forearm, such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and trigger finger.

3. Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction appears in the Top 5 for the first time. This procedure restores the shape of the breasts after a mastectomy and has been shown to improve self-esteem and contribute to a positive body image after a breast cancer diagnosis, treatments, or other medical conditions.

4. Maxillofacial

Maxillofacial remains fourth on the Top 5 list. This reconstructive surgery restores both form and function to one of the most visible features of the body: the face and jaw. It restores or improves essential functions such as speech, chewing, swallowing, and breathing.

5. Scar Revision

Scar revision drops two spots in the Top 5. Scars can affect a person physically, functionally, and psychologically. Plastic surgeons can minimize the visibility of scars and improve their texture, giving the skin a more natural appearance. Scar revision can also improve mobility and relieve discomfort.

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These procedures are chosen not only for their aesthetic effects, but also for their ability to improve patients’ quality of life. If you are considering a personal transformation, consult a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and options.

1. Liposuction
Liposuction takes the top spot for the second consecutive year. Liposuction sculpts the body by removing excess fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, thighs, buttocks, arms, back, or neck, to improve contour and create a more proportionate appearance. Liposuction removes stubborn, unwanted fat that diet and exercise can’t eliminate.

2. Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures, making it back into the Top 5. This procedure enhances the size and shape of the breasts using implants to correct small, uneven, or disproportionate breasts. Breast augmentation has been one of the most popular cosmetic procedures since 2006.

3. Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Abdominoplasty continues to be a favorite procedure, holding a spot in the Top 5 for a second year. The abdominal area is tightened and reshaped with this surgery to improve waist definition and give a slimmer appearance. A tummy tuck can help transform loose or sagging skin, remove excess fat, and tighten abdominal muscles. A tummy tuck is also called a “tummy tuck” and can be part of a “mommy makeover” treatment that combines a breast lift and abdominoplasty.

4. Breast lift (mastopexy)
Breast lift is back in the Top 5 for the second time in a row. This procedure repositions the breasts to reduce sagging, low volume, and downward-pointing nipples. It does not change the size of the breasts but can help improve symmetry and create a more balanced appearance. This often includes combination procedures such as a mommy makeover.

5. Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Eyelid surgery is back in the Top 5 this year. Eyelid surgery removes excess skin, fat, or muscle from the upper or lower eyelids (sometimes both) to reduce sagging or puffiness around the eyes, giving them a refreshed appearance. Blepharoplasty has become very popular due to teleworking since the face is put forward and blepharoplasty helps reduce the effect of fatigue and helps rejuvenate the face.

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Cosmetic surgery procedures by region of the body

The ISAPS study lists statistics into 3 distinct groups.
There is :

• the face and head area,
• the mid chest area and
• the third zone: body and extremities

You can also consult on the dreduclos.com website a interactive “body” map of surgical procedures by following this link from the home page of the cosmetic surgery section.

According to ISAPS statistics, we note an increase of approximately 2,700,000 surgeries in 2021 compared to 2020. The distribution of this increase is mainly localized for facial and head surgeries as well as the lower part of the body.
It is interesting to note that abdominoplasty< /span> and liposuction accounts for approximately 60% of increases in body surgery operations and extremities, i.e. 606,979 more operations than the previous year (see table on page 11). This can be explained by lifestyle habits which, for many people, have been disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Also interesting is to note that the breast augmentation remained stable from one year to the next, that the implant removal significantly progressed +53,000 with discount breast +80,637. Finally, the most important progression regarding the chest is the breast lift +186,713.

Non-surgical procedures

The study classifies non-surgical procedures into the following three groups:

• procedures with injectable products,
• procedures for facial rejuvenation (link to section)
• and other procedures such as hair removal, cellulite treatment

The study classifies non-surgical procedures into the following three groups:
1 – procedures with injectable products, (link to section)
2 – procedures for facial rejuvenation (link to section)
3 – and other procedures such as hair removal, cellulite treatment

This is 4 million more non-surgical procedures compared to the previous year worldwide that were performed. This represents an increase of approximately 20%.

1 – Procedures with injectable products

We see that it is botulinum toxin which is the most popular with more than 7 million treatments worldwide in 2021 for an increase of around 1 million additional treatments. I would like to take this opportunity here to remind you that the < span style="color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;">Botox was the first medicine to use botulinum toxin. Other products now include abobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport), rimabotulinumtoxinB (Myobloc), and incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin). Each is a little different, especially when it comes to dosage, so they are not interchangeable. Botox injections block certain chemical signals in nerves that cause muscles to contract. The most common use of these injections is to temporarily relax the facial muscles that cause wrinkles in the forehead and around the eyes. Botox injections are also used to treat conditions that affect the body’s functioning.

It is then the treatment at thehyaluronic acid which is also very popular with a stronger increase than botulinum toxin 1.2 million more. Hyaluronic acid is a humectant (a substance that retains moisture) and is capable of retaining more than a thousand times its weight in water. This substance is found naturally in many areas of the human body, including the skin, eyes, and synovial fluid of the joints. Hyaluronic acid used in beauty and skin care products is mainly made by bacteria via a biofermentation process.
As we age, the production of key substances in the skin, including hyaluronic acid, decreases. As a result, our skin loses volume, hydration and plumpness.

2 – procedures for facial rejuvenation

In these statistics we find the chemical peel that you can get at clinique de rosemont with an increase of approximately 130,000 procedures.
We also note that the institute is starting to count non-surgical facial firming procedures. In recent years, a number of non-surgical procedures have been developed to help tighten the skin on the face or elsewhere on your body using radio frequency, ultrasound and lasers. Although these treatments are not surgical, they should only be performed by a licensed professional and under the supervision of a physician.

3 – other procedures

Finally there is hair removal, cellulite treatment, and non-surgical, minimally invasive options for fat reduction . This includes technology that uses heat or cooling or injected medication to shrink fat cells. Although none of these treatments replace < span style="color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;">liposuction, they provide options for patients who are unwilling or unable to undergo of surgery. Non-surgical fat reduction options use a variety of modalities, including ultrasound, radiofrequency, infrared light, vacuum massage, and injectable medications.

In conclusion, we note that the surgery sector remains very dynamic, whether with surgery or without surgery, with significant increases between 2020 and 2021. We note that it is liposuction (+14.8%) and the increase breast (+13%) record the strongest growth for cosmetic surgeries while for non-surgical procedures it is hyaluronic acid which records the strongest growth (+30%) although this type of treatment is less popular than Botox. For more information and advice, do not hesitate to make an appointment at my private clinic in Rosemont in Montreal. It will be my pleasure to welcome you and inform you about the options and treatments available to you.

If you would like to know more about the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) report you can download it at this address here.

Dre Lucie Duclos
Cosmetic surgeon

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Presentation of ISAPS

The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) is the world’s leading professional body for aesthetic plastic surgery certified by the Board of Surgeons. This organization brings together surgeons from more than 117 countries. For more information about this organization you can refer to their website (www.isaps.org)

• 1. Liposuction 1,903,063 procedures +24.8%
• 2. Breast augmentation 1,685,471 procedures +3.8%
• 3. Eyelid surgeries 1,446,890 procedures +18.1%
• 4. Rhinoplasty 995,149 procedures +16.7%
• 5. abdominoplasty 991,361 procedures +29.5%

The five most popular surgical procedures in descending order are still liposuction, breast augmentation, Breast augmentation surgeries the eyelid, Rhinoplasty and abdominoplasty. All of these procedures are available at the Clinique de Rosemont in Montreal. You can make a first appointment< /a> with me to receive advice and instructions before your intervention easily either by filling out the online request form or by calling the clinic.

Aesthetic surgical procedures in men

The picture is rather different for men since in first place we find eyelid surgery while for women it is liposuction. Then there is gynecomastia. We can recall here that gynecomastia is the excessive development of the mammary glands in men. My private cosmetic surgery clinic also offers popular procedures for men.

The most popular surgical procedures for men

• 1. eyelid 303932 procedures
• 2. Gynecomastia 282997 procedures
• 3. liposuction 277779 procedures
• 4. The rhinoplasty 256406 procedures
• 5. Facial fat grafting 110319 procedures

Non-surgical procedures

Botulinum toxin injections are the most popular among both men than in women with seven million three hundred thousand interventions. The report mentions that young people under 18 do not hesitate to use this type of aesthetic treatment. It is the age group of 35 to 50 who most frequently use this type of surgery.

If you would like to know more about the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) report you can download it at this address here.

For more information regarding a particular procedure, do not hesitate to contact me to make an appointment at the clinic.
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Cosmetic surgeon

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This is a 6-month post-operative breast augmentation with pseudoptosis for which a 455 ml UHP silicone breast augmentation was done. It can be noted that the void has been filled by the implant. In addition, an invaginated nipple treatment in the right breast was performed.

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This classification helps to advise the best surgical approachfor each woman who consults for breast ptosis or pseudoptosis.

The so-called “normal” breast is generally located between the second intercostal space and the sixth rib. The nipple is located opposite the fourth or fifth intercostal space. In addition, it is usually located above the inframammary fold of the breast (also called the fold under the breast). Note that the breast is made up of several anatomical elements: the gland itself, fat, the nipple and the skin. Depending on various causes, these different parts can collapse together or separately. The main causes being pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, elasticity which varies from one individual to another and which is specific to each, presence of stretch marks, breast size, etc.

Normally, the nipple, skin and gland together follow the influence of gravity. They descend at the same time, rotating around the inframammary fold: the distance from the nipple to the fold increases very little while the distance from the nipple to the clavicle lengthens more and more. The relationship between the inframammary fold and the location of the nipple is the most important to consider because it makes it possible to define true or complete ptosis of the breast and its degree. It also makes it possible to distinguish pseudo ptosis from partial ptosis.

There are in fact 3 degrees of breast ptosis:

• Lightweight
• moderate
• severe

There is also pseudo ptosis.
Pseudoptosis is noticed when the nipple is located above the inframammary fold. This occurs following pregnancy or weight loss. In fact, the breast is empty. At this time, breast augmentation can fill the void. No breast lift is usually required.

Mild or moderate ptosis

Ptosis will be described as mild when the nipple is at the height of the inframammary fold of the breast. It will be described as moderate when the nipple is located below the inframammary fold but above the lower contour of the breast.

Severe ptosis

Finally, ptosis will be described as severe when the nipple is located under the lower contour of the breast and is directed downwards. When it comes to severe ptosis, breast augmentation can restore shape to the breast but a breast lift must be done. The technique usually used is that of the boat anchor, i.e. a scar around the areola, vertical and under the breast. The other option is to do a boat anchor lift without implants.

Example of treatment in the case of moderate ptosis

For this treatment as you can see in the photo opposite, the incision follows the drawing. The epidermis alone is removed at the upper part and the dermis is incised up to the level of the nipple. These two key sutures allow the breast to close below the level of the areola, forming a curved scar. The edges are uneven and the pleats should be gathered aesthetically. They may remain visible for a few weeks.

Example of treatment in the case of severe ptosis

This 34 year old patient in photo A and one year later in photo C.

The infection is exceptional. Only minor inflammation occurs at the suture lines. The hematoma is exceptional. Patients are advised to remain quiet and restrict shoulder movements for at least 48 hours.

Example of pseudoptosis with breast augmentation

pseudoptosis for which a 455 ml UHP silicone breast augmentation was performed. It can be noted that the void has been filled by the implant. In addition, an invaginated nipple treatment in the right breast was performed.

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Cosmetic surgeon

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