MOMMY MAKEOVERS
Combining the right surgeries unique to the patient’s needs is the key to a successful makeover. With so many different changes that happen over the course of pregnancy and childbearing, patients may have several concerns to address at once. In addition to a breast lift to correct sagging from breast feeding or breast augmentation to restore lost volume, Dr. Soto offers abdominoplasty. “If you have an excess amount of skin, you will probably be best suited for a traditional tummy tuck. If fat is the main concern, I perform a modified liposuction abdominoplasty, which concentrates on removing excess flab. If the muscle is also loose, I will do a hybrid abdominoplasty and tighten the muscle,” Dr. Soto says. Furthermore, changes in weight can leave new moms with disproportionate fat distribution. Removing stubborn excess fat in the love handles, hips, buttocks and thighs via liposuction is also an option.