Breast Implant Exchange

Scottsdale – To make it easy for all to understand, we have classified the mommy makeovers into 4 major types. These are:

• Type I Involving a tummy tuck with a breast augmentation. This can include using saline breast implants or silicone breast implants.
• Type II Involving a tummy tuck with any breast lift. This can performed with or without breast implants.
• Type III Involving a tummy tuck with a breast reduction.
• Type IV Involving a tummy tuck with liposuction and buttock fat injections, the so-called Brazilian Butt Lift.

Today, we will review the mommy makeover type I. The procedure begins with surgery performed in a certified outpatient surgery center or a specialty hospital. Most patients in my practice who undergo tummy tuck like the specialty hospital stay because of comfort and convenience. Staying overnight after your tummy tuck is what I recommend most often, although many our our patients stay several nights.

The breast augmentation procedure is performed first. We always use preoperative antibiotics, antibiotic irrigation, and a no-touch technique when placing the breast implants. When placing silicone gel breast implants, I often recommend the use of the Keller Funnel for ease and convenience to the patient. the Keller Funnel allows for a less traumatic delivery of the silicone breast implant and this leads to less pain and a faster recovery for most patients.

Once the breast enhancement has been completed, we begin the tummy tuck operation. There are 3 major steps and these involve the removal of excess skin, including stretch marks, removal of fat tissue and muscle repair. I use a technique in which I employ only one drain or no drain, depending on operative factors. Patients are all given a pain-reducing pump, which “numbs” up the tummy before they leave the operating room.

That very first night, all patients walk and get out of bed several times. With the excellent nursing care at the plastic surgery specialty hospital, this is easier than doing it at home. Complete healing for the average cosmetic surgery patient having a mommy makeover does not occur until 1 year from surgery. In summary, a mommy makeover type I involves a tummy tuck in combination with a breast augmentation. Many patients also choose to add a little lipo of the hips to reduce the waistline and may even fit into the old “skinny jeans”.

For additional information, be sure to sign up for the Scottsdale Mommy Makeover Seminar – on Wednesday, March 2nd 2011. It is being held at 8765 E. Bell Road, Suite 104, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. The seminar starts at 6 PM. Call 480-970-2580 for reservations.