Mommy Makeover fort myers

The first step in your makeover journey is a mommy makeover consultation with Dr. Tarik, a board-certified plastic surgeon and one of our expert surgeons at Exert Clinic. During this meeting, you’ll discuss your aesthetic goals, undergo a physical examination, and receive a customized plan that may include a variety of procedures.

After deciding to proceed, you’ll attend a pre-operative appointment where you’ll undergo:

• Diagnostic tests, such as blood work
• A review of your current medications
• Detailed pre-and post-operative care instructions
• A discussion of potential risks and recovery expectations

Tummy Tuck and Breast Surgery

On your Mommy Makeover surgery day, you’ll arrive at the surgical facility to complete any remaining paperwork and undergo a final health check. You’ll be escorted to a pre-operative room and changed into a surgical gown. Your vital signs will be monitored, and an IV line may be inserted to administer fluids and anesthesia. Based on your previous consultations and Dr. Tarik’s recommendations, the most suitable form of anesthesia will be administered, ranging from general anesthesia to local anesthesia with sedation or regional anesthesia.
Regarding Mommy Makeovers, two procedures often serve as the foundation for rejuvenating a woman’s body: the Tummy Tuck and Breast Surgery. While each makeover is uniquely tailored to the individual, these core procedures are typically included to address the most noticeable post-pregnancy changes.

Tummy Tuck: Reshaping the Abdomen

A Tummy Tuck procedure entails:

• Eliminating Excess Skin and Fat: Dr. Tarik removes loose skin and excess fat through a carefully placed incision, usually running horizontally between the hip bones. This is particularly beneficial for women who have a protruding abdomen following pregnancy.
• Muscle Repair: Pregnancy can cause the abdominal muscles to stretch and sometimes separate, a condition known as diastasis recti. During the Tummy Tuck, Dr. Tarik sutures these muscles together, fortifying the abdominal wall and creating a flatter, firmer stomach.
• Skin Smoothing: After removing excess skin and muscle repair, the remaining skin is pulled tight and sutured into place. This results in a smoother, more youthful-looking abdomen.

The ultimate goal is to achieve a toned and contoured abdomen that enhances your overall body profile.

Breast Surgery: Tailored to Your Needs

Breast Surgery is a versatile component of a Mommy Makeover, offering several options based on your specific requirements:

• Breast Augmentation: Under the highly skilled hands of Dr. Tarik, Breast Augmentation is a surgical procedure focused on enhancing the size and contour of the breasts using implants. Dr. Tarik typically makes an incision either under the breast, around the areola, or in the armpit. A pocket is created to accommodate the implant, either behind the breast tissue or under the pectoral muscle. The incisions are meticulously closed using stitches.
• Breast Lift: Dr. Tarik also specializes in Breast Lifts, or mastopexy, a procedure designed to elevate and reshape sagging breasts. Dr. Tarik removes excess skin during this surgery and recontours the breast tissue. Incisions are generally made around the areola and may extend downward to follow the natural curve of the breast. The skin is then tightened, and the nipple and areola are repositioned to achieve a youthful appearance. Sutures are used to close the incisions.

A post-operative bra may be recommended for the best support while you heal.

Customized to Your Needs

Your customized plan may also include additional plastic surgery procedures such as:

• Liposuction: Targeting localized fat deposits in areas resistant to diet and exercise.
• Brazilian Butt Lift: A procedure that enhances the shape and size of the buttocks by fat transfer.
• Ab Etching: A specialized form of liposuction that enhances the appearance of abdominal muscles.