When considering breast augmentation, it’s common for patients to ask whether they will also need a breast lift to obtain the results they desire. To best determine this, it is recommended to have a consultation and physical exam with your surgeon. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides breast augmentation and breast lift to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.

Breast Lift Considerations

When breast implants are placed into the chest, the surrounding skin must be repositioned to cover them. For best aesthetic results, the nipple should be positioned as centered as possible over the implants. If the breasts have too much excess skin and sag or droop, the implant may not lift the nipple to the correct position and a breast lift may be required.

Procedure

Breast augmentation, with or without breast lift, is an outpatient surgery performed under general anesthesia. During the procedure, your surgeon will make small incisions in concealed areas, such as beneath the natural fold of the breast or around the areola, and place the breast implants in the chest. If you are seeking a breast lift as well, your surgeon will determine which areas of your breasts require excision, make the appropriate incisions, and remove excess skin. The nipple and areola are then repositioned on the breast and the incisions are sealed.

How do I know if I need a lift?

An indication that you may benefit from a breast lift is if your nipples rest below the natural fold beneath your breasts. Having an examination with your surgeon is the best way to determine whether you will need a breast lift in addition to your implants. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides breast augmentation and breast lift to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.

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Mothers seeking to restore their pre-pregnancy bodies after giving birth often seek tummy tuck surgery. Tummy tuck is an exciting self-care procedure for women after birth, but there are specific requirements and timelines for safety and optimal outcomes that must be followed. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides tummy tuck surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.

Postpartum Belly

After childbirth, mothers may experience loose and sagging skin, as well as stretched or detached abdominal wall muscles. Some women may see their abdominal walls recover after some time, however, some may permanently lose their elasticity. Dietary and exercise efforts cannot restore damaged abdominal muscles.

Tummy Tuck Surgery

During tummy tuck surgery, excess fat and skin is removed, and any damaged abdominal muscles are tightened and repaired. This outpatient procedure is usually completed under general anesthesia within a few hours, depending on the extent of your case.

When is the best time for a tummy tuck following childbirth?

It is recommended to wait at least six months to a year after childbirth before undergoing a tummy tuck. Some considerations for this timeline include:

• You must heal from giving birth before undergoing another surgery
• You will require several weeks of recovery following your tummy tuck and will be unable to lift or do strenuous activities that may be involved with looking after your baby
• You will not be able to breastfeed while taking painkillers or after your general anesthesia
• It is recommended that you first lose any weight put on during pregnancy to achieve best results from tummy tuck
• Consider whether you are going to have more children in the future to keep your results from surgery

Schedule a Consultation

During your consultation, your surgeon will help you plan the timeline of your tummy tuck to best suit your needs and goals. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides tummy tuck surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.

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Although tummy tuck and liposuction are two of the most popular body contouring procedures, they both have their unique benefits and drawbacks. To help you choose which method is right for you and your goals, it’s important to understand the differences between these procedures. During your consultation, your surgeon will perform an examination and discuss your most beneficial treatment options. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides tummy tuck and liposuction to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.

What is a Tummy Tuck?

Tummy tuck is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia. The procedure involves a long incision along the pubic region below the tummy, allowing the surgeon to remove excess fat and skin from the area. The underlying abdominal muscles are then tightened and reconstructed to allow the sutured skin to lay firm and flat. This procedure is more intensive than liposuction and is is suitable for those who have sagging skin due to old age, weight loss, or pregnancy.

What is Liposuction?

Similar to tummy tuck surgery, liposuction is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia. Liposuction can be used to remove fat from several parts of the body, the most common being the stomach, arms, thighs and back. During surgery, a mixture of saline solution and anesthesia is injected into the region being treated and then extracted with excess fat through a thin cannula. While fat is removed, excess skin is left untouched. This procedure is more ideal for patients wanting to reduce smaller, localized areas of fat that will not leave excessively loose skin.

Considerations

Body contouring treatments such as tummy tuck surgery and liposuction can help to decrease fat in certain areas. These techniques are not intended to be a substitute for weight loss, and you will still need to exercise and follow a good diet to keep your results. Be mindful that tummy tuck surgery typically requires a longer recovery period than liposuction. If you’re looking to remove only a small amount of fat from your body, then liposuction is a good choice. However, if you have larger areas of fat and concerns of excess skin, a tummy tuck would be better for you. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gary Motykie provides tummy tuck and liposuction to patients in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.

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