What to Expect During a Mommy Makeover Consultation

Before you get your mommy makeover, you will need to have a sit-down with a cosmetic surgeon. During this consultation, you should tell the doctor exactly what you want from the makeover. The doctor will then evaluate you and figure out if you are a good candidate. Based on a thorough exam, the doctor will come up with a treatment plan that is tailor-made for your needs.

Preparing for a mommy makeover consultation

You should use the consultation to have your questions answered, so go prepared. Here is how a consultation with a plastic surgeon will go:

How should a person prepare for the consultation?

For starters, the patient should get a hold of their medical records and make them available to the cosmetic surgeon. A cosmetic doctor uses the medical records to determine if the person is a good candidate for a mommy makeover.

Also, the patient should think about the results they want from the makeover. Having a clear idea of what they want will help the consultation along. A cosmetic surgeon will have an easier time creating a tailor-made mommy makeover if they have the input of their patient.

Lastly, a person should find out about common mommy makeover procedures. This information might raise important questions that a person will need answered. The person should prepare a list of questions and concerns for the cosmetic surgeon to address prior to the appointment.

What happens during the consultation?

The consultation will likely take at least an hour, so the patient should clear their day. As part of their medical history, they should carry their medication and supplements along with their medical records. Once the patient is face-to-face with their doctor, they should expect:

1. The cosmetic surgeon will ask the patient about the results they want

This is where preparation comes in handy. At this point, the patient should be sitting across the plastic surgeon with a pretty clear idea of what they want from a mommy makeover. They should be able to list the things that they want changed.

2. The doctor will perform a thorough medical evaluation to screen the patient

Once the cosmetic surgeon gets a clear idea of what their patient wants, they get down to the evaluation. The doctor finds out if the patient is a good candidate for cosmetic surgery. They go through the person’s medical history and take note of any medication or supplements that their patient uses.

If the patient is a good candidate for a mommy makeover, the cosmetic surgeon moves on to the next step.

3. They will take the measurements of different body parts

The doctor will need to make a plan of action, which will be based on the patient’s measurements. The measurements will determine the best cosmetic treatments for the patient.

As an example, how a cosmetic surgeon does a tummy tuck will depend on how much loose skin and fat is on the patient’s belly.

4. They will recommend one or more cosmetic procedures and answer the patient’s questions

Once the doctor has a clear plan of how they want to treat their patient, they will share their thoughts. The cosmetic surgeon will propose a list of procedures and explain the reasoning behind each choice.

The sum total of these procedures is what is known as a mommy makeover. At this point, the patient will likely have questions, which the doctor will answer.

5. If the prospective patient agrees, the doctor will lay out a tentative schedule

If the person needs some time to think about the makeover, the consultation will end. If not, they will work with the cosmetic surgeon and create a schedule for the mommy makeover.

6. The doctor will advise the patient on how to prepare for the mommy makeover

With a schedule in place, the doctor will guide the patient on how to prepare for the procedure. They will also tell the patient what to expect after the makeover. They will discuss post-surgery after-care with their patient. The patient will then go home and begin preparing for the procedure.

A mom body does not have to be your new normal

You have done one of the most amazing things there is: You brought life into the world, and you have the body to prove it. The good news is that you can have the joys of motherhood and your pre-pregnancy body.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation for a mommy makeover.

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