Becoming a mother is one of the most joyous events in a woman’s life. However, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding also place significant stress on the body and often leave unwelcome changes, such as stretch marks, loose abdominal skin and deflated breasts.
Dr. Greco understands that these changes can make mothers feel self-conscious in certain clothing and swimwear. A mommy makeover combines procedures to reverse the unwelcome effects of childbearing and restore a more youthful, attractive physique.
Common Mommy Makeover Procedures
Removes excess skin and localized fat deposits from the abdomen and can repair torn abdominal muscles. The stomach appears smoother, and the prominence of stretch marks is diminished.
Removes stubborn, localized fat deposits to refine your contours.
Restores a perkier, more youthful bustline.
Restores lost breast volume for a fuller, more curvaceous appearance.
Some mothers also refresh their facial appearance as part of a staged makeover.
Depending on your needs and wishes, Dr. Greco might also recommend combining your surgery with non-surgical procedures, such as laser vein removal and facial injectables. This combination often helps achieve superb outcomes and maintain your results.
You might be a candidate if you are not planning to become pregnant again and have lost most of your baby weight – a mommy makeover is not a weight-loss procedure. Instead, it removes excess skin and localized fat deposits from the abdomen, can repair torn abdominal muscles and can restore a perkier, more youthful bustline. If your breasts have lost volume, Dr. Greco can also perform breast augmentation to restore your curves.
Other factors to consider include your overall health, how much time has passed since your last pregnancy, and whether you have someone available to care for your children while you recover.
Because every mommy makeover is individualized, a personal consultation with Dr. Greco is the best way to determine whether you are ready.
The precise surgical techniques and the time spent in surgery depend on the combination of procedures you choose. A mommy makeover is generally performed under general anesthesia because it involves at least two plastic surgery procedures.
In many cases, all of the procedures are performed in a single surgical session. Sometimes Dr. Greco recommends completing the makeover in stages – for example, if you want to restore your stomach and breasts and also refresh your face with eyelid surgery or a facelift.
If you had surgery on your abdomen and breasts, these areas will feel tight and swollen when you wake from anesthesia. Any discomfort will be managed with appropriate medication.
During the first two weeks you will need to avoid physical activity and focus on your recovery, and Dr. Greco highly recommends having someone else care for your children during this time. After two weeks, stitches and any drainage tubes are removed and you can gradually resume light activities. Over the following weeks, your incisions heal, swelling subsides and you regain your strength.
Final results become visible within two to four months, depending on the procedures performed. They are long-lasting and can be extended with non-surgical treatments.
Facial Rejuvenation
“It was just an instant change!”
Vickie
I am very happy with my results!! Way better than I thought it would be. The healing process was more simple than I thought. I went back to work two weeks after with no problems. I dropped another pants size after the swelling went down. Very pleased!
Dr. Greco and his staff are amazing! I am so pleased with my results and I could not ask for anything different. My body was transformed exactly as I wanted! Dr Greco is the best and has the best nurses and staff around. He is very thorough and hands down the best around!
From the very first conversation with Christa in talking about the procedure to the most recent follow-up, my experience has been overwhelmingly positive and wonderful. Dr. Greco deserves all the accolades he has received and his team of nurses are the best at what they do. They take all the time necessary to answer every question at every step of the process. I have been amazed at how well the team works together and would recommend this office and Dr. Greco specifically to anyone looking into plastic surgery.
Most amazing experience. Dr. Greco and his staff were very informative, attentive, honest and professional. Highly recommend Dr. Greco and his team to anyone! If you are looking for a surgeon that cares and with satisfactory results, then Dr. Greco is the one for you!
Dr. Greco and his staff have been nothing but amazing from day one! They answered every single one (and there were many) of my questions not only leading up to my procedure, but as well as throughout my recovery. No one ever made me feel like my questions or concerns were silly or ridiculous. Dr. Greco was also very easy to reach outside of the office when I needed him. The nursing staff went above and beyond to ensure I clearly understood all of my post-op care and that I was comfortable. I felt safe and cared for on the day of my procedure and they communicated well with my spouse. I am so grateful for Dr. Greco and his staff for helping restore my confidence as well as eliminating my lower back pain. I wish I had done this sooner!! If you’re on the fence, don’t hesitate any longer, you will NOT regret it!!
I have used him before years ago and was extremely pleased, and the second time around I was just as pleased. Very professional staff!
Happy he helped me age gracefully. Would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking!
This surgery has been life changing, it has been a confidence booster and I have been very pleased with Dr. Greco and his recommendations. He did not try to sell me on a surgery that I did not need. Very happy !
I lost about 100 pounds and still wasn’t happy with my body. As far as the excess skin and hanging. So I reached out to Dr. Greco and he helped make me feel more comfortable and more myself than I ever have. Thank you Dr. Greco!
Dr. Greco is the best plastic surgeon in Savannah. He is one talented man! He transformed my body and the results are phenomenal. He gave me my confidence back after a decade of 3 pregnancies and weight gain. I can’t stay out the mirror! I say I look better now than I did before kids. The mommy makeover is worth it! If it’s just a thought, just do it. I’d do it over again just for the results. The pain was minimal. More tender and sore than anything. I was up walking by day 3 and off pain medicine. I truly believe Dr. Greco played a huge part in my easy recovery. My scars are already starting to fade beautifully and I’m only 20 days post op. I tell everyone if you’re wanting anything done cosmetic, go to Dr. Greco. After all it’s on your body forever! His professionalism, bedside manners and opinions are on point! I can’t thank this man enough. Forever grateful.
Dr. Greco is very professional and thorough when I did my consult. He did a great job and I am very happy with the results. His staff is amazing! They are so nice, helpful and ready to answer all my questions. I would highly recommend Dr. Greco and the Georgia Institute of Plastic Surgery.
Richard J Greco, MD is a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon and the Co-Founder and CEO of The Georgia Institute For Plastic Surgery in Savannah, Georgia. He is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Ursinus College and a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Thomas Jefferson Medical College with specialized training in Aesthetic Surgery. He taught at the University of Pittsburgh and brings over 35 years of distinguished clinical experience to his patients.
Recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, a 15 year “Best of Savannah” Plastic Surgeon, and Past Vice President/Treasurer of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS).
Dr. Greco combines surgical precision with artistic vision to obtain safe, natural and transformative results.
