Revision Mommy Makeover In Bellevue & Kirkland
Procedure Time
3-6 Hours
Recovery Time
2 week
Starting at$12000
Mommy makeover surgery aims to address the two areas most affected by pregnancy and having children: the breasts and abdomen. Often, women are left with stretched skin, stretch marks, sagging, and a figure that does not match the true contour of the body. Each mommy makeover is personalized to the patient’s anatomy and goals. Therefore, each surgery can look distinct. Occasionally, a patient may require a revision surgery and may not be able to have it performed by the original surgeon. Northwest Face & Body is the leading provider of revision mommy makeovers in Bellevue and Kirkland.
What Is A Mommy Makeover Revision?
A revision mommy makeover refers to any surgery performed after the original mommy makeover that either addresses a problem or complication related to the surgery or further enhances the results in the areas originally operated on. This could include reperforming the entire procedure to making a small enhancement to the belly button. A revision could also be warranted if a patient becomes pregnant after a mommy makeover and reverses some or all of their results.
While returning to the original surgeon who performed the surgery is ideal, this is not always possible or recommended. The surgeon may have retired, the patient moved, or the trust was compromised between the surgeon and the patient. Whatever the case may be, the revision surgeon needs to gain a full understanding of the original procedure and the reasons the patient is seeking a mommy makeover revision surgery.
Reasons For Revision
- Capsular contracture
- Implant rupture
- Poorly shaped belly button
- Skin or fat left behind
- Procedures that should’ve been performed for optimal results were not
- Visible or raised scarring
- Uneven proportions
- Abdominal muscle repair
- Asymmetry
- Patient became pregnant after surgery
- Original results did not meet the patient’s preferences
Advantages & Considerations
- Correct complications such as capsular contracture
- Address untreated concerns from the previous surgery like breast sagging
- Enhance the initial surgery’s results
- Reduce the appearance of scarring
- Update breast implant type or size
- Redo small aesthetic aspects of the surgery like belly button placement and shape
- Improved confidence
- Fit into properly sized clothing better
- May involve less post-surgery pain
- Recovery likely to be easier than the first surgery
- Performed by an expert surgeon with years of experience with revision surgeries and mommy makeovers
- Infection
- Worsened or more scarring
- Prolonged side effects like bruising and swelling
- Future pregnancies can reverse results
- Unexpected or unsatisfactory results
Procedures Frequently Performed During A Mommy Makeover Revision
Each revision mommy makeover in Bellevue is a unique procedure. Therefore, they may involve a different combination of procedures based on what is necessary for any given procedure. Below are some of the most commonly performed surgeries during a mommy makeover revision
Breast Implant Replacement
Exchanging breast implants happens for many possible reasons. From the patient’s preference to changes to lifestyle to complications like capsular contracture, replacing one or both of the breast implants during a revision procedure is common.
Breast Lift
A breast lift removes extra skin on the breasts that causes sagging. Minor breast sagging can sometimes be addressed with certain breast augmentation techniques, or may not yet require surgery. Other times, patients are adamant about avoiding the scarring of a breast lift. Regardless of the reason a breast lift was skipped or not adequately performed, a revision mommy makeover can address breast sagging.
Liposuction
Many surgeons do not perform liposuction during the same surgical session as a tummy tuck. When performed correctly and on the right patient, there is no reason not to combine the two procedures. Also, sometimes additional liposuction is necessary to address asymmetries or incongruence.
Scar Revision
Thick, pigmented, or raised scars can cause a patient distress, especially if the scars cannot be covered by undergarments or clothing. A properly positioned scar should be out of view in most clothing. If it is not, there is a possibility that a scar revision can move the scar into a less visible area. Scar revision techniques can also sometimes reduce pigmentation and prominence of the scar.
Brazilian Butt Lift
A BBL is not traditionally part of a mommy makeover. However, because a BBL often complements the physique enhancements achieved during a mommy makeover, a revision surgery may add on the procedure to increase the size and enhance the shape of the buttocks. Adding volume to the buttocks can also help patients achieve an S-shaped body, an increasingly popular request among mommy makeover patients.
Thigh Lift
After a tummy tuck, the thighs can look disproportionate with the upper body if not treated during the original procedure. Therefore, a thigh lift or thigh liposuction can improve the overall results of a mommy makeover revision surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Mommy Makeover Revision Recovery Easier?
In many cases, yes, but it depends. Most patients who undergo a revision mommy makeover will have fewer surgeries performed during the revision. Sometimes, minor procedures can be performed under local anesthesia, further lessening the demand for recovery. At a consultation, once the surgeon gains perspective on the patient’s situation and needs, they can provide more accurate and personalized information concerning the patient’s mommy makeover revision recovery.
Can You Gain Weight Back After Mommy Makeover?
If fat cells are surgically removed from an area of the body—whether through excision or liposuction—they cannot return to the treated area. With that said, existing fat cells in the area can expand and patients can still gain weight in areas where fat removal did not occur.
When Can You Get A Revision Mommy Makeover?
Unless a complication such as breast implant rupture happens, patients should wait at least one year before seeking out a revision mommy makeover. This is because the body needs time to heal and the results will be best observed once the majority of healing ceases.
How Much Is A Mommy Makeover In Bellevue?
The cost of a mommy makeover revision in Bellevue depends on the specific procedures performed and the technicality involved. Patients will receive a customized price quote at their consultation appointment. Patients can use Price Simulator to gauge an approximate price of combined procedures.
Northwest Face & Body does accept financing from Care Credit, Alphaeon, and United Medical Credit. They also accept most credit cards and forms of payment.
The Top Destination For Revision Mommy Makeover In Bellevue & Kirkland
Northwest Face & Body is a leading provider of cosmetic surgery in the Bellevue and Kirkland area. With a thirty-year history, Northwest Face & Body welcomes patients from around the state, country, and world to the beautiful shores of Lake Washington. Whether looking for aesthetic injections like Botox and filler or a complicated revision mommy makeover, the surgeons at Northwest Face & Body aim to help patients accomplish their goals. Northwest Face & Body offers the best revision mommy makeover in Bellevue and Kirkland.
To learn more and schedule a consultation, call us at 425-576-1700. Patients can also reach out online via chat, contact form, and Price Simulator.
