The dark spots on your face after pregnancy are referred to as melasma or chloasma. They are hyperpigmentation of facial skin due to the hormones of pregnancy. These often come from the use of birth control pills as well. I have created a skin cream, made up by a compounding pharmacy on Oahu, which has been very successful in treating this problem in many of my Mommy Makeover patients.
The standard Mommy Makeover labiaplasty that I perform was first described by Dr. Gary Alter of Beverly Hills. I have done this operation on multiple occasions and have never seen any post-operative scars, and no patient has ever complained of any decreased or abnormal sensation.
The four basic problems in the post pregnancy droopy breast are: the areolar is too large, the areolar is too low, the breast hangs on the chest wall, and there is no fullness in the upper quadrant. The Mommy Makeover breast lift can correct the first three, but to get fullness in the upper quadrant, I always add in a subpectoral breast implant.
After pregnancy, most women have a separation of their abdominal muscles which does not allow normal functioning of the abdominal muscles. These muscles work in conjunction with the back muscles to keep us erect and help us carry on our daily activities. If the abdominal muscles do not work normally, the back muscles take up extra stress. Several good studies have shown that correction of abdominal muscle positioning improves or eliminates low back pain.
There are three basic elements in the tummy tuck portion of the Mommy Makeover that reconstruct and rejuvenate your waistline – muscle tightening, skin and fat resectioning, and liposuction.
The amount of stretch marks that can be removed from your abdomen in a Mommy Makeover tummy tuck or abdominoplasty can be easily estimated. Lay down on your back, bring your knees up, and grasp your lower abdomen from the belly button to the pubic hair. Draw an ellipse coming to a point at either hip bone, and all stretch marks within that area should be eliminated in the standard abdominoplasty.
Everything went well and I am very pleased with my results. Process from beginning to end was great. Staff showed compassion and skill. Surgeon showed great follow-up care with more than just one visit.
At seven weeks post op……I can say I’m pretty happy with my revision! They have settled well and look so natural. I’m so glad it finally happened. Now on to my 50 year high school reunion!! I wonder if anyone will notice?
I love the staff, the office, the nurses and everything about Dr. Schlesinger!!! He is very knowledgeable about the procedures and makes sure you are as well. Hands down the best experience I’ve had with minimal down time after my procedure.
By far the best plastic surgeon, I mean his work is Hollywood perfection. Day 1 post-op I looked in the mirror and couldn’t believe my eyes, Dr. Schlesinger completely transformed my body. I was already 100% satisfied with my body even with all the swelling. He’s very dedicated to his work and enjoys changing people’s lives. His staff is very sweet and professional. Thank you for all that you do!
Dr. Schlesinger is awesome. Had some work done and he exceeded my expectations, more than happy. Staff were very friendly and approachable. Larry was always available via phone call to address any concerns or questions. Dr. Schlesinger and his team are the best!
Being a man and having gynecomastia can be very embarrassing but his office and staff always made me feel very comfortable about the procedure that I needed to have done. It’s been a few months since my surgery and I’m very happy with the results, I can no longer feel embarrassed about taking off my shirt or going to the beach. The psychological relief has made all the difference in the world. Thank you Dr Schlesinger.