The Mommy Makeover Combo

Mommy Makeover

During pregnancy, the body undergoes many dramatic changes, some of which are not very flattering. Unfortunately, the changes that naturally occur during pregnancy can sometimes take quite a toll on a woman’s appearance and self-image.

This does not mean you have to sacrifice your looks forever just because you’ve had a baby. With a few simple procedures, you can look better than before.

Of course, a woman’s midsection grows considerably during her pregnancy. Although the abdomen begins to return to some degree of normalcy immediately after giving birth, there are often significant and permanent effects of this weight gain. Even after you’ve lost that baby weight, the skin can appear looser, making you look heavier than you really are.

The Mommy Makeover Procedure

To help fix this problem, there’s a procedure called abdominoplasty - more commonly referred to as the “tummy tuck” - that can help you restore your abdomen. With abdominoplasty, you can look and feel better than you have in years!

In addition, many women also choose to get a breast lift after having a baby. This may involve relocating the nipple to a higher part of the breast. If you’ve ever considered having breast implants, this may be the best time to do it.

The size of a patient’s breast implants is always dependent on - and often limited by - the amount of skin on the patient’s breasts. Because of the excess skin that is typically caused by breast growth during pregnancy, women who have just had a baby may have more options for breast augmentation than usual.

It’s important to note that breast and abdomen are not the only parts of your body that may change during pregnancy. In fact, most women store fat all over their bodies while they are pregnant. Ultrasonic liposuction also referred to as ultrasonic liposculpture, is a procedure that can treat this additional weight gain, and it can be done on parts of the body that cannot be treated with manual liposuction.

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If you would like to improve the way your body looks after having a baby, the mommy makeover cosmetic surgery may be the perfect solution for you. To find out more about these and all our procedures, or to schedule a private consultation for a mommy makeover visit Brett E. Stompro, MD & Chester K. Cheng, MD to use our online PlasticSurgery1.com contact form or call (925) 736-0401 today.

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Liposuction of the Neck

 

Before and After Gallery of Neck Liposuction

Liposuction of the neck creates a more youthful jowl line that is minimally invasive that melts fa under the chin area. It is one of the most popular procedures requested by patients. It can be performed in less than one hour under local anesthesia in our fully equipped AAAA accredited office surgery center. Recovery is 3 – 4 days after two days of ice packs to the area with minimal discomfort. The fat removed is permanent and the results are beautiful. See our neck liposuction before and after photos on our website www.plasticsurgery1.com

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Ultrasonic Liposculpture Liposuction

Ultrasonic liposcuplture is performed to remove stubborn fat that is exercise or diet resistant. Tiny incisions placed in natural folds are used to first melt, then gently suction the liquefied fat, creating a smooth improved contour in less than 90 minutes in an accredited surgery center with a light anesthetic. Patients are up and around the first day, showering in 2 days and back to activities in 3- 5 days. The fat removed is permanent and results are lifelong. See our beautiful before and after gallery at www.plasticsurgery1.com

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Liposuction Options and Techniques

What are your Liposuction options?

A lot has changed since the earliest days of the liposuction surgery. The procedure used to require hospitalization and general anesthesia for every patient undergoing the surgery, and even occasionally required blood transfusions to replace all of the blood lost during the procedure

This was under the old “dry technique,” a liposuction technique that has basically been made obsolete by technological advances in liposuction since the 1990’s. Dr. Stompro mentions that most procedures today can be performed with local anesthesia and with much quicker recovery.

Here are some of the more common liposuction techniques that are available in today’s world:

• The “Wet Technique” - Fluid is injected to the area of the procedure to help loosen fat cells and reduce bruising. Once the cells are loose, they are drawn out in a surgical vacuum device.
• The “Super-Wet Technique” - The same basic idea is used for this procedure as the wet technique, but the amount of saline in the fluid used is more diluted. This surgery is preferred by some surgeons for the way it balances fluid levels.
• The Tumescent Technique - A large amount of liquid is injected into the area of the procedure, with the contents of that liquid even more diluted than the wet and super wet techniques. More liquid means more space created in between muscles and fatty tissue, which gives the surgeon more space to operate. However, this procedure takes longer than both the wet technique and the super-wet technique.
• Internal Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction - Ultrasonic vibrations are transmitted inside the body that works to break down fat cells. This liquefies the fat and makes it easier to remove. This option requires less movement by the surgeon, which means it is easier on the patient’s body. However, there is an increased risk of developing seromas, burns, necrosis or scarring
• External Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction - Like the internal option, ultrasonic energy is used to liquefy the fat. But in the external option, the energy is applied from outside the body through the skin rather than from inside the body. Surgeons believe this creates less risk of seromas and necrosis.
• Power-Assisted Liposuction - A specialized cannula, that moves mechanically, is used to reduce the amount and the speed of movements required by the surgeon. This is a more subtle, smooth surgery option, which is easier on the patient’s body. This is a relatively new procedure.

If you are interested in having a liposuction surgery done, Call: 925-736-0401 or use our online contact form to contact the offices of Dr. Brett Stompro, M.D., and Dr. Chester Cheng, M.D., to schedule a consultation to determine which of these options is right for you!

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Liposuction for Men and Women After 30

Once men and women reach their 30's, their metabolism begins to slow down. They notice a change in the way their bodies deposit fat even if their exercise pattern and diet have remained the same. Certain body parts store stubborn fat that is hard to lose even with healthy eating and exercise. Liposuction has traditionally been the remedy to this problem. We have seen an increase in the popularity of newer technologies that provide less invasive options for fat reduction. However, liposuction remains time honored and consistent in providing the most predictable results. Learn more about the liposuction techniques that are right for you.

A variety of techniques are available to safely remove fat and sculpt curves on your body. Call 925-736-0401 or use our Plastic Surgery and MediSpa form mail and make your appointment with Dr. Stompro today!

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The Complete Mommy Makeover

Breast Lift, Liposculpture & Tummy Tuck

Oh, the joys of motherhood. These joys, however, often come along with dramatic changes to your body. There’s a reason that Hollywood stars are always highlighted in “body after baby” photos: getting back into shape after pregnancy is hard work! If you’re chasing your children around and making family dinners instead of seeing a personal trainer and having specialized diet foods delivered to your door, post-pregnancy cosmetic surgery may just be the solution for you.

There are a number of procedures that can get your body back to or in better shape than it was before your pregnancy, and at the offices of Brett E. Stompro, MD & Chester K. Cheng, MD, we offer the Complete Mommy Makeover to help.

You will likely find that the most prominent change after your pregnancy is in your midsection. Naturally, the skin in that area has stretched to accommodate your growing baby and it might seem like all the crunches in the world won’t get your stomach back to its pre-pregnancy shape. One way to fix problems with loose abdominal skin is with a procedure called abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck. This safe and common procedure is a great way to start towards your optimal “body after baby.”

Moving onwards and upwards, many women also chose to get postpartum breast lifts due to increased size during pregnancy. If you’ve ever considered a breast augmentation in the past, now is actually the optimal time to do it. With increased size comes an increased amount of skin, which gives surgeons more options to offer you than usual.

Refining those specific areas can make a big difference, but you may also want to consider ultrasonic liposculpture to address additional weight gain in other areas of your body. Ultrasonic liposculpture is an improved method that can be used in places that manual liposuction cannot treat.

By making an effort to boost your self-image you make a happier you, which makes for a happier family! If you’re considering post-pregnancy cosmetic surgery, find out about the many other procedures we offer or to schedule a private consultation, visit Dr. Stompro & Dr. Cheng at www.plasticsurgery1.com today!

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Double Chin Got You Down?

Liposculpture of the Neck May Be Just Right for You…

One of the most requested procedures that we perform is liposculpture of the neck to reduce the dreaded double chin. A youthful appearance starts with a beautiful jaw-line. When our chin blends into our neck, we lose that youthful spark. Get it back with a quick non-invasive procedure; liposculpture of the neck.

The main attraction of this procedure is that it allows the surgeon to remove bothersome, disproportionate, localized fat deposits through relatively inconspicuous incisions.  The procedure has been designed to remove localized, stable fat deposits which cannot be controlled by diet and exercise.

Liposculpture of the neck is a woman's top secret procedure that keeps her looking her best. A quick procedure with limited downtime that will recapture that youthful spark in no time at all.

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Brett E. Stompro, M.D. and Chester K. Cheng, M.D.

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