Mommy Makeover

Pregnancy is undoubtedly the primary factor altering a woman’s body aesthetics. This physiological process causes skin stretching, which can result in excess abdominal skin and permanent stretch marks in that area after childbirth. The breasts enlarge to nurse the baby, and once breastfeeding ends, they may become flaccid and saggy. Consequently, post-maternity reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery must address all the physical changes a mother experiences through a comprehensive approach, now commonly known as the “Mommy Makeover.” This requires the simultaneous combination of various surgical techniques, most notably abdominoplasty, liposuction, and either breast augmentation or mastopexy (breast lift).

Dr. Valdivieso is a pioneer in surgical techniques that prioritize reconstructing a natural-looking navel and ensuring the abdominal scar is positioned so it can be concealed by a bikini. He also employs various mastopexy techniques, tailored to the specific needs and shapes of each patient’s breasts. While implants are used in most cases to achieve better harmony and volume in the breast area, reconstruction using the patient’s own breast tissue—without implants—is sometimes possible. Furthermore, breast reduction surgery may be required in certain specific cases.