Mummy Makeover – Post Pregnancy Procedures | Melbourne

Breast Lift (With or Without Implants)

• Have your breasts lost their shape and volume, and does their pendulous positioning on your chest bother you?
• When unsupported, do your nipples fall below the breast crease or point downwards?
• Have your breasts developed a flatter, elongated shape following pregnancy and breastfeeding?
• Is your breast tissue stretched and/or do you have enlarged areolas?
• Does one of your breasts sit lower on your chest than the other?
• Has childbirth left your breasts looking deflated?
• Would like to restore your breasts to a better shape or position?

Tummy Tuck

• Have you been left with excess, loose skin or persistent bulges around your tummy area following pregnancy and breastfeeding which diet and exercise alone cannot help?
• Are you experiencing reduced body-confidence due to bulges & sagging skin around your abdomen, which stops you from wearing fitted clothing or from feeling confident when wearing swim wear, lingerie or underwear?
• Would you like to balance out your physique and overall body shape.
  • For example, you may have slimmed down everywhere else but the bulges or skin redundancy around your abdomen area causes you to appear heavier and less fit than you actually are?
• Do you wish to repair and gain greater control of your abdominal muscle wall that has weakened or separated (Diastasis Recti) as a result of pregnancy?

Liposuction

• Are you at a healthy weight but still unhappy with the overall shape of your body or the appearance of certain uneven or bulky areas even though you’re fit and healthy?
• Do you find that you are self-concious about bulging fat pockets that will not budge even after exercise and healthy diet?
• Do you want to target fat reduction in a specific area or number of areas, such as your stomach or hips without impacting your entire body shape or size?

Labiaplasty or Mona Lisa Laser

• Do you have long or ‘hanging’ vaginal lips?
• Are you experiencing labial discomfort, pain, or irritation – particularly during certain activities or while wearing certain clothes?
• Do you experience discomfort or embarrassment during intimacy?
• Are you experiencing dryness in the area?

Mummy Makeover surgery incurs risks and complications like all invasive surgery. Your Surgeon will make you aware of potential complications during your consultation. This includes general anaesthesia, bleeding (Haematoma), infection, wound healing, deep vein thrombosis, scarring and numbness. Always stay informed and healthy, do not smoke before or after your procedure and read and understand your risks.

The length of your recovery period will depend on your specific procedure and other health & lifestyle factors. Recovery times can vary significantly from person to person. The general rule, however, is that you should allow 4-6 weeks for initial recovery following your surgery. Scar maturation often takes longer, up to a year or so.

You will need to work with your Surgeon to allow for adequate and proper healing time. It is important to consult with your Surgeon before returning to daily activities such as driving, lifting and exercise.

It is also important to wear the post-operative compression garments throughout your recovery period for the required time frames. At Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery, your garments will be provided by your Surgeon. Good results depend on a collaborative approach and a healthy lifestyle. You will need to be willing to follow the specific instructions given to you by your Surgeon, and attend all post-operative appointments.

Breast Lift

Your Recovery & Healing period begins after Surgery. Although you will be able to see the results of your Breast Lift Surgery almost immediately, it can take up to 4-6 weeks for post-surgical swelling to resolve properly.

Tummy Tuck

Typically, you’ll need to wear a compression garment up to 6 weeks or longer after your surgery to enhance your results. There are many options for Tummy Tuck post-surgery compression garments. Your Specialist Plastic Surgeon can help you choose the best one for your body and procedure.

The final results may be initially obscured by swelling. This swelling will begin to minimise within the first two weeks following your surgery and will continue to improve throughout your recovery period.

Incision lines can take from 12 to 18 months to fully mature, and scar formation can vary from patient to patient. These scars are like any other surgical scar. Healite II Low Level Light Therapy, Fraxel Laser treatments or Dermapen can assist with healing and minimisation of surgical scars.

Be sure to follow your Surgeon’s instructions carefully after surgery to minimise your scars. Don’t do too much too soon!

Labiaplasty

Luckily the vaginal area heals very quickly, meaning recovery for a Labiaplasty procedure is relatively minimal. Dissolvable stitches are used in the process of this procedure, which can result in discomfort for a few days as the stitches take around 7-10 days to dissolve.

All Surgery is customised and your Surgeon will give you a price for surgery depending on the type of procedure you are having, the hospital you attend and the length of your stay.

At your initial consultation, you are given a detailed quote. This will include a Surgeon’s fee, Anaesthetist fee, Surgical Assistant fee and the hospital fees.

We also provide information on Mummy Makeover Medicare Cover, Private Health Insurance and different methods of payment.

Not all Surgeons have the same experience or intensive training and testing qualifications. Be sure you learn the differences between a Plastic Surgeon, a General Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgeon or other types of Surgeon.

Choosing a Specialist Plastic Surgeon means you are choosing an accredited recognised plastic surgeon that performs surgery in an accredited hospital. Look for members of FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS or ISAPS as some of the Qualifications of your Plastic Surgeon.

It is important to research a Surgeon’s qualifications and experience before deciding on the Surgeon. You can check your surgeons’ credentials at AHRPA. Our Tummy Tuck Surgeons, Dr Craig Rubinstein, Dr Rebecca Wyten, Dr Geoff Barnett are all highly experienced, fully qualified specialist plastic surgeons with current FRACS memberships.