Why Mommy Makeover Popularity is on the Rise (Part 2) –
In recent years, surgical procedures that aim to return a woman’s body to its pre-pregnancy state (popularly called “mommy makeovers”) have enjoyed a surge in popularity. In this 2 part article Macomb County mommy makeover expert Dr. Ali explain some reasons for the recent dramatic increase in mommy makeovers.
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Types of Mommy Makeovers
Typically, a mommy makeover is a combination of abdominoplasty (aka “tummy tuck”) with some form of breast surgery. But as the body’s specific needs vary greatly from woman to woman, there are a great many variations available within the basic mommy makeover framework. A mommy makeover can be customized to each woman’s unique appearance needs and goals.
Variations on the tummy tuck include the mini tuck, the full tuck, and the skin-only tuck (which involves the removal of stretch-marked skin without tightening or repairing the abdominal muscles.)
Breast surgeries associated with mommy makeovers include breast lifts, augmentation (breast implants) and breast reduction, with some mommy makeover patients receiving a hybrid of these surgeries.
Additionally, the concept of the mommy makeover has taken on a slightly broader definition in recent years, with many mommy makeovers also including vaginal rejuvenation, Botox, fillers, liposuction, and even fat injections to the buttocks.
Mommy Makeovers are Popular among Younger Moms
Mommy makeovers used to be reserved for more mature women. However, in a surprising statistic, most women who undergo mommy makeovers are now millennials, with the majority of mommy makeover patients being under the age of 35.
As the elasticity of one’s skin plays a major factor in the results of a mommy makeover, younger moms are ideal mommy makeover candidates. And the younger the patients, typically, the less invasive the surgery she will need and the faster she will recover.
That said, it is still important to give one’s body an appropriate time to recover from pregnancy before subjecting oneself to a mommy makeover. Macomb County Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali recommends that new mothers wait to have their mommy makeover until six months after their pregnancy and, if breastfeeding, another six weeks after weaning. Not only does this allow adequate time for the uterus to contract and for breast tissue to shrink, but is usually a sufficient period during which new moms can recover from the mental and emotional stresses of pregnancy, before embarking on such a crucial life decision.
Behind the Mommy Makeover’s Increased Popularity
Social media has helped bring the many benefits of mommy makeovers to the cultural forefront, with both surgeons and patients alike sharing their mommy makeover experiences online. Additionally, recent advancements in the field of cosmetic surgery have made the procedures included in a mommy makeover safer and easier than ever, with patients enjoying recoveries that are both more rapid and less physically taxing.
Advancements in Mommy Makeovers
Recent developments in anesthesia (numbing agents) have also played a major role in the recovery process of mommy makeover patients. Long-lasting numbing agents like Exparel, which is injected into the surgical sight, are able to significantly diminish most of a patient’s pain for a period of up to three days. The patient’s lowered discomfort is able to help kickstart their recovery, as well as avoid the adverse side effects that come along with treating pain with opioids.
Additionally, recent surgical advancements have made recovering from abdominoplasties significantly less reliant on surgical drains, which were once simply an uncomfortable-but-accepted reality of getting a tummy tuck. New surgical techniques such as progressive tension sutures -internal stitches that reduce the buildup of fluid in the surgical area- as well as compression garments and tissue glues, allow for Board Certified Surgeon Dr. Ali to offer Macomb County area patients’ tummy tucks without uncomfortable surgical drains for some patients.
And sometimes, it’s the little things that make the recent difference. While it is standard protocol to abstain from eating or drinking anything after midnight leading up to surgery, recent data shows decreased postoperative pain and faster recoveries in mommy makeover patients who combined certain anti-inflammatory medicines with drinking Gatorade the night before their procedure.
Noninvasive Mommy Makeover Procedures
Clinical evidence also shows eased surgical aftermath in patients who underwent noninvasive fat-reduction procedures in the months prior to their mommy makeover. Suitable candidates can undergo CoolSculpting, a noninvasive alternative to liposuction, to remove fat from areas resistant to exercise.
Additionally, in some cases, personalized exercise and nutrition plans can be implemented to restore muscle tone, minimizing the need for muscle-tightening during a mommy makeover, with patients instead simply needing a “skin-only tuck.”
Reduced Mommy Makeover Downtime
As every individual mommy makeover is different, the amount of downtime following the procedure varies from case to case. Many mommy makeover patients recover within a period of only one or two weeks (during which childcare is essential) thanks to the latest advancements in surgical procedures.
The number of procedures included in the makeover, as well as each individual procedure’s complexity, will all factor into the length of the recovery.
Board Certified Surgeon Dr. Ali works closely with all Macomb County mommy makeover patients to make sure they are provided with everything they need for a swift and comfortable recover – making the decision to obtain a mommy makeover easier than ever.
Mommy Makeover Consultation – Macomb County
Macomb County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali believes that an educated and informed patient is the happiest and most satisfied patient. He has performed hundreds of mommy makeovers with stunning results, giving mommies their pre-baby bodies back.
He will take the time to answer your questions, explain your options and help you choose the procedures that are right for you at this stage in your life. And if a mommy makeover isn’t’ quite right at this point in time, he can also help you look younger, thinner, more refresh and more attractive with a variety of other surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures.
Macomb County Mommy Makeover Consultation: 248-335-7200
Marina – Dr. Ali's Assistant
Plastic Surgery Trends for 2019
/in Plastic Surgery /by adminSelfies & Celebrities Influence Plastic Surgery Trends for 2019
Less than two decades ago, plastic surgery was primarily only for the rich and famous, and was the well-kept secret of the youthful appearance for many actors. However, plastic surgery has now become both very mainstream and much more affordable – and no longer just for the wealthy. In fact, the past two years have been record-breaking for plastic surgery, and 2019 is looking to be even busier. Not just actors and socialites are getting plastic surgery any more!
From 2012 to 2018, the average number of invasive and non-invasive plastic surgery procedures increased by 25%. And the patients demanding it are much more diverse in age and income compared to previous generations.
Younger celebrities like Kaley Cuoco and Anna Faris have helped lift the veil of secrecy surrounding plastic surgery – and have openly discussed their plastic surgery procedures. Such transparency has changed the way society now judges cosmetic procedures, which was previously a major barrier for some people considering treatment.
Younger Patients are Getting Plastic Surgery
Clearly, the “selfie culture” is creating an impact on plastic surgery. Society now routinely views people through their online social media appearance, particularly among younger generations up through middle aged adults. This has caused people to become more conscious of their appearance, as photos are posted everywhere online! In fact, 2017 saw cosmetic procedures for twenty-somethings, including injectables and other non-invasive treatments, rise over 80 percent.
Many plastic surgeons, including Macomb County plastic surgeon Dr. Ali, however, caution younger patients who are seeking to improve their selfie image to realistically assess their real-life appearance, not just what may be altered or distorted on social media. Many factors, including lighting and the angle of a photo can enhance or detract from a person’s attractiveness in digital images – so social media photos should never be used as the ultimate gauge of the patient’s true physical appeal.
That said, harsher self-criticism has clearly been driven by online appearances. A staggering 55 percent of plastic surgeons in 2017 reported patients underwent plastic surgery of some type in order to look more attractive in selfies, a doubt-digit increase over 2016!
No More Stigma to Plastic Surgery
Transparency is part of social media’s appeal. The taboos associated with plastic surgery have been minimized with patients who have disclosed and even documented their journey obtaining cosmetic enhancement. Such sharing has empowered others to feel good about enhancing their appearance without social judgement.
Moving into the next decade, plastic surgery has simply become another tool for people to feel good about themselves. Like any other beauty product, aesthetic treatments will be in even greater demand as people desire to look more appealing in “selfies” and “IRL”. This will also drive the continued development of minimally invasive procedures that focus on enhancing a person’s organic appearance.
Macomb County Plastic Surgery Consultation
The vast majority of women and men who choose to undergo plastic surgery say that their procedure helped them feel more self-confident, feel better about their appearance, and gave them a greater feeling of well-being.
Macomb County board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali offers a wide array of plastic surgery procedures as well as minimally invasive and non-invasive cosmetic procedures. Schedule a consultation to learn about your options and decide which surgical or non-surgical treatments are a good option for you.
Macomb County Plastic Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200
Body Sculpting vs. Tummy Tuck Surgery
/in Tummy Tuck /by adminHow Tummy Tuck Surgery Compares to Body-Sculpting Treatments
With so many new body sculpting treatments on the market, many people assume that tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) is a thing of the past. But while body sculpting, such as Liposuction, Coolsculpting, and “laser lipo” are very beneficial in removing fat, they do have limitations when it comes to toning and tightening loose skin and stretched muscles.
In this article Macomb County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali discusses the differences between CoolSculpting, liposuction and tummy tucks.
Fat Freezing & Laser Treatments Compared to Tummy Tuck Surgery
While non-invasive body sculpting treatments like Coolsculpting are popular and effective for fat loss, these treatments do not remedy sagging skin or stretched abdominal muscles. For patients who still have muscle tone and tight skin, these non-invasive procedures may be sufficient alone, as the average body sculpting treatment reduces fat by about 25 percent.
But while body sculpting treatments like CoolSculpting and “laser lipo” kill stubborn fat cells by freezing or heating them, these treatments don’t affect underlying muscle separation or hanging skin issues. Patients who need substantial fat reduction, or who have excessive skin or muscle sagging will be much happier with tummy tuck surgery results, which specifically addresses these concerns.
Liposuction Compared to Tummy Tucks Surgery
By comparison, Liposuction can reduce a more significant amount of fat than non-invasive sculpting methods such as Coolsculpting. But, Liposuction also only removes fat, and doesn’t tighten loose tummy muscles or flabby skin like tummy tuck surgery will. In fact, after liposuction flabby skin may even be more pronounced.
However, combining liposuction with a tummy tuck can provide stellar results – removing fat while also creating a tight toned abdominal area.
Advantages of Tummy Tuck Surgery
Tummy tuck surgery is considered the gold standard when it comes to body contouring. Tummy tuck results are long-lasting and stable, which means there is usually no refresher or maintenance procedure required. (The exception is pregnancy, which can un-do the tummy tuck surgical process because it stretches the rectus muscles and skin.)
Tummy tuck surgery however is a more invasive medical procedure that carries slightly higher risks and longer downtime than CoolSculpting of liposuction. When considering tummy tuck surgery it is essential to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr, Ali who has performed hundreds of tummy tuck surgeries in Oakland and Macomb County.
Tummy tucks, also are able to repair and tighten stretched or damaged abdominal muscles, which neither CoolSculpting nor Liposuction can accomplish.
Macomb County Body Sculpting & Tummy Tuck Surgery
While most people look to new non-invasive technology procedures first – due to their affordability and reduced downtime – they should speak with Macomb County plastic surgeon Dr. Ali before making a decision. Unlike many other Macomb County medical offices and med spas, Dr. Ali offers all three types of body sculpting procedures, including CoolSculpting, Liposuction and Tummy Tuck Surgery. He will help you determine which treatment will deliver the best results based on your individual concerns and desired outcomes.
Macomb County Body Sculpting & Tummy Tuck Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200
Skin Removal & Tightening after Weight Loss
/in Arm Lift, Breast Lift, Tummy Tuck /by adminSkin Removal & Tightening after Weight Loss
Losing a large amount of weight is a phenomenal achievement! However, after losing so much weight, loose folds of skin can remain. This excess skin can cause heavy folds on the arms, thighs, breasts, buttocks, face, and abdomen. Thankfully, excess skin can be tightened or removed with surgery after weight loss. These surgeries include tummy tucks, or abdominoplasties; buttock augmentation (butt lift) surgeries; breast lifts; and arm lifts.
Skin removal surgery offers you a firmer, trimmer, toned body to complement your amazing weight loss achievement. Oakland County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali provides many types of surgery that can tighten your skin after weight loss.
Tummy Tuck Surgery after Weight Loss
After weight loss, patients have rid themselves of fatty tissue, but are often left with excess skin around the abdomen, flanks and lower back. This skin is normally of a poor quality, since it has lost its elasticity. Unlike excess fat, which can be lost through dieting or removed with liposuction, excess skin needs to be surgically removed.
Abdominoplasty (or “tummy tuck”) will benefit those individuals who need skin removed from the front and sides of the abdomen – for firm, tight “abs” after weight loss.
The incision is typically made in areas that can be cover by underwear or bathing suits. However, since these incisions do need to be longer to remove the excess skin, going to a highly skilled board certified plastic surgeon is essential. Board certified Oakland County plastic surgeon Dr. Ali ensures the smallest and least visible scars possible, while removing and tightening excess skin after weight loss.
Breast Lift Surgery after Weight Loss
After weight loss, breasts can lose their perkiness, and sag or droop. A breast lift can remedy this problem . A breast lift can firm and reshape your breasts, restoring a youthful and attractive appearance. During a breast lift, excess skin and tissue is removed, and nipples can be repositioned by Oakland County plastic surgeon Dr. Ali.
Many female patients also get breast implants, in addition to breast lift surgery, to improve their breast shape, size and position after weight loss.
Arm Lift Skin Removal Surgery after Weight Loss
Another area that can be an issue after weight loss is hanging skin in the upper arms, sometimes referred to as “bat wings”. During an arm lift, loose skin is removed with an incision along the underside of the upper arm by Oakland County plastic surgeon Dr. Ali.
Other surgical skin removal options include a back lift or bra line lift. During a back or bra line lift, excess skin is removed through incisions around the bra line. This leaves the patient with a firm and smooth upper back, and no loose or hanging skin.
Best Skin Removal Surgery after Weight Loss – Oakland County
Sagging skin can hinder your confidence and interfere with your enjoyment of life after your weight loss success. But skin removal and tightening surgery can be the next step to allow you to fully enjoy the benefits of weight loss. Board certified Oakland County plastic surgeon Dr. Ali can perform skin removal and tightening surgery after your weight loss can help restore your firm and toned skin – leaving you with the contours you worked so hard for during your weight loss!
Oakland County Skin Removal & Tightening Consultation: 248-335-7200
Transgender vs. Cisgender Breast Augmentation Surgery
/in Breast Augmentation /by adminHow Transgender Breast Augmentation Surgery Differs from Cisgender Implants
In many technical aspects, cisgender and transgender breast augmentation (often incorrectly and insensitively referred to as “MTF breast augmentation”) share a number of medical similarities: during both procedures, an implant is placed into the breast which consists of muscle, breast tissue, skin, and nipple. Additionally, the surgical instruments used are essentially the same.
That being said, the characteristics and dimensions of the breast tissue between cisgender and transgender patients are profoundly different. Another common, unfair misconception is that transgender patients typically desire unnatural-looking breasts; when in actuality, the requests of transgender patients are as varied as those of cisgender patients.
In most cases, Dr. Ali’s transgender breast augmentation patients request natural-looking, balanced and proportionate breasts, but Dr. Ali works closely with all of his patients to meet their exact goals when undergoing transgender breast augmentation surgery.
Anatomical Differences in Transgender Breast Augmentation Surgery
Far too often, the anatomic differences between cis and transgender augmentations go unrecognized by both patients and surgeons. Fortunately, Dr. Ali is acutely aware of the 7 anatomical differences between cis and transgender augmentations and takes them into account when caring for all of his patients.
Trans women will usually have a wider ribcage than will a cis woman of the same height and weight. In crafting the perfect breast shape that naturally fits onto the thorax, Dr. Ali considers height, width, volume, and projection in proportion to the transgender breast augmentation patient’s ribcage.
Generally, a trans woman’s nipples will be situated to the outside of the breast mound. This will factor into where the implant is placed, resulting in a nipple that is relatively centered on the breast mound.
In many cases, a trans woman’s nipples will be situated lower on the breast mound. The ideal breast is said to have the breast volume roughly 45% above the plane of the nipple and 55% below. While achieving balance in cisgender women occasionally requires the implant be placed below the natural crease of the breast, it is a far more common occurrence in transgender patients.
All breasts, cis and transgender, are composed of a combination of gland (firm) and fat (soft). Transgender patients typically have firmer and more dense breasts, as their breasts are, for the most part, comprised of glands that, through hormone therapy, have been enlarged. In is imperative for transgender breast augmentation surgeons to account for their patient’s breast tissue malleability, as it affects size of the implant.
The skin of transgender patients is usually thicker and tighter than cisgender patients. As cisgender women’s breast size can fluctuate significantly over the years from weight changes, monthly periods, and pregnancy, their skin can relax and soften over time in a way transgender patients’ often have not been afforded.
In many (but not all) transgender women, the pectoralis major muscle is thicker than in cisgender women. It is almost never thick enough to create any kind of problem, but will require a greater level of attention during surgery, particularly in regard to anesthetic. Over time, this can occasionally result in the muscle pushing the implant slightly out and/or down, but this issue is also faced by cisgender patients, and is not specific to transgender breast augmentation surgery.
Transgender Breast Augmentation Surgery
Dr. Ali performs every gender affirming breast augmentation surgery with the goal of creating natural, beautiful breasts for his patients. By employing an innovative surgical technique that allows for the most successful and predictable transgender breast augmentation surgeries possible, the concerns associated with the 7 anatomical differences in transgender breasts are all taken into consideration, avoiding pitfalls often faced by transgender patients in the hands of lesser surgeons.
Transgender Breast Augmentation Consultation: 248-335-7200
Transgender Breast Augmentation Surgery
/in Breast Augmentation /by adminTransgender Breast Augmentation Surgery
As one of the metro-Detroit area’s preeminent breast augmentation surgeons, Dr. Ali has spent over twenty years aiding transgender women with breast enlargement. He is fully committed to providing beautiful, natural-looking breasts to all patients undergoing gender affirming breast augmentation.
Physical appearance plays a huge role in the gender transition process. We understand that our transgender patients can have more authentic and fulfilling lives when their body is aligned with their gender.
During augmentation mammoplasty (the medical term for transgender breast augmentation), the chest size and/or shape of transfeminine patients is enlarged during implants. With over two decades of experience in the field of breast implant surgery, Dr. Ali urges anyone considering transgender breast augmentation surgery to schedule a consultation, during which they can discuss how to meet all the desired outcomes of this crucial stage of their transition.
Candidates for Transgender Breast Augmentation Surgery
If you have clear-cut goals in place of how you’d like to look following your procedure, and are in good physical health, you may be an ideal candidate for transgender breast augmentation surgery. As every individual’s transition process entails different forms of therapy, it is recommended to pursue breast augmentation after having completed hormonal therapy and have attended professional counseling for at least three months (verifiable by our staff via a letter of recommendation from a licensed health professional). Additionally, candidates for transgender breast augmentation surgery must have discontinued use of medications that cause excessive bleeding (such as heparin or aspirin), or can result in any other negative side effects during surgery.
Choosing Your Breasts
Breast augmentation surgery to become your authentic self, offers you the opportunity to choose the size, shape, position and even the texture of your new breasts! We offer many wonder breast augmentation articles in our blog that can give you information on making this important decision.
When you schedule an appointment with Dr. Ali in our Detroit area office, you will be treated with dignity and respect, as he helps you select the perfect breast implants for your new body!
Transgender Breast Augmentation Results & Recovery
Transgender breast augmentation surgery patients will, in most cases, experience some soreness and bruising for a period of about two weeks following their procedure. It is recommended that patients take off at least one week of work following their transgender breast augmentation surgery. Dr. Ali takes great care to provide all transgender breast augmentation patients with specific, customized instructions on how to best care for themselves during their healing process, ensuring a swift and comfortable recovery.
Transgender Breast Augmentation – Detroit
The breast enlargement process can be one of the defining moments in an individual’s transition journey. As one of the human body’s physical attributes most closely associated with femininity, breasts provide a person with the option of wearing whichever type of clothing they like, looking naturally feminine without the requirement of padded bras. And while gender identity may be on the inside, Dr. Ali can help all transitioning patients match with their outward appearance, helping them look like the person they’ve always been.
Transgender Breast Augmentation Consultation: 248-335-7200
Your Breast Augmentation Consultation
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Before you make a final decision to get breast augmentation surgery, you need to do your homework. The first step in the process is a thorough consultation with a qualified, experienced plastic surgeon. Dr. Ali, a board certified Macomb County plastic surgeon has extensive experience in surgical breast augmentation, and has performed thousands of breast surgeries .
Breast Augmentation is a big decision. It is important to consider your reasons carefully. Breast augmentation is surgery is something wonderful you can do for yourself – so you love the body you’re in! Breast augmentation surgery should not be undertaken only to meet someone else’s expectations, or to measure up to often-unrealistic ideals set by magazines and television.
No matter what reason you have for considering breast augmentation surgery, your first step should be an in-depth consultation with a highly experienced board certified plastic surgeon. Macomb County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has extensive experience performing breast augmentation surgeries, and can help you make the right breast augmentation decision to fulfill your goals and meet your appearance expectations.
During the Breast Augmentation Consultation
During the consultation, you and Dr. Ali will discuss in detail the options available. The right size and shape breast implant to complement your body’s size and proportions will be discussed. He will even show you different size and shape implants so you can better understand what will work best to meet your aesthetic goals.
Dr. Ali will also offer his expert recommendations regarding implant type (silicone or saline), positioning of the implant with respect to the muscle (above or below), and the location and type of the incision.
Another consideration is that, while most women are able to breastfeed after augmentation surgery, some are not. If you plan to have more children, it may be wise to consider waiting to have your surgery until afterwards. The bonus for waiting is that any sagging as a result of either breastfeeding or the pregnancy can be corrected at the same time.
Discussing Cost of Breast Augmentation Surgery
Unless there is a medical necessity (such as reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy), insurance does not generally cover breast implants. However, financing options are available that will enable you to get the breast augmentation surgery you desire.
Certain types of implants (e.g. saline) can also be less expensive than other materials such as Memory Gel Silicone.
Breast Augmentation Sizing Consultation
Once you’ve decided to go ahead with the surgery, you will need to make a sizing appointment that will take place a few weeks prior to the surgery date. At that appointment, you will finalize decisions.
You will be able to “try on” different size and shape of implants, and Dr. Ali will take final measurements.
The Breast Augmentation Procedure
During your breast augmentation consultation, Dr. Ali will discuss where the surgery will be performed, and if you will be able to go home the same day. He will also discuss the anesthesia used for your breast augmentation – which is typically done under general anesthesia, where you are asleep for the procedure.
To insert the breast implant, the surgeon will make a single incision in one of three places: in the crease under your breast (inframammary), under your arm (axillary), or around your nipple (periareolar). Then, your breast tissue is separated from the muscles and connective tissue of your chest, creating a pocket either behind or in front of the chest wall muscle. The implant will be inserted into this pocket, and will be carefully centered behind your nipple.
Saline implants are generally inserted while empty, and then filled with the sterile water solution once they are in place. Silicone implants are pre-filled with silicone gel. Once the implant is in place, the incision is closed with sutures, and the incision site is bandaged with skin adhesive and surgical tape.
Following the surgery, you will spend some time in the recovery room, and then will be released to go home. You will need to have someone drive you, and it is advisable to have someone stay with you at least for the first night.
Macomb County Breast Augmentation Consultation
The vast majority of women who choose to undergo breast augmentation surgery say that their augmented breast(s) help them feel more self-confident, feel better about their bodies, and give them a greater feeling of well-being.
Macomb County board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali offers a breast augmentation consultation to help you learn about your options and decide if breast implants are a good option for you.
Macomb Breast Augmentation Consultation: 248-335-7200
Why Mommy Makeover Popularity is on the Rise (Part 1)
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In recent years, surgical procedures that aim to return a woman’s body to its pre-pregnancy state (popularly called “mommy makeovers”) have enjoyed a surge in popularity. In this 2 part article Macomb County mommy makeover expert Dr. Ali explain some reasons for the recent dramatic increase in mommy makeovers.
Types of Mommy Makeovers
Typically, a mommy makeover is a combination of abdominoplasty (aka “tummy tuck”) with some form of breast surgery. But as the body’s specific needs vary greatly from woman to woman, there are a great many variations available within the basic mommy makeover framework. A mommy makeover can be customized to each woman’s unique appearance needs and goals.
Variations on the tummy tuck include the mini tuck, the full tuck, and the skin-only tuck (which involves the removal of stretch-marked skin without tightening or repairing the abdominal muscles.)
Breast surgeries associated with mommy makeovers include breast lifts, augmentation (breast implants) and breast reduction, with some mommy makeover patients receiving a hybrid of these surgeries.
Additionally, the concept of the mommy makeover has taken on a slightly broader definition in recent years, with many mommy makeovers also including vaginal rejuvenation, Botox, fillers, liposuction, and even fat injections to the buttocks.
Mommy Makeovers are Popular among Younger Moms
Mommy makeovers used to be reserved for more mature women. However, in a surprising statistic, most women who undergo mommy makeovers are now millennials, with the majority of mommy makeover patients being under the age of 35.
As the elasticity of one’s skin plays a major factor in the results of a mommy makeover, younger moms are ideal mommy makeover candidates. And the younger the patients, typically, the less invasive the surgery she will need and the faster she will recover.
That said, it is still important to give one’s body an appropriate time to recover from pregnancy before subjecting oneself to a mommy makeover. Macomb County Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali recommends that new mothers wait to have their mommy makeover until six months after their pregnancy and, if breastfeeding, another six weeks after weaning. Not only does this allow adequate time for the uterus to contract and for breast tissue to shrink, but is usually a sufficient period during which new moms can recover from the mental and emotional stresses of pregnancy, before embarking on such a crucial life decision.
Behind the Mommy Makeover’s Increased Popularity
Social media has helped bring the many benefits of mommy makeovers to the cultural forefront, with both surgeons and patients alike sharing their mommy makeover experiences online. Additionally, recent advancements in the field of cosmetic surgery have made the procedures included in a mommy makeover safer and easier than ever, with patients enjoying recoveries that are both more rapid and less physically taxing.
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Mommy Makeover Consultation – Macomb County
Macomb County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali believes that an educated and informed patient is the happiest and most satisfied patient. He has performed hundreds of mommy makeovers with stunning results, giving mommies their pre-baby bodies back.
He will take the time to answer your questions, explain your options and help you choose the procedures that are right for you at this stage in your life. And if a mommy makeover isn’t’ quite right at this point in time, he can also help you look younger, thinner, more refresh and more attractive with a variety of other surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures.
Macomb County Mommy Makeover Consultation: 248-335-7200
Why Mommy Makeover Popularity is on the Rise (Part 2)
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In recent years, surgical procedures that aim to return a woman’s body to its pre-pregnancy state (popularly called “mommy makeovers”) have enjoyed a surge in popularity. In this 2 part article Macomb County mommy makeover expert Dr. Ali explain some reasons for the recent dramatic increase in mommy makeovers.
CLICK HERE to Return to Part 1
Types of Mommy Makeovers
Typically, a mommy makeover is a combination of abdominoplasty (aka “tummy tuck”) with some form of breast surgery. But as the body’s specific needs vary greatly from woman to woman, there are a great many variations available within the basic mommy makeover framework. A mommy makeover can be customized to each woman’s unique appearance needs and goals.
Variations on the tummy tuck include the mini tuck, the full tuck, and the skin-only tuck (which involves the removal of stretch-marked skin without tightening or repairing the abdominal muscles.)
Breast surgeries associated with mommy makeovers include breast lifts, augmentation (breast implants) and breast reduction, with some mommy makeover patients receiving a hybrid of these surgeries.
Additionally, the concept of the mommy makeover has taken on a slightly broader definition in recent years, with many mommy makeovers also including vaginal rejuvenation, Botox, fillers, liposuction, and even fat injections to the buttocks.
Mommy Makeovers are Popular among Younger Moms
Mommy makeovers used to be reserved for more mature women. However, in a surprising statistic, most women who undergo mommy makeovers are now millennials, with the majority of mommy makeover patients being under the age of 35.
As the elasticity of one’s skin plays a major factor in the results of a mommy makeover, younger moms are ideal mommy makeover candidates. And the younger the patients, typically, the less invasive the surgery she will need and the faster she will recover.
That said, it is still important to give one’s body an appropriate time to recover from pregnancy before subjecting oneself to a mommy makeover. Macomb County Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali recommends that new mothers wait to have their mommy makeover until six months after their pregnancy and, if breastfeeding, another six weeks after weaning. Not only does this allow adequate time for the uterus to contract and for breast tissue to shrink, but is usually a sufficient period during which new moms can recover from the mental and emotional stresses of pregnancy, before embarking on such a crucial life decision.
Behind the Mommy Makeover’s Increased Popularity
Social media has helped bring the many benefits of mommy makeovers to the cultural forefront, with both surgeons and patients alike sharing their mommy makeover experiences online. Additionally, recent advancements in the field of cosmetic surgery have made the procedures included in a mommy makeover safer and easier than ever, with patients enjoying recoveries that are both more rapid and less physically taxing.
Advancements in Mommy Makeovers
Recent developments in anesthesia (numbing agents) have also played a major role in the recovery process of mommy makeover patients. Long-lasting numbing agents like Exparel, which is injected into the surgical sight, are able to significantly diminish most of a patient’s pain for a period of up to three days. The patient’s lowered discomfort is able to help kickstart their recovery, as well as avoid the adverse side effects that come along with treating pain with opioids.
Additionally, recent surgical advancements have made recovering from abdominoplasties significantly less reliant on surgical drains, which were once simply an uncomfortable-but-accepted reality of getting a tummy tuck. New surgical techniques such as progressive tension sutures -internal stitches that reduce the buildup of fluid in the surgical area- as well as compression garments and tissue glues, allow for Board Certified Surgeon Dr. Ali to offer Macomb County area patients’ tummy tucks without uncomfortable surgical drains for some patients.
And sometimes, it’s the little things that make the recent difference. While it is standard protocol to abstain from eating or drinking anything after midnight leading up to surgery, recent data shows decreased postoperative pain and faster recoveries in mommy makeover patients who combined certain anti-inflammatory medicines with drinking Gatorade the night before their procedure.
Noninvasive Mommy Makeover Procedures
Clinical evidence also shows eased surgical aftermath in patients who underwent noninvasive fat-reduction procedures in the months prior to their mommy makeover. Suitable candidates can undergo CoolSculpting, a noninvasive alternative to liposuction, to remove fat from areas resistant to exercise.
Additionally, in some cases, personalized exercise and nutrition plans can be implemented to restore muscle tone, minimizing the need for muscle-tightening during a mommy makeover, with patients instead simply needing a “skin-only tuck.”
Reduced Mommy Makeover Downtime
As every individual mommy makeover is different, the amount of downtime following the procedure varies from case to case. Many mommy makeover patients recover within a period of only one or two weeks (during which childcare is essential) thanks to the latest advancements in surgical procedures.
The number of procedures included in the makeover, as well as each individual procedure’s complexity, will all factor into the length of the recovery.
Board Certified Surgeon Dr. Ali works closely with all Macomb County mommy makeover patients to make sure they are provided with everything they need for a swift and comfortable recover – making the decision to obtain a mommy makeover easier than ever.
Mommy Makeover Consultation – Macomb County
Macomb County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali believes that an educated and informed patient is the happiest and most satisfied patient. He has performed hundreds of mommy makeovers with stunning results, giving mommies their pre-baby bodies back.
He will take the time to answer your questions, explain your options and help you choose the procedures that are right for you at this stage in your life. And if a mommy makeover isn’t’ quite right at this point in time, he can also help you look younger, thinner, more refresh and more attractive with a variety of other surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures.
Macomb County Mommy Makeover Consultation: 248-335-7200
“Beauty Matching” Trend Makes Waves In Plastic Surgery
/in Plastic Surgery /by adminHow “Beauty Matching” Is Making Waves In Plastic Surgery –
In our Macomb County Plastic Surgery practice, the term “beauty matching” has begun to make significant waves. The surprisingly common beauty matching trend among plastic surgery patients refers to the practice of a couple both undergoing the same cosmetic procedure(s) at or near the same time. Sometimes the goal is to actually physically look like one another – but for most “beauty matchers” joint plastic surgery is simple an opportunity for the couple to shares the experience of cosmetic surgery.
Many couples who desire to beauty match will book their procedures close together before a wedding or another major life event where they will both be the focus of attention. Others make the choice to beauty match after the fact, when one half of a couple is inspired by their partner’s choice to undergo plastic surgery, and then books their own cosmetic procedure themselves.
In both cases, couples who have undergone beauty matching overwhelmingly report that the experience brought them closer together.
Plastic Surgery Procedures That Can Be Beauty-Matched
As people tend to share many similarities with their romantic partner, many couples also share similar plastic surgery goals. Non-invasive cosmetic procedures like CoolSculpting or Botox tend to the most common for beauty matching. Although almost any plastic surgery procedure has been matched with one’s partner.
Facelifts, eyelid lifts and tummy tucks are popular beauty match plastic surgeries for couples, who both decide it’s time to look younger and more in shape together. This enables the couple to enjoy their new found youthful, attractive appearance together!
What to Know Before Beauty-Matching Plastic Surgery
When undergoing any kind of plastic surgery, it is important to make sure the choice to do so is motivated by the right reasons. With beauty matching involving two people making a major life choice, couples must make sure they are both completely on the same page regarding their procedure. But as long as all parties are in agreement about the desired outcomes of their respective surgeries, beauty matching can be an extremely rewarding and valuable experience for plastic surgery patients.
As long as both patients share equal enthusiasm about their shared plastic surgery experience, plastic surgeons -including Macomb County Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali- agree that beauty matching is a perfectly healthy and practical approach to getting plastic surgery. By undergoing plastic surgery together, couples are able to offer a unique kind of emotional support that would be impossible without sharing the experience together. And for couples who undergo beauty matching at the same time will also be on the same recovery schedule and be able to keep one another company as they heal.
While beauty matching has proved to be a valuable experience for many plastic surgery patients, it is important to note that the beauty matching experience may not be right for everybody. Couples must take great care not to pressure their partner into undergoing plastic surgery and must be sure both parties want the same thing.
Concerns such as these are particularly vital when considering plastic surgery to accomplish literal beauty matching. While not as common as other forms of beauty matching, couples wishing to undergo plastic surgery to literally look like one another are encouraged to carefully consider all potential consequences before moving forward – even more so than couples undergoing other types of beauty matching.
Top Macomb County Plastic Surgery
Beauty matching can prove to be a very valuable experience for couples considering plastic surgery. If you and your partner decide beauty matching sounds right for you, Board Certified Macomb County plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will work closely with you to ensure each of your plastic surgery goals are met.
Couples who have chosen to get plastic surgery say it has helped them feel more self-confident, feel better about their bodies, and gives them a greater feeling of well-being and more enjoyment of life.
Macomb County area board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali offers a plastic surgery consultation to help you learn about your options and decide what surgeries are a good option for you.
Macomb County Plastic Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200
Why More Men Than Ever Are Choosing Plastic Surgery
/in Plastic Surgery /by adminWhy More Men Than Ever Are Choosing Plastic Surgery –
In the history of plastic surgery, the majority of patients have been women. In recent years, however, plastic surgeons -including Board Certified Macomb County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali- have noted an influx of male plastic surgery patients. In the modern era, with increased cultural importance placed on personal image, men now face increased incentive to perfect their physical appearance. And as society continues to embrace plastic surgery as a means of looking and feeling your best, more men than ever are opting for plastic surgery to become the version of themselves they’ve always dreamed of becoming.
Men’s Plastic Surgery Statistics
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has stated that in 2015, the total number of men undergoing plastic surgery had tripled since it’s first year offering statistical reports. And not only has the last decade seen a tremendous surge in plastic surgeries performed on men, the number continues to grow. According to a survey conducted by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), 31% of male participants stated that they were “extremely likely” to consider plastic surgery.
Why the Increase in Men’s Plastic Surgery
The ever-present influence of social media on modern society is believed to have played a major role in the increased number of male plastic surgeries. With online photo-sharing being one of the cornerstones of social media interaction, more and more men are turning to plastic surgery for an increased sense of confidence.
But men aren’t just choosing plastic surgery to help snap the perfect selfie. In the modern workforce, where youthfulness is often seen as a highly desirable assent among hiring candidates, many men are undergoing plastic surgery for a fresh, youthful look, ideally resulting in the career boost they’ve been looking for.
As more men than ever consider plastic surgery, Macomb County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali takes great care to ensure male patients receive the same level of expert care as his female patients. Equally skilled and experienced performing plastic surgery on men and women, Dr. Ali takes great care to ensure male patients have made the right choice in selecting plastic surgery.
Why Plastic Surgery for Men is Different
While there is a great amount of overlap between plastic surgeries performed on both men and women, the male and female anatomies are obviously very different. As such, plastic surgery procedures on male patients can differ greatly from plastic surgery procedures performed on female patients. For example, while the end goal of rhinoplasty -to improve the shape and functionality of the nose- is the same for both men and women, the surgical maneuvers required to construct a balanced, feminine nose are significantly different those to achieve a strong, masculine nose.
Additionally, as men generally have larger muscles, men typically require larger doses of Botox and other injectables to achieve the desired outcome. Fortunately for male plastic surgery patients in the Macomb County area, Board Certified Dr. Ali has extensive experience performing plastic surgery on men and works tirelessly to meet all of his male plastic surgery patients’ unique needs.
Top Men’s Plastic Surgery Procedures
But while male and female bodies each obviously require very specific, very different types of care, male and female patients both share many of the same desired outcomes of plastic surgery. According to the ASAPS, the top-recorded plastic surgeries of 2017 for both men and women included eyelid surgery, tummy tucks, facelifts, and liposuction.
And in addition to the overlap between men and women undergoing plastic surgery procedures that are easily understood to be gender-neutral, some plastic surgeries that are traditionally seen as being women-only are also perfectly appropriate for male patients. Breast reduction surgery, for example, while predominantly seen as being only for women, is a perfect option for men who are unhappy with excess tissue (so called “man boobs”), providing them the with masculine, defined physique they’re looking for.
Men’s Plastic Surgery – Macomb County
If you have questions about what plastic surgery can do for you, please schedule a consultation with award-winning Macomb County area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali.
Men who have chosen to get plastic surgery say it has helped them feel more self-confident, feel better about their bodies, and gives them a greater feeling of well-being and more enjoyment of life.
Macomb County area board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali offers a plastic surgery consultation to help you learn about your options and decide what surgeries are a good option for you.
Macomb County Men’s Plastic Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200