| This 37 year old mom of 2 from Chula Vista, California had been interested in the ‘mommy makeover‘ procedure for several years and after doing her research she came across Dr. Pousti’s website. The patient was very impressed with Dr. Pousti’s experience with the abdominoplasty procedure and the fact that he was double board certified. She also had an umbilical hernia that she wanted fixed at the same time.
Sometimes during pregnancy and weight loss/gain the muscles of the abdomen can separate and in some cases patient’s develop a bulge. No matter how much diet or exercise this patient did she could not get rid of the bulge because the muscles were already damaged. After consulting with Dr. Pousti it was decided that she would be a great candidate for the tummy tuck procedure.
Prior to the ‘mommy makeover‘ measurements and markings are performed. These markings are recheck in the operating room and adjustments are made if needed. These markings indicate exact abdominoplasty incision lines and help obtain symmetry.
Muscle laxity from post-weight loss/pregnancy
Muscles are brought together to create a desirable waistline and to get rid of the ‘bulge’.
Once the muscle repair is completed the excess skin of the abdomen is then removed.
Immediately After
The patient is extremely happy with the results of her mommy makeover procedure.
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