Mommy Makeover
in Houston, TX

What is breast enhancement surgery?

The breasts often develop premature sagging and volume loss after childbirth due to rapid size fluctuations and breastfeeding. Hormonal changes, weight fluctuations, and breastfeeding can lead to deflation, volume loss, sagging, or asymmetry in the breasts.

Breast enhancement surgery is performed to restore youthfulness and fullness to the breasts. One or multiple breast surgery techniques may be performed depending on your goals and the current condition of your breasts.

Your breast enhancement options may include one or more of the following breast enhancement surgeries:

• Breast augmentation restores lost volume to the breast by inserting saline or silicone implants. Breast enhancement can also be performed by performing fat transfer to the breasts. This augmentation technique increases breast fullness without using implants. Breast augmentation increases the size and improves the shape of the breasts. It is chosen by women with naturally small breasts or women who have lost volume during the childbearing process.
• Breast lift surgery elevates sagging breasts by removing excess skin, tightening glandular tissue, and repositioning the nipple. This procedure is commonly chosen by women who wish to restore firmer, perkier breasts.
• Breast reduction surgery reduces breast volume to relieve physical discomfort and improve breast proportion. This procedure removes excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin to create a lighter, more lifted, and more manageable breast shape. Breast reduction is often selected by women whose breasts have become disproportionately large due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight fluctuations, leading to neck and back pain, skin irritation, or difficulty with physical activity. In addition to relieving symptoms, it can dramatically improve breast aesthetics, posture, and confidence.

Dr. Kronowitz may also recommend a hybrid approach, combining augmentation and lifting in a “single procedure” for a perkier, fuller silhouette. Dr. Kronowitz will often recommend anatomically shaped silicone gel breast implants that are an excellent option for Mommy Makeover patients desiring breast enhancement.

What is liposuction?

Even with a balanced diet and regular exercise, many women find that stubborn pockets of fat develop and collect in various regions of the body following pregnancy and childbirth. Liposuction can target these areas precisely and remove unwanted fatty deposits by suctioning away fat cells. This technique can be applied to unwanted fat nearly anywhere on the body. Dr. Kronowitz uses the latest technology in liposuction equipment, which combines well with his artistry and meticulous attention to detail.

Targeted zones may include:

• Abdomen
• Waist
• Love handles
• Hips
• Bra rolls
• Thighs
• Upper arms

A small tube is inserted beneath the skin and into fatty areas, while a powerful medical vacuum is used to remove the excess fat cells. This procedure is less invasive than a tummy tuck and requires only tiny incisions, resulting in scars that fade over time to become virtually invisible.

Dr. Kronowitz may also incorporate high-definition liposuction techniques, fat transfer (such as a Brazilian Butt Lift), or even gluteal implants to balance your proportions and create a smooth, hourglass figure.

What is tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty)?

During pregnancy, the uterus enlarges to accommodate your growing baby, resulting in stretched-out skin around the belly and weakened abdominal muscles. A tummy tuck smooths and sculpts the midsection by removing excess skin and fat.

In addition to creating a slimmer, more contoured abdomen, a tummy tuck can correct diastasis recti (the physical separation of the abdominal muscles. It can also improve the appearance of an unsightly C-section scar by incorporating it into the tummy tuck scar. When performed by a plastic surgeon, the resulting scar is far less noticeable.

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) involves:

• Removal of excess stretched skin
• Tightening of separated or weakened abdominal muscles
• Repositioning and reshaping the navel for natural aesthetics
• Optional 360° lipo-contouring of the waist, flanks, or lower back

Dr. Kronowitz creates a flatter, firmer abdomen with sculpted definition while placing incisions very low on the abdomen where they’re easily hidden under undergarments or swimwear.

Dr. Kronowitz always performs liposuction of the mons pubis region—the area surrounding the vagina—to allow for a slim transition from the new tighter abdomen that leaves a slender and beautiful transition. There is no additional charge for this procedure; it is “included” with your tummy tuck.

Dr. Kronowitz does not require drains for tummy tuck surgery, so “your recovery” will be significantly less painful. Instead, Dr. Kronowitz will order a custom compression garment for you, which will also provide you with additional postoperative comfort and support.

What other procedures can be included in a Mommy Makeover?

Breast and belly surgeries are most commonly performed in a Mommy Makeover to restore a more youthful figure. However, laxity can also occur on the hips, buttocks, lower back, and thighs.

Additional areas can benefit when the following procedures are included:

• Labiaplasty to tighten a loose or protruding labia often caused or worsened by childbirth.
• Thigh lift to recontour the thighs for a slimmer and smoother appearance using Dr. Kronowitz’s innovative hidden inner thigh incision and specialized instruments. Dr. Kronowitz is one of the world’s specialists who performs thigh lifting along with a tummy tuck during the same surgical procedure.
• Lower body lift to treat loose skin on the hips, buttocks, and lower back. Dr. Kronowitz is one of the world’s specialists who also performs a lower body lift along with tummy tuck surgery during the same surgical procedure.

Although these procedures are not typically considered part of the Mommy Makeover, they can be beneficial for certain candidates.

Whatever your needs, Dr. Kronowitz works closely with you to ensure you’re happy with the final results.