Category: Mommy Makeover
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Are Mommy Makeovers Just for Moms?
Many women who are considering a mommy makeover, whether they’re from St. Louis or any town across the country, want to fix body changes after pregnancy. But the name “mommy makeover” may be misleading—after all, this combination of procedures isn’t just for mothers. A mommy makeover can benefit anyone who has experienced significant weight fluctuations and…
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How to Sleep After a Breast Augmentation or Mommy Makeover
When it comes to recovering from breast augmentation or a mommy makeover here in St. Louis, little is as important as getting plenty of sleep and restorative rest. Unfortunately, with swelling, new implants, and tight compression garments involved, it can be challenging to get the amount of slumber your body needs to properly heal itself.…
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What You Need to Know Before a Mommy Makeover
Balancing motherhood with your own needs can be a challenge. Virtually every mom I meet puts her kids first without thinking twice. That’s understandable. But we all know that when you take care of yourself, you have more to give to those you love. A mommy makeover at our St. Louis plastic surgery center can…
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Why Timing Matters for a Post-Pregnancy Tummy Tuck
Pregnancy takes a physical toll on women’s bodies, which can leave some moms self-conscious about things they used to be more comfortable with, like wearing revealing clothes or even getting undressed in front of their spouses. Excess abdominal skin or “belly pooches” caused by pregnancy can be removed with a tummy tuck at St. Louis…
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Postpartum Belly Bulge? Tummy Tuck Can Help.
It’s been months (or years) since you had a baby. But looking in the mirror, you wouldn’t blame a stranger if they asked about your due date despite the fact that you’re hitting the gym several days a week and watching what you eat. You may have a condition called diastasis recti, colloquially called…
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Why Now Is the Perfect Time for a Mommy Makeover
With the kids back in school, juggling the demands of your children throughout the day may have eased up a bit. And if you’ve been thinking in the back of your mind about doing something for yourself, early fall is an ideal time to schedule a mommy makeover at our St. Louis plastic surgery…
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After a Mommy Makeover: Unexpectedly Great Changes
If you’ve had children, you know the toll that pregnancy and breastfeeding can take on your body: stretched skin, saggy breasts, and the annoying belly pooch that refuses to disappear no matter how many hours you spend at the gym. A Mommy Makeover is the best way to get that “pre-baby body” back. The combination…
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Labiaplasty: The Perfect Addition to Mommy Makeover
In the world of cosmetic surgery, labiaplasty is still a relatively new addition. As its popularity grows, more and more women recognize its value as an addition to mommy makeover surgery. Most of the women considering labiaplasty here at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery have a lot of questions about the procedure, as well as its…
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Dr. Lund re-elected to prestigious ASAPS Board of Directors
At its most recent meeting held in Montreal, Canada, the members of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reelected Dr. Herluf Lund to its Board of Directors. This will Dr. Lund’s second three-year term on the Board and he will assume the Chairmanship of the Finance and Investment Committee and the Administration Commission.…
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A Plastic Surgeon’s Guide to Mommy Makeovers
We plastic surgeons at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery here in Missouri love the mommy makeover almost as much as our patients do. This incredibly versatile surgery, which actually involves several procedures at once, can be completely tailored to a patient’s specific desires, incorporating a personalized blend of face, breast, and body treatments into a single, transformative surgery.…