Breast surgery can include breast reduction mammoplasty, breast lift (mastopexy), breast augmentation mammoplasty, and breast implant revision. The advantage of having Post Pregnancy Surgery is that both procedures are performed together during a single operation. This allows us to address more than one issue at once and reduces the recovery time. Dr Broadhurst recommends waiting at least six months after your last child before seeking plastic surgery. It is also vital to ensure you have finished breastfeeding for at least six months prior to surgery.
What are the benefits?
Many women notice changes in their bodies after pregnancy. Although these changes are a natural part of childrearing, some women choose to undergo surgery to address cosmetic concerns and correct muscle separation. Post Pregnancy Surgery is a common surgery after childbirth. It has tightening effects on areas that have been changed during pregnancy. The benefits of this surgery include:
- Less excess skin and fat on the lower torso
- Repair abdominal muscles
- Can repair or improve the function of muscles
- Corrects structural issues in the abdomen
- Reduce or increase breast volume
Each patient will see slightly different benefits and results. You should not seek body contouring surgery to act in the place of a healthy diet and exercise. Rather, it can suit women who want to address loose skin and fat tissue that cannot be removed by natural means. Potential patients are non-smokers and have kept a stable weight for the past three months.
Post Pregnancy Surgery with Dr Broadhurst
“I pride myself on the individual care and support I provide each of my patients. From your first consultation, I will work one-on-one with you to tailor a treatment plan to suit your body.”
Consultation
Your Initial Consultation
Before your Post Pregnancy Surgery, you will need to have an initial meeting via FaceTime. This appointment will help us find out if you are a good candidate and clarify your goals for surgery. Dr Broadhurst will ask questions about your medical history and assess your body to pinpoint the exact areas of skin and fat. You will discuss your specific concerns about your body as well as the outcomes you wish to gain from your breast and abdominal procedures. You should also bring up any past health issues, current medicines, and any past surgeries you have had. We will then be able to create a path for treatment that is suited to your needs. We can also outline what you can expect after the surgery and in the recovery period.
Your Second Consultation
Your second consult will be face to face at one of our Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Hervey Bay, or Bundaberg locations. During this appointment, we will discuss your surgery in detail to ensure you are fully informed and confirm any final details. We will outline what needs to be done before and after the surgery so that you know what to expect.
Dr Broadhurst is here to answer any questions you may have. Ask our team any questions or concerns, no matter how big or small. Dr Broadhurst has extensive knowledge and experience in plastic surgery and will provide you with all the essential details for your postpartum surgery.
Procedure
What to expect during your procedure?
Post Pregnancy Surgery is performed under a general anaesthetic in a hospital. The surgery will normally take between three and five hours, depending on which breast surgery option you choose. The most common breast surgery options are breast reduction mammoplasty and breast augmentation mammoplasty. Women who have had a caesarean birth also may choose to undergo a scar revision.
Breast Treatments
Mastopexy (Breast Lift)
This removes excess skin and reshapes the breast tissue while raising the nipples and breasts. It tightens the breast skin to reduce laxity.
Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty
The treatment increases the size of the breasts using implants. Dr Andrew Broadhurst will recommend breast implant style and size depending on your body shape.
Breast Reduction Mammoplasty
This reduces the size of the breasts to help make them proportionate to your body. It can also reduce back and shoulder pain caused by heavy breasts.
Breast Implant Revision
The surgery replaces old breast implants with new ones. Although many patients need this for health reasons, some women choose to replace their implants due to wanting a different shape or size.
Body Treatments
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
This removes excess skin and fat from the abdominal region. This surgery also tightens the abdominal muscles to improve their function and restore separated muscles after pregnancy.
Body contouring after pregnancy is different for every patient. As a result, the exact surgical methods will depend on your needs and goals, in line with the issues discussed leading up to your surgery.
