Mommy Makeover Ocean County, Toms River, & Stafford Township

Name: Mommy Makeover
Brand: Ocean Plastic Surgery
Rating: 4.9 (40 reviews)

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Stephen Small can perform a mommy makeover for women in Ocean County who are unable to restore their pre-pregnancy shape through diet and exercise. Having a baby is a truly wonderful experience, but when breastfeeding is over, a woman’s body often looks quite different than it did before the pregnancy.

Achieve a Youthful, Tighter Physique with a Personalized Mommy Makeover

Luckily, this procedure is an excellent way to reverse these effects and help patients achieve a more youthful, tighter physique. Dr. Small has helped many women look better through a mommy makeover, which is not just one procedure but a set of surgeries and possibly non-surgical procedures that are tailor-made for each woman. For this reason, it could take as long as a year to complete the makeover, depending on the number of procedures you wish to have.

Of course, a mommy makeover should be postponed until your last pregnancy and period of breastfeeding is done. If you embark on it beforehand, some of the benefits could be lost.

I think Dr. Small is A FABULOUS doctor! I went with a friend and he was very caring and straight to the point! I'd recommend Dr. Small to my family members. As a matter of fact I have an appointment with him within the next week & I'm looking forward to meeting with him and discussing my case ASAP!

Annie K.

Everything you Need To Know Mommy Makeover Overview

Meet Dr. Stephen E. Small A Renowned Aesthetic Authority Focused on Excellence

Overview

For over 18 years, Dr. Small has assisted patients in achieving a more rejuvenated, revitalized appearance using cutting-edge techniques. He is known for his exemplary holistic approach, which incorporates technological innovation, unwavering compassion, and a meticulous dedication to safety and service. Dr. Small believes that every patient is unique, and he strives to enhance and accentuate their natural, timeless beauty.

Early Life

Dr. Small's fascination with the art of aesthetics began at an early age. When he was just nine years old, Dr. Small experienced a serious burn accident that required plastic surgery. He was astounded by the transformative results that his provider was able to achieve. From that day forward, he devoted himself to a career in cosmetic surgery. Today, Dr. Small goes above and beyond to ensure each patient’s journey is rewarding, restorative, and seamless. His core mission is to help patients look and feel their absolute best.

Training Background

Dr. Small is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in reconstructive, laser, and cosmetic procedures. After he obtained his medical degree with honors from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), Dr. Small pursued a competitive 5-year general residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Stratford. He then underwent an intensive one-year burn and reconstructive fellowship at New York Medical College, Valhalla, to master the same cutting-edge techniques that saved his life as a child. Dr. Small also served as a chief resident in plastic surgery at Ohio University, South Pointe Hospital-Cleveland Clinic Health System.

Mommy Makeover Procedure Overview

Scope:	A mommy makeover is performed to comprehensively reshape and sculpt the physique from head to toe. It typically includes breast surgery, liposuction, and abdominoplasty.
Anesthesia:	General anesthesia is used.
Treatment Time:	A mommy makeover can take 4-6 hours, depending on the specific treatments selected.
Recovery:	Patients usually take 2-3 weeks off from work and avoid strenuous exercise for 4-8 weeks.

What Is a Mommy Makeover?

A mommy makeover is a series of cosmetic procedures to help women reclaim a sculpted, streamlined physique after pregnancy, childbirth, and nursing. Each mommy makeover can be meticulously customized to meet your unique goals and expectations. Dr. Small is an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon who prioritizes your safety and satisfaction every step of the way. His primary goal is to help you feel more confident, secure, and happy and enjoy a more youthful figure.

What Are the Benefits of a Mommy Makeover?

A mommy makeover, performed with artistry and precision by Dr. Small in Ocean County, New Jersey, comes with a wide range of impressive benefits, including the following:

Eradicates pockets of stubborn, exercise-resistant fat
Firms, tightens, and restores the body’s contours
Creates a more youthful, feminine presentation
Corrects changes in the physique due to pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding
Boosts confidence and self-esteem
Expands options for clothing, swimwear, and lingerie
Long-lasting, dramatic results
A natural-looking transformation
Consolidated costs and recovery time

Who Is an Ideal Candidate?

Ideal candidates for a mommy makeover in Ocean County, Toms River, & Stafford Township are frustrated by loose skin, weakened abdominal muscles, excess fat, and other changes in the body resulting from motherhood. As with any cosmetic undertaking, it is critical that you are a healthy non-smoker at a stable weight who has realistic expectations for your results. Dr. Small will conduct an exhaustive consultation process to help you select the best procedures that will successfully meet your goals for improvement.

The Mommy Makeover Procedure

The most common Mommy Makeover procedures include:

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

In a tummy tuck, Dr. Small removes excess skin and fat in the abdominal area for a flatter tummy, and he often tightens abdominal muscles that have stretched during pregnancy.

Breast Lift

Breastfeeding can take a toll on breast tissue, causing the breasts to sag. A breast lift returns them to their higher placement on the chest.

Breast Augmentation (with or without a breast lift)

Some women decide to increase the size of their breasts with breast implants as part of their Mommy Makeover. Implants can also be inserted along with a breast lift to make the breasts both larger and perkier.

Breast Reduction

For some women, excessively large breasts cause a great deal of back, shoulder, and neck pain. This is the one procedure during a Mommy Makeover that might be covered by insurance, but you must check with your particular carrier.

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Recovering from a Mommy Makeover Surgery

Recovery from a Mommy Makeover depends very much on your particular case. Essentially, you will have a recovery period for each procedure that is specific to that surgery. In some cases, surgeries can be performed at the same time, which cuts down on the number of recovery periods you need.

It can even reduce the number of incisions, but this is a discussion for you to have with Dr. Small, as no two people are the same. Dr. Small strives to make your liposuction procedure as minimally invasive as he can while also providing you with the results you want.

Friendly, professional office staff. Everyone involved in this practice is great. Dr. Small is a highly skilled surgeon with a great bedside manner who makes you feel comfortable and always spends sufficient time with you during office visits to have your questions answered. Highly recommend them!

Debra G.

Mommy Makeover Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Combine a Mommy Makeover With Other Procedures?

While Mommy Makeover procedures usually focus on the body, many women opt to have facial plastic surgery or non-surgical procedures at the same time for an overall makeover. These procedures include facelift, liquid facelift (non-surgical), eyelid lift, brow lift, lip augmentation, chin augmentation, and rhinoplasty.

How Much Does a Mommy Makeover Surgery Cost?

The price of a mommy makeover depends on the combination of procedures needed to achieve your desired outcome. Once Dr. Small has determined the best treatment approach for you, he will review the details of your surgery and the associated costs with you.

Is a Mommy Makeover Painful?

A mommy makeover is performed under general anesthesia, ensuring that you sleep peacefully throughout the treatment process and feel no pain or discomfort. After surgery, it is common to experience soreness in the treatment areas. Dr. Small will prescribe pain medications to aid in the healing process during the first week of recovery. After that, most patients are able to switch to over-the-counter painkillers like Tylenol. You will also be fitted with compression garments to help reduce swelling and accelerate your recovery.

What Are the Risks of a Mommy Makeover?

Dr. Small will discuss the risks and benefits of a mommy makeover in greater depth during your private consultation in Ocean County. Risks may include the following:

Bleeding
Swelling
Infection
Poor wound healing
Asymmetry
Hematoma
Seroma
Loss of sensation in the skin
Loss of breastfeeding ability
Implant leakage
Capsular contracture
Poor scarring
Fat necrosis
Deep venous thrombosis
Pain
Anesthesia risks

How Long Until I See Results?

The speed at which you are able to see your improvements depends on the specific procedures that you undergo. For example, changes after a breast reduction will be visible fairly quickly. Despite this, residual swelling can last for 3 to 6 months, obscuring your final outcome. After one year, your full transformation will become apparent, with all swelling gone.

When Can I Exercise Again After My Mommy Makeover?

Most patients can exercise again within around 4 to 6 weeks. Dr. Small will provide a detailed timeline for your aftercare with instructions that you should follow to the letter.

What Will the Scarring Look Like?

Dr. Small goes out of his way to minimize scarring by placing incisions in areas where they will be the least conspicuous. As an example, incisions with a tummy tuck are typically well-hidden within the bikini line. For breast surgery, Dr. Small usually places incisions within the inframammary fold, where the bra line will obscure them.

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Contact Ocean Plastic Surgery P.A. and Laser Center today to find out more about how a Mommy Makeover in Ocean County can help you look and feel your best. At our Toms River and Manahawkin locations, we serve patients from all over the New Jersey Shore and beyond, including Stafford Township, Barnegat, Lacey, Berkeley, Dover Township, Brick, Little Egg Harbor, Manchester, Jackson, Howell, Wall, Freehold, Manalapan, and Point Pleasant.

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