Mommy Makeover Cost – Newport Beach | Orange County
Dr. H.M. Seify is a board certified
plastic surgeon in Newport Beach, CA, focusing on a wide range of reconstructive and
cosmetic surgery procedures. Dr. Seify received training abroad in general and
plastic surgery before he came to the U.S. in 1998 to complete his doctorate from Emory University. Patients in Newport Beach, Orange County, CA and nearby areas have an opportunity to receive state of the art treatments from him, including
breast implants, tummy tuck and mommy makeover surgery. Apart from his dedicated practice as a
cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Seify also currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of California at Irvine (UCI medical Center). For comprehensive surgical procedures such as a mommy makeover, he will first evaluate the patient’s health condition, medical history and understand her unique aesthetic needs and goals before recommending the procedure.
Mommy Makeover Overview
A mommy makeover, as the name suggests, is a
plastic surgery procedure designed specifically for moms who are keen regain their pre-pregnancy physical appearance and shape. It is actually a combination of two or more
cosmetic surgery procedures, which may be necessary to achieve comprehensive improvement in the figure and appearance. Following a pregnancy and nursing, many women tend to gain weight or suffer from excess fat deposits and loose skin in various areas of the body. Some women may also experience deflation of breasts after breastfeeding. In such situations, the
plastic surgeon may recommend a mommy makeover, which may include
breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, and other procedures. Dr. Seify performs this procedure in a safe, effective and conservative manner for patients in Newport Beach, Orange County, CA and surrounding communities. The procedure is customized by the
cosmetic surgeon in accordance with the patient’s anatomy, health status and unique aesthetic goals to achieve most satisfactory outcomes.
Cost of a Mommy Makeover
Since a
mommy makeover is a combination of two or more procedures, the cost will typically depend on the type and extent of procedures performed. Some of the common procedures that may be a part of a mommy makeover include tummy tuck surgery,
breast implants, breast lift, liposuction, and body lift surgery. As an independent procedure, the cost of each surgery will be significantly different from each other. It depends on how intricate a procedure is and what kind of skills, efforts, time, and technologies may be involved in the procedure. However, when multiple procedures are performed as a part of a mommy makeover, they may prove to be more cost effective compared to each procedure individually. The costs of anesthesia, operating room facilities and other related costs may be common or may become reduced when a combination of procedures is performed together. The surgeon will discuss the cost estimate of the procedure in advance so that the patient can make an informed decision. The surgeon may also help the patient choose the most important procedures and exclude less important ones, if required due to the patient’s budget. The extent of each individual procedure will also impact how lengthy, complicated and costly a procedure may turn out to be. For instance, a patient may need only partial tummy tuck surgery instead of a full tummy tuck. Liposuction may be required only in one area, or it may be required in several areas such as the thighs, hips, abdomen and arms. The cost will vary according to the extent of the procedure. Similarly, if
breast implants are needed, the choice of implants will also make a difference to the overall costs of a mommy makeover.
Average Cost of Plastic Surgery Procedures
It is always a good idea to know the average prevailing costs of various major
cosmetic surgery procedures. This can help a patient get a fair estimate of how much it will cost to choose a particular procedure as a part of a mommy makeover. According to the American Society of
Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) statistics for 2012, the average cost of a tummy tuck surgery on a national basis was $5,241. This cost excludes the costs of anesthesia, surgical facility costs, and any other related expenses. The ASPS cost figures for 2012 for breast augmentation surgery reveal that an average
breast augmentation procedure in that year cost around $3,543. The ASPS indicated that the cost would vary depending on the choice of implants and other factors. Similarly, the average cost of a breast lift procedure in 2012 was $4,332 as per the ASPS. The average cost in case of liposuction in 2012 on a national basis turned out to be $2,852. The ASPS advised patients to consider the cost of prescription medications, post-surgical garments and accessories, anesthesia fees, and costs of medical tests separately.
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Cosmetic surgery that involves insertion of implants to enhance the size of a woman’s breasts is called breast augmentation – known in medical terms as augmentation mammoplasty. There are two kinds of commonly used breast implants – silicone gel-based and saline ones. The third kind of breast implant, called ‘gummy bear’ in popular usage, was approved by the FDA in 2013. Saline breast implants, made of saltwater which is sterile, are inserted empty into an incision made by your plastic surgeon; the water is filled later. A silicone breast implant has a gel which gives the feel of human fat and is the more popular choice among women who want a natural look for their breasts. The gummy bear is the latest type of silicone implant used in breast augmentation by your plastic surgeon – what sets it apart from the earlier silicone implants is that the gel is more firm and cohesive. Before you decide on the right kind of breast implants, you will need to consult your plastic surgeon on the procedure, risks, post-operative care and costs involved. Cosmetic surgeon at Newport Plastic, Dr Hisham Seify is an expert in the field and you could seek an appointment with him at his facilities in Newport Beach, Orange County, CA. 
