Body BEFORE & AFTER Patient 188: Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation, and Liposuction 360
*Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Before & After
A 41-year-old female patient desired a comprehensive body contouring procedure to restore her figure and enhance her overall proportions. After a consultation with Dr. Crantford at Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery in Charleston, South Carolina, she underwent a tummy tuck, 360-degree liposuction, and bilateral breast augmentation. Motiva RSD implants were selected to achieve a balanced, natural-looking result, using a 265cc implant in the right breast and a 245cc implant in the left breast to address pre-existing asymmetry. Photos are shown at 8 weeks post-op.
Combining a tummy tuck, circumferential liposuction, and breast augmentation in one surgical session allows patients to address the upper and lower body simultaneously, reducing overall recovery time compared to staging the procedures separately. This combination is often considered a mommy makeover, tailored here to include asymmetry correction in the breasts alongside comprehensive abdominal and waistline contouring. At 8 weeks post-op, this patient’s results show a more sculpted waistline, flatter abdomen, and enhanced, balanced breast volume.
What is a mommy makeover, and does this case qualify as one?
A mommy makeover is a general term for a combination of procedures, typically involving breast surgery and abdominal contouring, performed in a single surgical session to address body changes that commonly follow pregnancy and childbirth. This case, combining a tummy tuck, 360 liposuction, and breast augmentation, is representative of a comprehensive mommy makeover approach tailored to the patient’s specific anatomy and goals.
Can breast augmentation correct asymmetry within a mommy makeover?
Yes. As seen in this case, selecting different implant sizes for each breast allows asymmetry to be addressed at the same time as broader body contouring, so patients don’t need a separate procedure to achieve a balanced result on both fronts.
What is recovery like after combining a tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast surgery?
Combination procedures require a more extended recovery than any single procedure alone. Most patients take 2 to 4 weeks away from work, wear compression garments, and follow activity restrictions for 6 to 8 weeks, with Dr. Crantford’s team providing detailed post-operative protocols for a safe recovery.
