Kansas City Plastic Surgery

Pregnancy is a traumatic experience for the body. It causes changes, many of which seem like they'll never go away. Even diet and exercise don't seem to make a dent.

The rapid growth and extreme stretching inflicted on the abdominal muscles is, in fact, extremely difficult, if not impossible, to correct through diet and exercise alone. The abdominal muscles only have one layer of supportive tissue, or fascia, unlike other muscles in the body, which have two layers. Once this layer has been stretched out of shape, as occurs during pregnancy, it's very difficult to bring the muscles back into their proper position.

Plastic surgery can offer a solution. Dr. Chhatre offers several contouring procedures that can help you regain your pre-pregnancy figure, including breast lifts, tummy tucks, and overall body contouring.

The areas most drastically affected by pregnancy are, of course, the abdomen and breasts. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, eliminates excess skin and draws the abdominal muscles back into place. After a tummy tuck, your abdominal area will be as sleek and smooth as ever.

Post-pregnancy breasts often sag, as well. A breast lift, with or without breast augmentation, can bring them back to their youthful position and restore pre-pregnancy contours.

Body contouring can include any of the above procedures, as well as liposuction, buttock and thigh lifts and arm lifts, to address all of the concerns you have about your post-pregnancy profile.

For more information about post-pregnancy toning and tightening, please contact Dr. Matt Chhatre at his Lee's Summit and Kansas City, Missouri cosmetic surgery office to schedule an appointment or an initial consultation. We'll be happy to answer all your questions and help you get back the body you once had (or maybe even one better!).