Posted March 29, 2023
3 Minute Read: Giving birth is something many women look forward to; however, the unfortunate reality is that pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can change a woman’s body and leave her with sagging skin and unwanted pockets of fat in various areas of the body. What’s even more frustrating is that these cosmetic concerns are often […]
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Posted February 20, 2020
3 Min ReadBefore taking on your Mommy Makeover, it is best to prepare your body, mind, and overall wellness. The Mommy Makeover is a comprehensive collection of plastic surgeries that restores your body to its pre-pregnancy contour. Physical and emotional preparation will help to ensure that your procedure and recovery is easily manageable.1. Consider Whether […]
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Posted May 30, 2016
With the summer season upon us, many women become more self-conscious about the flaws in their body. Mothers especially may feel uncomfortable in the summer clothes and swimsuits they used to wear before pregnancy and childbirth.
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Posted April 19, 2016
Stretch marks are a result of skin stretching at a rate too fast for elastin fibers to keep up with. This can occur during puberty and growth spurts or during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy.
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Posted April 05, 2016
For many women, breasts simply sag over time. Add to that pregnancy, nursing, and weight fluctuations, and a sagging breast tissue can become a serious issue detracting from the contours of the entire upper body.
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Posted March 29, 2016
As we approach the summer months, moms throughout the Los Angeles area will begin to get children swim-ready. But what about the moms themselves? Don’t they, too, deserve to be ready for warmer weather and the more revealing clothes that accompany it?
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Posted February 08, 2016
With spring approaching, warmer days are just ahead – and if you are uncomfortable with the shape or size of your body, now is the time to start considering your options. Board-certified Pasadena plastic surgeon Dr.
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Posted January 27, 2016
Pregnancy causes abdominal muscles to separate. This is essential to make room for your growing baby.
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Posted September 16, 2015
If you are unhappy with the way pregnancy has altered your body, you may be an ideal mommy makeover candidate. Board-certified Pasadena plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole would be happy to meet with you free of both cost and obligation to discuss your concerns, cover your options, and help you choose if a mommy makeover can help you reach your goals.
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Posted November 03, 2014
Three primary things happen in the abdominal area during pregnancy:
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Stomach muscles separate
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Fat accumulates in the lower belly
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Skin is stretched
All of these things are necessary. They may also, however, prove very difficult to bounce back from.
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