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Category: Mommy Makeover


Are You Ready for a Mommy Makeover?

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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7 Ways to Prepare for Your Mommy Makeover

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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Tummy Tuck or Liposuction? Which One Is Right for Me?

Posted May 30, 2016

Liposuction or Tummy Tuck?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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Can Stretch Marks be Prevented?

Posted April 19, 2016

If you have stretch marks following pregnancy, call board-certified Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole at (626) 689-7800 for a free consultation to learn about treatment optionsStretch 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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Wow at the Beach with Mommy Makeover Surgery

Posted March 29, 2016

To schedule your obligation and cost-free mommy makeover consultation with board-certified Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole, call (626) 689-7800 todayAs 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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Springtime Body Contouring

Posted February 08, 2016

If you are considering body contouring in Pasadena or surrounding areas, call board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole at (626) 689-7800 for a free consultation todayWith 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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When Should I Consider a Mommy Makeover?

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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What Pregnancy Does to the Abdominal Area

Posted November 03, 2014

Three primary things happen in the abdominal area during pregnancy:

  • Stomach muscles separate
  • Fat accumulates in the lower belly
  • Skin is stretched

All of these things are necessary. They may also, however, prove very difficult to bounce back from.

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