Bruce K. Barach, MD

Ask any woman who has had a child and they will tell you that it is hard on your body; it stretches everything, sometimes never to go back. The stomach, breasts, and other areas that are susceptible to pregnancy weight gain can benefit from a full mommy makeover.

In general, a mommy makeover consists of three separate procedures: a breast lift and/or augment, a tummy tuck, and some advantageously performed liposuction. In many cases, diet and exercise alone cannot get rid of all the fatty deposits that appear during pregnancy. Stretch marks and sagging skin don't go away on their own. These procedures can tighten things up and get you back in your pre-motherhood form.

The fact is many women simply cannot regain their trim appearance without a little help. You should not be made to feel guilty about doing something for yourself. Child bearing is difficult enough without having to go through post-child bearing years looking less than your best.

When you decide you are no longer going to have children, consult with a qualified board certified plastic surgeon to help get you back where you belong. In Albany, Schenectady, Troy, or Saratoga Springs, New York, please contact Dr. Barach to schedule an initial mommy makeover consultation today.

One of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed today is liposuction. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were over 300,000 procedures performed in 2007. In this procedure, the plastic surgeon literally inserts a tube through tiny incisions under your skin and vacuums out fat cells.

Liposuction is not a weight loss solution since only a few pounds of fat can safely be removed. Instead, it should be considered as an option to get rid of the fat bulges in troublesome areas that are resistant to diet and exercise. The best candidates for liposuction are adults who are generally in good health. It should be done only after you have gotten your weight under control and used to fine-tune your new body.

Most liposuction procedures are conducted on an outpatient basis and have minimal recovery times. In many cases, some amount of liposuction is performed during other procedures like facelifts, arm lifts, tummy tucks, and other tightening procedures. Liposuction is a major component in body sculpting and mommy makeovers as well.

If you are considering liposuction in Albany, Schenectady, Troy, or Saratoga Springs, New York, please contact Dr. Barach to schedule an initial consultation. He will work with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan so you can obtain the best possible results.