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NYC Mommy Makeover: Restore Contour with Dr. Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Becoming a mom changes your world, yet it can create stubborn concerns like loose abdominal skin, weakened core muscles, and changes in breast shape that don’t always respond to diet and exercise. A Mommy Makeover is a customized plan that targets these areas in a single, streamlined approach. Under the care of Dr. Kenneth R. Francis, MD — a board-certified plastic surgeon in NYC with more than 35 years of experience — you’ll receive personalized treatment designed for balanced results.

Meet Your Surgeon

Dr. Kenneth R. Francis, MD is a Upper East Side plastic surgeon with a reputation for refined technique and natural-looking outcomes. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), with over three decades of focused experience in post-pregnancy body restoration.

Board Certification: ABPS (Plastic Surgery)
Experience: more than 35 years performing Mommy Makeover procedures
Approach: Individualized plans aligned with your anatomy and goals
Facility: Hospital-grade Manhattan surgical suite with advanced monitoring

What Is a Mommy Makeover?

A Mommy Makeover is not a single operation but a curated combination of procedures that may include abdominoplasty, breast lift or augmentation, and targeted liposuction. The goal is to restore balance, tighten the core, and refresh the breasts and torso with an natural finish.

Primary Goals

Repair separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti)
Remove stretched skin and smooth the waistline
Restore breast position and volume
Reduce localized fat for smoother contours

Procedures Often Included

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): Fascia tightening + skin tailoring
Breast Lift/Augmentation: Lift shape; replenish volume if desired
Liposuction: Target isolated fat in abdomen, flanks, thighs, or arms
Optional: Labiaplasty; fat transfer for subtle volume

Procedure Deep Dive

Tummy Tuck: Flat, Firm, Supported

Pregnancy can stretch the midline fascia, leading to diastasis recti. A tummy tuck plications the muscle layer and tailors lax skin for a flatter abdomen and improved core support.

Benefits: Improved posture, flatter abdomen, lasting contour
Incisions: Low and concealed to suit your garment preferences
Finish: Natural umbilicus for an authentic look

Breast Lift / Augmentation: Projection & Balance

Post-pregnancy, breasts may sag or lose volume. A lift repositions tissue while augmentation enhances fullness using fat transfer depending on your goals.

Lift (Mastopexy): Repositions the nipple-areola complex and reshapes tissue
Augmentation: Restores volume with saline implants or autologous fat
Combined: For patients who need both elevation and volume

Liposuction: Precision Sculpting

Even with great habits, isolated fat pockets can persist. Liposuction refines these zones to highlight natural curves and improve garment fit.

Zones: Abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, back
Approach: Strategic reduction for smooth transitions
Option: Micro-fat grafting to hips or buttocks for proportion

Optional Labiaplasty: Confidence & Symmetry

Pregnancy and delivery can change the labial tissues. Labiaplasty is a precise reshaping that improves comfort and symmetry while respecting natural form.

Step-by-Step Experience

Private Consultation: Goal-setting + medical review; photos and examination for clear planning.
Personalized Plan: No templates; sequencing and combinations maximize efficiency.
Accredited Surgery: Manhattan suite with advanced anesthesia and monitoring.
Recovery & Follow-Up: Structured guidance, scar care, and milestone check-ins.

Aftercare Essentials

Week 1	Recovery focus; short walks; recommended home assistance.
Week 2	Light activity; reduced swelling and bruising.
Weeks 4–6	Return to normal; introduce exercise as advised.
Months 3–6	Final contours emerge; scars continue to mature.

Wear compression as directed for shape control.
Hydrate & nourish with balanced meals for steady healing.
Avoid heavy lifting until cleared; follow activity guidance.
Attend follow-ups to optimize long-term results.

Benefits You’ll Notice

Restored body proportion and harmonized silhouette
Improved clothing fit and wardrobe confidence
Long-lasting improvements with stable weight and healthy habits
Confidence that matches how you feel inside

Who’s a Good Candidate?

Completed childbearing and breastfeeding
Stable weight and good health
Non-smoker for safer healing
Realistic goals and adherence to aftercare

Investment & Options

Because each plan is individualized, pricing varies by procedure mix, duration, anesthesia, and facility needs. During consultation you’ll receive a clear estimate and discussion of available financing.

Results & Longevity

Final contours emerge as swelling subsides over 3–6 months. With consistent weight and healthy habits, improvements can be enduring.

Prioritize fitness and balanced nutrition
Use SPF and follow scar care
Keep routine follow-ups as recommended

A Manhattan Standard of Care

35+ years of focused experience in post-pregnancy restoration
Private practice for personalized care
Accredited facility with hospital-grade safety
Refined, natural-looking results that enhance your features
Clear education and responsive follow-up

Your Questions Answered

Longevity of results?

If your weight stays steady, results can endure for many years; natural aging continues but contours remain refined.

What about scarring?

Incisions are designed to be as discreet as possible; proper care helps them mature over time.

Back to routine?

Many patients resume desk work in about two weeks, depending on the procedure mix.

Combining procedures

Yes — combining procedures allows a comprehensive transformation with one streamlined recovery window.

Is it painful?

Modern anesthesia and pain-management protocols support a smooth recovery, especially during the first week.

Schedule Your Private Consultation

Discuss your goals with Dr. Kenneth R. Francis, MD and get a tailored Mommy Makeover plan aligned with your anatomy, lifestyle, and timeline.

Individual results vary. This page is for educational purposes and not a substitute for an in-person consultation.

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