Mommy Makeover Chicago
THE MOMMY MAKEOVER: LOCAL PLASTIC SURGEONS OFFER MOMS A NEW LOOK
Now that the kids are in school and the weather has changed, it is time to take care of mom. You have taken care of the kids all summer running to camp and various activities. If you are a mom in need of a body overhaul, there is a Rosemont-based plastic surgeon that has perfected techniques that will restore your body: “The Mommy Makeover.”
Stefan Szczerba, M.D., understands that mothers everywhere — both new moms and those whose children are grown or nearly grown — make untold sacrifices every day for their families — often neglecting to take time for themselves or failing to take the steps necessary to enhance personal appearance. While a “mommy makeover” may be different for every patient, the term was coined several years ago by plastic surgeons dedicated to helping new and not-so-new mothers cope with excess weight gain, sagging breasts and abdominal muscles following childbirth and breastfeeding.
Northwest suburban resident Adeline Lewis, 43, looks and feels great after having a “mommy makeover” several months ago. The mother of three lost 130 pounds after gastric bypass surgery several years ago, but still coped with sagging skin and breasts following her gastric bypass procedure. After interviewing five highly recommended plastic surgeons, she felt that Dr. Stefan Szczerba offers both the professional knowledge and compassion to handle her complex case. To ease her presurgical anxiety, Dr. Szczerba taught her relaxation techniques immediately prior to her “mommy makeover.” “I went from being worried and concerned immediately prior to my procedure to being completely relaxed,” she said. “These two caring physicians understood my complex medical history and desires for the ‘mommy makeover,” she said. Confident and at ease, she works part-time and has returned to school on a full-time basis where she is pursuing a certificate in paralegal studies.
Dr. Szczerba has spent years studying techniques to control anxiety and pain management. “My goal is to teach our patients how to control their anxiety and pain through relaxation exercises. We believe in treating the total patient and relieving pre surgical anxiety allows our anesthesiologist to give patients less medication. With less medication during surgery the recovery process is much easier,” explains Dr. Szczerba.
At the Chicago Aesthetic Surgery Institute, 10400 W. Higgins Road in Rosemont, the “mommy makeover” often includes a tummy tuck, liposuction, breast lift and breast augmentation, using state-of-the art techniques which provide for a faster recovery, less pain and limited time away from home and family. While Dr. Szczerba urges all of his patients to avoid heavy lifting, and contact sports for a few weeks after the procedure, both physicians report that women having “mommy makeovers” can return to their roles as “working mothers,” “soccer moms” and “mom about town” within a month of the procedure.
Both physicians encourage women considering a “mommy makeover” to schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon that is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and who is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. Membership in this organization represents the gold standard of plastic surgery. Physicians in the American Society of Plastic Surgery completed a three to five years in general surgery residency following graduation from medical school, followed by a two or three year residency in plastic surgery, and two years of medical practice before passing an exam and being elected to membership in the society. Many have also completed a fellowship in a specific area of cosmetic or plastic surgery.
“During the initial appointment, I spend as much time as the patient needs to answer her questions and provide detailed information on the surgical procedure, recovery period and what she can expect from her ‘mommy makeover.’” Dr. Szczerba explained. Initial evaluation, pre op, surgery, recovery, and all post op care is all done at our 5,000 square foot Chicago Aesthetic Surgery Institute which is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. “On the surgery day, one of our nurses from the Chicago Aesthetic Surgery Institute greets the patient, makes her feel comfortable, answers questions both the patient and her family may have and remains at her side through the procedure itself and time in the recovery room,” Dr. Szczerba added. “Dr. Springer and I, as well as members of our team, follow up with the patient by telephone during the first 24 hours after release from the surgery center. In the past I have made house calls to women recovering from cosmetic surgery and I have always provided them with a number to reach me directly” Dr. Szczerba went on to say
According to Dr. Szczerba women considering a “mommy makeover” as a back to school gift to themselves do not have to limit surgical procedures to tummy tucks and breast surgery. With summer over, many women will be recovering from sun damaged skin this may be the time to consider non-invasive procedures including Botox, chemical peels, fat transfers and fillers such as Juvederm to rejuvenate their skin for the holiday season. The Chicago Aesthetic Surgery Institute also provides patients with facial rejuvenation or nasal reshaping surgery and is a leading hair transplant center in the Chicago area.
The Chicago Aesthetic Surgery Institute is located at 10400 West Higgins Road in Rosemont, minutes from O’Hare Airport, I-294 and I-90 and within 30 minutes of Chicago’s Loop. This state-of-the art facility includes patient consultation rooms, two fully equipped surgical suites, a recovery room and a comfortable waiting area for family and friends. Patients enjoy easy free parking and first floor facility.
To schedule a complimentary consultation, please call the Chicago Aesthetic Surgery Institute at 847-853-9900.