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Darren M. Smith, MD, FACS
Darren M. Smith, MD, FACS
Darren M. Smith, MD, FACS
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Before & after

Mommy Makeover Case 3: Breast Augmentation & Flank Liposuction

Before and after photographs from Dr. Darren Smith’s practice. Individual results may vary.

Mommy Makeover Case 3

Mommy Makeover

After pregnancy, this patient wanted fuller breasts and more waist definition. Her treatment combined breast augmentation and flank liposuction, without a tummy tuck. She is shown six months after surgery.

Patient goal
Restore breast volume after pregnancy and improve waist definition; she was happy with her abdomen.
Treatment
Breast augmentation and flank liposuction; no tummy tuck.
Technique
The procedures were performed together after an individual assessment confirmed that a combined plan was appropriate.
Photographed
6 months after surgery.
Age range
Implants
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Individual results may vary.

Before and 6 months after breast augmentation and flank liposuction. This patient wanted fuller breasts and a more defined waist after pregnancy; her mommy makeover did not include a tummy tuck.View larger ↗
Before and 6 months after breast augmentation and flank liposuction. This patient wanted fuller breasts and a more defined waist after pregnancy; her mommy makeover did not include a tummy tuck.
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Fuller breasts and a more defined waist

After pregnancy, this patient wanted to restore breast volume and improve the shape of her waist. She was happy with her abdomen, so abdominal skin removal was not part of her goals. Her story centers on choosing the areas that mattered to her.

Does every mommy makeover need a tummy tuck?

No. In this case, Dr. Darren Smith combined breast augmentation with liposuction of the flanks. Augmentation addressed breast volume, while liposuction treated localized fat at the sides of her waist. She did not undergo abdominoplasty.

This distinction matters when comparing before-and-after photographs. A mommy makeover is a personalized surgical plan, so two patients may have different procedures even when their treatment is described by the same name. Her plan focused specifically on volume restoration and waist definition.

Viewing the breast and waist changes together

Her six-month photographs show both areas in the same comparison. They illustrate the role of targeted contouring alongside breast surgery without implying that a tummy tuck is necessary for every patient after pregnancy.

Learn about breast implant options and mommy makeover surgery, or meet with Dr. Smith at his New York City practice to discuss which procedures fit your priorities.

Individual results vary.

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