Thinking of a Mommy Makeover? Here are the Top Benefits
Being pregnant and then becoming a mother are unique moments in a woman's life. But the birth of a child can leave visible marks on your body, changes that can make you feel embarrassed.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding affect the shape of your breasts, which will sag. Weight gain during pregnancy and then weight loss leaves excess skin on the abdomen and thighs and fat that you can't get rid of through diet or exercise.
Sometimes, post-natal surgery aka the Mommy Makeover is the ideal solution to regain your beauty, along with your self-esteem and self-confidence.
What is a Mommy Makeover?
The Mommy Makeover is a set of aesthetic procedures aimed at reshaping the body of mommy. All these surgeries are combined to improve the aesthetic appearance of the body by remodeling the breasts and removing excess skin and fat from the abdomen, thighs, arms.
Mothers become stronger and more confident in their strengths because they have got rid of their physical complexes, are happier, more determined to continue a healthy and active lifestyle, and therefore can concentrate better on raising their child.
Mommy Makeover is customized to each patient's needs, and it can involve some or all of the below procedures:
· breast volume restoration
· improving breast symmetry
· nipple/areola repair
· abdominoplasty/ tummy tuck
· definition of the abdominal muscles
Who is the ideal candidate for the mommy makeover?
If the patient is healthy and has a positive attitude and realistic expectations, then she is a good candidate. You may consider this intervention if:
· pregnancy and breastfeeding have produced unpleasant changes in breast size and shape
· the abdominal muscles have lost tone and stretch marks have appeared
· fat deposits on the waist, abdomen, arms, or thighs are not reduced by diet and exercise
What Are The Mommy Makeover Top Benefits?
A Mommy Makeover can have a tremendously positive effect on your self-esteem. Studies point out that this kind of cosmetic surgery has beneficial mental and emotional effects along with boosting self-confidence.
Here are some of the top benefits:
1. Better looking cleavage and fuller breasts
Breast lift/mastopexy corrects breasts that frequently become saggy after childbirth and breastfeeding. It will remove excess skin and lift the areolae, and the breasts will become firmer and more youthful.
Breast augmentation with a silicone implant can also be done for women who want to increase breast volume.
2. Remove stretch marks and tighten loose skin
During pregnancy, the abdominal muscles stretch and sag, and fat accumulate at this level, which cannot be corrected by diet and sport.
Abdominoplasty will remove loose skin from the abdomen and tighten the abdominal muscles, achieving a smooth and toned appearance.
Liposuction removed excess deposits of fat from problem areas; it is best suited to patients who are close to their ideal weight but have fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise.
3. Regain confidence in the bedroom
If you happen to experience discomfort in the bedroom because of the size of your labia, the surgery of labiaplasty can correct this.
4. Get slimmer thighs in no time
A thigh lift surgery can remove excess skin and fat from the upper thighs, while also tightening the skin.
5. Less time consuming
For some women, time is of the essence and they want to get back in shape after childbirth as quickly as possible. A Mommy Makeover procedure can usually get more makeover procedures (tummy tuck, liposuction, breast lift, breast augmentation) into one surgery.
There are many advantages: less complicated scheduling and billing and faster recovery times.
Before deciding to have one or more surgeries performed at once, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your doctor.
How soon after birth is such an intervention recommended?
Generally, it is advisable to wait at least 6 months after childbirth and at least 4 months after the end of breastfeeding before having such surgery, but consultation and surgical planning can be done at any time, even during pregnancy. However, it’s important to understand that the body needs some time to recover after childbirth. After breastfeeding, the breasts need time to get back to their initial shape, volume and position. It is also true that is some cases, the breasts and tummy never regain their pre-pregnancy aspect, no matter how much time you wait. And this is when the Mommy Makeover intervention is recommended.
How long is the recovery time after a mommy makeover?
Your body's natural healing ability and following your surgeon's pre-and post-operative instructions will greatly influence your recovery after a Mommy Makeover procedure.
Generally, many patients are able to return to work or similar activities within a few weeks after surgery. Other patients require a longer recovery period.
During the first 2-3 weeks any form of physical activity is forbidden, including driving. So, make sure you have someone to take care of the children, cook, clean, etc. Exercise and sex can be resumed after 6 weeks.
What happens to the results of the surgeries if the patient decides to have a baby after?
A new pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding will leave their mark on the patient's body and the results may be compromised, so the recommendation is to think about getting a Mommy Makeover surgery only after you believe your family is complete and you won’t get pregnant again.
How much can a full Mommy Makeover cost?
Costs may vary depending on the number of procedures involved. A Mommy Makeover can mean one surgery in some cases and four or even five surgeries in other cases.
Final words
The results of these procedures have permanent effects and will greatly improve your self-image. Women who undergo postnatal aesthetics will feel better, more confident, will no longer have complexes that affect their physical appearance, and their mental state will improve significantly.
If you want to regain your pre-pregnancy figure, make sure to discuss it with a certified professional surgeon who can advise you on the next steps and help you choose the right procedure for you during your initial consultation.