Having a baby…such a precious blessing! And then one day, months later, sometimes even years later, you catch a good look at yourself in the mirror and think, “What on earth happened to my body?!?”
It happens to all mothers. Your body goes through a multitude of changes and adaptations in order to properly nurture and grow that little human being inside of you. And it’s all forced to happen within a very brief span of time.
But now you CAN regain your pre-pregnant body! It’s because of these natural changes during pregnancy and childbirth that the whole idea of the ‘mommy makeover’ procedure was conceived. The term mommy makeover is really just a catch-all phrase covering all the plastic surgery procedures that are most helpful to women who have given birth.
What is Included in a Mommy Makeover?
Many people associate the term ‘mommy makeover’ to mean just a tummy tuck and a breast lift. But there are several procedures that can be performed in any number of combinations, personalized to each woman’s specific needs and staying within the guidelines of her budget. These procedures may include one or more of the following:
- Tummy tuck
- Breast lift
- Breast augmentation
- Liposuction
- Buttocks lift
- Vaginal rejuvenation
If you choose one or two procedures, you may be able to have them performed in a single operation, but if you need, or opt for, multiple treatments, it’s more likely they will require more than one operation to get them all done.
Regardless of the procedures you have done, the benefits of a mommy makeover are enormous, both physically and emotionally. Some of the most outstanding benefits include:
- Fuller, perkier breasts
- Flatter, more toned abdominal muscles
- Increased self-confidence, self-assurance and self-image
- More defined waistline
- Lifted, more shapely buttocks
When Should I Schedule My Mommy Makeover?
Most surgeons will suggest you wait to have a mommy makeover until you’re sure you won’t be having more children. It’s also recommended to schedule your mommy makeover a minimum of six months after your last baby or when you’ve completely stopped breastfeeding.
Since each woman will experience different results from the changes that occur during and after pregnancy, you’ll want to schedule a mommy makeover consultation to discuss your goals.
You’ll work with your surgeon to develop a customized treatment plan, with the perfect combination of procedures to enable you to achieve your pre-pregnant body shape. In some cases, you’ll be delightfully surprised to discover your mommy makeover body looks even better than your pre-pregnant body did!
You need to know that a mommy makeover is not designed to be used for weight loss. While you may lose a bit of fat as the procedures are performed, most of your “baby weight” will need to be gone in order for the surgeon to give you optimal results. Ideally, you should be within 20-30 pounds of your goal weight.
Contact Us Today
If you’re ready to regain your pre-baby body, (or one that’s even better) contact us today to set up your mommy makeover consultation! At DePerro Plastic Surgery, we’re here to answer any questions you may have about mommy makeovers or any of our other services.