A woman’s body undergoes many changes during childbirth which, while good for the health of her baby, may not exactly be to her liking later on. As the name suggests, a ‘Mommy makeover’ combines a bunch of plastic surgery procedures into a single effort to help in turning back the clock on a woman’s body once she has given birth and weaned her baby. After the mother stops breastfeeding her baby, she can opt for a mommy makeover and restore her body to the way it was pre-pregnancy or into what she wants it to be through a single drastic surgery.
The Procedure
To put it simply, a mommy makeover is a rather standard combination of several cosmetic surgery procedures that are performed together in a single operation. These include a tummy tuck, a breast lift and liposuction, normally of the lower body and tummy. In fact, these are the most common plastic surgery procedures performed amongst women as a whole. Sometimes, implants are also used for breast augmentation and women who have undergone a Caesarean section may also go for scar revision.
Collectively, these procedures address the most common effects of breastfeeding and birthing on a woman’s body; skin stretching in the abdomen, weight gain, possible deflation or loss of firmness in breasts. The best thing about a mommy makeover is that the results can be achieved all at once and the recovery times for all these procedures is combined. It takes just one fell swoop for a woman to achieve or recover the appearance and body image she wants.
How is it Performed?
The specific of every Mommy makeover procedure will vary according to the individual patient. For instance, the locations and amounts of liposuction, the kind of tummy tuck and whether breast augmentation is needed, will determine the duration of the procedure and the recovery time required by the patient. Wherever possible, the scars that will result after a tummy tuck will be placed strategically to hide them from view.
Best Candidates for Mommy Makeover
Women who have stopped breastfeeding their babies are the best candidates for Mommy Makeover procedures. It should also be noted by women that if they opt for breast augmentation rather than breast lift, it can affect their chances of breastfeeding in the future, but this depends on the type of incision used.
Hence, if you plan on having additional children and want to breastfeed in the future, it is best to postpone breast augmentation. Also, if you are a smoker, you need to quit at least two weeks before and after the surgery as it can inhibit the healing process. It is also important to have a realistic expectation of the results.
Undergoing a Mommy makeover can have a positive impact on your self-esteem. If you feel better about your appearance, you will feel better about yourself. This kind of procedure can actually improve the quality of life. Before you choose to undergo this surgery, it is recommended that you think about your expectations and discuss them with an experienced surgeon.
Recovery Period of Mommy Makeover
The recovery period involved in a mommy makeover will depend on what procedures are being performed. Combining the procedures should have a shorter recovery period as compared to getting the procedures done individually. Normally, the bandages that are placed over the incisions will remain so for a few days and some parts of the body may need an elastic (compression) bandage to be worn for a couple of weeks to keep swelling in check. Typically, a four to six recovery period is required after you have undergone a Mommy Makeover.
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