After pregnancy, your body might change in shape and size, while your skin might change in texture and color. Whatever the type of change, Advanced Plastic Surgery Center can address any problematic issues. Doctors, plastic surgeons, and aestheticians can help you recover your pre-pregnancy body and restore your confidence.
What is a mommy makeover?
A mommy makeover is a combination of cosmetic surgeries that are popular among women after childbirth. When you are done having children, you can consider the surgery to help lift your breasts and tighten your stomach muscles and the surrounding skin.
What body areas does a mommy makeover cover?
- Breasts
- Stomach
Who is the right candidate for a mommy makeover?
You are the right candidate for the procedure if you don’t intend to have more children. Your doctor will conduct a medical examination to ascertain that you are in good overall health. Other requirements include your expectations, and you are at your ideal body weight.
The issues that the procedure will address
Since a mommy makeover combines different cosmetic procedures, it addresses issues like saggy breasts, separated abdominal muscles, excess skin, and excess fat.
Saggy breasts
Breastfeeding can make your breasts sag, so your plastic surgeon might recommend a procedure to address the area. You can undergo breast augmentation, including a breast lift or breast implants. The surgery will lift your breasts, making them perky and of the desired size.
Separated abdominal muscles
During pregnancy, your abdominal muscles might separate, causing a diastasis recti. The condition occurs when the large abdominals separate and is noticeable immediately after pregnancy. In some cases, the situation can resolve independently, but if not, you can undergo surgery to repair those muscles smihub.
Loose skin and stretch marks
Pregnancy can stretch out your belly and leave it with unsightly stretch marks. The saggy skin can come about if you lose baby weight quickly. During the surgery, your plastic surgeon will remove excess skin which might have stretch marks.
If you still have areas of your belly with stretch marks, your doctor might recommend another procedure like laser therapy.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess fat under the skin through suction. The process works to ensure that your results are outstanding. Although the process gives you impressive results, it is up to you to keep off excess fat by eating right.
Recovery
A mommy makeover is an effective procedure that requires ample recovery time. Ensure you get time off from work to allow for recovery. The average recovery time is around four to six weeks, but after surgery, you can spend the next four months for a full recovery. You can use the following tips to help you recover better and faster.
- Do not lift heavy objects
- Keep your incisions dry
- Elevate your back using pillows when sleeping
If you are done having children and not happy with your current body, visit Advanced Plastic Surgery Center for the mommy makeover procedure. Let qualified and experienced surgeons and specialists improve your body. Call or book an appointment online and boost your confidence.
