Mommy Makeover Guides

How the Mommy Makeover is Performed?

Most women gain anywhere from 20 to 30 or more pounds during their pregnancy. This weight gain usually causes stretch marks, enlarged breasts, extra fat storage around the abdomen and love handles, and larger hips and thighs. While some women are lucky to lose the post baby weight within a few months of giving birth, others struggle to lose those stubborn 15 to 20 pounds or end up gaining more weight because of a poor diet or a lack of exercise. Having a baby will change your body completely. The abdominal muscles can stretch and tear, you’ll probably have stretch marks around the belly button and lower abdomen, and your breasts will grow then shrink, sag, and droop. The mommy makeover procedure is designed to restore your body to its pre-pregnancy state with a combination of liposuction, skin tightening, and body contouring procedures.
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Your mommy makeover doctor will determine exactly what procedures you need to get your figure back. Most women are good candidates for breast implants or a breast lift because their breasts sag or droop after pregnancy. A tummy tuck is also a popular makeover procedure because the surgeon can sew back the torn abdominal muscles, remove excess body fat around the abdomen, and create a shapelier waistline. A butt lift or a thigh lift can help to remove excess fat around the hips and thighs to create a more contoured appearance. Liposuction of the arms, back, stomach, and knees may be necessary to achieve a more desirable, streamlined silhouette. Go to the plastic surgery guide for more information on each individual procedure.

Mommy makeover procedures include:

• Breast augmentation (breast implants)
• Breast lift (with or without implants)
• Tummy tuck
• Liposuction
• Butt lift (especially the Brazilian butt lift)
• Thigh lift
• Facial peels (to help with melasma or skin discoloration)
• Botox injections

Advantages of the Mommy Makeover

• Can restore the body to its pre-pregnancy shape and size
• Helps to get rid of stubborn body fat that is resistant to diet and exercise efforts
• Can improve your self-confidence and self-esteem
• Most surgeons offer financing packages and discounts for booking multiple procedures

Disadvantages of the Mommy Makeover

• May require multiple visits and surgeries
• Some procedures like the tummy tuck and breast augmentation have a long downtime
• Risk of infection, scarring, and skin healing problems associated with each surgery
• Some incisions may not fade completely