Becoming a new mother is the start of an exhilarating, emotional journey. Sleep is now scarce. You’re lucky when you can finally find an extra minute to wash your hair. Your world has completely changed – and so has your body.

Rest assured that it’s normal for your body to change during and after pregnancy. After all, you’ve just carried a living, breathing being inside of you for nine months. You had to undergo significant changes to pull this off, and that’s something to be celebrated. Even still, post-pregnancy changes might leave some women feeling self-conscious or uncomfortable in their own skin.

Mommy makeovers are here to change that.

Mommy Makeover: Turning Back The Hands Of Time

If you’re not feeling quite right in your post-pregnancy body, it’s possible you’ll want to consider a mommy makeover.

A mommy makeover is a combination of surgical procedures that help women restore their physique after giving birth. It’s up to the patient to decide on the extent of the procedures. You can decide to undergo a combination of several procedures, or you can opt for just one. You’ll sit down with your surgeon beforehand to communicate your goals for the outcome.

How Does A Mommy Makeover Work?

Loose skin, stretch marks and weight gain are just some examples of the changes a woman might experience during pregnancy. A mommy makeover procedure can correct these and help women return to their pre-pregnancy body shape.

Mommy makeovers are tailored to every individual patient. As a result, the procedure is highly flexible and customized to each patient’s needs.

A mommy makeover is a combination of multiple different plastic surgery procedures tailored to your unique goals and desired aesthetic outcomes. The goal is to tighten, lift and enhance, creating a post-pregnancy body that makes you feel and look your best.

Again, every procedure will vary based on the individual patient’s goals. However, the procedure generally consists of a combination of breast and abdomen surgeries. This can include:

• Breast augmentation involves surgically enhancing the size and shape of your breasts. Breast augmentation improves the symmetry and cleavage of your breasts, boosts fullness after pregnancy and rejuvenates your look over time.
• Breast reduction. In some cases, breasts swell during pregnancy and don’t return to their previous size. A breast reduction removes excess tissue, fat and skin that may be unwanted after pregnancy.
• Breast lift. Your breasts may have lowered on your body due to pregnancy and breastfeeding. A breast lift can correct that and restore the natural appearance of your breasts. This procedure is often combined with a breast augmentation to allow for a lift and restoration of the volume you may have lost while breastfeeding.
• Tummy tuck. Also known as an abdominoplasty, this procedure flattens and contours your abdomen. During the procedure, your rectus abdominus muscles (better known as those “six pack” muscles) are repaired to their pre-pregnancy state. Depending on your needs, there are three tummy tuck procedures to choose from. You can opt for a mini tummy tuck, which is ideal for patients with a minimal amount of excess weight and skin. A standard tummy tuck works for patients with larger amounts of excess weight and skin, and usually requires the reconstruction of the belly button. A fleur de lis is for patients with very large amounts of loose skin to be removed. This procedure is more commonly performed on patients who have undergone massive weight loss.
• Liposuction, or body contouring, slims and reshapes specific body areas by removing excess fat deposits via suction. Liposuction can be performed in many areas of the body in which stubborn fat persists. These areas include the double chin, bra roll, abdomen and upper arms. This fat can also be used to add volume to your buttocks, hips, face or breasts to provide a natural, long-lasting filler to areas that have lost volume.

How Soon Can I Get A Mommy Makeover?

It’s recommended to wait at least six months after your pregnancy before seeking out a mommy makeover procedure. You’ll want to ensure your body has ample time to rest and recover after pregnancy and giving birth. It’s also highly recommended you schedule your procedure only if you don’t plan on getting pregnant again, so that the cosmetic results will last and retain their efficacy well into your future.

Mommy Makeover: Healing And Recovery

The post-procedure healing process looks different for everyone. It will largely depend on the number of surgeries you undergo, but expect to be in recovery mode one to four weeks after your procedure. Patients are also advised to avoid any heavy lifting a month after the procedure.

The office of Dr. Kashan offers compassionate, customized treatment plans for new mothers seeking to look and feel their best post-pregnancy. If you’re curious about what a mommy makeover might do for you, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to your message.