Being pregnant and having a baby is one of the biggest life-changing experiences a woman can have. This experience is both emotional and physical. You’re bringing new life into this world but your body is also going through some change which can be surprising and sometimes frustrating. Many women after becoming mothers start to lose confidence in their appearance because they don’t have their pre-baby look. And many of them are wondering when can they have a mommy makeover after child birth.
There are multiple factors which can influence this, and every woman is different. Today we will explore all the questions/issues and provide a short overview of what this procedure is.
Mommy makeover after child birth – what happens during the procedure?
This procedure usually involves two or more procedures with the sole purpose of slim or sculpt your body. If you’re a new mother, then a mommy makeover after child birth is used to correct the effects the pregnancy and breast feeding had on your body.
Usually, a mommy makeover will include a tummy tuck, breast augmentation and liposuction but other procedures can be performed as well. The plastic surgeon’s goal is to tighten the loose skin, remove unwanted and stubborn fat and to restore the previous and youthful shape.
How soon can you have a mommy makeover after child birth?
Pregnancy and what comes after it (breastfeeding) is incredibly demanding and many women need months before their body can return back to normal. In general, cosmetic surgeons recommend that you wait at least 3 months after child birth before having the procedure.
This is not set in stone of course. Since every women is different, the timeline for scheduling depends on several factors. You should discuss this with your surgeon, during your initial consultation.
Hormones and breast feeding
It’s natural that your body experiences hormonal changes during the post-partum period. These change continue during breastfeeding as your body starts to produce breast milk. Cosmetic surgeons recommend that you wait with mommy makeover after child birth at least until you’re done breastfeeding.
Are you planning to have more children?
This is probably the most important factor that you need to consider before opting in for a mommy makeover. If you’re planning on having more children in the next few years, then it’s best to hold off having the procedure.
A mommy makeover won’t impact your ability to have children. But since every pregnancy can have a serious impact on your physical appearance, it’s most likely that a new pregnancy will compromise the results of the procedure and it wouldn’t make much sense to have it again.
Weight fluctuations
Pregnancy in most women, means that their body weight will change. If you have a weight loss goal, we recommend that you first work on that through exercise and diet before having a mommy makeover procedure. This is because weight loss can result in additional loose skin which can undo the effects of the surgery. So make sure that you first reach your desired weight loss goal before committing to the procedure.
Your overall physical health
Your mommy makeover after child birth journey starts with your initial consultation and doesn’t end once you leave the operating room. In fact, the biggest part of that journey is the recovery which will require some dedication and a great amount of time. In order to have good results from the procedure, you need to be in good health. So before you commit to the procedure and recovery, make sure that you’ve also recovered from pregnancy and childbirth.
Obtaining a youthful pre-baby look is not impossible. It requires some work, patience and time. If you’re not happy with the way you look and you’re considering a mommy makeover after child birth, contact Dr. Kotoske and schedule a consultation.
