Back in the days, plastic surgery was a myth. But not anymore. Before, cosmetic or plastic surgeries were a thing only the rich and famous would do. Today, many people have cosmetic surgery, but there are still a lot of myths and taboo topics about them. Today, we will be focusing on debunking some of the most common mommy makeover myths.
Cosmetic surgery myths, can be a result of two things. Firstly, from bad experiences and outdated surgical techniques. The other is from, let’s call the, urban legends. One thing they both have in common is that there isn’t a single grain of truth in them.
So what are the biggest mommy makeover myths?
Mommy makeover myth #1 – It’s only for women
Even though the name of the procedure says “mommy” that doesn’t mean that this surgical procedure is only for women, more precisely, mothers. The name “mommy makeover” was given for two reasons:
- It was a result of clever marketing efforts and
- It is mostly performed on women or mothers
However, a mommy makeover can be performed on anyone, regardless of their gender.
You’re most likely wondering how is this possible? Well, mommy makeovers are actually a combination of different cosmetic surgery procedures, which aim to improve your body contouring.
The physical changes that this procedure provides, mostly tackle issues that are usually the result of pregnancy e.g. sagging skin, weak abdominal muscles, loss of breast volume etc. However all these things can happen even due to extensive weight loss or aging.
As we all age and can lose weight, having a mommy makeover is a possibility, especially if you’re interested in having more than one procedure.
#2 – A mommy makeover is only a specific combination o procedures.
This is yet another one of the mommy makeover myths that aren’t true. Many potential patients think that a mommy makeover is something that involves only certain surgical procedures such as a tummy tuck, liposuction and breast augmentation.
It’s true that these surgical procedures are the most common ones, since they focus on the most frequent problems (sagging skin, loss of breast volume etc.) but that doesn’t mean that you can have only those surgeries.
In fact, when it comes to mommy makeover, you get to pick and choose the surgeries you want, depending on what part of your body you wish to focus on. The procedures you can combine in your mommy makeover are:
- Breast lift and augmentation
- Breast reduction
- Upper body lift
- Tummy tuck
- Lower body lift
- Liposuction
- Nipple reshaping
- Labiaplasty
Naturally, you are not limited to these procedures. The mommy makeover is very versatile and customizable so you can make your own combination.
Myth #3 – There’s extensive scaring
It’s true that all surgeries, even cosmetic, leave scars. But, in some cases, the scars are so minimal and so well-hidden that you don’t even notice them.
This mommy makeover myth originated from the assumption that since there are more procedures, there will be more scars. Which of course, isn’t the case. In fact, some cosmetic surgeons are so skilled that they can even use one incision to do two procedures.
Furthermore, the incisions that are made during a mommy makeover are very small and are placed usually where they will be less noticeable. Of course if you’re doing an arm lift or a specific type of tummy tuck, the scar might be visible. But this is something your cosmetic surgeon will explain during your consultation so you’ll know exactly what to expect.
Mommy makeover myth #4 – Long and painful recovery
Every cosmetic surgery involves some recovery time. There’s no way to avoid that. But just because a mommy makeover involves multiple procedures, it shouldn’t make the recovery any more difficult than if you get only one procedure.
It’s actually smarter and more practical to go through the recovery once, instead of doing separate procedures and going though it every single time. It can really save you time in the long run.
Stories and mommy makeover myths can sometimes make people hesitant about having the procedure. So instead of believing in urban legends and relying solely on the experience of others, you should schedule a consultation with your cosmetic surgeon and hear what he/she has to say. You can always ask questions if you have any doubts.
