Is Mommy Makeover Worth It?

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A mommy makeover is usually a 3-in-1 plastic surgery procedure meant for new mothers. Due to the kinds of changes the body goes through during pregnancy, the new mother often finds that her body has drastically changed from how it was.

Unfortunately, the narrative around pregnancy and the beauty of childbearing makes new mothers feel not only dissatisfied with their post-pregnancy bodies but also feel bad about feeling uncomfortable. This means that the mental toll the bodily dissatisfaction caused is doubled with feeling bad about it.

A mommy makeover targets, therefore, not only the actual physical changes a woman’s body goes through but also her mental health. Giving people the bodies they truly desire is the incredible feat of cosmetic surgery. And, within plastic surgery, the mommy makeover is one of the most specialised procedures.

But first, we need to understand the changes a woman's body undergoes during pregnancy, i.e. the reason for the post-pregnancy look.

The Physical Changes During Pregnancy
Pregnancy often becomes a 9-month long cheat day for women. Especially ...
... women who dieted pre-pregnancy feel that eating for two gives them the excuse to binge on whatever they want.

The problem with this mindset is that the fat accumulated during this period does not magically disappear once the baby is born. Although that is the expectation, you still need to maintain diet and exercise during pregnancy for your body to snap back into shape.

But a lot of women do not. And rightfully so – they are bringing new life into this world, they should not have to worry about body image. But post-pregnancy, these body image issues return and manifest in the following way:

Excess skin
Excess fat
Sagging breasts

And the job of the mommy makeover is to resolve these.

What Makes the Mommy Makeover Worth It
The mommy makeover targets each of the aforementioned post-pregnancy problems with specific procedures:

Liposuction for the excess fat through sophisticated technologies like MicroAire and VASER.

Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck for the excess skin and the divarication of recti muscles (if it happens)

Mastopexy or breast lift for the sagging breasts, which also involves reorienting the nipple for a more youthful look.

When these procedures are performed by a board-certified surgeon in a well-equipped centre, the likelihood of returning as close as possible to your pre-pregnancy body is increased. Their technique should ensure natural-looking results that bring you joy when you look in the mirror. The ultimate goal is a painless, scar-free makeover that improves your mental health and gives you happiness!