The cats out of the bag; being pregnant definitely takes a toll on not only mentally prepared to be a mom but also physically on your body. Bringing a kid into the world is a miracle, but what about the bodily changes that occur afterwards? With that, Beauty Insider is calling all mothers who desire their pre-preggo bodies as we talk about getting a mommy makeover!

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Motherhood is full of delights, but it also comes with its fair share of difficulties. One of the most difficult aspects of having children, as many parents can tell, is that it may transform your body in unwanted ways. From the excess skin that sags your stomach to the wonders of post breastfeeding days where your bust has gone limp and have seen better days.

Furthermore, sure you can readjust your lifestyle where it’s exercising or leading a healthier, balanced diet- not everybody has the luxury to bounce back in that way. Therefore, for some, going under the knife might be the only option they have and it is completely fine.

What Is A Mommy Makeover?

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In truth, a Mommy Makeover is a smart marketing phrase for a mix of cosmetic operations that restore your pre-pregnancy look. The breasts and abdomen being the most common areas of emphasis as they are usually the most affected during pregnancy. Although the phrase “mommy makeover” is new, the procedures involved have a long, effective and safe history.

A single-stage treatment is usually used for a mother makeover. A mommy makeover can be done using a variety of methods. Therefore when deciding which procedures are ideal, several aspects should be considered, including the desired amount of restoration, incision placement, and implant type.

What Are Common Procedures In A Mommy Makeover

Labiaplasty

The labia minora — the skin flaps on each side of the vaginal entrance – can be reduced in size with a Labiaplasty. If you’re planning a Labiaplasty to correct alterations caused by pregnancy or delivery, wait until after your final pregnancy and after you’ve had your children. Additionally, you should wait at least a few months following the birth of your child and the completion of your breastfeeding.

Bust Surgery

Breast Augmentation

The surgical placement of breast implants also known as breast augmentation can make your breasts seem larger if they have lost bulk. Breasts may lose bulk after breastfeeding because the tissue in the region shrinks but the skin does not, resulting in drooping. It’s also known as augmentation mammoplasty, and it’s a method to feel more confident or a part of breast reconstruction for a variety of reasons.

Breast Reduction

Breasts generally expand to a larger size and shape during pregnancy. The breasts of some women remain bigger even after postpartum. In some cases, your breasts can become excessively big and are causing back pains, breathing issues, or may even take a hit at your self-esteem.

Therefore, a breast reduction might be a pleasant adjustment. Breast reduction corrects these issues by eliminating fat and glandular tissue, as well as tightening the skin. Resulting in smaller, lighter breasts.

Breast Lift

A surgical breast lift can help raise your breasts by removing excess skin and tightening breast tissue if they are sagging. Reduced breast volume, drooping nipples, and even stretched areolas can all be signs of this. As a result, restoring their youthful shape and adding lift to your breasts might just do the job (literally HAHA)!

Moreover, your plastic surgeon may prescribe a breast lift paired with a breast augmentation as part of your mommy makeover if you want your breasts to be bigger while also being less droopy, or if you want to keep the projection and roundness of the breast mound but your drooping is significant.

Tummy Tuck

Your abdominal muscles and the skin expand throughout pregnancy to accommodate your developing baby. You may notice that your stomach is looser than it was before you were pregnant.

With that, Abdominoplasty tightens slack fascia and eliminates loose, extra skin and fat if you’re unhappy with how your abdomen area looks or feels. Additionally, stretch marks and extra skin in the lower abdomen below the belly button are also removed.

Liposuction

If a good diet and exercise aren’t producing the desired results, liposuction, or the surgical removal of fat, maybe an alternative. The hips, abdomen, thighs, and buttocks can all be targeted with this treatment. The chest, thighs, neck, upper arms, and knees are all good candidates for liposuction. However, many individuals are unaware that liposuction only removes fat, not cellulite, so keep that in mind.

Things To Keep In Mind If You’re Thinking Of Having One

Being at an optimal weight

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Eating well and exercising regularly can help you recover more quickly following surgery. You don’t want to get too thin before the operation, though. With that, it is recommended to achieve a weight that you can maintain so that the shape of your body is not altered even if you acquire a little weight.

Be sure that you are done with having any more children

If you believe you might desire additional children in the future, you should probably postpone your plastic surgery. This is due to the fact that having additional children can reverse the effects of the mommy makeover, putting you right back where you started. Therefore, planning ahead and maybe even getting permanent contraceptives might be useful to avoid any surprises after your procedure.

Scars are permanent but at least the pain is fairly quick!

While surgical scars disappear over time, seeing scars, where you’ve never had them before, can be distressing psychologically. Most people are out of pain and discomfort during the first week, but it may take seven to ten days to get back on your feet and drive. You’ll be able to resume 100 per cent of your usual activities, including intense exercise, in about four weeks.