Should I Wait Until I’m Finished Having Children to Get a Mommy Makeover?
Posted October 07, 2024 in Mommy Makeover
Many women face unwanted changes to their bodies after pregnancy that diet and exercise alone can’t fix. A Mommy Makeover is a highly customizable procedure that aims to restore the body to its pre-pregnancy state by reshaping, re-sculpting, and re-contouring the breasts, abdomen, waist, and/or buttocks. The potentially transformative quality of this set of procedures leads many women to wonder if they should wait until they’re done having children before they choose to undergo a Mommy Makeover. While the choice is ultimately yours, this blog aims to provide the information you need to make an informed decision about whether a Mommy Makeover is right for you.
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What Is a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover is a customized set of cosmetic surgeries designed to address changes to your body after pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum weight fluctuations.
Every woman has her own goals for her Mommy Makeover, and no two procedure plans are the same. The decision to undergo a Mommy Makeover is a personal decision, as is the timing of the procedure. Many women choose to undergo a Mommy Makeover after they are done having children. However, the choice is ultimately up to the patient and what they feel is best for them.
Mommy Makeovers can involve a combination of the following procedures:
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is a popular procedure to include in a Mommy Makeover, as it can help restore breast volume after pregnancy, breastfeeding, and postpartum weight loss. Your surgeon can customize implant type, shape, and size for your ideal result.
Breast Lift
Many women experience loss of firmness and shape in their breasts after pregnancy and breastfeeding. A breast lift elevates and repositions the breasts by removing extra skin and tightening the tissue around them, giving them a more youthful, perky shape. A breast lift can also reshape and reposition the areolas, which can sag and droop after breastfeeding.
It’s important to note that a breast lift will not make your breasts larger or fuller at the top. If you want fuller breasts, consider getting a breast augmentation along with your breast lift.
Buttock Augmentation
Buttock augmentation enhances the shape and size of the buttocks using implants or fat grafting. Buttock implants are silicone devices placed deep within the tissue during surgery. Fat grafting, also known as a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), involves taking fat from another body area and skillfully injecting it into the butt. Either augmentation technique can be included in a Mommy Makeover to create a more shapely behind.
Liposuction
Liposuction can help contour the hips, thighs, buttocks, belly, and other areas where diet and exercise have not worked.
Many people choose liposuction to achieve a slimmer, more balanced body shape after pregnancy and childbirth. However, it’s important to note that liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure, nor is it a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise. The procedure works best on individuals of average weight but with a little extra stubborn fat.
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin from the abdomen. It can also restore weakened or separated muscles, resulting in smoother and firmer abs. While a tummy tuck can’t remove stretch marks, you may see improvements after skin removal in that area.
Many people strive for a flat tummy, and while diet and exercise can help, sometimes they aren’t enough—especially after pregnancy. Women considering future pregnancies should think about waiting before undergoing this procedure, as it can alter or reduce the efficacy of your results.
When Is the Best Time to Get a Mommy Makeover?
Most surgeons recommend that the best time to undergo a Mommy Makeover is after your family is complete. If you become pregnant again after the surgery, the pregnancy itself will not be affected by the surgeries you’ve had. However, another pregnancy may reverse your hard-earned results and alter the appearance of your procedures. Waiting until you are done building your family will help you maintain your Mommy Makeover results for as long as possible.
Can You Have a Mommy Makeover Without Having Kids?
Don’t let the name of this popular procedure deter you—women who have not had kids can still enjoy the benefits of a Mommy Makeover. The combination of procedures can provide a refreshed, rejuvenated look for anyone, regardless of whether or not they have been pregnant. For example, if you’ve recently lost a lot of weight, you may want to combine liposuction, breast lift, and tummy tuck to tighten loose skin for a more toned appearance.
Learn More About Mommy Makeovers in Newport Beach, CA
Ready to take the first step toward achieving your Mommy Makeover goals? There’s no better time to book a consultation with Dr. Jon Glazer, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Newport Beach. Contact us today by calling (949) 644-1240 or completing our online contact form.