Mommy makeover: plastic surgery for young mothers

Pregnancy and childbirth are experiences that bring incredible joy to women. However, carrying a child, giving birth, and breastfeeding can have a significant impact on a woman's body. Of course, immediately after giving birth, a mother's priority is the comfort and health of her baby. But after about a year, most women want to regain their “pre-pregnancy” body, skin elasticity, and comfortable weight. Improving a woman's body after childbirth and restoring her self-confidence is exactly what a plastic surgeon aims to achieve with a mommy makeover.

What surgical procedures are part of a mommy makeover?

One of the areas of the body that women often want to improve after childbirth is the breasts.

Breast lift. Some women notice that when they lose weight after childbirth, their breasts sag and lose their firm shape. A breast lift helps to create a slimmer and younger silhouette, making sports and other activities more comfortable.

Breast augmentation. Some women experience a reduction in breast size during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In such cases, a plastic surgeon will recommend breast augmentation with natural-sized implants, often in combination with a breast lift.

Breast reduction. During pregnancy, the size of the breasts may increase. Large breasts often cause back pain, slouching, discomfort from bra straps rubbing, chafing, etc. As part of a mommy makeover, a plastic surgeon changes the size of the patient's breasts to the most comfortable size for her.

Abdominal plastic surgery is also very popular among young mothers. During pregnancy, the uterus enlarges significantly and the organs move apart to make room for the developing baby in the womb. As a result of these processes, the skin also enlarges and stretches, which can cause sagging, postpartum stretch marks, etc. Many women find it very difficult to return to their “pre-pregnancy” shape through diet and exercise alone, so they turn to a plastic surgeon to improve the appearance of their abdominal area.

A tummy tuck can remove sagging skin and excess fat. Although our skin is very elastic, during pregnancy it stretches too much and cannot return to its original level of elasticity. In many cases, a plastic surgeon combines a tummy tuck with liposuction to restore a woman's pre-pregnancy figure. Sometimes the muscle structure of the abdomen is also improved and tightened: during pregnancy (especially multiple pregnancies), the muscles can stretch and separate. A plastic surgeon can tighten the rectus abdominis muscles, making the abdomen flatter and more toned.

Abdominal liposuction is the best way to remove so-called fat deposits—areas that are difficult to get rid of with diet and exercise. During liposuction, experienced plastic surgeon Dmitry Slosser uses the latest equipment to gently and effectively remove excess fat. This reduces the appearance of extensive bruising and bruising after surgery, significantly shortening and easing the recovery period.

The breasts and abdomen are the most popular areas for a mommy makeover, but in many cases women combine them with other types of surgical procedures.

Buttock lift. Sagging buttocks can be caused by aging, sudden weight loss, hormonal changes during pregnancy, etc. A plastic surgeon can combine a Brazilian butt lift with other procedures as part of a mommy makeover to improve a woman's overall body shape.

Thigh liposuction. Although many mothers want to have liposuction in the abdominal area, liposuction or thigh lift is also a fairly common procedure for removing fat and sagging skin from this area of the body.

Who is a good candidate for the popular mommy makeover procedure?

A woman who has decided to improve her body's appearance with plastic surgery should be in good health and at a comfortable weight. She should not be planning another pregnancy in the next 5-10 years, and at least one year should have passed since her last pregnancy.

If you want to improve your figure after pregnancy and achieve a harmonious, natural result, contact experienced plastic surgeon Dmitry Sloser. Every mother's body is unique, so the doctor will plan the procedure to effectively correct your problem areas with a gentle recovery period.