Mommy makeover
Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can cause numerous body changes, especially in the breasts and abdomen. Many women are often left after childbirth with changes in their breasts and body shape that cannot be corrected with diet, exercise, or non-invasive treatments: the breasts lose volume and sag, while the abdomen may have excess skin and fat, often forming an unattractive abdominal contour. The abdominal muscles may also separate, creating a bloated appearance similar to during pregnancy, known as diastasis.
A single surgery that restores both the body shape and breasts after childbirth is called a mommy makeover.
Mommy makeover procedures
BREAST AUGMENTATION
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that restores lost breast volume after pregnancy using round or anatomical silicone implants of various sizes.
BUST LIFT
A breast lift restores the natural anatomical shape of sagging breasts using special techniques that may involve either the patient’s own tissue (mammary gland) or implants. Achieving natural results often requires carefully planned incisions to remove excess skin and reshape the breast.
- The purpose of breast lift or mastopexy is:
- Raising the breasts
- Removing sagging skin
- Reducing and repositioning the areola and nipple
- Enhancing breast volume
ABDOMINOPLASTY
Hormonal changes during pregnancy and the extra weight gained during and after pregnancy lead to abdominal changes that cannot be corrected by diet or fitness alone. The most important changes are:
- Localized fat deposits
- Separation of the rectus abdominal muscles (diastasis)
- Excess skin
- Stretch marks
- Changes in the shape of the belly button
Abdominoplasty removes excess skin and fat while also repairing muscle separation, restoring the abdominal contour. Scars are hidden within the bikini line and, if properly treated with silicone gel, will mature over one year to match the natural skin color.
The main advantage of a mommy makeover is that two procedures are performed in a single surgery, meaning only one recovery period and a single interruption of social and professional activities. Very important for mothers with young children is post-operative organization – as help at home will be needed both for child care and daily activities. For 2 months, lifting heavy objects or strenuous physical activity is prohibited. Light walks and gentle activities are allowed, and attention should be given to a protein-rich diet to ensure proper healing, along with adequate hydration. After one month, you can resume social and professional activities, and after two months, you may progressively resume physical exercise.
