Ideal Timing for a Mommy Makeover

Becoming a mother means many life changes. It can also change your body in a number of ways. Loose skin, stretch marks, and sagging curves are a common part of having a child. Yet there are ways to turn back the clock. Undergoing a mommy makeover (body contouring surgery after pregnancy and childbirth) can tighten, tone, and firm up different parts of your body.

This is ideal for many mothers, but it’s important to get the timing of a mommy makeover right. Jefferson Plastic Surgery in Philadelphia, PA would like to consider the importance of timing for a mommy makeover.

Why Timing Matters for Mommy Makeovers

Many mothers feel like getting their bodies back into shape soon after having a child, but it’s prudent to wait before undergoing any sort of cosmetic procedure. This is a good idea for a number of reasons:

• You don’t want to undergo a mommy makeover while you’re still nursing
• You don’t want to recover from a body contouring surgery during the important first months of your baby’s life
• You want your body to settle before making any sort of aesthetic revisions
• You don’t want to undergo multiple, separate mommy makeovers

For these reasons, our team always stresses the importance of timing when it comes to surgery. That means considering what you can do to prepare for surgery and what we can do to ensure optimal results.

Waiting Until After You’ve Had Your Last Child

A mommy makeover should only be performed after you’ve finished having children. If we perform a mommy makeover and you wind up having another child, you’ll need additional body contouring procedures to repeat the cosmetic benefits.

Be sure to discuss your family plans with your partner before considering a mommy makeover. If there is another child in your future, postpone elective surgery until after he or she is born. If you’re done having children, then reach out to a plastic surgeon.

Losing Weight Naturally Through Diet and Exercise

After having your last child, you will lose weight naturally as your body chemistry changes. Work on losing as much excess body fat as possible through a healthy diet and regular exercise. This will allow surgeons to remove loose skin and stretch marks with ease, and helps ensure you’ll keep the excess weight off in the years after the mommy makeover. In some ways, this is preparing for long-term care.

Initial Consultation and Planning

After you’ve had your last child, you can visit our practice for a mommy makeover consultation. During this visit, we can talk about your cosmetic goals and determine what procedures would be best to achieve them. Typically a mommy makeover will involve a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), breast lift (mastopexy), and other lifts targeting the torso and extremities.

As part of this planning phase of treatment, we can also provide a target date for surgery. While you’re working on getting in shape, we’ll monitor your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed. Good planning means excellent outcomes.

Learn More About Mommy Makeover Treatment

For more information about mommy makeover treatment and how it can help you look great, be sure to contact our skilled team of cosmetic surgeons. The team at Jefferson Plastic Surgery can help you achieve your aesthetic goals.