Is a Mommy Makeover Right for You?

There is no question that pregnancy and breastfeeding take a toll on a woman’s body, particularly successive pregnancies. The breasts may be sagging due to changes in size during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weaning. The abdominal skin, underlying tissue, and muscles that were stretched out in order to accommodate the fetus have now become loose and flabby. Furthermore, there may be stretch marks due to the skin having lost its elasticity.

It should not be surprising, therefore, that many of these women may take a good look at themselves in the mirror once they are done having children and want to return their bodies to the more youthful look that they had before pregnancy and childbirth. For these women, Jefferson Plastic Surgery offers what is commonly known as a mommy makeover, focusing mainly on the breasts and abdominal region. Is a mommy makeover a good choice for you? Here are some considerations to keep in mind.

Finished with Childbearing and Breastfeeding

While you may change your mind about, or be surprised by, future pregnancies, our staff generally recommends mommy makeover for women who have decided not to have more children. If you are interested in undergoing breast lift, breast reduction, or breast augmentation, and future breastfeeding is a concern, please let us know. There are certain surgical techniques that can minimize any risk to the mammary glands and ducts.

In terms of the abdominal region, a tummy tuck procedure will tighten up loose muscles by suturing them tightly together. This may cause difficulty for future pregnancies, as the abdominal region will once again need to expand to make room for the growing baby. If you have undergone a hysterectomy or are on reliable birth control, you should be a good candidate for a mommy makeover tummy tuck procedure.

Diet and Exercise Aren’t Enough

The Internet is full of advice articles about how to exercise and change your diet in order to regain your pre-pregnancy body contours. Unfortunately, you may find that you don’t get the results you desire, despite following all of these exercise and diet suggestions.

In such cases, you may find that a mommy makeover will provide the finishing touches to get your body back to its pre-pregnancy shape and size. This is particularly true in terms of the breasts, which may not return to their youthful appearance as a response to exercise. Because the breasts consist only of fat or glandular tissue, there are no muscles to tone that will reduce the amount of sagginess that often occurs after pregnancy and breastfeeding.

There is no doubt that childbearing and breastfeeding can be some of the most beautiful experiences you will ever have as a mother. However, these experiences do take a toll on your body. If you know you do not want more children, now is the time to consider your reasons for wanting to improve the shape of your body back and return to its pre-pregnancy state. You may just find that a mommy makeover is the right decision for you.