How to Plan Your Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover can be an excellent way to regain your pre-pregnancy body shape. Before scheduling a procedure, your doctor will want to discuss a few important points with you to make sure you are a good candidate for this surgery. In this post, Dr. Donald Hause, a cosmetic surgeon in Sacramento, explains why timing matters when considering a mommy makeover.
Common Mommy Makeover Procedures
Everyone’s body is unique and every pregnancy is different, so there is no set formula for a mommy makeover. However, the surgery usually includes some combination of the following procedures:
- Liposuction – the removal of excess fat that diet and exercise alone cannot address.
- Breast augmentation and lift – Improves the shape of deflated breasts and restores breasts to a higher position on the chest.
- Tummy tuck – tightens separated abdominal muscles and removes extra fat and/or skin tissue.
Are You A Good Candidate?
If you are in good health and have realistic expectations for your body, you might be a good candidate for a mommy makeover surgery. However, it is imperative to wait until the timing is right before proceeding. Your doctor will want to be sure you are completely healed from your pregnancy before performing any mommy makeover procedures. Recovery will also factor into scheduling your surgery, so make sure you have a stretch of time available to properly rest and heal.
Wait Until After Your Last Pregnancy
It is completely safe to become pregnant after a mommy makeover. But since pregnancy and childbirth can undo the cosmetic effects of mommy makeover procedures, it is necessary to wait until after your last pregnancy. You should also be finished with breastfeeding before considering any sort of breast lift or augmentation surgery. Maintaining a stable weight for several months will also factor in your candidacy for a mommy makeover, as your doctor will want to know that your body is no longer in a state of fluctuation. If your weight is stable and you do not plan to have any more children, you may be a good candidate for a mommy makeover.
An experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon can help you decide whether mommy makeover is the best option for you. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Donald Hause, contact Sacramento Aesthetic Surgery at (916) 646-6869.
