Revamping that post-pregnancy look, and getting back into shape with mommy makeovers
The joy of motherhood is incomparable to any other kind of happiness. However, every woman who has brought a child into this world knows all too well the drastic kind of changes that occur in a woman’s body during pregnancy and after birth. Getting that pre-pregnancy body back is also a painful task, and this is why more and more moms are opting to undertake a combination of cosmetic surgical procedures to get back into shape, these procedures are generally referred to as “mommy makeovers”.
Diana a 35-year-old mother or two boys hated her post pregnancy stomach, which according to her appeared very “saggy”. She was tired of wearing ‘muffin tops’ all the time, while newer fashion trends demanded fitting kinds of tops. As a result of these negative feelings, she decided to have a mommy makeover last year, Diana’s procedure involved liposuction, breast augmentation and lift with Tummy Tuck.
“With two boys, my main focus for years was to raise them properly, and that always meant that my needs came second to theirs,” Diana recalls. “So, over the years I let myself go until I reached a point where I would look at myself and I hate what I saw. So, I decided to get a mommy makeover, and I could not be happier,” she says proudly.
According to a survey conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, about 62% of American mothers would consider having full “mommy makeovers” to regain their pre-pregnancy bodies, if money was not a hindrance. Mommy makeovers include breast enlargements, breast lifts, tummy tacks, and liposuction. The research also noted that the age of women seeking these procedures had reduced, over the last decade. This means that young moms are more inclined to undergo these surgical procedures.
According to Dr. Matthew Schulman, who is an assistant professor of plastic surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Manhattan, mommy makeovers are becoming more acceptable by women in their 30s and 40s. The assistant professor further states that stretch marks and the loosening of the skin associated with pregnancy were a major concern for the women who consulted him. He also took note of the fact the patients who sought mommy makeovers were women who prior to pregnancy had ‘great overall looks’ and they sought to regain these looks.
A stretched stomach that won’t go away even with exercise, deflated breasts and weight settling on the hips are just some of the changes a woman’s body experiences during and after pregnancy. As a result, more and more moms are lining up for mommy makeovers to regain their shape before the summer.
