“A woman’s work is never done,” goes the saying, and these days that statement rings truer than ever. From raising children to career responsibilities to managing domestic duties, the demands of modern life can mean that women put everything and everyone before themselves.
Mothers are all too familiar with how pregnancy can change the body, affecting the stomach, breasts and overall figure. For women who want to restore their shape to its pre-pregnancy glory, a mommy makeover can be a wonderful option, in part because it offers them a well-deserved opportunity to invest in themselves. In fact, there are a number of reasons for women to love mommy makeovers.
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A Mommy Makeover Is a Customizable Procedure
A mommy makeover is actually a term for a set of customizable cosmetic surgery procedures that are designed to address the changes caused by pregnancy.
A tummy tuck, breast augmentation with or without breast lift and liposuction are often commonly included in a mommy makeover, but the beauty of this combination of procedures is that you can choose the cosmetic surgeries that are best-suited to help you achieve your appearance goals.
Some women get a face lift as part of a mommy makeover while others include non-surgical med spa procedures to complement the procedure.
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Mommy Makeover Rejuvenates the Body
Whatever your specific appearance concerns are, a mommy makeover can restore the body for a rejuvenated look.Motherhood is undeniably a crowning achievement, yet many women feel discouraged by how pregnancy can impact their appearance. The stomach can become stretched out, with loose, excess skin hanging from the abdomen. Breasts can sag and lose their shape. Pockets of exercise and diet resistant fat can linger around the hips, waist, buttocks or in other parts of the body.
A tummy tuck can target belly fat and eliminate excess skin for a smooth, toned abdomen, while a breast augmentation can add volume to post-baby breasts. A breast lift can elevate sagging breasts and improve their shape, and liposuction can be used almost anywhere on the face or body to target stubborn fat and deliver leaner contours. With a face lift as part of your mommy makeover, you get a refreshed, revitalized appearance.
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Shorter Recovery Time Involved
Because a mommy makeover combines a number of cosmetic procedures, there’s a much shorter recovery time involved than if each procedure was done separately. This is definitely one reason why women love mommy makeovers.
When you can recover from a breast enhancement procedure, tummy tuck and liposuction simultaneously, you’re making the most of your precious time. Most women require just several weeks of down time during the mommy makeover healing process before they’re able to resume most normal activities.
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A Mommy Makeover Boosts Self-Image
Women are hard-wired to nurture. This innate need to care and provide for is encoded in their DNA. But a healthy life is a balanced life, where you’re able to replenish yourself so that you can continue to give to your family. Pregnancy can have a lasting impact on the body and many women feel self-conscious as a result of the noticeable changes. A mommy makeover can improve both how you look as well as how you feel, bringing a well-deserved boost to your self-image so you can move through the world with confidence.
Author: Dr. Joseph Castellano
Dr. Joseph Castellano is a native Floridian who grew up in the Tampa Bay area. After medical school and residency, Dr. Castellano returned home and has opened a practice in Tampa, Florida focusing on breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, and eyelid rejuvenation. He is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and American Medical Association
