Nothing changes a woman’s life quite like the joys of childbirth and motherhood! There are new adventures, new commitments and new things to learn every day. Another thing that changes after giving birth is one’s body. If you are on social media, you’re probably bombarded with images of new celebrity moms who bounce right back after pregnancy. You may not feel as confident with your “post-baby body.” You may even feel the need to conceal your body, which can lead to constant anxiety.
How do the celebrities and models bounce back so quickly after a baby? They get camera-ready with a “Mommy Makeover.” You too can get your body back with a Rancho Cucamonga Mommy Makeover. This makeover can transform your body, — and give you a sense of empowerment.
What Is A Mommy Makeover?
This is a comprehensive “package” is designed to fix common problems that most women struggle with following pregnancy and childbirth. It can help transform your body and self-esteem after giving birth.
Stomach
Pregnancy leads to stretched skin, loose muscles, stretch marks and skin overhang. Tummy tuck aims at reversing these changes
It is no secret that pregnancy takes a particularly hard toll on the abdominal area. During pregnancy, skin and muscles stretch to accommodate a growing belly. The rapid pace of belly growth during pregnancy makes it difficult for the skin to retain its elasticity once pregnancy is over. This is why — in many cases, no amount of dieting or exercising can restore the stomach to pre-pregnancy status. What’s more, some women experience muscle separation in the abdomen during pregnancy. This can create drooping skin and loose muscles. Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, can dramatically improve the abdomen after pregnancy. It gives the abdominal area a slim, streamlined look. During this procedure, stretch marks, excess skin and fat are removed from the belly. Loose muscles are also repaired.
Breasts
Pregnancy and breastfeeding hormones can even alter the size and appearance of the areolas and breasts. They can reduce the firmness, elasticity, and volume of the breasts — causing them to appear “deflated” or misshapen. A breast lift and/or augmentation can restore breasts to their pre-pregnancy state. It can give you back the perkiness that you had before having children and increase the volume of your breasts. In a group of patients who do not desire breast implants, we can use fat grafting to the breast for breast enhancement using their own fat that was harvested from liposuction.
Trunk
It can be frustrating to see a lack of results when dieting and exercising after having a baby. Even hours in the gym and a strict diet won’t be enough to shrink stubborn pockets of fat that occur after childbirth. This is when liposuction comes in. This cosmetic procedure does a magnificent job of contouring the body. It is used to remove fat at the stomach, hips, and thighs.
Buttocks
Fat grafting to the buttocks can be combined with mommy makeover. The fat harvested from the liposuction is employed to improve the contour, size and shape of the buttocks. The harvested fat is strained, washed and injected into the buttocks in a layered fashion to achieve the desired result.
Face
Childbirth doesn’t just leave marks on the body. It also changes the face. Before children, you might have noticed a relaxed look when you glanced in the mirror. Now, you see dullness staring back at you. That is because sleepless nights and added responsibilities can take away from a fresh appearance. It can create wrinkles and fine lines, causing you to look prematurely aged. This can be especially difficult to deal with if you’re attempting to feel confident as you re-enter the workforce or get back on the social scene. A mommy makeover can help with these common treatments for the face:
- Botox injections. Botox injections are noninvasive and require virtually no downtime. They relax the frown muscles and forehead horizontal lines, lift the area around the eyebrows, ease the crow’s feet around the corners of the eyes. This can completely restore your confidence.
- Dermal fillers. Dermal fillers are ideal if you are looking for something more than Botox to enhance your facial features. Fillers go beyond Botox to create a fresh, renewed look. Yet, they aren’t as invasive as a traditional facelift. However, they can make just as much of an impact. They reduce wrinkles and fine lines. They can also be used to restore volume and plumpness in the lip and cheek area.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some of the most frequent questions that our patients ask us.
The length of time required for a Mommy Makeover will depend on the procedures that you select. Generally speaking, the procedure itself may take anywhere from 3- 5 hours. However, you can expect to spend between four and seven hours at our office. This includes the time spend in the recovery room. If you want a shorter procedure time and tiered healing, it may be possible to have some of the procedures done in stages. This is something that will be discussed when you visit the office for your consultation.
The thing that makes a mommy makeover such a unique option is that you can have several procedures done at one time. This is more convenient and cuts down on costs. However, if you want to “transform” your body over time instead of all at once —you can do just that. The choice is yours!
There is no medical reason why you cannot go on to have more children following cosmetic surgery. However, the process of pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding could impact the results of your makeover. Pregnancy hormones might cause the scar from your tummy tuck to stretch or become more pronounced. In addition, the results of a breast lift or augmentation can often be reduced or reversed by pregnancy. This explains why many women wait until they are done having children to have the procedures done. However, you can have peace of mind knowing that if you do decide to have a tummy tuck, liposuction or another procedure mentioned, it shouldn’t negatively impact the health of your baby if you do become pregnant afterwards.
One of the topics that patients are most interested in learning more about is scarring. The reality is that the procedures mentioned above can leave scarring. All tummy tucks leave scars. Breast lifts and liposuction procedures tend to leave smaller traces behind.
It is impossible to predict what your scarring will look like before a procedure. The appearance of scars depends quite heavily on your biology. However, you can minimize scarring by following your surgeon’s recommendations.
Today’s modern cosmetic surgery options are considered to be relatively low-risk procedures. However, there are always risks involved whenever you undergo any type of cosmetic procedure. Bleeding, tissue death and infection could occur as a result of surgery. Such complications are extremely rare. We take measures and use techniques to reduce the odds of harmful side effects.
Are you worried about getting back to your exercise routine after surgery? Like general recovery time, how quickly you can return to the gym will depend on the procedures that you have done. It will also depend on your exercise routine. Here are some general guidelines.
- Light aerobic activity. You can begin walking and light aerobics about two to four weeks after surgery.
- Weight training. Wait six weeks after abdominal surgery for weight training. This will help you avoid breaking any of the stitches.
- Intense cardio and strength training. Strenuous exercises can damage the stomach muscles after surgery. Therefore, you may need to wait eight weeks or so before resuming intense exercise.
The important thing to remember with exercise is to ease into it. Start with very light activity and go from there. Don’t try to do too much too soon — it could cause complications.
You will be given advice from your surgeon about your diet and exercise routine. Make sure you follow these — doing so will ensure that you get the best results from your Mommy Makeover. Also, give yourself the proper time to heal before resuming normal activities.
As a new mom, you might be concerned about taking time out of your busy schedule to undergo cosmetic surgery. So, how much downtime can you expect? The answer to this question depends on the specific procedures you select for your makeover. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can expect for each procedure in terms of recovery time. These are general guidelines only.
- Botox injections. These require virtually no downtime. In fact, you can schedule your appointment on a lunch break or after you drop the kids off at school.
- Dermal fillers. Recovery for dermal fillers will depend on the type of filler that is used. Sometimes fillers don’t require any downtime. However, you might notice redness, swelling, or bruising. This should disappear in about a week.
- Liposuction. This procedure typically requires a few days off from work or strenuous activity. It can take a couple of weeks for swelling to go down.
- Abdominoplasty. A tummy tuck is a much more invasive process than some of the other procedures. You will need a few days of very dedicated recovery at home. What’s more, you will need to refrain from any strenuous activity, vigorous exercise or heavy lifting for up to six weeks.
- Breast augmentation. A breast lift/augmentation will also need more recovery time. Allow yourself a few days of dedicated recovery at home. Refrain from strenuous activity for at least six weeks. It could take several weeks for the results of a breast surgery to settle into the final appearance.
Are you wondering if you’re a good candidate for cosmetic surgery? Although we believe that everyone can benefit from a Mommy Makeover, we know that not everyone is a good candidate. Here are some general guidelines:
- You should be in general good health. Underlying health conditions could make all or some of the procedures that are included in a mommy makeover dangerous or less than ideal for some candidates.
- You should maintain a stable weight. Liposuction and rejuvenation procedures contour specific areas. They aren’t appropriate for general weight loss. Therefore, you should be at a stable for a relatively long period of time before undergoing these surgeries. If you are obese, talk with your doctor to determine whether another procedure, such as bariatric surgery, might be a better alternative. After losing weight, you can always have cosmetic surgery to enhance specific areas of concern.
To find out if you are a good candidate, schedule a consultation for a Rancho Cucamonga Mommy Makeover.
All women can benefit from a renewed look post childbirth. In fact, you don’t even have to have children to undergo the set of procedures typically done during a mommy makeover! We perform these surgeries quite frequently on women who are looking to rejuvenate their body after losing a lot of weight. These procedures can also be helpful for women who want to restore areas that have been altered by the aging process.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can impact each woman’s body differently. Therefore, we tailor the makeover to you. You choose the procedures that you want to improve and restore your specific problem areas.
Ready to Get Your Confidence Back?
There’s no gift like the gift of self-esteem! A mommy makeover can help you look and feel better than you ever have before. We’d be happy to help you discover how you can transform your postpartum body by bundling our cutting-edge, highly effective procedures together.
To learn more about Mommy Makeover in Rancho Cucamonga, give us a call! We look forward to helping you achieve your best body!
