A mommy makeover combines customized body and breast procedures to help you restore your pre-baby figure and feel confident in your body again.
Motherhood is such a blessing – but can wreak havoc on the body. A “mommy makeover” is a customized set of procedures to restore the female body after pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. If you are one of the countless women who struggle with the changes you see in your body after having children, we invite you to speak with us about a mommy makeover in Valdosta to help return your body to its pre-baby condition.
Every woman who has this procedure has unique physical problems to resolve. The procedures that may be included in a custom mommy makeover include:
As your muscles, skin, and tissue stretch to accommodate a growing baby, the area can be damaged. Stretch marks, sagging skin, and lingering fatty deposits can leave a mother feeling less confident and dismayed about how her body looks. A tummy tuck will repair stretched or split muscles, remove excess skin and fat, and restore a fit, trim, attractive abdomen. In many cases, unsightly stretch marks on the lower abdomen are removed during a tummy tuck for even more relief.
The hormones produced during pregnancy increase breast size, and breastfeeding further increases it. As the breasts swell and become heavy, the skin stretches. For many women, their breasts are never the same, and now sag, droop, or appear deflated. A breast lift restores the breasts to their pre-pregnancy position and reshapes the breast tissue into a more youthful, rounded look.
It may be necessary to extract excess fat that just won’t go away after having children. Whether it is located on the tummy, buttocks, thighs, or love handles, liposuction can remove the excess and recreate the slim figure you had before becoming a mother.
Many women choose to have both a breast lift and breast augmentation as part of a mommy makeover. The breasts may have lost volume, or the woman simply wants a larger size. The new breasts will be rounded, natural-looking, and attractive.
Depending upon what happened to your body during pregnancy, you may require advanced body sculpting to trim away excess fat with Sculpsure or lipo to restore the trim, fit look you had before you had children.
You will need to wear the compression garment until Dr. Merriman gives the okay to remove it – this garment helps keep your new shape intact and aids drainage and healing. Any stitches are typically removed within about a week or ten days after surgery. You can aid your recovery by using ice packs frequently to reduce swelling, which peaks about 3 days after the procedure. It is best to sleep in a reclining chair or on a wedge with your legs elevated.
You want to keep any stress off the tummy tuck incisions, so the area heals quickly and correctly. You will be unable to drive for two weeks, so make plans to get assistance. You will begin to see your restored body appear within about a week – a very rewarding experience! If you are ready to do something about the damage caused to your body after having children, we are here to help. Schedule a consultation today for a Mommy Makeover in Albany, Tifton, Waycross, or Valdosta.
The length of a mommy makeover varies depending on the combination of procedures included in your personalized surgical plan. Because a mommy makeover may involve breast surgery, a tummy tuck, liposuction, or other body contouring procedures, surgery can take several hours. Dr. Merriman will review your specific treatment plan and expected surgical time with you during your consultation.
In most cases, it is best to undergo a mommy makeover once you have finished having children. Future pregnancy can stretch the abdominal muscles and skin and cause additional changes to the breasts, potentially affecting your results. Waiting until your family is complete can help you enjoy your new contours for as long as possible.
Mommy makeover results can be long-lasting, particularly when you maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. The procedures can correct many of the physical changes caused by pregnancy and breastfeeding, but they cannot stop the natural aging process. Significant weight fluctuations and future pregnancies can also alter your results over time.
Meet with us and discover a clinic where we focus on creating natural-looking results in every procedure.
