Motherhood is a testament to the ultimate sacrifice a mother makes with her body for the love of her child. Every mother that reads that statement is thinking, “you can say that again.”
Usually, pregnancy affects both the tummy and the breasts. Changes that tend to occur with pregnancy are loose skin with stretch marks and weakness of the abdominal wall muscles (diastasis recti). This is caused, of course, by the growth of the uterus and baby during pregnancy.
Some women also notice that their lower ribs flare outwards after pregnancy, which results from the hormones of pregnancy softening the lower rib cage to allow it to open and accommodate the growing uterus. Although cosmetic abdominoplasty can remove the excess skin and tighten the muscles, any flaring of the ribs is permanent.
A lot of women find that it’s difficult to lose that unwanted fat around their waist after pregnancy. Unfortunately, even strict diet and exercise cannot undo the changes caused by pregnancy and childbirth. Remember, that Motherhood is a testament… So, it’s common for women to seek cosmetic surgery to restore their youthful, pre-baby body once they have finished having children. Let me reiterate, only after a woman is finished having children should they consider a mommy makeover.
And for many women breast enlargement during pregnancy followed by the loss of volume (with or without breast-feeding) can result in losing that youthful upper breast fullness, as well as cause sagging or drooping of the breasts. So, what is a mother to do?
A “Mommy Make Over” is the combination of a tummy tuck, with either a breast augmentation by itself or a breast augmentation combined with a breast lift. Often, VASER liposuction to the flanks and back are added to further enhance the results. These procedures dramatically restore and reverse the changes caused by pregnancy, and women get to look as great as they feel!
I’m Dr. Fil Rod and a mommy makeover is a very specialized surgery, so make sure your cosmetic surgeon is well qualified and experienced in the procedure.
–Dr. Fil Rod
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