Mommy Makeover

Mommy Makeover is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures. It is the best choice for mothers who are not happy with the pregnancy-related changes in their bodies. The actual Mommy Makeover procedure will vary depending on the needs of the patient. Some women want to get rid of excess fat in their tummy, which requires a tummy tuck. Others want to correct flabby breasts and sagging or to augment their breasts. This requires breast lift, augmentation or reduction surgeries. A Mommy Makeover often includes different combinations of these procedures, but it can also involve different procedures to achieve the desired outcome.

There are some points to be considered for the permanence of the results after a Mommy Makeover. The following considerations do not only concern the recovery period but also the future:

Taking Time for Complete Recovery

Trying to do too much or to be very active before the body completely recovers after a Mommy Makeover surgery will negatively affect the final outcome. It is important to take time to rest before returning to daily activities. Being too active can cause complications that negatively affect the results of the operation.

Regular Physical Activity

It is very important to maintain overall health after as well as before the operation. For this reason, the patient is recommended to invest in healthy habits after recovery in the long run. One of the best ways to preserve the results of a Mommy Makeover is to be mindful of being healthy in general and to do regular physical activity.

Maintaining Your Ideal Weight

If you reach your ideal weight before the Mommy Makeover operation, you will have more satisfactory outcomes. On the other hand, you will have to maintain this weight after the operation with healthy eating habits. Excessive weight gain and loss can negatively affect the results of the surgery. Gaining more than 15 kilograms after a tummy tuck will stretch the abdomen and cause the abdomen to revert back to its pre-surgery condition. The same applies to breast surgery. Hence, maintaining your weight is crucial for long-term results.

Avoiding Future Pregnancies

We do not recommend our patients to undergo Mommy Makeover unless they are certain that they do not want more children. Getting pregnant after achieving the desired tummy and breasts with a Mommy Makeover may cause these regions to revert back to their former state.

Quitting Smoking

The patient should stop smoking for a certain period of time before and after surgery for better healing. Smoking increases the risk of several surgical complications and negatively affects the healing process. That said, it is important to adopt a healthy lifestyle after a Mommy Makeover and quitting smoking for good is vital to maintain overall health.

Protecting Scars from the Sun

Since a Mommy Makeover is a surgical procedure, it will naturally result in scars on the body. Even if these scars will be in regions that are unlikely to be seen, it is important to keep these areas away from direct sunlight. Exposing unhealed surgical scars to sunlight before they are completely healed can cause scars to darken in color. For this reason, protecting the scars from UV damage until they assume the normal color of your skin can prevent the scars from becoming visible.

Taking the necessary care and adopting some lifestyle changes will be sufficient to achieve long-lasting results after a Mommy Makeover. Thus, it will be easier to maintain the newly achieved looks.