A mommy makeover is one of the most popular groups of plastic surgery, performed specifically to address the common issues women who have been through pregnancy and breast feeding deal with. The practice has gained significant popularity with it becoming the procedure of choice among Hollywood celebrities.
“Mommy makeover” is the phrase used to refer to the combination of aesthetic procedures, performed all at once to restore the person’s body after pregnancy. Although each Mommy Makeover is tailored for an individual person’s body, it generally starts with a breast and abdomen restorative procedure.
As a women experiences motherhood, the breast and abdomen are the main areas of change, which a mommy makeover will often address. Because of breast-feeding, breasts will enlarge, sometimes increasing more than a full cup size. Once the breasts return back to “normal” size, a woman may experience significant loss in breast volume and noticeable sagging. Additionally, throughout the pregnancy, the skin, tissues and abdominal muscles stretch to make room for the fetus. Unfortunately, many times after child birth, they don’t go back to their pre-baby shape.
The typical mommy makeover includes:
Recovery ranges from two to four weeks in most cases.
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