This post is going to tell you everything you need to know about the ‘Mommy Makeover‘. The problem with the term “baby weight” is that it somewhat implies that it will only last for as long as your child is in diapers—which can seem a bit laughable to many moms.
A recent survey showed that 61% of expecting moms were hoping to lose their baby weight by their child’s first birthday. But that same survey polled mothers of 1- to 2-year-olds and nearly 60% were still carrying extra weight.
Life happens, particularly when you’re the one bringing a new life into the world. Finding time to work out is lost in a blur of dirty diapers, spit-up, and falling asleep in your clothes. And while you may be obsessed with your baby’s nutrition, it’s easy to let your own slide. After all, it’s always so much easier to order Skip the Dishes for mom and dad.
If you’re carrying the extra weight for longer than you expected, you may be considering a “mommy makeover” in an attempt to return to your pre-baby body. Today, we will give you an overview of what it is and who is an ideal candidate for it.
What is the Mommy Makeover?
The first thing you should know is that the mommy makeover is not an actual surgical or cosmetic procedure. It’s a grouping of several procedures that plastic surgeons often bundle together for moms.
It typically includes some combination of:
- Breast lift/ augmentation
- Liposuction
- Tummy Tuck
- Labiaplasty
However, it’s important to know that all of these procedures are also available à la carte through clinics and surgeons. For example, if you don’t feel the need for labiaplasty, you can simply get expert liposuction at Toronto Plastic Surgeons without any of the other procedures.
Who is a Good Candidate For the Mommy Makeover?
First and foremost, you need to give your body a chance to fully recover from childbirth. You may think that celebrities are all getting mommy makeovers right away because you see them looking incredible a few months after having a child. But that is often more because of the work of their personal trainers and dieticians.
There is no magic number that tells you exactly when you should get cosmetic surgery following childbirth. Your physician or surgeon can advise you, based on how your body has recovered and your tissue has healed.
It’s also good if you’re already physically active and eating healthy. You don’t want an unhealthy lifestyle to undo everything your makeover or procedure did.
At the same time, you will also want to be finished having children. Getting pregnant again can also undo everything that was done. It’s best if you and your partner are on the same page about having more kids.
Is a mommy makeover a magic wand? No. But it is certainly something that a lot of women have found very effective in helping them get their old bodies back again.
If you think the mommy makeover (or any of the individual procedures within it) can help you, you should reach out to a qualified plastic surgeon right away!