WALNUT CREEKWhether you welcomed your bundle of joy a year ago or a decade ago, you can regain your pre-baby body. A mommy makeover corrects the most common effects of pregnancy to give you back the body you want. If pregnancy has left changes that make you feel self-conscious, a mommy makeover can help.
What is a Mommy Makeover?
Because each mommy makeover is customized for your needs, the details of each one will vary. A mommy makeover typically corrects changes to the abdomen and breasts. Depending on your goals, it can also remove stubborn fat and loose skin in many other areas. Because you will only have a single recovery period, a mommy makeover makes an excellent opportunity to combine several procedures.
Top 3 Benefits of a Mommy Makeover
The goal of a mommy makeover is to restore your pre-baby body. The basics of a mommy makeover include procedures that address these concerns.
Flatten Your Abdomen
A mommy makeover almost always includes a tummy tuck. Pregnancy can leave the abdominal skin stretched and sagging. It can also leave stubborn fat around your abdomen that you cannot eliminate. Your mommy makeover will remove loose abdominal skin and extra fat for a flatter, smoother stomach. Dr. Aycock will also use liposuction as needed.
Repair Abdominal Muscles
Pregnancy can loosen or separate your abdominal muscles. No amount of exercise can restore these core muscles. A tummy tuck lets Dr. Aycock surgically repair these muscles. This gives you a strong, firm core and a tighter-looking abdomen. This common post-pregnancy problem weakens your core, so fixing it can improve workouts and support your back.
Restore Breast Shape and Volume
Most mommy makeovers address pregnancy-related changes to the breasts. The procedure may include a breast lift, augmentation, or reduction, depending on your concerns. Breasts often lose significant volume after pregnancy, so many women opt for a lift and augmentation to restore their younger-looking breasts.
What Can a Mommy Makeover Include?
A mommy makeover can include almost any procedure you want. The procedure usually includes liposuction along with a tummy tuck and breast improvements. Excess fat and loose skin can be removed from the arms, thighs, or other areas. You can also have non-surgical treatments such as vaginal rejuvenation.
What is Recovery Like After a Mommy Makeover?
After your procedure, you can expect to wear a compression garment to support you as you heal. You will need to rest and limit your movements for about a week. After this time, you can usually resume light activities. You can resume light exercise after about six weeks and more intensive exercise after a few more weeks. Full recovery can take six to eight weeks.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?
If you want to reclaim your pre-pregnancy body but cannot achieve it with a healthy lifestyle alone, a mommy makeover might be an excellent choice. Ideal candidates for a mommy makeover are healthy nonsmokers with reasonable expectations.
I finally had coolsculpting on my tummy and what a surprisingly easy treatment it was. Ashley the nurse was fantastic and she used the new hand piece that is smaller and faster. It was painless except for the 2-minute massage after the treatment but not bad at all. I’m a little sore today but this was easy-breezy and I can’t wait to see my results. I highly recommend it.
Take the Next Step
To schedule your consultation, please fill out the form on this page or call Dr. Aycock’s office at (925) 854-4174 (Walnut Creek) or (415) 903-8463 (Greenbrae).
