Pregnancy can take a toll on a woman’s body, changing the shape and appearance of your thighs, hips, breasts, and abdominal area. The gain and loss of localized weight, and the stress on the skin and muscles, lead to changes that can make you feel uncomfortable in your own body.
Diet and exercise can help improve your health and lose the extra weight that often appears after childbirth, but most women find there are areas of their body that stubbornly refuse to change. Many women choose a mommy makeover in Parker County to address those issues. These body contouring procedures by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Matthew Steele can reveal a sexier and younger-looking body contour.
The term “mommy makeover” encompasses a combination of cosmetic procedures typically performed simultaneously to help restore your pre-baby body.
Because diet and exercise cannot repair separated muscles or eliminate loose skin, for many moms in Parker County, a mommy makeover is a way of reclaiming their bodies. The plastic surgery choices are customized to each individual’s unique needs but typically can include one or more of the following procedures.
This surgery helps remove excess fat and skin, as well as tighten and repair abdominal muscles. Liposuction is often combined with a tummy tuck for optimal contour and shape of the bra roll, waist, and hips.
Depending on your needs, you may choose breast augmentation or reduction. In many cases, breast enhancement with a mommy makeover can also involve a breast lift to raise sagging breast tissue.
The liposuction procedure selectively removes fat deposits in areas that are resistant to diet and exercise.
Some women may also choose injectable BOTOX® or dermal fillers to refresh the face, fill lines, and relax wrinkles as a procedure that adds little downtime or recovery to the overall mommy makeover.
Because a mommy makeover is not a weight loss procedure, women who are looking to undergo surgery must first achieve their desired weight goal.
Mommy makeover procedures help contour the body but do not remove large amounts of excess fat. You should be within 20 pounds of your goal weight. A large amount of weight loss or gain after surgery will negatively affect your final results.
Ideal candidates for the surgery will have completed their families (meaning they do not intend to get pregnant again), be nonsmokers, and are in good general health. You must be at a stable weight, so it is best not to schedule the surgery too soon after giving birth to your last baby.
Recovery after a mommy makeover in Parker County can take a significant amount of time, so you must allow for several weeks of downtime and have help at home when you have small children. The ideal candidate will also be a non-smoker since smoking inhibits healing and increases the risk of infection.
The length of your recovery depends in part on which surgeries you had, but every woman can expect to take at least two weeks and potentially up to six weeks off work. A good rule of thumb is to expect a recovery similar to the most extensive procedure in your customized plan. You can expect bruising, swelling, and discomfort that is manageable with icing and medication for several weeks, and in some cases, the results of the surgery may not be visible for several months.
During the initial four-week period, you can engage in light daily activity. Dr. Steele will recommend specific activity levels to speed your healing and reduce the potential for adverse side effects from surgery as part of your personalized plan.
You likely will not be able to pick up your children for at least six to eight weeks, so you should have help at home for childcare and household duties.
The length of time it takes for you to see the final results of the mommy makeover in Parker County will depend on your overall health and the procedures you have done.
Bringing a child into the world is miraculous, but the ensuing physical changes can be challenging. While a full mommy makeover in Parker County is not for everyone, the ability to customize their procedures has helped many women feel better about themselves and the way they look.
Call our office today to schedule your consultation. You will discover there are many benefits to cosmetic procedures that can literally change the way the world sees you and how you see yourself.
