Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
In an abdominoplasty (“tummy tuck”), lower abdominal skin and fat is permanently removed.
Abdominal muscles weakened or separated by pregnancy are also “corseted” together on the inside.
Liposuction
During liposuction, excess fat in localized areas (hips, thighs, abdomen and flanks) is permanently removed. Compression garments gently compress the area and to encourage skin contraction after surgery.
Liposuction treats only concentrated pockets of fat resistant to diet and exercise, and is not a weight-loss method.
Summary and a Word of Caution
Your Plastic Surgeon should be Board-Certified in Plastic Surgery. Remember that any surgery is a major procedure! There should be a good “fit” in personality between you and your surgeon. Visit a number of doctors until you feel you have found the very best fit for you!
Moms should wait at least six months after completing their last pregnancy and breastfeeding before considering any surgical procedure.
Women should be in good physical shape—a healthy diet and regular exercise regime should be optimized for at least six months before surgery.
How you feel about yourself as a mother and a woman is integral to the strength of your family. It is not self-centered or vain to take care of yourself or to want to feel youthful, sexy and self-confident. Having a positive self-image certainly benefits you, but it also can improve your interactions with loved ones.
You may be a Mommy, but never forget that you are still your own person.
Surgery is not for everyone, and should be taken very seriously. By learning about procedures such as the Mommy Makeover, you are empowering yourself as a Mom to make informed decisions about your body.
