Becoming a mother can be a beautiful transformation. Your heart opens to your little one in ways you never could have imagined. However, motherhood is not without its strains and challenges. Being a mom is demanding, both physically and mentally, and mothers are often left with less time and energy for self-care.
Are you ready to re-prioritize self-care as a mother? There’s absolutely no reason to feel guilty for this choice. Prioritizing self-care can help you regain confidence and improve your mental health. You deserve to feel comfortable and confident in your appearance – and your little one deserves an empowered, emotionally balanced mom.
The Mommy Makeover is a popular cosmetic surgery option for moms who want to regain confidence and feel more comfortable in their bodies. It’s not a one-size-fits-all procedure but rather a set of procedures and techniques that can be customized to fit your unique needs and concerns as a mom.
Key Procedures in a Mommy Makeover
While every Mommy Makeover looks a little different, it’s almost always a set of several procedures that are performed in one session to transform your look. The procedures recommended target the common concerns mothers have after giving birth: loose abdominal skin, unwanted pockets of fat, sagging breasts, and loss of breast volume.
Some of the most common procedures included in a Mommy Makeover are:
Tummy Tuck
Pregnancy stretches your abdominal skin, and it’s rare for it to return to its pre-pregnancy tone on its own. Loose skin may make it harder to find clothing that fits, and it may also make you less confident in a bathing suit.
A tummy tuck removes loose abdominal skin, restoring a tighter, more toned midsection. If your abdominal muscles were weakened by pregnancy, we can also repair them during the procedure. This can go a long way towards improving your posture, comfort, and confidence. A tummy tuck is almost always a key component of Mommy Makeovers.
Liposuction
If you have extra pockets of fat you can’t seem to shed, you’re not alone. Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy can make it harder to shed this fat, even with a healthy diet and exercise.
Liposuction is a tried-and-true method for removing stubborn fat pockets. We often pair it with a tummy tuck to create a more toned abdomen. Some moms also benefit from liposuction around their hips, thighs, or upper arms.
Breast Lift
Whether or not you breastfed, pregnancy can lead to loose skin above the breasts, which allows the breasts to sag. A breast lift is a procedure in which this excess skin is removed, tightening and toning the breast. We can tailor a breast lift to suit your needs. Some moms just want a little lift, while others benefit from a more substantial procedure.
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is not just for Hollywood stars, and it doesn’t have to leave you with DD’s – unless that’s what you want. After pregnancy, many women just want to return to the breast size they used to have. Breast augmentation allows for that.
Dr. DeMercurio can work with you to choose implants that make you feel like your best self, whatever size that self happens to be. We offer both saline and silicone implants for our Mommy Makeover patients.
The Value of Self-Confidence
When new moms talk to us about their concerns, they are sometimes worried that they’re being too vain or selfish in wanting to restore their bodies. But addressing physical concerns post-pregnancy is anything but vain. Your body went through a lot during pregnancy and labor. The changes that occur due to those challenges come on quickly and can often leave you feeling like you’ve lost touch with yourself.
Mommy Makeovers allow women like you to regain their self-confidence. And the value of doing so stretches far beyond looks.
- Self-Acceptance: Children model what they see in adults. If your child sees you love and accept yourself, they’ll have an easier time growing into their own self-love.
- Career Success: If you took a break from your career to have children, a confidence boost may make it easier to get your foot “back in the door.”
- Relationship Growth: Your relationship with your partner will often grow and deepen if you feel confident in your own skin.
Becoming a mother does not have to mean settling for a lesser version of yourself. Mommy Makeovers have helped so many mothers reclaim their bodies and confidence, and these procedures can do the same for you. Contact Dr. DeMercurio to schedule a consultation and learn more about your options.
