Being a new mommy can be difficult. Not only is caring for an infant a lot of work, but the pregnancy process can be exhausting, as well as take a toll on your body. Luckily, at the New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, we offer a variety of cosmetic surgeries—the Mommy Makeover—to get all moms back to feeling comfortable and confident about themselves.
Specifically, a Mommy Makeover generally includes a tummy tuck, breast enhancement (either a lift or augmentation), and fat removal via liposuction. Depending on the specific individual’s wants and needs, other procedures can be added, like skin tightening, liposuction, and stretch mark improvement. Simply put, Mommy Makeovers are meant to help regain your pre-baby body—and when performed by a skilled and trained doctor, the surgeries are successful.
The best candidates for a Mommy Makeover are those who have had children (of course), but also women who don’t plan on having more kids, or at least more kids anytime soon. As you can imagine, becoming pregnant after having the myriad of surgeries listed above can ultimately reverse their effectiveness. Further, it is imperative for all potential patients to be physically, mentally, and emotionally stable. Following the procedure(s), it is also necessary to have realistic expectations.
Now, if you spend the time and money on a Mommy Makeover, chances are you want the results to last. While this can be tricky for some, we have a few tips to assist you.
First and foremost, additional pregnancies and weight gain are two of the biggest factors that can have a negative effect on Mommy Makeover results, making it important to plan ahead before scheduling surgery. Of course, surprises do happen, and women have gotten pregnant and given birth following their cosmetic procedures. As long as patients are aware that their bodies will change again, and possibly require further surgeries, this is not an issue. The key is to be aware of your body and how certain factors can alter it.
Next, following your Mommy Makeover, you will want to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Failing to do so could easily result in undesired weight gain.
To begin with, exercise regularly to help keep your body strong and healthy. Of course, finding the time to work out can be difficult, especially with an infant. Therefore, you may have to get creative. Luckily, fitness plays a huge part in the world in which we live. Finding regimes or exercise routines that incorporate your child may be easier and most gyms offer childcare.
When it comes to working out, you must be consistent. So, it doesn’t matter where or how you choose to exercise, just as long as you do it. Remember, exercising will help you maintain your Mommy Makeover results.
Part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle is to also pay attention to what you’re putting into your body. What kind of food are you using to fuel your body?
Again, while having a child or children can make it difficult to always prepare fresh, healthy foods, eating more grains, fruits, veggies, meats, and proteins will help ensure you keep your post-surgery results. Not to mention, having a healthy diet will also give you more energy and ultimately make you feel better. Portion control is important, too. It’s not just about what you’re eating, but how much you’re eating.
Lastly, both before and after surgery, listen to your doctor. Following the doctor’s instructions can not only result in a faster recovery time but also help you notice results faster and keep the results. During your initial consultation, if you have any questions or concerns, make sure to address them. After all, our entire staff only has one goal: complete patient satisfaction. We want to make sure you get the results you want!
Remember, we only get one body, meaning it is extremely important to take care of it. Though the negative effects of pregnancy can create wear and tear on the body, there are ways to counteract those effects.
A Mommy Makeover is the first step. The procedures offered at the New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery can help get your body back to the way it was before pregnancy. However, following surgery, it is up to each individual patient to maintain her results. As long as you work hard and make healthy decisions, then you should have no trouble keeping your Mommy Makeover results.
Are you interested in learning more about Mommy Makeovers? Contact the staff at the New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery today by calling (504) 533-8848.
