Our board-certified Atlanta plastic surgeons regularly create beautiful, long-lasting mommy makeover results through expert planning and personalization. Each year, thousands of women choose this transformative procedure to restore their aesthetics and confidence. When patients maintain a stable weight and good overall health, the effects of their mommy makeover can last for years – even decades.
While a mommy makeover can be an option for patients of almost any age, there are a few important factors to consider when determining the best time to schedule your surgery. In this blog, we will take a closer look at why it may be beneficial to wait until you are done having children to undergo a mommy makeover.
What Is Included in a Mommy Makeover?
Each mommy makeover is completely customized to meet the patient’s individual needs and goals. In some cases, a mommy makeover is performed specifically to reverse the unwanted side effects of pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding; other women pursue the procedure to restore a slimmer and more natural-looking physique after weight loss. Some of the most common treatments included in a mommy makeover are:
- Tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty)
- Liposuction
- Breast augmentation
- Breast lift surgery
- Brazilian butt lift (BBL)
Why Should You Wait to Have a Mommy Makeover Until After Having Kids?
Our team understands that life is unpredictable, and plans can change. That said, while pregnancy after a mommy makeover is usually possible and safe, it is likely to affect the aesthetic quality of your procedure. Certain concerns – such as weight fluctuations, changes in breast volume, and vaginal delivery – can significantly compromise or even reverse the outcome of a mommy makeover. In some cases, a follow-up procedure can help restore the pre-pregnancy appearance; however, for optimal results, our surgeons typically encourage patients to defer mommy makeover surgery until they are sure that their family is complete.
If pregnancy and childbirth have changed your body, a mommy makeover at Plastic Surgery Group of Atlanta can help you restore your look and confidence. Schedule a preoperative appointment with Dr. Alexandra Hart or Dr. John Connors to learn more.
Editor’s note: This blog was originally posted on May 24th, 2022.