Am I a Candidate for Mommy Makeover?

A woman’s body changes drastically during and after pregnancy. That is why many mothers want to know if they can have a mommy makeover. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons defines a mommy makeover is a combination of cosmetic procedures that aims to correct the changes of a woman’s body after pregnancy and birthing. If you want to find out if you are a candidate for a mommy makeover, here’s what you should know.
 

You Are Close to Your Goal Weight

Surgeons advise patients who want a mommy makeover to make sure that they are almost at their goal weight. The procedure’s results will only disappear if you lose or gain weight after. Experts say that you must be within about 10-15 pounds of the weight that you want. Once you achieve that, you should maintain it at least three months before you start your procedure. Keeping your weight stable will give you the best makeover results.
 

You Are Healthy

If you want to be a good candidate for a mommy makeover, you should have fully recovered from birthing without any complications. You should also be free from any serious medical conditions. Big health issues may interfere with your healing. Any form of surgery can be exhausting to your immune system. If you have a strong, healthy body, your recovery will be quick.
 

You Are in Good Psychological Health

A mommy makeover is for women who want to get their pre-pregnancy figure right away. If you want to go through a series of surgeries, you should have realistic expectations about the results. You must also have the right reasons for going through it.
 

You Have People Who Support and Help You

Complete rest and recovery are necessary after your mommy makeover. You should have ample time for healing at home. This means that you should have proper help in caring for your children, doing chores, and running errands. You need about two months of full recovery time. Those who will help should understand what you went through and should be willing to assist you.
 

You Are Done Breastfeeding

Expect your breasts to have stabilized in their size and shape after you are done breastfeeding your newborn. Your cosmetic surgeon will evaluate your breasts during the consultation stage of your mommy makeover. If it is stable enough, then it can qualify you for the procedure.
 

You Don’t Smoke

Smoking impairs the proper circulation and oxygenation of blood. This will result in problems with your healing. If you are a smoker, your surgeon will not agree to give you a mommy makeover.
 

You Don’t Plan to Have More Children

If you are still thinking about having more kids in the future, you should not consider a mommy makeover now. Having children after your procedure will only undo the results.
 

Getting back your pre-pregnancy figure can happen more quickly with a mommy makeover. At Kenneth Bermudez, MD, we aim to improve your quality of life with our safe and innovative procedures. Please visit our clinic in San Francisco, California, for an in-person consultation. You can also call us at 415-712-1800 if you want to schedule an appointment or ask questions about our mommy makeover packages.