Many of the women we see for mommy makeover consultations at our Webster and Houston, TX, locations worry about what their friends and family will say about getting plastic surgery. Even though there is less of a stigma surrounding cosmetic surgery than 10 to 20 years ago, it still exists to some degree. This is especially true for mommy makeover patients who want to address the changes to their bodies caused by pregnancy and breastfeeding
Anyone who “mom-shames” the decision to undergo a mommy makeover is sorely misinformed about why women choose the procedure. In this blog post, we’ll discuss why combination plastic surgery is the best option for restoring your pre-baby body and boosting your self-confidence.
Getting Your Body Back After Pregnancy
People who believe mommy makeovers are just a shortcut to avoid working out and dieting are simply misinformed. Exercise and eating a balanced, nutritious diet are important features of leading a healthy lifestyle and losing unwanted, post-pregnancy pounds. But they can’t address inevitable changes that affect a woman’s body after having children, such as excess abdominal skin and saggy or deflated breasts.
No matter how many crunches a woman performs every day, they won’t tighten the skin the way a tummy tuck can. Also, a post-pregnancy “belly pooch” is often caused by diastasis recti—a common condition that occurs during pregnancy when the abdominal muscles separate to accommodate the growing baby. Enlarged, downturned nipples, incontinence, deflated breasts, and other changes also can’t be reversed without combination plastic surgery.
A mommy makeover typically combines a tummy tuck and liposuction with cosmetic breast surgery such as a breast lift, either with or without breast implants, to address these issues.
Ignore the ‘Haters’
It’s hardly news that social media can be a negative space. And if you have acquaintances who haven’t had children of their own, or friends who do have children but stigmatize plastic surgery, you’ll probably hear about it through social media connections. Instead of engaging, it’s best in most cases to ignore these comments. Feeling good about yourself and your body can give you a positive outlook and demeanor, which, after all, is important for your children and spouse or partner. You don’t need to make excuses for feeling excited about choosing to get a mommy makeover; you deserve to look and feel your best and live the lifestyle you want!
Finding Support Is Essential
Ignoring negative comments is easier said than done, so it’s essential to surround yourself with positive voices. Seek out and listen to non-judgmental people who have your best interests in mind. They also want you to be healthy and happy living in your skin! There’s nothing wrong with having some supportive friends lead the cheers for your decision and who understand your motives for wanting to look great in a bathing suit.
Reclaim Your Body and Self-Esteem
A mommy makeover can be a transformative, life-changing procedure when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, as you can see in our gallery of mommy makeover before and after photos. If you want to regain your pre-baby body—and your confidence— we encourage you to request a consultation at our plastic surgery practice in Webster, TX, using the online form or give us a call at (281) 282-9555 to schedule an appointment.
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