The Mommy Makeover That Doesn't Involve a Bob Haircut
This mommy makeover has nothing to do with throwing out mom jeans, chopping your hair or visiting the mall makeup counter
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Is It For Mommies Only?
Dr. Weintraub says anyone can get a mommy makeover (especially those who have lost a lot of weight over a short period of time), but the combination of surgeries is named as such because it addresses common concerns women face after giving birth.
Khuthaila notes that women should be realistic about the results that they will be able to achieve. "A good candidate is someone who has clear objectives about what she wants corrected and has realistic expectations of the results. It is imperative to have an extensive consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who knows how to deliver these results," says Dr. Khuthaila.
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What Happens if I Get Pregnant Again?
Dr. Weintraub says that skin can still accommodate a child after a mommy makeover, though he recommends that women wait until they're done having children to have the procedure.
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Recovery Time and Complications
Recovery time following these extensive procedures is extremely important. Khuthaila says that initial recovery (meaning, you can get out of bed, walk around on your own, and be relatively independent) can take one to three weeks. She recommends taking at least two weeks off of work, and plan to have help at home for those first weeks, especially if you have an infant or toddler. Lifting heavy objects (anything over 10 pounds -- including your kiddos) is a no-no. Typically, it takes four to six weeks to resume your normal exercise routine.
Complications aren't uncommon, and can range from minor (delayed wound healing) to long-term (loss of feeling in nipple area). Other complications include hematoma (internal bleeding), infection, asymmetrical breasts, scarring or seroma (leaking fluid).
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Mommy Makeover #1: 39-Year-Old Mother of Four
Procedures: Full tummy tuck, muscle repair, breast lift, breast augmentation and liposuction
Cost: $17,000
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Mommy Makeover #1: After
On how her plastic surgery changed her life: "I think somewhere in the back of my mind I thought I would have surgery and then not have to do anything after -- wrong! I started really working out at four months [post-op]. I wish I had done it sooner, but I haven't stopped since. This surgery changed the way I live my life and has made me WAY more healthy -- I never thought plastic surgery would do that!"
