What’s a Mommy Makeover and Why Should You Consider It?

It’s truly incredible that you can grow, birth, and feed your baby with your body alone. However, the miracles of pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding are demanding, and they can take a tremendous toll that leaves you with some not-so-desirable physical changes. 

Although social media might make it seem like most women bounce back quickly from pregnancy and childbirth, the truth is that it can take quite some time for your body to recover in the postpartum period. And it’s important to understand that that’s perfectly normal.

But if you’re finding that diet and exercise aren’t getting you back to the pre-pregnancy body shape you’re trying to achieve, you may want to consider a mommy makeover. 

At Houston Cosmetic Surgery Center in Houston, Texas, board-certified plastic and cosmetic surgeon David Davila, DO, FACOS, and our expert team are passionate about helping moms feel confident in their own bodies. 

That’s why we offer customizable mommy makeovers to help you do just that. Here’s what this comprehensive procedure can do for you. 

What is a mommy makeover?

A mommy makeover is a series of cosmetic surgeries women can choose to undergo after pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. It’s not uncommon to find that after postpartum recovery, your abdomen has stretch marks or isn’t as flat as it used to be. You may also notice that your breasts are sagging or look deflated. 

Mommy makeovers are completely customizable, meaning that you can pick and choose cosmetic surgeries that fit your unique goals and concerns. You may want to simply accentuate your new figure — or you may want to get your pre-pregnancy body back. 

What procedures can a mommy makeover include?

At Houston Cosmetic Surgery Center, we offer a full scope of cosmetic surgeries that can be part of your mommy makeover plan. You can choose just one, or you can choose several: It simply depends on what your specific goals are. 

Let’s take a closer look at our mommy makeover procedure options:

Breast augmentation

Weight fluctuations before and after pregnancy along with breastfeeding can leave you with smaller or deflated breasts. Dr. Davila can perform a breast augmentation to increase the size of your breasts through either implants or a fat transfer. 

Breast lift

For breasts that are droopy or sagging, Dr. Davila can perform a breast lift to tighten your supportive tissues and lift your breast mounds higher onto your chest. He also repositions your nipples and areolas to give your breasts a perkier, more youthful appearance. 

Tummy tuck

During pregnancy, the skin on your stomach stretches to accommodate your growing belly, so after you give birth, you might be left with a lot of loose and saggy skin. Dr. Davila can perform a tummy tuck to remove excess skin and fat while tightening your abdominal wall. 

Labiaplasty

After vaginal childbirth, you may have excess labial tissue which can get pinched and stretched when you exercise or have sex. Because this can be very uncomfortable, a labiaplasty seeks to reduce the size of your labia minora — the skin folds that surround your urethra and vagina — to minimize discomfort and pain. 

Liposuction

If you find that you still have lots of stubborn pockets of fat after the postpartum recovery period, Dr. Davila can use liposuction to instantly sculpt away any unwanted fatty areas. 

Is a mommy makeover right for you?

A mommy makeover involves major surgeries, so you should never rush into the decision to have one. Here are some general qualifications you need to meet in order to be considered a suitable candidate for the procedure:

• You’re in generally good health, free of major health issues like heart disease
• You don’t smoke
• You’re done having children
• You’re close to your goal weight

You also need at least two weeks off from work to recover, and this includes your job as a mom. So if you have small children, you’ll need to arrange full-time childcare during your recovery period. 

Ready to get started with your mommy makeover? We’re here to help. Call or click online to schedule a consultation at Houston Cosmetic Surgery Center today.