If you’re like many people, you may think of mommy makeover as something a woman does to help get back to her pre-baby body once she’s done having children. While this is certainly one of the most popular and conventional approaches to mommy makeover surgery, our caring team at Andre P. Marshall Plastic Surgery, led by double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Andre Marshall, understands that everyone’s life plans and goals are unique and may not always follow a certain timeline. Whether you’re unexpectedly pregnant after a mommy makeover, your plans for building a family have changed, or you’re thinking about a Beverly Hills mommy makeover but aren’t sure about what the future holds as far as having children, we are here to help you understand your options and considerations.
Fortunately, it is typically considered safe and possible to have a baby after mommy makeover surgery if you’re otherwise healthy, though there are certainly reasons we encourage patients to defer their procedure until afterward — from the possibility of “undoing” your original results to the potential for a compromised ability to breastfeed after a mommy makeover involving breast enhancement. Again, every woman’s situation is different, and we can help walk you through what to know about pregnancy after mommy makeover to help you feel confident and comfortable about whatever decisions may lie ahead.
What does a mommy makeover include?
Because every woman’s body, the nature of their concerns, their goals, and their life plans are distinctly their own, each mommy makeover surgery will be customized accordingly. Generally speaking, a mommy makeover usually includes treatments and procedures designed to reverse or minimize the unwanted changes associated with pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and/or weight loss. The procedures included in a mommy makeover most often include:
Should I wait to get a mommy makeover until after kids?
Again, most women can achieve the longest-lasting, most consistent results by waiting until they’re done having children and breastfeeding before undergoing a mommy makeover procedure. Additionally, patients may have more success breastfeeding if they have not undergone a breast enhancement procedure like breast augmentation, which is often performed as part of a mommy makeover. However, there are some scenarios when it may be appropriate to go ahead with the surgery.
For example, if a young woman has experienced significant weight loss that’s left her with loose skin, hanging fat, and other issues — and she’s undecided about her future plans for a family or has many years before she may even begin to think about that step — she may benefit by the positive life changes that a mommy makeover could offer in the years between. Additionally, if changes after pregnancy or weight fluctuation are impacting a woman’s overall happiness, wellness, and quality of life, and she is relatively sure she won’t have another child for several years, it may also be appropriate to pursue the procedure in the interim.
What happens if I get pregnant soon after a mommy makeover?
Getting pregnant at any point after a mommy makeover can lead to a reversal of your original results — meaning you may once again have stretched skin, sagging breasts, and other complaints that your mommy makeover previously corrected. In some cases, however, women who adhere to healthy habits — like staying active and eating a balanced diet (all under the care and supervision of their OB/GYN or other medical providers) — may not see a major change in their original results even after a subsequent pregnancy.
If you do have another baby after mommy makeover surgery and struggle to regain your desired shape, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation to learn more about your options for a repeat mommy makeover to restore your slimmer, smoother shape and the confidence you deserve once again.
Love your body at every stage of life with a mommy makeover in Beverly Hills, CA
If life has changed — and your mommy makeover results have changed along with them — or if you are ready for a mommy makeover and have questions about how it’ll impact your choice to have children in the future, we are here to help. Contact us at Andre P. Marshall Plastic Surgery to schedule your private consultation with Beverly Hills double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Andre Marshall today, and get one step closer to the answers you’re looking for.
