Mothers’ bodies go through incredible changes during pregnancy and childbirth. While these changes are natural, some women seek cosmetic procedures in life to regain their pre-pregnancy shape. When diet, exercise, and non-surgical options are not sufficient, there are professional cosmetic solutions some mothers choose. Here are several sought-after treatments among mothers:

Breast Augmentation

For many women, pregnancy can significantly reduce breast volume. While a breast lift can help address sagging, some desire to restore fullness as well. Breast implants and enlargements use implants to increase breast size and shape, providing an option for new mothers seeking renewed confidence. 

The procedure also helps correct asymmetry, a common post-childbirth occurrence as the body changes. Moreover, augmentation can also be combined with a lift, simultaneously enhancing size and firmness. Ultimately, it empowers women to recontour after their bodies undergo natural transformations from motherhood.

Mommy Makeover

New mothers sometimes choose a “mommy makeover” surgery to address multiple areas simultaneously. This could include breast surgery, a tummy tuck, and liposuction. Surgeons strategically plan the procedures so recovery coincides before the patient has to resume full mommy duties. Complete healing can take 2-3 months, with the gradual settling of swelling and numbness over a year.

Breast Lift 

Pregnancy and nursing can stretch ligaments, causing the breasts to sag. A breast lift removes excess skin and repositions your nipple higher on your chest wall. Common incision patterns include lollipops and anchor shapes. Internal sutures also tighten breast tissue. Initially, scarring appears and fades over 1-2 years. Sensation may take longer to fully return.  

Tummy Tuck

Carrying a baby for 9+ months often leaves the abdominal skin stretched out after childbirth. Excess skin, fat, and separated muscles create a protruding pooch resistant to diet and exercise. A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes loose skin and repairs separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) with internal sutures. Optimal candidates have a stable body weight prior to surgery. Healing takes 2-4 weeks, during which patients must avoid lifting their children. Results dramatically slim the waistline. Scarring is very low and continues to mature for a year.  

Liposuction

Losing the post-pregnancy weight can prove challenging, even for women who were relatively slim before pregnancy. This extra weight gained during pregnancy is often stubborn and does not respond to normal diet and exercise regimes. In such cases, liposuction may offer a solution by directly removing excess fat from areas including the abdomen, flanks, back, inner thighs, knees, arms, and neck.

The Bottom Line

While plastic surgery entails medical risks and side effects, technological advances have made procedures safer with faster recovery times compared to decades ago. When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, most patients achieve satisfying, youth-restoring outcomes. Mothers looking to refresh their appearance can once again feel comfortable and confident in their skin after their bodies have gone through the natural but important phases of pregnancy and child-rearing.