7 Questions About Mommy Makeover Surgery

by SB Aesthetics Clinic SB Aesthetic Clinic

Pregnancy and childbirth can be life-changing, wonderful experiences but they can leave women embarrassed with their appearance. Are you not happy with your physique after pregnancy? SB Aesthetics offers you a mommy makeover if you have decided to put an end to your childbearing! It is the best plastic surgery facility for providing mommy makeover surgery in Delhi. It offers mommy makeover procedures like breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, and others for restoring body appearance just like before pregnancy.

If you have decided to go ahead with mommy makeover surgery, our plastic surgeon Dr. Shilpi Badhani can walk you through different procedures and discuss your goals and expectations during your initial consultation. Moreover, he can answer all your questions related to mommy makeovers.

In this post, our plastic surgeon provides answers to the 7 frequently asked questions on mommy makeover surgery. Continue reading to learn more about mommy makeover surgery.

1. What does mommy makeover surgery involve?

Mommy makeover surgery involves a set of procedures that address undesirable physical changes on the body following pregnancy and restore youthful, pre-pregnancy appearance. A standard mommy makeover surgery includes breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, liposuction, and vaginoplasty.

2. When is the best time to go for a mommy makeover surgery?

The best time to undergo mommy makeover surgery is when you have made an informed decision to no more family planning. It is also recommended to wait until you are over-breastfeeding your youngest child. Go for breast procedures only after 6 months of finishing breastfeeding when breasts are stable in their size and shape. Furthermore, it is even recommended that healthy mothers who maintain post-pregnancy weight for approximately 6 months should undergo a mommy makeover surgery. By that time, the mother’s body would have been stabilised and fully recovered from the stresses of pregnancy and childbirth.

3. Will my makeover surgery get over in a single session?

It depends on how many body sites need to be targeted. Typically, mommy makeover surgery can be done in one or two stages involving multiple procedures.

4. Am I the right candidate for mommy makeover surgery?

Mommy makeover surgery is a highly personalised procedure that mothers must do for themselves and not for the sake of fulfilling others' desires or fitting into any kind of ideal image. It may be suitable for you, if you are in good general health, have realistic expectations from the treatment outcome and a positive outlook, have a stable, ideal body weight, and most importantly you have finished your childbearing.

To confirm your candidacy for mommy makeover, you need to schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon who will examine you, review your medical records, and discuss your goals and expectations. You can learn more about this by consulting the experts at SB Aesthetics, the Best Plastic Surgery Clinic in India.

5. What are the risks involved in a mommy makeover surgery?

The potential risks of mommy makeover surgery are similar to those associated with major operations. Some of the risks are poor wound healing, infection, bleeding, seroma (fluid collection) formation, hematoma, loss of nipple sensation, implant leak, capsular contracture, unfavourable scarring, recurrent skin laxity, fat necrosis, asymmetry, persistent pain, contour deformity, cardiac and pulmonary complications, and anaesthesia-related risks.

6. How should I prepare for mommy makeover surgery?

You need to go through some important preparation stages, as provided below:

Two weeks before surgery, stop smoking and use tobacco/nicotine products, avoid intake of blood thinners, and go for a preoperative physical examination with your surgeon.
Five days before surgery, stop alcohol consumption and arrange for someone to take care of you and drive you home after surgery. Keep pets away from your recovery room.
Two days before surgery, shave the legs and upper pubic area and fill prescriptions at home for recovery.
A day before surgery, avoid eating and drinking anything.
On the day of the surgery, wear loose comfortable clothing and take morning medication only if the surgeon allows.

7. What aftercare is required for a mommy makeover?

Following mommy makeover surgery, the surgeon provides post-operative instructions to ensure that recovery is smooth and the results obtained are optimal.

Here are the aftercare instructions that are expected to be followed during the recovery period after mommy makeover surgery in Delhi:

Protect the surgical incisions and slowly walk around in the first week. Avoid anything that could strain the incisions and impair healing.
Wear compression garments, as advised by the surgeon.
Take prescribed painkillers to relieve post-surgical discomfort and antibiotics to avoid infection of the incision site.
Do not indulge in strenuous physical activities including swimming, weight lifting, and others for about 6 weeks.
Take proper rest and sleep adequately.
Avoid exposing the surgical wounds to the sun or heat.
Drink plenty of water to keep your body well hydrated and also eat healthy, nutrient-rich meals to recover soon.
Resume daily household work and desk jobs after 3-4 weeks.
Have sex after about 4 to 6 weeks of the surgery.
Do not miss follow-up visits with the surgeon to check the progress of recovery.

If you have more doubts and questions related to this procedure, get in touch with Dr. Shilpi Bhadani, a famous mommy makeover surgeon at SB Aesthetics.