10 Tips for your Mommy Makeover Recovery
What is Mommy Makeover?
A mommy makeover is a combination of cosmetic procedures that are designed to help restore a woman’s body to its pre-pregnancy shape. The procedures can vary depending on the patient’s individual needs and desired outcomes, but typically include one or more of the following:
- Breast surgery: This can include a breast lift to raise and reshape sagging breasts, or breast augmentation (with implants or fat transfer) to increase breast size.
- Tummy tuck: This procedure removes excess skin and fat from the abdominal area and tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall to create a firmer, flatter stomach.
- Liposuction: This procedure removes excess fat from specific areas of the body such as the hips, thighs, and waist to create a more contoured figure.
- Vaginal Rejuvenation: This procedure can include labiaplasty, vaginoplasty and rejuvenation of the perineal area.
Recovery time and instructions will vary depending on the specific procedures performed, but here are some general tips to help ensure a smooth recovery:
10 Tips for your Mommy Makeover Recovery
Follow your surgeon’s instructions: Your surgeon will give you detailed instructions on how to care for yourself after your mommy makeover. Be sure to follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper healing.
- Get plenty of rest: Your body needs time to heal after surgery. Be sure to get plenty of rest and avoid activities that may cause unnecessary stress on the surgical area.
- Take prescribed medications: Take any prescribed medications as directed. These may include pain medication, antibiotics, and other medications to help manage symptoms and prevent infection.
- Follow your surgeon’s instructions: Your surgeon will give you detailed instructions on how to care for yourself after your mommy makeover. Be sure to follow these instructions carefully to ensure proper healing.
- Eat a healthy diet and stay hydrated: Eating a healthy diet and staying hydrated can help to promote healing and reduce the risk of complications.
- Wear compression garments: Wear compression garments as prescribed by your surgeon to help reduce swelling and support the area during healing.
- Avoid strenuous activity: Avoid strenuous activity and lifting heavy objects for a period of time as directed by your surgeon. This will help to prevent complications and ensure proper healing.
- Notify your surgeon of any unusual symptoms or complications: If you experience any unusual symptoms or complications, such as severe pain, fever, or unusual bleeding, contact your surgeon right away.
- Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol: Smoking and drinking alcohol can slow down the healing process and increase the risk of complications. Avoid these activities for at least the first few weeks after surgery.
- Avoid sun exposure: Avoid exposing the surgical area to direct sunlight or tanning beds for at least several weeks following surgery, or as directed by your surgeon.
- Keep scheduled follow-up appointments: Keep all scheduled follow-up appointments with your surgeon to monitor your recovery and address any concerns you may have.
It’s important to note that a mommy makeover is not a weight loss solution but rather a body contouring procedure. Also, it is important to have realistic expectations and understand the procedure and recovery process before making a decision. It’s best to discuss your concerns and expectations with a board-certified plastic surgeon such as Dr. Stefan.