Procedures to Consider to Help You Bounce Back After a Baby

Your body is likely to change following childbirth, even with proper diet and exercise. If you’re unhappy with these changes or want to bounce back faster, a mommy makeover is a great way to address all your concerns. This is a combination of surgeries tailored to your needs. With the help of an experienced plastic surgeon, you can decide which procedures will suit you best. 

At DiGeronimo MD Advanced Plastic Surgery in Doral, Florida, Dr. Ernest M. DiGeronimo offers tummy tucks, breast lifts, and even labiaplasty to help make you happier with your new body.

Bouncing back from a baby 

There are many ways the body adapts to carrying a child, most of which are temporary. The body is remarkably elastic, allowing your skin to stretch before snapping back. However, the drastic transformation can have lasting impacts, including muscle tears and excess tissue. 

Hormonal changes throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period can also contribute to weight gain, making it difficult to lose baby weight. This leads many mothers to feel dissatisfied and self-conscious with their bodies, adding to the pressure of their situation. 

While mothers should give themselves a lengthy grace period to recover from the trauma of birth and allow their bodies to bounce back naturally, cosmetic procedures can be done later to increase comfort and confidence. 

Procedures to consider 

A mommy makeover can include one procedure or a set of procedures, often performed simultaneously or in close succession. Depending on your concerns, you might opt for one or more of these procedures during your own makeover. 

Tummy tucks

Known formally as an abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck removes excess fat and skin from the belly. During the procedure, your surgeon can also tighten any connective tissue (fascia) that was damaged during childbirth. 

It’s not unusual for the abdominal wall to tear due to the pressure exerted to push out the baby. This is why a tummy tuck is one of the most popular mommy makeover surgeries. It allows mothers to kill two birds with one stone, addressing weakness and belly fat. 

Breast lifts 

The breasts naturally grow larger and swell during pregnancy to prepare for breastfeeding. While this might not be a concern for women with smaller cup sizes, it can contribute to sagging. A breast lift allows you to maintain the size of your breasts while simultaneously lifting them, making them perkier and changing the appearance of your nipples. 

Breast augmentation or reduction can be performed at the same time, allowing you to add implants or remove extra weight that’s hurting your back or shoulders. 

Labiaplasty 

As mentioned above, the body exerts massive amounts of downwards pressure during childbirth. This sends lots of blood to the genitals, and trauma during childbirth can cause your labia to change size and shape. This is especially true for the labia minora, or inner folds of the vulva. 

This can lead to friction and discomfort, especially during sex. Many women also feel uncomfortable with the appearance, wishing that their labia were smaller and more “tucked in.” Labiaplasty can restructure the labia minora to fit neatly within the labia majora, restoring its former appearance. 

If you’re unhappy with your baby body and want to feel comfortable in your skin again, a mommy makeover might be exactly what you need. To discuss potential procedures and begin planning your transformation, schedule a consultation with Dr. DiGeronimo by calling 305-376-0378 or request an appointment online.