Mommy Makeover: Tips to be Followed Before and After Surgery

"A mommy makeover is a transformative journey for mothers after pregnancy/ childbirth, restoring pre-pregnancy body figures that have been impacted due to a childbirth, significant weight fluctuations, or natural aging process!"

·       Did you know that mommy makeover is a life-changing decision, a set of several cosmetic procedures that can be custom-tailored based on one's specific needs and aesthetic goals?

·       Did you know that maintaining a stable body weight is important to prepare for the surgery and enjoy the long-lasting effects?

·       Did you know that after the consultation at the certified plastic surgery center/ clinic, a patient will have a few weeks to prepare for the treatment?

·       Did you know that mommy makeover surgery often includes major surgeries like tummy tuck or breast augmentation, and a patient requires a few weeks to recover from surgery?

Women's bodies after childbirth/ pregnancies require aesthetic corrections to improve the lack of contouring/ silhouette, loose/ saggy skin, stretch marks, or other aesthetic/ cosmetic flaws. However, cosmetic interventions are required to restore the pre-pregnancy figure. Changes in body contouring can also be caused by weight change or natural aging process, therefore, after the age 40s or during mid-50s, women are often recommended for mommy makeover surgery.

Mommy makeover surgery is a term used for all those treatments needed to reset or reboot the rejuvenation without impacting the previous aesthetic profile, most often needing advancements in enhancing the physique and contour. However, what a mommy makeover surgery or a must to be a mommy for undergoing such surgeries is important to understand beforehand. First, to be a mom is not only a condition; instead, any woman can go for a mommy makeover surgery if they are not satisfied with their figure, and aging or weight change take a toll on the curves or curvatures that is what a prime goal for a mommy makeover, added Dr. Karishma Kagodu (MS, MCh), head of Dr. Karishma Aesthetics, Indiranagar, Bangalore, also contributing her services to Kinder Women's Hospital, Whitefield.

What is a Mommy Makeover?

Mommy makeover surgery combines several cosmetic procedures requiring restoring an aesthetic, previous figure after childbirth, or postnatal journey. However, customization of procedures is highly significant, based on patients' requirements and desired aesthetic goals. Therefore, the makeover journey would be different for every patient, so the recovery timeline, but what is not changed, is the recovery process according to the chosen procedure. Pre-procedure tips and post-op guidelines are important factors that should be understood before achieving smooth healing and optimal results.

Preparing for Your Mommy Makeover

Once you get clearance from your plastic surgeon to undergo mommy makeover surgery, it will be inevitable to follow the guidelines as suggested to achieve a hassle-free surgical journey, easy and smooth recovery, and the desired, achievable outcomes.

Following are a few beneficial pre-surgery tips to ensure you are ready for the surgical journey:

1.    Maintain an ideal, stable weight: To be an ideal candidate to undergo mommy makeover surgery, the patients should be close to their ideal weight, which must be stable. In that way, achieving the best results will be easy, and a patient should not be worried about gaining or losing weight post-surgery to maintain the long-lasting effect of surgery.

2.    Arrange someone for help during the initial days: It is pre-recommended most essential tip to arrange someone, they may be your friend or family member, for help during the initial days of recovery. One should help you to take you home after surgery, and at the same time, you should also have someone to stay with you for the first night or two; in this way, you can ensure a safe recovery with every minute of required care and measures.

3.    Prepare your home: After mommy makeover surgery that often includes major surgeries, such as tummy tuck or breast augmentation, requiring a proper recovery time the patient must adhere to the needed post-care. However, a patient must have a proper recovery setup and areas to access the needed items promptly. Ensure you have a hassle-free, hygienic, and comfy spot with easy access to food, water, and entertainment.

Other important pre-surgery tips are jotted below to avoid the chances of risks or discomforts:

·       Do not take aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs

·       Take work off for the recovery

·       Avoid smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol for a few weeks

·       Establish a healthy diet plan and maintain a stable body weight.

Recovering From Your Mommy Makeover Surgeries

To achieve a smooth recovery process and optimal results, a patient must diligently follow all the post-op tips/ guidelines suggested by a plastic surgeon.

Following are a few important recovery tips to ensure a halls-free surgical journey and easy recovery:

Take regular walks: Proper rest is important while recovering from surgery, especially during the first week or two of your mommy makeover surgery. Moreover, resuming light walks as soon as you feel up to it is also important to support the blood flow in the treated areas and avoid unwanted swelling and pain. Thus, a light walk after surgery helps the wound heal faster and minimizes any complications that may occur during recovery.

Take it easy: One must hold that the recovery process takes time, depending on the extent of surgery, as every surgical procedure requires a different healing timeline. The extent of surgery decides the healing period, but the preventive measures that make the recovery smoother, faster, and result-oriented must be followed diligently. Patients should not be worried about the healing response as every individual heals differently based on their physiological status and the extent of the concern. However, it is advisable to take the recovery journey easy and avoid strenuous activities, like heavy lifting, exercise, or anything that strains your body and can cause compromised healing.

Follow Dr. Karishma's instructions: Following the plastic surgeon's advice and guidelines are crucial to avoid unwanted side effects and discomfort. Dr. Karishma Kagodu will provide you with every detail regarding the post-op measures to heal gently and achieve optimal results. Dr. Karishma has extensive experience and expertise in mommy makeover surgeries and recommends specific procedures based on your needs and aesthetic goals. However, she knows how to optimize the recovery response and maintain the results.

Some more good tips to recover from your mommy makeover include:

·       Maintain a nutritious diet and a healthy regimen, including protein, vitamins, minerals, and good unsaturated fat.

·       Sleep with your head elevated to avoid unnecessary pressure on the treated areas.

·       Do not hesitate to contact Dr. Karishma if you experience any discomfort.

·       Keep realistic expectations and be patient with yourself.

Contact our office today by calling +91 8042036382, +91 9108969006, or +91 7624809006 if you are ready to schedule an in-person consultation with Dr. Karishma Kagodu and get the process started.