Do I Need to Lose Weight Before a Mommy Makeover?
Since the mommy makeover is commonly performed after pregnancy, many patients’ first concern is whether they need to lose weight before having the mommy makeover procedure. In general, patients are encouraged to be at or very close to their ideal weight before going into their mommy makeover procedure. Below, we’ll explain why this is the case, and give you some tips on preparing for your treatment.
Body Weight & Your Mommy Makeover
The mommy makeover is known to be a customizable procedure, often having some combination of liposuction, breast surgery and tummy tuck techniques. While liposuction does have the ability to remove a few pounds of fat, it’s actually better to lose this fat prior to your procedure, and for two reasons.
First, if a treatment requires extensive liposuction, it often means a more grueling recovery period. Your body will have to adapt to losing a larger proportion of fat, which can make for a difficult recovery process. Second, these treatments are designed to remove excess skin and restore youthfulness and firmness to the procedure. If you wait to lose weight until after your procedure, the once-tightened skin may then become a little looser. So for the smoothest recovery and longest-lasting results, try to lose weight before your treatment.
How to Achieve Your Ideal Body Weight
Although baby weight can be stubborn, getting to your ideal weight can be as easy as making a few simple lifestyle changes. For example, adding a brief 10-minute walk to your day on a regular basis can be enough to help you lose weight at a consistent, healthy rate. Looking for healthier food alternatives or exercising a little more often can both be achievable habits that help you get rid of unwanted fat. Try these tips out before scheduling your mommy makeover! You can get rid of some fat during the procedure, but the closer you can get to your ideal weight beforehand, the better your results and treatment experience.
Are you considering a mommy makeover? If so, contact us today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Pollack of Pollack Plastic Surgery. We offer this and other body contouring procedures to help patients look and feel their best.