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Helping your body bounce back after a body … but how soon is too soon for a “mommy makeover”?
We know that you are anxious to get your pre-mommy body back. However, some important considerations are associated with “timing” your mommy makeover. Kirwan Plastic Surgery of Norwalk, Connecticut, is happy to provide some insights into how soon you can undergo these plastic surgery procedures after childbirth and other time-oriented aspects of those treatments that contribute to your unique makeover.
So, there is a “waiting period”?
It is generally advised to wait several months after giving birth before proceeding with a mommy makeover or other plastic surgery or elective procedures. Of course, many variables can affect this timeframe, including your specific cosmetic needs and, accordingly, the specific recommended treatments, as well as your general health.
Why do I have to wait?
You should wait to have a mommy makeover for several reasons if you are a new mommy and have just given birth. For starters, it is important to exercise patience and grace. Your body is changing and has been through a great deal. This provides some “space” for you to recover from these physically demanding and major life events of pregnancy and childbirth. Hitting pause allows your body to heal to its fullest and get your hormones back in balance. It’s also important to note that what your body looks like in the days and weeks immediately following pregnancy may not be what it seems several months afterward. Some of the concerns you may be alarmed about now can be resolved once you return to your pre-baby exercise and nutrition regimen, for instance. This also gives you time to be at a healthy weight before potentially moving forward with surgery. Such “prehabilitation” is important to support the safest, most successful treatment as any surgery, even those performed by the most capable of specialists like Dr. Laurence Kirwan carries with it some risks.
What is a healthy weight for moving forward with treatment?
We cannot overemphasize that the tummy tucks, breast lift and augmentation procedures, and other treatments associated with mommy makeovers are not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. They are not weight loss procedures. If you have much more extensive weight management needs, there are other interventions that we can recommend. Since this is an aesthetic procedure aimed at restoring your pre-baby curves and contours, it’s important to lose most of the weight gained during your pregnancy before we begin the treatment process. A good guideline is to be within twenty-five pounds of your goal or ideal weight before surgery.
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Mommy makeover abdominoplasty and breast augmentation
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Do I need to account for breastfeeding when timing these procedures?
Yes. This is also an important consideration. You should have stopped breastfeeding for several months and sustained a weight within a healthy range. When you are breastfeeding, the size and shape of your breasts can change substantially. The skin may also follow suit by contracting to varying degrees to conform to your pre-baby shape. We need to wait for such changes to occur to get an idea of your “baseline” or real needs for treatment.
Again, we understand you are excited to fit into your favorite jeans and return to normalcy with your body again. Kirwan Plastic Surgery can certainly help you do that, but we do it right. Do not rush the process of perfection! We encourage you to bring any initial questions or specific concerns to our Norwalk, CT team today. Every patient is treated like a VIP, and we want to hear from you. Call (475) 250-1581 to speak with a member of our team today.
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Dr. Laurence Kirwan
Dr. Laurence Kirwan, MD, FRCS, FACS, is an internationally renowned, board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He trained at Manchester University and completed his Plastic Surgery residency at the University of Missouri. A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and American College of Surgeons, he is a leader in aesthetic surgery, specializing in face, breast, and body procedures. Dr. Kirwan has authored multiple scientific papers and books and served as an instructor in prestigious programs. Recognized by Tatler and Russian Vogue, he practices in Connecticut, where he continues to offer personalized, top-tier care to his patients.