Do you know what’s common between Angelina Jolie and Michelle Monaghan? Not a clue? well these celeb moms made their first public appearance after giving birth to their babies wearing a little black dress flaunting an hour-glass figure; making every mom go green with envy. Well, these Hollywood moms went for a ‘mommy makeover’ and came out with flying colors. And why not, getting in shape after giving birth is like a gift from the magi. But the ‘mommy makeover’ isn’t just hot in Hollywood; it’s an ‘in’ thing for moms all over the world.
Statistics back up the trend. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, mommy makeover procedures have seen an 11% hike over the past few years and the rate continue to climb.
Older moms getting makeover
Another reason for the boom in mommy makeovers - more and more women having babies in their 30’s to early 40’s. After a college education and a successful career, babies come last in the list. While children are wonderful, bringing them to this world costs mothers more than just being pregnant. Distorted figure, breasts going south, tummy bulge, saddlebags, excess weight on the hips and those thicker thighs… and the older you are, the harder it is for you to shed the extra weight naturally.
So when diet and exercise fail, mommy makeovers help you get a tighter and fitter body:
- Tummy tuck to reduce the jelly-belly
- Breast augmentation to restore the fullness of breasts
- Breast lift to reduce breast sag
- Liposuction to reduce loose skin
- Body sculpting for hour-glass figure
Remember, a mommy makeover isn’t for first-time moms, especially if you expect to have more kids down the road. Getting pregnant again after a makeover will undo the benefits of the cosmetic procedures. Go for it, but only once you decide that your child bearing days are over. It’s perhaps advisable for new moms to wait about four to six months after pregnancy before taking the plunge.
Mommy makeover - worth the cost?
Mommy makeovers are expensive - just about the price of an economy car. But they can be a great way to get close to your original self back. This also means new self esteem and confidence in your body. When with newborns, most mothers put themselves at the bottom of the priority list and can look decidedly frumpy. Getting a makeover is a great booster and can even rekindle your love life.
The mommy makeover is no crime. New mothers don’t have to wear their lumps and bumps like trophies. Remember - your inward cheerfulness after delivering the baby should match outer appearances. So stay young, enjoy motherhood - and the new you!.
