Any woman who has given birth soon realizes her body has undergone some major and rather unwelcome changes. No matter how much she exercises and watches her diet, she still looks in the mirror and sees an excess of loose, stretched out abdominal skin and in many cases, her breasts have lost the volume and youthful “perkiness” she had before the pregnancy. Instead, she sees flatter, sagging breasts, and while thrilled with the joy the new baby brings to her life, she is not so thrilled with the havoc the pregnancy has wreaked on her body!

The cosmetic surgical option open for her is the “Mommy Makeover” which usually combines several plastic surgical procedures into one surgical package–for example, a tummy tuck (abdominioplasty) and if needed, a breast lift or breast augmentation, or perhaps liposuction and a tummy tuck if the woman is only unhappy with her abdominal area. After consulting with her plastic surgeon, the patient will learn which surgical options will achieve the desired result. It is, however, recommended that a new mom wait at least six months after giving birth before considering such cosmetic surgery, and it may even be wise to wait until one is through having children in order to maintain the at the best results over time.