Cosmetic Surgery Procedures for Mums

Bringing a baby into the world is undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary experiences that a woman can go through. However, although it is extremely rewarding, it is also one of the most physically demanding things that a woman’s body will ever undergo in a relatively short period of time. In order to allow your body to safely accommodate growing a little one and endure childbirth, your body makes a number of drastic adjustments, which can be difficult for mums to reverse once they have given birth.  Even if some new mums are lucky enough to have the time and energy to exercise and diet away the weight that they gained during the pregnancy while tending to the needs of their new baby, there are a number of things that even intense workouts and disciplined dieting cannot fix. Undergoing Melbourne cosmetic surgery can be just the thing to enhance the already-high spirits of a new mum by helping her get her pre-baby body back.

What kinds of procedures are common for new mums?

Although the changes that a woman’s body undergoes during and after a pregnancy vary from woman to woman (and sometimes, even from pregnancy to pregnancy), there are particular procedures that are common for many new mums.

Cosmetic surgery in Melbourne which can reduce, augment and lift breasts is common as breasts have a tendency to fluctuate in size and shape due to hormonal changes that a pregnant woman’s body is going through. Since breasts need to prepare for nursing, breasts become larger during a pregnancy (even more than a full cup size in some cases) which can continue after the birth and well into breastfeeding. Once a baby is weaned from breastfeeding and the milk supply decreases and disappears, breasts are likely to decrease in size and shape. Based on a variety of factors including genetics, diet and age, there is no guarantee that breasts will go back to their exact pre-pregnancy size or be as perky as there were before which is why breast augmentation, reduction and lifting are common procedures for new mums.

Weight gain is inevitable in a pregnancy, as mums-to-be need to provide sustenance for herself and for her growing baby. The most weight gain will be concentrated in a woman’s mid-section where the baby is growing but will also occur in other areas of the body; sometimes, even where a woman normally would usually not gain weight.  Many mums, especially the ones whose schedules are busy even without a baby, get frustrated with sluggish post-pregnancy weight loss as it requires strict exercise and dieting which is not particularly embraceable after one has had a baby. Additionally, there are few things that one could do apart from plastic surgery to get rid of stretch marks and fat pockets which occurred during the pregnancy; therefore, procedures such as liposuction, stretch mark removal and tummy tucks can enhance the body and confidence of a new mum.

What are some important things that new mums should know before they undergo cosmetic surgery?

Cosmetic surgery always comes with a risk, but advances in technology have reduced the risk and made surgery easier to undergo.  However, new mums should keep in mind that there is certain amount of time and recovery needed for a procedure at Bayside plastic surgery; you may need someone to take care of you and your child as you may struggle to carry out normal activities for the first couple of days after the surgery.  Since surgeries require medications and anaesthesia, it is strongly advised that breastfeeding mothers should wait to undergo a procedure until their child is weaned to avoid passing on the medications and anaesthesia to the infant.

A happy and confident mother will undoubtedly make for a happy baby.  If you are interested in procedures after your pregnancy, contact Dr. David Ross at Bayside Plastic Surgery today!