Is Getting a Mommy Makeover Selfish?

Healthy food and exercise aren’t always enough to get your pre-mom body back. Saggy skin, stretch marks, and downturned nipples are genuine issues. Suggestions that you aren’t “working hard enough” are hurtful when no amount of healthy lifestyle choices can completely reverse these changes.

Some patients worry that mommy makeovers are selfish or an “easy way out.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Feeling more comfortable and confident in your own body can benefit both you and your loved ones. Here are a few things to keep in mind when considering a mommy makeover in Washington, DC

The Truth About Body Changes

When you’re used to always taking care of others, the idea of time away from work or family can make you feel a bit guilty. There is a lot of pressure for women to just “bounce back” from pregnancy and immediately look great again. However, this expectation is unrealistic. It’s true that eating well and exercising can help you lose a bit of weight. But it can’t repair separated abdominal muscles or make breasts magically regain their shape.

A mommy makeover typically combines a variety of body contouring procedures, such as a tummy tuck and a breast lift. These surgeries directly address body issues (belly pooch, sagging breasts, etc.) that you otherwise can’t fix.

Confidence Changes Everything

When you look good, you feel good, and that can affect many areas of your life. Feeling less self-conscious and having higher self-esteem can influence how you act as a spouse, friend, and parent. When you’re happier overall, you can give the best version of yourself to the ones you love. Confidence changes your quality of life.

Is a mommy makeover right for you?

A mommy makeover is a suite of procedures customized to each patient’s needs. Popular treatment choices include a breast lift, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, or liposuction. A few signs that you may be a good candidate include:

You should wait to have a mommy makeover until you’re finished having children, as pregnancy can affect the longevity of your results.

It’s understandable that many women are conflicted when they think about surgery. There’s a lot of pressure on moms always to take care of others and put their own needs last. However, there’s no shame in wanting to feel comfortable in your skin. As before-and-after pictures from our mommy makeover patients show, treatment can make a world of difference.

If you would like to learn more about your own mommy makeover options in Washington, DC, please request a consultation online. You can also contact our practice by phone at (703) 560-2850 (Annandale, VA) or (301) 652-7700 (Chevy Chase, MD).