Nov 09, 2021
von Dr. med. Nicholas Waughlock
During pregnancy and after giving birth, the body changes. Increasingly, women want to make these unwanted changes disappear through surgery.
Being pregnant and giving birth is the most beautiful time of life for most mothers. It is normal that the woman's body is challenged and that sagging skin and breasts can be the result. A mommy makeover promises a remedy. This refers to combined procedures that surgically correct the physical effects of pregnancy and childbirth. Procedures can be combined according to individual needs and wishes. A „classic“ mommy makeover includes, for example, a breast and tummy tuck as well as liposuction to remove stubborn fat deposits on the hips or thighs that do not disappear after the birth, even with fitness training. A „Mommy Makeover Plus“ or „Plus Downunder“ can also include reconstructive procedures in the genital area (e.g. vaginal tightening). These combination procedures have a slightly longer recovery time than single procedures, but are generally well tolerated.
A new trend from the USA is now to perform these procedures immediately or very soon after birth. This is very controversial and we think even dangerous. The female body needs time to adjust to the new situation after pregnancy and childbirth. Interestingly, the effects only manifest themselves much later, i.e. not immediately after the birth: the abdominal skin is still contracting, the breast is strained by breastfeeding and you often lose weight at first. In order to achieve the best results after a mommy makeover, you should definitely give your body time and only then, if at all desired, consider possible surgical interventions. After a combination operation of this type, you should not wear anything heavy for a while. This is of course extremely impractical for a new mother.
We therefore advise you to wait and enjoy your new life situation until your body has completed the process of pregnancy- and birth-related changes. This includes the fact that your body weight has stabilized and you have stopped breastfeeding, i.e. at the earliest 3 months after the birth. By then, the body has usually stabilized to such an extent that you can think about possible interventions.
A mommy makeover is the term used to describe various procedures that are carried out in the same operation;performed in the same operation to correct unpleasant changes resulting from pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.
The needs and complaints in these cases vary from woman to woman. This is why the interventions in question are always combined individually.
Typical problem areas are:
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The Breast Atelier's team of doctors consists of specialists with several years of professional experience who work under the medical supervision of Dr. med. Cédric A. George, the founder of the Pyramid Clinic (today Plastic Surgery Pyramid), which is renowned far beyond the country's borders. His Center for Plastic Surgery, which is now one of the market leaders in Switzerland, has set the standards in terms of quality and reliability in plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.
Under the patronage of the Plastic Surgery Pyramid, these standards are also accessible to a wider audience in the Breast Atelier. Our specialists in plastic surgery are the guarantors of quality surgery.
Arrange your free consultation appointment directly online to get all your questions answered and see the Breast Atelier for yourself. Our specialist doctors are at your disposal. Benefit from our 3D visualization technology (for breast augmentation) and our detailed medical assessment.
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