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The Mummy Makeover
The Mummy Makeover is a term used to describe a procedure among women that combines a series of procedures. The Perfect Peel and Superblend mummy makeover is among women who want to re-shape their bodies after their pregnancies. It has been designed specifically to address common issues that are faced by women who have been through pregnancy and breastfeeding
The Mummy Makeover is to fit the individual patient’s unique needs. It typically starts with targeting sagging, excess skin and fat around the abdomen, and breast reshaping (breast augmentation or breast lift) to give a more defined, sculpted and contoured figure – but additional elements can often include liposuction and labiaplasties.
Our expert surgeons at The Private Clinic are a selection of highly skilled experts who are very experienced in these types of combination procedures. They have the advanced knowledge and skills required to carry out ‘mummy makeover’ procedures which may also be performed in stages. They are dedicated to helping mothers feel better about themselves and helping them to return to their pre-pregnancy bodies. Many women who undergo this transformative procedure journey often report a significant increase in their sense of psychological well-being and confidence.
The Mummy Makeover typically targets a combination of the below
What areas of the body can be treated as part of a Mommy Makeover?
During pregnancy, abdominal muscles, skin and will all stretch to accommodate the growing baby safely. After childbirth, these layers may not bounce back to their tight, pre-baby shape which can cause sagging and bulging of the stomach.
The Mummy Makeover combines a Brazilian Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty, a surgical procedure that combines and a . This procedure provides more sculptured results and is ideal for patients who suffer from more excess fat than skin. The Brazilian Tummy Tuck provides faster recovery and healing and has less risk of complications compared to the . The Brazilian Tummy Tuck is performed under general anaesthetic and the length of the procedure would depend on the amount of fat and skin required to be removed but on average, it takes around 3-4 hours.
At The Clinic, we work with the highly skilled consultant plastic surgeon , who specialises in the Brazilian Tummy Tuck procedure.
Diastasis recti (diastasis rectus abdominis or diastasis) is the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles (abs) during and after pregnancy. This separation can cause the belly to bulge in the postpartum period. You can try exercises to help you heal from the separation, and they usually work well, but in cases of severe recti, surgery to correct the condition may be an option.
Surgery to repair abdominal separation is usually performed as part of a tummy tuck procedure. As described above, this procedure removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen to achieve a smoother appearance. During the tummy tuck procedure, the lining of the muscles is sewn back together which brings the two separated closer. Following surgery, a careful recovery programme will be prescribed to help build your core without causing separation again.
is a surgical procedure for contouring and shaping of the body. It’s performed under local anaesthetic with sedation and is ideal to target stubborn areas of fat all over the body including the abdomen, upper arms, back, hips and thighs.
Liposuction can effectively remove excess fat and sculpt the area. The procedure is performed as a daycase under local anaesthetic with sedation.
Physical changes during a pregnancy are common, especially during the later stages of pregnancy, when pressure and swelling are more pronounced. This is due to pelvic blood flow increasing, which makes sure that the baby is receiving enough nutrients from mum. It is also normal the labia to become softer and looser preparing the body for childbirth, which can cause the inner and outer labia to become longer. This strain and pressure of a vaginal delivery can lead to the stretching and even tearing of the labia, which can then result in long-term in its appearance as well as any physical discomfort that is present.
A is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of your labia minora. The benefits of a labiaplasty include; comfort, improved health and increased confidence.
Why have a Mummy makeover?
Pregnancy and childbirth are life-changing events that frequently alter a woman’s physical appearance. Following these changes, some women may want to go back to their pre-pregnancy physique. Surgery known as “mummy makeover” is a combination of cosmetic surgery procedures that help to restore a woman’s pre-baby body. Difficulties that women may be left with include excess skin, weak abdominal muscles, drooping or deflated breasts, postpartum weight gain, and changes to the appearance of the vagina. All of these problems can be addressed with mummy makeover surgery.
Healthy eating and exercise can help to take the body back to a pre-baby resemblance but there are many factors that, if severe enough, only surgery can effectively help with. Your body has accomplished something incredible by nurturing, birthing, and nourishing a baby. However, there is definitely nothing wrong with having a desire to return to your pre-pregnancy body following this amazing journey.
A mummy makeover is a customised treatment plan made to meet each patient’s specific requirements. It usually consists of a mix of operations that target different parts of the body, such as the vagina, hips, thighs, abdomen, and breasts. Breast surgery, liposuction, and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) are the most popular operation combinations since they may all be combined into one treatment where possible.
We invite you to book an with one of our expert where we can discuss how to help you achieve your body goals.
Mummy Makeover FAQs
Cosmetic surgery following pregnancy ideally should not be performed until at least 6-12 months after childbirth or the patient has finished breastfeeding.
Many changes occur to the body both during pregnancy and immediately afterwards. Many of these are temporary and do require some patience to allow the body to settle and repair.
Cosmetic surgery procedures can also recovery that advise no heavy so assistance with young children will be needed for the first few weeks at least.
Whilst we advise that anyone considering a mummy makeover has no planned future pregnancies, breastfeeding post-procedure is still possible.
It would firstly depend on the type of breast surgery that you have, a breast enlargement is unlikely to have any effect on breastfeeding but a breast uplift may affect milk supply. If breastfeeding is you wish to do following a mummy makeover, it is important to discuss this with your surgeon who will decide on the best technique to help maintain your ability to do so.
Should a Mummy Makeover be completed in phases?
The time-frame for your procedures to be performed will be on a case-by-case basis.
We do not perform any breast procedures at the same time as a Brazilian Tummy Tuck. The length of time required for both procedures is very extensive and patient safety is a priority. When booking a consultation for a mummy makeover we will recommend that you choose the that you would like to have first and focus on that stage before discussing the next. Our consultations are very detailed and we would not want you to feel rushed and ill-informed on leaving which is why we ask patients to attend 2 different consultations to discuss each procedure separately.
The ideal candidate for a mummy makeover women who have had one or more and have noticed changes in their body shape. The combination of procedures makes it for anyone who is looking to reshape their abdomen and breasts along with any other areas of the body such as the buttocks, legs and vagina.
Patients will also need to;
Your recovery time will depend on which procedures were performed. On average, the recovery time is approximately 6 weeks – at this stage, you will be back to visit your surgeon to discuss your results and they can best advice on when you can return to any activities.
Most patients will be able to return to work within 2 weeks depending on their job role. Extensive exercise should be avoided for at least 6 weeks.
Any compression or garments will usually need to be worn for 6 weeks.
All aftercare following your procedure at The Private Clinic is free, our dedicated medical team are available 24 hours should you have any queries.
The results of your mummy makeover procedure will vary depending on which procedures were performed. Overall, the patient should expect to achieve increased happiness with the overall shape and contour of their body. Other mummy makeover key surgery outcomes include:
Final results from the combination of procedures are usually noticeable after 6 weeks but results will continue to enhance over months.
The results of a mummy makeover are long-lasting, but they are not able to pause the natural process of ageing which could result in small changes to your results as your skin’s elasticity will over time. To help maintain your results, we recommend a healthy with good nutrition and regular exercise. Patients should avoid smoking after their procedure as not only can this affect their healing but it also increases the ageing process.
At The Private Clinic, we tailor each procedure to every patient’s needs and goals. We work with a team of highly experienced doctors with years of experience in their field.
If you are considering a Mummy Makeover, during your consultation our will be able to assess and determine how many procedures you will require and can advise when is the best time to have the operation.
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