Becoming a mother is certainly one of life’s true joys. Still, the experiences of pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can change a woman’s body in drastic ways.
Many women would love to get their pre-pregnancy bodies back, but finding time to exercise and focus on healthy eating habits can be difficult. On top of that, sometimes the body can change so much after having children that losing fat in certain areas becomes virtually impossible.
Fortunately, this is where liposuction after pregnancy can help.
Is Liposuction After Pregnancy Safe?
Yes, many women choose to undergo liposuction following pregnancy. Still, it’s important to wait an adequate amount of time following childbirth before considering any type of plastic surgery. Most plastic surgeons recommend at least a six month wait.
If you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed, you’ll likely need to wait even longer after birth. This is because liposuction surgery— as well as any other major surgical procedure — will require anesthesia, which can get into your breastmilk and may potentially cause harm to your baby. Like many things related to pregnancy and breastfeeding, this is hotly debated of course. But many plastic surgeons still do recommend also waiting around six months after ending breastfeeding to get surgery.
What Can Liposuction Do for Moms?
Liposuction is a plastic surgery procedure that removes excess fat cells from areas where the patient has unwanted fat. Most women who are getting lipo after pregnancy end up getting abdominal liposuction. It’s very common to gain weight during pregnancy and after, and the stomach is a typical area for this weight gain.
With that said, lipo can be performed almost anywhere on the body — from the chin and neck to the thighs, hips, flanks, back, and arms. You may want to supplement stomach liposuction with additional lipo elsewhere as well.
Once the excess fat has been removed, the best board certified plastic surgeon will also do some body contouring so that your improvements look natural, smooth, and attractive.
What Is a Mommy Makeover?
Many female patients seeking liposuction following pregnancy would benefit from a mommy makeover.
In reality, the name “mommy makeover” is really just a term used for marketing. It implies a set of procedures that are catered to moms who want to get their pre-baby bodies back.
Every woman is able to choose her own mommy makeover procedures based on her “trouble areas” and ultimate goals. The vast majority of mommy makeovers do include some type of liposuction — usually on the abdomen but possibly elsewhere as well.
Tummy Tuck Procedure
A tummy tuck procedure may be included in a mommy makeover also. Tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) remove excess skin from the abdomen and tighten the abdominal muscles at the same time.
Breast Surgery
You can also have a breast surgery with your mommy makeover. This is quite common.
Breast augmentation will add volume to the breasts using breast implants. A breast lift will lift sagging breasts, adjusting the areolae and nipples as necessary. You can also get a breast lift with implants. Or, finally, a breast reduction can be performed if the patient feels her breasts are too big and are bothering her.
Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery
Brazilian butt lift surgery can also be added to a mommy makeover. The procedure involves undergoing liposuction to remove excess fat from trouble areas and transferring it to the hips and buttocks. The body responds by accepting the transferred fat in the new location, thus augmenting the butt and creating an hourglass figure.
FAQ: Liposuction Before and After Pregnancy
Does postpartum saggy belly go away?
It depends. For some patients, this “paunch” or “pooch” of stubborn fat can disappear naturally with time. Though this is rather rare, and often there is even more fat underneath the superficial fat, which is almost impossible to reduce, even with regular exercise and dieting.
For this reason, often, patients end up seeking liposuction to remove excess abdominal fat. If excess skin is present, a tummy tuck may be performed as well.
What does liposuction cost after pregnancy?
Liposuction costs vary widely, so we advise booking a consultation appointment after giving birth to discuss your options to remove fat with a board certified plastic surgeon.
Is pregnancy after liposuction safe?
Yes, you’ll find many pregnancy after liposuction photos online of healthy women who have become pregnant after lipo. Overall, pregnancy after liposuction is safe. Though if you have a choice, it’s best to wait at least six months after liposuction before considering pregnancy — just so that your body can fully heal first.
If you’re interested in seeing how liposuction results typically end up looking during or following a subsequent pregnancy, check out some pregnancy after liposuction pictures online. In some cases, the patient may need additional liposuction following the birth of their child in order to maintain their results.
Book a Liposuction Consultation with Dr. Mohan
Did you know your post baby body can look just as good as your pre baby body?
From loose skin on the abdomen and separated abdominal muscles to stubborn pockets of fat on the abdomen and excess weight in general, pregnancy and breastfeeding can change your body drastically and in doing so, lower your self confidence.
Fortunately, there are plastic surgery procedures requiring minimal scarring that can help you achieve your aesthetic goals. Liposuction is one such surgery that is completely safe for many women after waiting an adequate amount of time following childbirth.
Dr. Raja Mohan is among the top board certified plastic surgeons in his field. He performs liposuction among other popular plastic surgery procedures at his Dallas practice. To schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Raja today, please contact our office at your earliest convenience.
References
https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/how-to-eliminate-your-post-pregnancy-paunch