Are some plastic surgery procedures beneficial to moms beyond their cosmetic value?
Yes. When the abdominal muscles have separated due to pregnancy, especially multiple pregnancies, we do an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Part of this process involves tying the muscles of the stomach back together, increasing stability, enabling better posture, and decreasing back pain. Do many local moms have that done? Lots! Especially here, where women have children so much later in life and use in vitro fertilization, which often results in twins or triplets. Multiples take a much greater toll on the body. Also, as women age, their skin typically loses its elasticity and is less able to bounce back to its pre-pregnancy state as quickly as with younger women. Most opt for some combination of breast and tummy procedures. Moms are busy. How long is the rehabilitation time for breast and tummy work? Recovery time varies according to the amount of surgery. But I usually tell mothers that they should have reliable help for at least a week after they return home, and they may not be feelin
Yes. When the abdominal muscles have separated due to pregnancy, especially multiple pregnancies, we do an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Part of this process involves tying the muscles of the stomach back together, increasing stability, enabling better posture, and decreasing back pain. Do many local moms have that done? Lots! Especially here, where women have children so much later in life and use in vitro fertilization, which often results in twins or triplets. Multiples take a much greater toll on the body. Also, as women age, their skin typically loses its elasticity and is less able to bounce back to its prepregnancy state as quickly as with younger women. Most opt for some combination of breast and tummy procedures. Moms are busy. How long is the rehabilitation time for breast and tummy work? Recovery time varies according to the amount of surgery. But I usually tell mothers that they should have reliable help for at least a week after they return home, and they may not be feeling
