Many women feel anxious to return to their pre-baby weight and size after pregnancy, and while this goal can often be achieved with time, a healthy diet, and regular exercise, there are certain body areas that may not revert back to their previous shape. The concern of a belly “pooch” is very common, and although it may seem like excess…

Women undergoing tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) in an effort to restore their pre-baby body can often obtain more than just cosmetic improvement from their surgery. As part of the tummy tuck procedure, many women undergo muscle repair to address stretched or separated abdominal muscles that resulted from pregnancy. By correcting these weak muscles, which often leads to a protruding stomach…

As you may already know, a mommy makeover is a popular surgical option that combines body contouring and breast enhancement procedures to comprehensively address a variety of aesthetic concerns that can manifest after pregnancy and/or breastfeeding. At The Aesthetic Institute of Chicago, women who have received a mommy makeover have been some of the happiest, most appreciative patients following their…

Recovery and downtime following a mommy makeover will depend on a variety of factors, including the specific procedures you elect to receive, the number of treatments you undergo, and whether your mommy makeover is conducted at one time or in separate stages. When performed alone, surgical procedures such as full abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, mastopexy, and liposuction generally require approximately one…

A mommy makeover can often be a great procedural option for women seeking to inclusively address such aesthetic concerns as loose skin in the midsection and lower body, breast sagging and/or volume loss, excess fat accumulations, and/or the appearance of stretch marks – all of which can be the result of pregnancy, childbearing, and/or breastfeeding. Depending on your individual needs,…