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Mommy Makeovers: Do You Really Need It? This Will Help You Decide!

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Mommy makeovers are one of the most popular procedures performed by plastic surgeons. As beautiful as pregnancy can be, it can truly take a toll on a woman’s body.  Even with a perfect diet and daily exercise, there may still be problem areas. The fact is, there are some things that diet and exercise cannot fix. That’s why mommy makeovers exist. Mommy Makeovers are Individualized Procedures Many people are misinformed about what a mommy makeover is. It is not a cookie-cutter procedure. Before meeting with a plastic surgeon, one needs to identify the areas that concern them the most and focus on addressing them. While postpartum women are usually more concerned that their breasts are drooping or that their abdomen is no longer flat, there are many other areas that can be troublesome: flanks, arms, thighs as well as enlarged labia. Mommy makeovers offer a personalized spectrum of procedures tailored to one’s specific needs. It is an individualized combination of breast augm...

Here’s how much downtime you’ll need for top cosmetic procedures

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Thinking about an enhancement before summer vacation or a big event? You might need more time to recover than you think. While you may be up and moving a week or two after your procedure, your results could take a lot longer to show. Here’s how much downtime you’ll need for  top procedures on RealSelf . Breast augmentation Initial recovery:   2 days Resume day-to-day activities:   2-3 days Full results:   90% of swelling resolved at 3 months – may take 9-12 months to fully drop and fluff “Start massage of the implants (moving them within the pockets) one to two weeks post op to keep pockets open and spacious,” said  Dr. Robert Tornambe , a New York plastic surgeon. “Do it daily forever. This keeps the breasts soft and decreases capsular contracture, in my experience.” Dr. Erica Anderson , a Reston, Virginia, plastic surgeon, said it’s important do only what feels right during recovery. “ Listen to your body,” Anderson said. “If it hurts, don’t do...