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Why Mummy Makeovers Are So Popular

New mums often go through similar feelings after having their baby.

After the storm that being a new mum brings calms, some of the attention turns back on themselves and their appearance.

It may not be straight away, it may be 6 months, maybe 12 months later, but at some point a lot of women who have recently given birth will feel similar emotions towards themselves.

Whilst bringing a little bundle of joy in to the world is without a doubt an amazing experience and feeling, it can leave some mums feeling down and disheartened by what pregnancy and childbirth has done to their body.

Childbearing can have such a dramatic affect on every aspect of a woman's body - face, stomach, legs and other areas. Factors such as weight gain / loss and carrying a baby can leave the body feeling tired, worn out and beyond repair.

However, more and more people are no longer accepting their post pregnancy look as permanent and are choosing a mummy makeover instead.

So what's a Mummy Makeover?

A mummy makeover is a phrase given to describe multiple cosmetic surgery procedures performed on women after childbearing and motherhood.

The surgeries are designed to enhance a woman's body and restore appearance to that of pre-pregnancy.

Mummy makeover's can be tailored to a patients' individual needs based on their preferences and body type / shape.

Your surgeon can provide support and guidance so that you can make an informed decision about what combination procedures are right for you.

The most common cosmetic procedures included in a mummy makeover include; breast surgery, tummy tuck and liposuction.

One of the reasons why these procedures are the most popular is because they are the area's most affected by childbirth.

Some women find it difficult to shift stubborn fat through exercising and healthy eating and in some circumstances no amount of exercise will get rid of excess skin / fat that has stretched or sagged.

Breast surgery during a mummy makeover can include a combination of breast implants - known as augmentation - breast lift and breast reduction. Common goals that new mums want to achieve from boob job surgery include; increasing cup size, making boobs symmetrical, lifting them to a more perky and youthful position and adding volume to restore a bust.

One of the reasons why 'Mummy Makeover' surgery is so popular is because fantastic results can be achieved.

Most women who undergo surgery achieve the look they are hoping for and are completely satisfied once their body has healed post surgery and post aftercare.

What to expect before, during and after a mummy makeover

Before considering cosmetic surgery, many women research online to find out more information about what options are available and what to expect.

The low self esteem and lack of confidence is usually enough to make new mums consider surgery, especially if they have a lack of results through diet and exercise post-partum.

One of the main factors is their stomach, also known as a mummy tummy, whereby there is excess fat and skin that creates a 'pouch' resulting in loose / sagging skin with stretch marks.

The other major factor is new mum boobs, which can change significantly in size and shape, especially if breastfeeding a new baby. The boobs tend to droop and hang much lower than they did before motherhood.

When considering a mummy makeover, there is a three stage process:

1. Consultation - a chance to ask questions and gain an insight in to surgery and what can be achieved. It is important that you find out all you need to know along with undergoing a full medical examination to ensure you are an ideal candidate for surgery.

2. Surgery - where surgery is performed on the requested body parts, such as breasts, stomach etc. Depending on the surgery being performed, you will be required to stay overnight in hospital, sometimes for 2-3 nights for immediate recovery and observation.

3. Aftercare - this is the recovery stage whereby dressings are removed and follow-up appointments take place. Progress and healing are checked thoroughly to ensure full recovery and results.

Following full recovery, patient satisfaction is usually very good and new mums can see the results within months, once healing is complete. Patients report a boost in confidence and feel like themselves again, with the addition of being able to shop for clothes and underwear with a smile on their faces.

Boob jobs don’t have to look fake

We’ll look at this further below.
If you are thinking of enlarging your breasts, but are worried they won’t look real you’re not alone.
You are not the first to have this concern and you won’t be the last.
The reality is, breast implants have changed dramatically over the years, along with the knowledge and experience required. So ensuring your new boobs look realistic is very possible.Overall, there are two core points when it comes to looking more natural, these include:
1.Implant size
2.Current breast size

If a woman has naturally small boobs, then the larger they try and go, the more fake they will look.
For example, if the breast tissue is currently a B-cup and they try to go to an F-cup, then this will be more of a dramatic change and may look more fake.
However, if you try and go 1 or 2 sizes bigger than your natural boob size, it will look more natural.
During a consultation with a professional cosmetic surgeon, these are all points that are considered and will be discussed.
If you have an idea of what you want, your consultant will also be able to provide expert advice on what is more likely to suit you in looking more natural.

Other factors that affect how natural breast augmentation can look are:
-Implant placement
-Implant shape

The placement of an implant is important when it comes to looking more natural, but it all depends on your body size and shape as to where is best for you.
Slim people are more prone to breast implant visibility than those carrying a bit more weight.
They tend to have part of the implant placed under the chest muscle to give a smoother feel and look. If you have a bit more fat on your upper body, then the implant can be placed entirely behind the chest muscle. This technique also allows the implant to move freely and more natural inline with the boob movement.
The shape of implants are either round or teardrop. While it is often down to preference which you prefer when entering your consultant, your surgeon will be able to provide the pros and cons of each and outline which one will be more suited to you.
As well as size, you have to consider the fact that when you stand up gravity will play its part in making the breasts slope towards the floor. So don’t be put off by one shape of implant versus the other before you know the facts and reality of the situation.
Overall there are many factors to consider when opting for surgery to make breasts bigger, but more natural.

What to note:
Patients with less breast tissue will struggle to jump more than 2 sizes without looking more fake.
Patients with smaller boobs will experience more roundness and tightness after surgery.
In the following months after surgery, breasts will slope naturally.
Larger natural breasts will not look as high on the chest after breast augmentation.
Under / over the muscle implant placement can make a difference and will be discussed with your consultant. However, under muscle can look more natural.
Making sure the diameter of the implant matches the diameter of your natural boob is important in looking more natural.
Fat transfer from other body parts is possible to achieve a larger look and open up the possiblity of jumping up more sizes. For example B to E.
In some cases, saline implants wrinkle more than silicone ones, causing them to look more fake through the skin.

How to spot (bad) fake boob jobs and what to stay clear of if you want a more natural look:

1.No sloping. Implants that sit high on the chest and do not slope with gravity look more fake.
2.Round like a ball. Implants that are considered ‘too round’ can appear faker than shaped, teardrop or oval ones.
3.Close-together boobs. The closer together the implants are with minimal space between, the more unrealistic they can look.

If you are based in and around Manchester or surrounding areas and are considering breast augmentation, but are worried about them looking fake, call us today for a friendly chat and to arrange a consultation with our expert surgeons.
There is absolutely no obligation or pressure whatsoever and we can provide advice that is tailored to your exact body shape to make your new boobs look as natural as possible.

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