Trends Behind the Mommy Makeover
One of the most popular cosmetic procedures today is the mommy makeover. Along with most other top plastic surgeons in NYC, we perform many of these combination surgeries that help moms regain their pre-pregnancy shape.
But a decade ago, the only makeover women found readily available was at a cosmetic counter at Bloomingdales or Saks. What has changed?
For one thing, people have changed. Regular citizens are learning a lot more about what works and what doesn’t work in terms of keeping fit. For example, it was once commonly thought that “spot reducing” was effective in trimming fat in target areas. Now, most people know that the body loses fat in its own way and spot reducing simply does not work. That’s why stubborn fat deposits often persist after pregnancy and respond only to liposuction.
Attitudes toward plastic surgery have also changed with the times. As people learn about the safety and effectiveness of cosmetic procedures in the hands of qualified plastic surgeons, and as the media spreads the word, more and more men and women are opting to fine tune their appearance. Many of our Manhattan patients whose childbearing years are behind them tell us they feel very excited at the prospect of getting their figures back. They see a mommy makeover as an investment in their confidence, relationship with their husbands and overall satisfaction with their lives.
Another factor that contributes to the popularity of mommy makeover plastic surgery is that combining procedures has proven to be safe. In a 2011 press release, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons discussed cosmetic surgery for moms. An ASPS member surgeon quoted in the piece, Dr. Allen Rosen, pointed out, “we can do these procedures in an outpatient setting in a very safe and effective fashion, minimizing the amount of downtime and pain.” The piece also noted that moms were seeking cosmetic surgery tune-ups at younger ages than ever before.
There are a few keys to successful mommy makeover surgery. The ASPS emphasizes that moms should be very specific about their goals to give their surgeon the best possible guidance for delivering pleasing results. And, of course, whether women are seeking one of the top plastic surgeons in NYC or elsewhere, they should make sure he or she is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
