Mommy Makeover
As a mother, you have dedicated your life to nurturing and caring for your children. However, the journey of motherhood can take a toll on your body, leaving you feeling self-conscious and unhappy with your physical appearance.
With Dr Taheera Hassim's expertise and mommy makeover treatments, you can regain your confidence and feel like your best version of yourself. Dr Hassim understands the importance of self-care and wants to help you feel beautiful and healthy inside and out.
What a mommy makeover entails
A mommy makeover is a common plastic surgery treatment involving various cosmetic procedures to help women restore their bodies and confidence after pregnancy. However, mommy makeovers have evolved to include a wider variety of treatments, such as non-surgical procedures that require less recovery time.
Dr Hassim specialises in tailor-made mommy makeover treatments for mothers concerned about their weight, vaginal appearance and function after giving birth. Her procedures deal specifically with weight loss, skin tightening, vaginal rejuvenation and more.
Candidates for a mommy makeover
Any new mom looking to improve her appearance and functionality after giving birth can receive a mommy makeover. However, it's important to note that surgery is not always possible so soon after childbirth, but there are non-surgical procedures that can help you achieve your desired results.
Moms with the following concerns should consider a mommy makeover:
- Difficulty losing pregnancy weight
- Excess skin
- Urinary incontinence
- Vaginal relaxation
- Chronic rashes
- Big or sagging labia
Ideally, you should wait until at least six months after giving birth to consider a mommy makeover or weight-loss treatment. This allows your body enough time to recover and hit a weight plateau.
Treatments included in a mommy makeover
Dr Hassim specialises in specific areas of aesthetic treatment for moms, including weight loss, skin tightening, vaginal rejuvenation and intimate treatments. These help improve an array of issues brought on by pregnancy and childbirth.
More specific procedures Dr Hassim provides include:
- Vaginal rejuvenation
- Vaginoplasty
- Labiaplasty
- Vaginal laser
- Radiofrequency
- Combined Radiofrequency and ultrasound fat loss
- Skin tightening
The procedures you receive will vary depending on your unique circumstances. Dr Hassim will work with you to establish your concerns and create your unique mommy makeover plan.
Preparing for a mommy makeover
In order to start your journey of restoration, it's essential to meet with Dr Hassim and discuss your concerns and goals. She will also ask about your pregnancy, delivery, reproductive health and medical history. Dr Hassim will then conduct a pelvic exam to assess your intimate area and pelvic floor. This allows her to assess which procedures best suit your needs.
Once your treatment plan is confirmed, Dr Hassim will provide you with the details of your following appointments and a complete guide on what to expect for each procedure, as well as how to prepare (should you be receiving surgery).
Receiving a mommy makeover
Your mommy makeover treatment will occur over several stages and be unique to your needs.
If you are having surgery, this will take place at Netcare Sunninghill Hospital and last for a few hours. Dr Hassim will perform the surgery while you are under general anaesthesia so that you will be comfortably asleep the entire time.
Dr Hassim performs non-surgical treatments in her office on the day of your consultation. These are quick and painless and require minimal recovery time.
A mommy makeover treatment can take several months to fully complete, depending on the number of procedures you need. Dr Hassim will outline your appointments and expected recovery time in your treatment plan.
Benefits of having a mommy makeover
Receiving a mommy makeover after childbirth and breastfeeding has many advantages. It can change how you look and feel and restore your confidence as the beautiful woman you are.
Other benefits include:
- Boost your self-esteem
- Reduce excess skin
- Promote fat loss
- Reduce the appearance of stretch marks
- Strengthen your pelvic floor muscles
- Improve vaginal tightness
- Increase vaginal sensitivity