As any mother will know, being pregnant is an exciting and miraculous experience, but it certainly impacts on the body in all sorts of ways. For the lucky few whose bodies bounce back immediately after childbirth, there are many more that suffer with longer-term effects such as a slack tummy, stretch marks or loss of breast volume.

Naturally, this can damage self-confidence and many mothers understandably long to regain their pre-pregnancy bodies. It doesn’t help that we’re constantly bombarded with images of new celebrity mothers in the media, who somehow manage to spring back into shape within a matter of weeks of childbirth. Trust me when I say, most of these ‘yummy mummies’ aren’t able to achieve this remarkable transformation without help!

The good news is that there is a range of cosmetic treatments that can help to address problem areas, if plenty of exercise and healthy eating isn’t getting close to the desired outcome. Being realistic in this regard is important as the body won’t be the same after multiple pregnancies: some stretchmarks and lax skin is completely normal, but for those whose pregnancy has left them with very visible folds of slack skin that no amount of exercise or diet will correct, then they may be motivated to explore surgical options.

Breast augmentation or lift
After pregnancy and breastfeeding it is common for women to lose breast volume, leaving breasts smaller and looking droopy or ‘deflated’. Breast augmentation, through the use of implants, allows the fullness of the breasts to be restored, while regaining lost shape and volume. Other women find that whilst they still have enough breast tissue and do not need an implant, they would benefit from an uplift to restore the breasts to their natural position.
Breast and tummy reshaping procedures can often be performed together as part of a ‘Mummy Makeover’ package, to reduce the overall recovery time and achieve dramatic changes under one general anaesthetic.

Treatments for the tummy
Hormonal changes that come with pregnancy and lactation cause women’s bodies to store excess fat, particularly in the abdomen, thighs and buttocks. Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat to reshape and contour the body.

Liposuction is frequently combined with a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), a surgical procedure that removes loose skin and excessive fat from the lower abdomen, as well as tightening and repairing abdominal muscles which separate during pregnancy resulting in back pain and poor posture. A tummy tuck will improve the contour and tone of the abdomen. However, it is best to postpone surgery until no more children are planned and the client is at or near her target weight.

Treatments to improve stretch marks
Stretch marks are very common in women as the result of pregnancy or rapid weight gain or weight loss. They often appear on the breasts and stomach, as well as the hips and thighs. At Bella Vou we offer non-surgical derma roller treatments which offer a simple yet successful stretch mark treatment at a fraction of the cost of other cosmetic treatments such as laser therapy.

To enquire about treatment options or to book a consultation, talk to a member of Bella Vou’s friendly team today.

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Bella Vou Pantiles Clinic
45-47 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5TE
Telephone: 01892 257 357
Website: www.bellavou.co.uk
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