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Throughout your pregnancy, you’ll probably receive lots of compliments about your glowing, radiant skin and your thick, shiny hair, thanks to an increase in estrogen and other pregnancy hormones. But after your baby is born, you might feel dismayed about certain physical changes you might not have expected. For instance, your tummy might be fuller and rounder, and your breasts may appear flatter and deflated. Post-pregnancy changes such as these can not only affect your confidence and self-esteem, but they can make you feel older, too.

But motherhood shouldn’t have to go hand in hand with feeling self-conscious about your new post-baby body! What you might benefit from is a mommy makeover, which is an ideal way to help restore your confidence and allow you to achieve the silhouette you’ve been desiring.

Many people are living with a belly “pooch” they don’t like because they don’t realize there’s something they can do about it. Some people think they can diet and exercise to get a flat belly again. The reality is, many people require tummy tuck surgery to get a sculpted, toned midsection. Consider whether these situations apply to you.

Losing weight can be tough. When you’re working hard at dieting and exercising, you might be tempted to try one of many gimmicks and devices that promise to help you shed pounds easily. Unfortunately, most of these products have no scientific basis for their claims, and in many cases, can actually do more harm than good.

Steer clear of these weight-loss “quick fixes” that are anything but.

When we imagine a fit, attractive figure, most picture a flat belly. Indeed, a taut midsection looks great on men and women of all shapes and sizes. A flat tummy can make you look curvy in the right places and overall leaner.

The stomach is often the first place that suffers when we put on excess weight, and also the last place to lose the fat when we diet and exercise. It also tends to get bloated when we eat or drink the wrong things, and “sucking it in” only does so much.

When you think of certain cosmetic procedures, does an “ideal age” come to mind? Many people have been led to believe the misconception that only younger people can have plastic surgery, when this is not at all the case.

A tummy tuck is one great example of this fallacy. People of many different ages can enjoy the remarkable benefits of tummy tuck surgery. In fact, people well into their 60s and 70s often find they are thrilled that they decided to get a tummy tuck - and still enjoy the effects as much as a younger person would.

New moms often wonder whether or not it’s safe to get a tummy tuck after a c-section. While the six- to twelve-month period following a c-section is not the ideal time for more abdominal surgery, it can definitely be considered after this period of time has passed.

After you’ve been through pregnancy and childbirth, it can feel like your body just isn’t the same. The skin and muscles of the belly have been stretched, and most women expect that. But beyond that, you may have sagging, smaller breasts, and excess fat in places that weren’t a problem before, such as the belly, hips, and thighs.

The following is an excerpt from our new e-book, A patient’s guide to tummy tuck surgery.

When should you talk to a cosmetic surgeon?

If you’re thinking about getting a tummy tuck, schedule a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon. You should expect a free, no-pressure conversation to weigh the pros and cons of this surgery. Just having a consultation does not bind you to having the surgery, and you shouldn’t feel that you have to make a decision right away.

The following is an excerpt from our new e-book, A patient’s guide to tummy tuck surgery.

“Mini” tummy tucks and liposuction

When you’re thinking about a tummy tuck, you probably want to know how it will fit into your life and if you will be able to get back to the things you enjoy as quickly as possible. Tummy tucks can be performed using different methods, but a GLOW tummy tuck involves the use of local anesthetic to get you back on your feet sooner and to avoid some of the common complications of general anesthesia. Your surgeon will also make the smallest incision possible to give you the desired result.

The following is an excerpt from our new e-book, A patient’s guide to tummy tuck surgery.

How long will the results last?

Results from your tummy tuck can last years with the right care. As mentioned above, keeping your weight stable and taking good care of yourself will maximize your results. A lifestyle that includes eating healthy foods and getting regular physical activity will maximize your beauty — on your tummy and everywhere else! The more you take care of yourself and are able to keep your weight stable, the longer your results will last.