The Battle Scars of Motherhood

A few weeks ago, many of us took the time to thank our mothers for all of the contributions made  throughout the years- the sleepless nights, the comforting words and, for many, the domestic drudgery .  Yet a commonly overlooked aspect of motherhood is the havoc pregnancy can wreak on one’s body. We don’t often acknowledge our mothers for the stretch marks, varicose veins, deflated breasts and loose tummies which we inflicted on them while they carried us for nine months during pregnancy.

Truth be told, pregnancy is not kind to the feminine form. Yet, is seems the media camouflages this unfortunate truth by saturating viewers with unrealistic, celebrity stories- perpetuating outrageous accounts of “how (insert celerity name here) returned to her pre-pregnancy figure within 6 weeks of giving birth”. All the more enraging, thanks to photo airbrushing, I have yet to see one of these celebs exhibiting stretch marks or unsightly veins. So, what are “real” mothers to do?

While society can be quite cruel to the average mother, there is a line of defense.  With the exception of stretch marks, advancing technology has provided effective solutions to the many battle scars of pregnancy through the form of breast augmentation, tummy tuck, laser vein therapy and vaginal rejuvenation surgery. Combine more than one of these procedures in a single surgical session and you have what is called a “mommy makeover”.

Mommy makeovers are ideal for busy moms that do not have time to endure multiple surgical sessions and the accompanying recovery time required. Moreover, many cosmetic surgeons offer discounted fees when the patient opts to combine multiple procedures.

Our mothers  may not have been as fortunate as we modern-day mommies as cosmetic surgery has become much more accessible to the general public. Not only is it now more financially feasible, the field of cosmetic surgery itself has continued to grow allowing for more options, greater patient satisfaction, increased safety and improved outcomes.

This is not to say that all mothers should regard their “battle scars” as something shameful- seeking surgical intervention to correct these imperfections. However,  mothers plagued by diminishing self-esteem due to adverse body changes should know that there are solutions…no one should have to wallow in body image depression.

If you are interested in a mommy makeover, call 423-648-4011 and book your complimentary consultation with our Board Certified Surgeons or visit http://www.advsurgical.com.