What should I be aware of after doing a mommy makeover?

Doctor's Answer

After your makeover, it’s time for recovery and healing. To make sure the results from your mummy makeover last as long as possible, work closely with your surgeon and follow the post-operative instructions to ensure that the healing process is optimised.

1. Plan enough time for recovery. The combination of procedures can produce dramatic improvement to your body and function. However, it is also invasive and rest and rehabilitation is needed.

2. Regular exercise regime. Singapore’s culture of working overtime, plus the demands of parenthood often makes it hard on parents to prioritise time for exercise. Try to exercise regularly for lasting results from the mummy makeover. Jogging, yoga, pilates, and swimming are all fun ways to keep healthy and in good shape, and can be squeezed into one-hour classes before or after work.

3. Healthy balanced diet. The key to a healthy diet is balance; eat your fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins with some carbohydrates. This helps you keep your wellness and appearance healthy.

4. Maintain a stable weight. Surgery is not a weight loss quick fix. Say no to crash diets or extreme fasts. Focus on a sustainable exercise and diet regime.

5. Stop smoking and reduce alcohol intake. Smoking has many negative health effects and increases complications after surgery, slows recovery, and causes signs of aging. If you smoke, stop two weeks before surgery and during recovery. A smoking cessation programme is worth it for the health of yourself, your family, and your appearance in the long term.

I hope this helps! All the best for your surgery!

Rgds,

Dr. TG

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