A mommy makeover in Virginia Beach can have a lot involved, but that’s no reason not to put yourself first. Are you ready to wear your old clothes, or just to feel like yourself again, but you don’t know when it will be the right time? There will always be a reason not too; money, time, work, kids. So why keep putting off your happiness? Get the Plastic Surgery in Virginia Beach and let our guide help make it a little easier for you.
What to expect from your mommy makeover recovery:
- First 1-3 days: You will need to rest the entire time, with assistance with daily activities and childcare.
- First week: You can expect side effects such as swelling, bruising, mild pain. Pain management can be prescribed by your provider.
- After 2-3 weeks: You may start to incorporate light activity such as walking, which is encouraged. However, bending, lifting and other strenuous activities are not encouraged.
- After 4-5 weeks: Seek approval to return to regular activities from your surgeon
- After 6 weeks: Most of our patients can return to everyday activities and working out.
How to ensure proper healing following your mommy makeover in Virginia Beach
It is essential that you follow post-surgical instructions following your Mommy Makeover in Virginia Beach. Keep in mind, not all surgeons’ post-op instructions will be the same. Your post-op instructions will be tailored to your customized surgery.
If post-op instructions are not followed, there is a high risk of complications. Some complications can affect how your results turn out.
Mommy Makeover Recovery Tips for busy moms
- Create a comfortable recovery space: Select the best place in your house where you are the most comfortable. Ensure that everything you may need is within reach. Things such as phone chargers, remotes, a large jug of water, snacks, post-op items, pillows, blankets, and medications are all items you may want or need during recovery.
Tip: A bedside lap table is great for eating meals or working from home.
2. Prepare meals in advance: Easy-to-make meals are best when recovering from a Mommy Makeover, not just for yourself but for your family as well. Since you need to rest, you will not be able to cook or clean up dishes afterwards. By preparing meals in advance, this allows stress-free recovery as well as getting the nutrition you need!
Tip: Clean Eatz in Virginia Beach offers healthy meal prep that is delicious and affordable!
3. Find a caretaker: Whether it be your husband, mom, or child old enough to understand, you will need a caretaker for at least the first week following your mommy makeover.
Plastic Surgery recovery tips with children
- Explain to your kids: A 6-week healing process can seem like a long time for your kids who just want to play, and it can become frustrating for both you and your children. Explaining to them why and what’s going on may help them understand, and a promise of something great for them to look forward to as a reward for their understanding may be beneficial.
- Plan play dates at your home: This one is a double win. If you have close friends or family members who have children the same age or that your children already get a long with, ask them to bring them over. They can help you with recovery, while the children get to play!
- Pre-Plan activities: By pre-planning activities that can keep them busy, or excite them, you are doing all the work beforehand. Now you get to sit back and recover, while their minds and bodies are engaged.
We hope this guide has given you some helpful ways to set yourself up to get the body transformation you’ve been dreaming of. If you find you are still giving yourself reasons NOT to do it, please give us a call! We’d love to chat and help you find solutions.
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