Houston Plastic Surgery Blog

Each woman's body responds differently to childbirth. Some new mothers can diet and exercise and reclaim their pre-pregnancy figure. For other women, it is not so easy. You will often find loose or flabby skin in your abdomen, where your skin stretched to make room for your child. After giving birth, this loose skin may be even more obvious as you begin losing weight.

Stubborn Belly Fat

Some women find that the pouch of excess fat and skin below your belly button will not flatten out after giving birth to several children, despite diet and exercise. This is because your muscles, fascia, and skin have been stretched to accommodate your newborn. Mothers who have undergone a Cesarean Section (C-Section), will have an especially difficult time achieving their pre-pregnancy figures.

Tummy Tucks for Mothers

If you are a new mother with excess skin and fat that has not disappeared after six months, there is hope. An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a procedure that removes this extra fat and skin from your stomach, and then smoothes and tightens your stomach muscles.

If you opt for a Mommy Makeover, liposuction can be performed on your stomach and thighs in the same procedure, for optimal results.

If you live in the Houston, Texas area and are interested in achieving your pre-pregnancy waistline, please contact highly trained Houston Tummy Tuck Surgeon Dr. Lapuerta to schedule your initial consultation.