Stretch marks, stubborn fat, varicose veins, sagging skin, and mask of pregnancy. Reverse the signs of pregnancy with a mommy makeover. Cosmetic procedures like SmartLipo, laser- assisted liposuction and Fraxel laser skin treatment are virtually pain-free and extremely effective for women who want to get back into pre-pregnancy shape.
"After 3 kids, my body is just not the same." Discouraged by the after-effects of pregnancy, one client recently told me, "I just never expected to look this old in my 30s. I want my body back!"
As a cosmetic dermatologist, I see a lot of frustrated moms in my office - for most women it's nearly impossible to recover their pre-pregnancy bodies. Many complain of stretch marks - stubborn fat - varicose veins – sagging skin and melasma or "mask of pregnancy." They feel they have lost the person they used to be.
The good news is you can get your body back. I've often said cosmetic procedures, medicine and products are really not about that nagging physical imperfection, but about self-confidence and self-esteem. The truth is it's not just about getting your body back. It's about gaining confidence and a glimmer of the person you used to be.
You see, we all want to look our best and feel our best. There comes a point when you've exhausted all possible solutions. The creams, exercise and dieting just don't work and, understandably, you're tired of trying. Another client of mine, a mother of two trained and competed in half marathons for years following the birth of her children. She was in the best shape of her life, but couldn't flatten her tummy - and hated it. She had worked so hard on her figure and felt she deserved to see some results – and she did!
I used a permanent treatment called SmartLipo, a type of laser-assisted liposuction to help this mother of two get her tummy back into shape. She couldn't believe the results - it completely changed her life. She finally felt rewarded for all her hard work.
SmartLipo works to reduce local fat stores, and unlike traditional lipo, is a minimally-invasive procedure with little or no recovery time. SmartLipo – also known as LaserSculpt™ and laser assisted liposuction, uses a laser that zaps fat and tightens the overlying skin. This procedure is extremely effective in removing the trouble spots that weight loss and fitness routines haven't managed to touch. And, did I mention it's permanent?
And, for moms with stretch marks, sagging skin, melasma and other skin imperfections, I use the Fraxel Laser skin treatment system which I have found to be the best treatment option available. Fraxel treatments promote collagen renewal and replacement as it thickens and tightens skin to create a more youthful appearance. Because there's no disruption of surface skin, you can immediately return to normal activities with minimal to no pain.
A mommy makeover can help you reverse the signs of pregnancy. Many of the procedures I use in my office are perfect for busy moms because they require little down time and are not nearly as painful as plastic surgery. That means you can get back to chasing toddlers and shuttling kiddos to and fro within a day!
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