Mommy Makeover

    CHICAGO, IL, December 16, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Many women agree that giving birth is a life-changing experience. Having a child is an important stage in any woman's life. Soon, you and your spouse are caring for a newborn, dedicating all your time and energy into raising your new bundle of joy. But it's not all easy, which is something you probably learned from the beginning. Nine months of pregnancy takes a toll on the body and once the baby is born, exhaustion is often a problem.

Many women today are taking advantage of Mommy Makeovers, procedures designed to help to rejuvenate new mothers and to restore their bodies to pre-pregnancy conditions, or beyond.

What is a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover can consist of a variety of procedures performed by an experienced plastic surgeon designed to restore your body. After bearing a child, a woman's body can change drastically. There may be:

- Stretch marks
- Loose skin
- Weight gain
- Torn birth canal
- Distressed labia

These conditions are common among many women who have given birth. However, despite many attempts to revert back to the body they had or want, they cannot quite achieve what they are looking for. Mommy Makeovers are designed to give each mother the look that they desire.

Genital Reconstruction
During childbirth the vagina takes the brunt of the pain as the baby is pushed through the vaginal canal. This can cause tearing of the vagina, as well as stretching out the labia. One method that many women are starting to take these days is reconstructive surgery to help repair or sculpt the vagina by enhancing the physical appearance of their vagina. This procedure isn't only taken on by mothers, but also by women who have felt dissatisfied with the look of their vagina.

Many women may be uncomfortable with how their labia appear- sometimes they extend lower and hang externally. Large labia minora can cause discomfort while walking and sitting, as well as some individuals notice an increase in urinary tract infections due to a result of difficult hygiene conditions. In addition to the physical concerns are the emotional effects of your body. Dissatisfaction with your body may lead to low self-esteem and decreased sexual desire. A labiaplasty is a procedure that can help correct large or misshapen labial skin by surgery. The procedure involves a group of techniques such as:

- Labial rejuvenation
- Beautification
- Remodeling
- Contouring
- Pubic lift
- Liposuction

The procedure is unique to each woman depending on her needs. Women who desire to feel good about their bodies again after pregnancy can drastically improve their self-esteem and pride in their body, especially after the hardships of pregnancy and raising a child.

If you live in Chicago, Illinois and are interested in learning more about Mommy Makeovers, please visit the website of Chicago cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Otto Placik, MD, FACSA.

Website: http://www.bodysculptor.com

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