Yes, aesthetic treatments can be done after childbirth, but with proper timing. As a general rule, they are not considered before the first 4 months after birth, and abdominal surgery is usually assessed once breastfeeding has ended and weight has stabilised. It is usual to start with aesthetic medicine (radiofrequency, mesotherapy, carboxytherapy) and nutrition; surgery is decided at an individual consultation.
Being a mother is incredible, but pregnancy brings changes to the body, especially noticeable in the abdomen, the area where the baby has been growing for nine months. It is only natural to want to regain your figure after giving birth. The good news is that it is possible, depending on the type of treatment or Abdominoplasty in Girona you consider, but respecting timings that protect your recovery and breastfeeding.
What you can do after childbirth (aesthetic medicine)
After the first few months, and always following a professional assessment, there are aesthetic medicine treatments to work on laxity, cellulite and abdominal volume:
| Treatment | What it is for | How it works (according to the post) |
|---|---|---|
| Accent Prime radiofrequency (anti-laxity) | Improve or eliminate flaccidity of the abdomen and other areas | Stimulates new collagen fibres to firm the skin on the legs, hips, thighs, knees, abdomen and buttocks |
| Mesotherapy | Reduce localized fat on the hips, thighs or abdomen | Application of substances that help dissolve adipocytes and improve circulation and lymphatic drainage |
| Carboxiterapia | Complement to anti-cellulite treatment and mesotherapy | Carbon dioxide injections; they promote collagen and soften stretch marks |
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When can they be started? Timing matters
These treatments should not be done before the first 4 months after the baby is born, because some areas of the body are still sensitive and you are starting breastfeeding. Once you reach 4 months, or during the initial breastfeeding period, the advisable thing is to be assessed by a health professional who analyses how your body is doing hormonally and physically and puts together an adapted plan.
As a general reference in the sector, abdominal surgery (abdominoplasty) is usually considered once breastfeeding has finished and weight has stabilised, as having surgery right after childbirth is not recommended: after giving birth the body tends to retract naturally and it is advisable to wait for that process to complete in order to obtain a more definitive result. The exact timing, in your case, is set by the medical team.
Before surgery: weight, nutrition and gentle exercise
During this period it is advisable to establish a weight-control treatment with monitoring of measurements and body fat, maintain a balanced and nutritious diet —also important for feeding the baby well— and do gentle physical exercise that tones without overexertion (there are postnatal yoga and pilates routines that can help). These treatments are effective for regaining your figure, but they require your commitment to a nutrition plan adapted to your new stage. For this we recommend seeing a dietitian in Girona, who will carry out a personalised assessment.
Aesthetic medicine or surgery? How to decide
As a general guideline, the route depends on what predominates after pregnancy:
- Mild laxity and cellulite, skin with tone → you usually start with radiofrequency, mesotherapy or carboxytherapy.
- Excess skin and separated abdominal muscle (diastasis) → an abdominoplasty can be considered, once breastfeeding has ended.
- Weight still far from the goal → first, a nutrition plan and weight control.
The final indication is established by the medical team after an individual consultation. See body cosmetic surgery →
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Frequently asked questions
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