The Mommy Makeover: The Emotional Impact & A Confidence Reboot

How you feel about your body post-kids is a very personal thing. And it’s most definitely a journey. Whether your goal is to snap back fast or to take the slow route to feel happier with the new normal, no two women’s experiences are the same. Nor should they be. Ultimately, it’s about confidence. You’ve just grown and birthed a whole new human, after all. Well done to you! What you do next is for you and you alone. If you fancy a “Mommy Makeover,” here’s what it’s all about… 

Feeling Your Best: Let’s Talk Confidence Reboot

Hormonal changes during pregnancy leave behind lots of reminders that you once had that bun in the oven. Pigmentation such as melasma, stretch marks and even acne may still be lingering. Your surge in hormones is also linked to increased appetite and, therefore, weight gain – although it is known that you do need to increase your calorie intake by about 300 calories per day. Breastfeeding? 

Approximately the same extra amount of calories needs to be added – and if you’re feeling hungry and trying to eat less, you’ll feel it. So, what instant fixes can make you feel more self-assured post-partum? A Radiance Peel for starters. Ideal for tackling pigmentation and acne, this low-risk and safe for all skin types treatment requires zero downtime – and who’s got that as a new mom or just in general?! Great for cell turnover, your skin will look smoother and healthier, revealing a gorgeous glow. 

Another way to get you – and leave you feeling – gorgeous is therapy for acne scarring and hormonal pigmentation on the chest and back. Both these areas often go neglected but are prime zones for melasma and pimples during pregnancy. Seek out treatments like Alpha Hydroxy Peels and Microdermabrasion. 

Time to Get Serious? An Emotionally Impactful “Mommy Makeover”

You’ve sat with some post-baby body challenges for a while, and now it’s time to work on what troubles you. Your body, your choice. From tummy tightening to stretch marks, the Secret RF brings new-tech microneedling to areas of the face and body needing collagen for beautiful rejuvenation. That crepe-like skin on your tummy (it did so much stretching) can be precisely remodelled with revved-up collagen to create a new, refreshed appearance. And why should you not wear a fashion-forward bikini for beach days with your kids?

Motherhood doesn’t automatically equal a one-piece and cover-up! Feeling more emotionally sound may also mean thinking about how you eat. While there’s no reason you need to go on some restrictive radical diet, healthy food can help with a good mood. Have you heard of the gut and brain connection? Let’s get into that.

Gut Feeling: Healthy Food, Healthy Mood

The science behind good food and mood goes like this: eating nutritionally dense food promotes a healthy gut, and once this has happened, some rather magic communication takes place. Speaking to the brain through what is known as the gut-brain axis means microbes in the gut produce neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.

These regulate our moods and emotions. The gut microbiome is known to positively affect the production of these chemicals. In other words, your brain receives these positive messages loud and clear, and you can feel better just by eating better. How cool is that?! Start with the Renewal Institute Diet (RID), a combination of medically supervised hCG injections, health coaching and nutritionally happy eating. Working on issues such as inflammation, gut restoration and stress management, you’ll be helped to look and feel amazing. 

Whether your idea of bouncing back in style is a Liquid Facelift or if you just want to take the edge off with a refreshing skin peel, every mother deserves the time to feed and nurture her body and skin.