Plastic Surgery
Dr. Makkiya explains that “mommy makeover” surgery is
specifically for women who want to restore the look of a prepregnancy body. “These procedures are designed to restore
the shape of your breasts and tummies after the changes that
have occurred during and after having a baby,” he says and
is specifically for mothers who are not satisfied with their
appearance of their bodies despite proper exercise and diet.
The Process
The process involves correction of any loose abdominal
muscles and breast rejuvenation which includes breast
reduction, breast lift, breast augmentation or a combination
of these procedures also. “There are also lipo contouring
procedures which involve the removal of fat deposits beneath
the skin with vacuum assistance,” he explains.
Hair Loss
Most women suffer hair loss at an alarming rate after post
pregnancy. Founder/CEO of the Vivandi Group & Vivandi
Hair Spa Amin Sheybani explains that Telogen Effluvium is
the excessive shedding of hair that occurs one to five months
following pregnancy. “This affects somewhere between 40
to 50 percent of women, however like most changes during
pregnancy, it is temporary,” he says. The problem usually starts
after you give birth. “Your estrogen levels take a tumble and
a lot more hair follicles enter the resting stage,” tells Sheybani
and soon you’ll have more hair coming out in the shower
or on the brush. He is quick to point out that not all women
notice dramatic changes in their hair during pregnancy.
“However, the good news is that your hair will be back to its
pre-pregnancy thickness about six to 12 months after you give
birth,” he explains. H
Tips to Reduce
Hair Loss after Delivery:
• Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables, which
contain flavonoids and antioxidants that may
provide protection for the hair follicles and
encourage hair growth.
• Use shampoos and conditioners that contain
biotin and silica.
• If you need to use blow dryers and other heated
hair instruments, use the cool setting.
• Supplement your diet with the following
nutrients: vitamin B complex, Biotin, vitamin
C, vitamin E, and zinc; all used in the proper
dosages.
(Credit: Amin Sheybani)
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