Pregnancy definitively transforms the body of many women: diastasis recti abdominis, skin laxity, loss of breast volume, and ptosis are changes that diet and exercise do not always reverse. Dr. Fernando Amato was consulted by Folha, UOL, Ana Maria, Crescer and other media outlets to guide patients in 2025.

When to operate

Minimum 6 months after childbirth (preferably 12);
After breastfeeding ends;
Stable weight for at least 3 months;
Complete family (future pregnancy compromises the result).

Most sought-after procedures

Abdominoplasty — corrects diastasis and removes excess skin;
Mastopexy with or without implants — restores breast shape and volume;
Liposuction of flanks, back, and saddlebags;
Mommy makeover — combination in a single surgical time, when indicated.

Realistic expectations

Scars are permanent (they evolve over 12-18 months). The final result only becomes clear after 6 months. New pregnancy after surgery compromises the abdominoplasty result.