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Cosmetic Surgery in Cape Town

Undergoing any cosmetic surgery in Cape Town usually followed by a recovery period that could take anything from a few days to a few months. Cape Town has a selection of plastic surgeons, including Dr Nerina Wilkinson and the city is the perfect place to recuperate after...
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Famous Faces of Plastic Surgery

Not everyone realises how many famous faces have had cosmetic work done and this is often because of the subtle nature of procedures and the natural looking results achieved because of this approach. In my practice I believe in achieving the same standard of results for my...
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Botox use growing in popularity

The use of Botox and cosmetic surgery in general has, over the past decade, become more acceptable and men and women are turning to cosmetic surgeons such as Dr Nerina Wilkinson to get rid of some of the signs of ageing. Botox is a neurotoxin and when used in the correct dosage...
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Why more women are opting for a mommy makeover

Posted by Nerina Wilkinson on Feb 20, 2013 in Procedures | 0 comments

Many women today are opting to have cosmetic surgery after giving birth, to regain their confidence and their pre-childbirth body. A woman’s body undergoes significant changes during and after pregnancy and with a busy schedule, there is not always time to exercise as much as is ideal, or age has simply started to set in.

The most popular post-baby surgery is breast surgery and tummy tucks, as these areas are the most affected areas. Breasts can become saggy after breastfeeding and the residual skin around the abdomen area can be very difficult to get rid of.

It is important to note that most plastic surgeons, such as Dr Nerina Wilkinson, recommend women to wait until they have had their last child before undergoing any cosmetic surgery. During pregnancy, fat develops naturally on certain parts of the body as a physical preparation for childbirth.

Weight gain during pregnancy occurs across the whole body, but the stomach and breasts are two areas which can undergo the most changes. The stomach muscles become stretched and regaining their original tone can be difficult. Liposuction is a popular procedure to get rid of pockets of fat around this area, permanently removing them.

Breasts also undergo changes in size and shape due to breastfeeding. While breastfeeding, breasts usually increase in size, but once a woman is no longer breastfeeding, the breasts will shrink and the resulting excess skin may cause the shape of the breasts to change. Some women elect to have a breast lift, while others may prefer to have breast enlargement surgery performed depending on their personal preference, but the ultimate goal is to get them closer to their original shape.

Some women choose to have surgery in order to keep their breasts at the size they were during pregnancy, as they prefer having a bigger bust. An area which very few people talk about is vaginal reconstruction, a surgery that more and more women are opting for post-childbirth.

During childbirth, the vagina undergoes many different stresses and can change shape, leading to changes in the way in which intimacy is experienced. To find out more about these procedures, contact Dr Wilkinson’s rooms to make an appointment.