Mommies are not the only ones who go for Makeovers. Brides and Grooms have been taking advantage of cosmetic procedures in increasing numbers to have Pre-Wedding Plastic Surgery or "Wedding Makeovers." With all eyes on the couple, a day of pictures and photographs, and the romantic honeymoon ahead of them, it's only natural for brides and grooms to want to look their best on their wedding day.
Here are some of the most popular procedures brides or couples choose when considering cosmetic surgery before the wedding:
Injectables and Fillers
BOTOX Cosmetic and Facial Fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm are popular choices for many brides looking to remove unwanted frown lines or fine wrinkles before the big day. Brides in their late 20's through their early 40's often opt for these relatively safe and quick treatments to refresh and restore youthfulness to the face with minimal downtime.
BOTOX Cosmetic is also approved to treat underarm sweating. Nerves can make a couple break a sweat at the altar, so Botox treatments for severe underarm sweating are quickly becoming an important staple of the Wedding Makeover. Some spas and doctors offer Bridal packages which can include underarm BOTOX treatments for a bride and her bridesmaids.
Body Contouring
Many brides and couples looking to get rid of excess fat deposits turn to Liposuction before the wedding. Brides especially take advantage of Liposuction to help make sure they look their best in their gown and on their honeymoon. Liposuction can take two to three months for recovery, so for those wanting a non-invasive alternate for removing unwanted fat before the wedding, many turn to Zerona Laser treatments.
For those brides or grooms with excess flab and skin resulting from a previous weight loss, sometimes consider more invasive procedures such as tummy tucks, body lifts and mini-abdominoplasty or panniculectomy. If you're considering Brachioplasty (arm lift) so you can feel comfortable and look fantastic in that sleeveless wedding dress, just remember to give yourself plenty of time for recovery so you're not left feeling more self-conscious about the any post-surgery scars.
Breast Enhancement
Breast augmentation and other breast procedures such as the breast lift can be a popular choice. In particular, breast implants are often chosen by brides who may have already desired a fuller bustline and the wedding can be the perfect motivation for them to take the step. Breast augmentation is an invasive surgical procedure, so brides looking to enhance their breasts through breast implants should leave themselves enough time to recover, such as five to six months before the wedding.
Skin Rejuvenation
Brides (and yes, even grooms) want their skin to look great when they have their photos taken. To reduce fine lines and wrinkles, reduce pores, improve mild acne scarring and other blemishes of the skin, Laser Skin Resurfacing, IPL Photo-Rejuvenation and Microdermabrasion are often the procedure of choice for rejuvenating and restoring a youthful appearance to the skin.
Other procedures
Many other procedures such as Laser Hair Removal for removing body unwanted hair and Facelifts or Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) for restoring a youthful appearance to face and eyes are also common choices. More invasive, cosmetic facial surgery requires time to recover and heal, so be sure to leave plenty of time to recover, several months or more, before the big day.
In general, consider the healing time involved with any procedure and consult with a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon or cosmetic doctor prior to making any decisions. The sooner you undergo a procedure, the better the chances for a full and successful recovery before the wedding day, so be sure to plan ahead and take all of the side effects and things like scars and wound healing in mind.
And brides, always make sure you leave the bridal shop enough time to make adjustments to your wedding dress. Going to a final dress fitting with your new shape and figure can be a potential problem if it's too close to the big day.