During pregnancy, many women have significant albeit normal weight gain. After pregnancy, some of that weight will dissipate over time. However, the overlying skin can become lax and require tightening. For some women, there is a laxity of the breast skin envelope that will result in “deflation” of the breasts. The breasts can also sag creating a flattened appearance that can be considered unattractive.

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The abdomen can also be stretched from the underlying uterus expansion so that a separation of the abdominal muscles occurs in the midline. This is termed “rectus diastasis” and can create a disconcerting bulge in the abdomen (especially with flexing).