mommy makeover
n.— «Dr. David A. Stoker, a plastic surgeon in Marina Del Rey, Calif., has a surgical cure for the ravages of motherhood. He, like many plastic surgeons nationwide, calls it a “mommy makeover.” Aimed at mothers, it usually involves a trifecta: a breast lift with or without breast implants, a tummy tuck and some liposuction. The procedures are intended to hoist slackened skin as well as reduce stretch marks and pregnancy fat.» —“Is the ’Mom Job’ Really Necessary?” by Natasha Singer New York Times Oct. 4, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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