Our Advice For Toning the Belly After Pregnancy

A common question women have is how to tone a post-pregnancy belly. Losing the post-pregnancy belly is a quick and top priority for new mothers, but it can be a lot harder than you think to get results.

Pregnancy fat is known to be stubborn, much more than you'd think to get results. But if you're serious about getting shape, these tips will be essential to help flatten your stomach as efficiently as possible.

You can be back to your pre-baby body in months after giving birth; all you have to do is sprinkle consistency into your routine.

Why Do I Still Look Pregnant?

You might be surprised at the look of your stomach after birth. While that baby isn't there, you will still have a rounded midsection, noticeably smaller, but it will still look like your several months pregnant.

Women also tend to form a dark line down their midsection, known as a linea nigra, and stretch marks from across the surface.

That's because, throughout the pregnancy, your midsection skin stretches over time. Add all of the extra fluids that accumulate in your body, and no wonder you feel bloated.

Types of Belly Fat

There isn't just one type of belly fat that accumulates at your midsection. There are two different forms known as subcutaneous and visceral belly fat. Subcutaneous belly fat is what most people complain about when they talk about their weight. It's the layer of stomach fat that is visible on your abdomen.

Visceral fat isn't outwardly visible, it's found deeper within the body than subcutaneous fat, and it has the function of protecting your internal organs. Pregnancy fat builds both subcutaneous and visceral fat; therefore, getting healthy after childbirth requires you to put in the work to lose both.

How To Lose Post Pregnancy Belly Fat

A common question is how to lose belly fat after having a baby, which can be collectively answered by combining a healthier lifestyle and cosmetic procedures.

A healthy lifestyle is a must, while cosmetic procedures are optional if you want to be more efficient with reducing your overall belly fat.

A healthy lifestyle consists of eating cleaner foods and doing frequent exercise. There's really no other way to put it; if you live a consistently healthy lifestyle, you will lose weight, look better, and regain your pre-pregnancy body.

Focusing on Cosmetic Procedures

A healthy lifestyle alone cannot directly reduce fat within the lower stomach. Subcutaneous fat can be directly targeted and removed with the help of a cosmetic procedure if that's your goal.

Elite Body Sculpture's Lower Stomach AirSculpt® is a technique that doesn't use the invasive surgical tools of traditional procedures while providing amazing results for fat removal and skin tightening on your midsection.

At Elite, we don't use incisions, stitches, needles, or general anesthesia to ensure that you undergo a comfortable experience. Furthermore, AirSculpt technology provides proportional, smooth results thanks to our automated technology's unique spinning motion. 

Call our Toronto office for your free consultation to get started working with us.