A mum has spent £75,000 to become a ‘yummy mummy’ and claims she did it all for herself.
After giving birth to her only daughter, Cléo Souza decided to invest in a series of surgeries and non-invasive treatments to address the changes to her body.
The mum went under the knife very soon after her little girl, Alma, arrived – starting by undergoing a breast implant replacement due to increased volume during breastfeeding.
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Not long after that, she had a mini-abdominoplasty to correct an umbilical hernia.
“The aesthetics of my abdomen were bothering me and the surgery fixed everything,” Cléo told Need To Know.
“I went through some very intense changes in my body after pregnancy.
“Even though I lost the weight quickly, I still didn’t quite recognise myself.
“Every decision was made autonomously and responsibly.
“I never did it because of pressure.
“It was always for me.
“Before, I was grateful for my body – it had just brought life into the world – but I also felt discomfort in certain areas, like the sagging skin or my protruding belly button.
“After the procedures, I feel more confident and at peace with my reflection.
“I feel lighter, more aligned inside and out.”
Cléo also turned to collagen bio-stimulators for her face and buttocks, as well as Botox and hyaluronic acid injections at strategic points on her face.
She is also undergoing micro-focused ultrasounds for muscle tightening.
She said: “I added skin boosters into my routine – procedures that deeply hydrate the skin without adding volume, especially around the lips.
“I also had PDO threads applied, both the smooth kind, which stimulate collagen, and lifting threads, which work like a mini facelift.”
The mum said: “It is one of the most productive in terms of self-care, the experience was carried out under medical supervision, with a focus on natural results and minimally invasive techniques.
“I love seeing my face respond to the treatments.
“They’re subtle changes, but they make all the difference.”
Emotionally, Cléo feels as if she has re-claimed her identity.
She said: “Motherhood has changed me deeply but I needed to reconnect with the woman I’ve always been.
“Taking care of my body is my way of honouring that woman.
“Today, I feel happier, more comfortable in my clothes, in my choices, and most importantly, in my own skin.”
Her family have also been super supportive of her decisions.
Cléo, who hails from Brazil, added: “I was very open about each step and everything was done with proper medical supervision.
“What matters most to them is seeing me healthy and happy.
“I know my daughter will grow up seeing her mother strong, confident and in control of her own story.
“The procedures were a way to reconnect with who I am, to look in the mirror and see a stronger, more cared-for version of myself.
“It was never about going back to who I was before but about stepping into this new phase with confidence.”
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