Many mothers experience guilt during plastic surgery recovery, often feeling torn between caring for themselves and their children.

This emotional struggle is part of what’s known as plastic surgery blues—a common, temporary feeling of sadness or anxiety following facial procedures. Mothers, in particular, may face heightened guilt, making recovery emotionally harder compared to women without children.

These feelings typically subside within 2 to 3 weeks, but it’s important to anticipate and understand that this is a normal reaction during the healing process.