Serena Williams shares ‘amazing’ skin-tightening tummy procedure: ‘Confidence coming back’
This mom is serving up some self-care.
Serena Williams got candid about her post-baby body on Instagram over the weekend, showing off a video of herself getting a spa treatment to target her tummy scars.
“Being ok to take time for myself is something I have always struggled with,” the legendary tennis player, 42, started off her caption, adding “I finally started started being ok to take an hour (during nap time 🙈) away from my kids and work to do something for myself.”
In the Reel, Williams — clad in a white crocheted top and matching skirt — is lying on an exam table as a technician applies clear gel to her stomach and uses an ultrasound-like wand.
She received a body radiofrequency treatment, which uses electromagnetic waves to promote collagen and elastin production to create tighter skin.
The retired athlete credited a pal for encouraging her to get the procedure, writing, “On my last trip to Paris a girlfriend of mine treated me to a spa day. She knows after 2 babies I have been self conscious of my tummy. I just had to post this video she took.”
She went on to share that her “results have been amazing,” writing, “I can see progress with my skin going back to normal and my confidence coming back.”
“Listen my body will never be the same but neither will I cause I have 2 amazing lights in my life. @Olympiaohanian and @adiraohanian,” she said, tagging her 6-year-old daughter, Olympia Ohanian, and 10-month old baby, Adira Ohanian.
The retired athlete continued that she would “always feel guilty” for taking time away from her daughters, but also realizes she needs to prioritize her own well-being as it will help her “take better care of them.”
“I will always love my birthing scars but I just wanted to say thanks to my friend Mia and Nat for letting me know it’s ok to take time for myself away from work and kids,” she wrote, tagging the Maison Lutétia spa and its founder, Nathanaël Aknine.
Fans praised the relatable post like one who wrote, “Hearing the greatest athlete of all time talk about any feelings of insecurities with her body/skin…this DEF lets me know it’s okay to be open and vulnerable about mine. Thank you for sharing, Serena!”
“I just love how authentic and relatable you are, your post has validated millions of woman who are struggling with body insecurities after childbirth. Thank you🙏🏽” another added.
Others thought she was getting a pregnancy ultrasound in the video, like one who wrote, “Girl we thought you was having a baby!! 🤰🏾 but yes self care is great!!”
Whether it’s showing fans how she can’t fit into a too-tight jean skirt or detailing her post-baby workout routine, this star never fails to keep it real about motherhood.
