Serena Williams Boosts Confidence with High-Tech Post-Baby Treatment
Serena Williams, the tennis legend turned devoted mother, is no stranger to tackling challenges head-on, whether on the court or in her personal life. Recently, she faced a deeply personal challenge: her post-pregnancy body image. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Serena shared her journey of self-care, highlighting a state-of-the-art procedure designed to smooth out her birthing scars.
In the video, the retired tennis star is seen lying on an examination table, a peaceful smile on her face as a technician carefully moves a device resembling an ultrasound wand over her abdomen. This isn’t just any spa day; it’s a radio frequency skin-tightening treatment, a modern technological marvel that uses electromagnetic waves to stimulate collagen and elastin production. The outcome? A smoother, more rejuvenated skin surface, and for Serena, a significant boost in self-confidence.
The setting for this pampering session was as glamorous as Serena herself—Paris. During a well-deserved getaway to the City of Light, her thoughtful friends treated her to a day at the renowned Maison Lutetia spa. Understanding her insecurities about her postpartum tummy, they orchestrated a perfect blend of relaxation and rejuvenation.
Serena’s revelation goes beyond skin-deep. In her post, she openly shared her ongoing struggle with her body’s changes since giving birth. Despite the world viewing her as a symbol of strength and athleticism, Serena’s journey is a poignant reminder that even the most accomplished individuals grapple with self-image issues.
However, the procedure isn’t about erasing the past. Serena embraces her scars, cherishing them as symbols of the two greatest victories of her life—her children. “I will always love my birthing scars,” she wrote, “but I just wanted to say thanks to my friend Mia and Nat for letting me know it’s okay to take time for myself away from work and kids.”
In classic Serena style, she concluded her message with a nod to the wonders of modern science. “The power of technology… it can do anything these days!” she quipped, a testament to her ever-present wit and resilience.
Serena Williams’ name has become synonymous with greatness, trailblazing, and realizing ambition. But the former tennis star is also human, as proven by a recent procedure she underwent on a friend’s recommendation. Williams, who earned more than $90 million in prize money during her illustrious tennis career, has recently focused on her family and raising her two young children. Naturally, having kids changed Williams’ body, and she has since undergone radio-frequency skin-tightening treatments to address belly fat.
Despite her honesty in posting a behind-the-scenes look at the procedure on Instagram, some of Williams’ fans have expressed concern over how the 42-year-old is treating her body. Williams boasts more than 17 million followers on Instagram, and some of them have urged the 23-time Grand Slam tournament winner to love her body and its “imperfections” instead of continuing this treatment.
Even though Williams wrote last week that she will “always love (her) birthing scars,” some fans want her to embrace her body’s changes and the “mommy curves” that developed after giving birth to her six-year-old daughter Olympia and ten-month-old daughter Adira. Olympia was delivered via a C-section, which caused scarring on Williams’ abdomen.
Just by virtue of having so many followers and admirers, Williams understands she will never be able to win over every fan. She is used to criticism about her looks—fans have speculated that Williams had her skin lightened amid recent public appearances, and she dealt with racism throughout her tennis career. But away from the court, losing weight and tweaking her appearance is now her priority, as she believes taking care of herself will help her take better care of her kids.
Serena Williams is finding new ways to increase her confidence less than a year after giving birth. The 42-year-old tennis star—who recently showed off her curves in a pink suit and plunging shirt—took to Instagram to share a video of herself reclaiming her body with a spa treatment that targets her tummy scars. “Being okay to take time for myself is something I have always struggled with,” the retired athlete penned in the caption. “I finally started being okay to take an hour (during nap time) away from my kids and work to do something for myself,” she explained.
In the clip, the Michigan native lay on the treatment table rocking a white crochet top and matching skirt. Serena Williams took to Instagram to share a video of herself reclaiming her body with a spa treatment that targets her tummy scars. “Being okay to take time for myself is something I have always struggled with,” the retired athlete penned in the caption. “I always feel guilty leaving them but I have to also remember taking care of myself will only help me take better care of them,” she added.
Williams went on to explain how she came across the procedure and how she can already see results. “On my last trip to Paris, a girlfriend of mine treated me to a spa day. She knows after two babies I have been self-conscious of my tummy. I just had to post this video she took. The results have been amazing. 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 because I have two amazing lights in my life, @Olympiaohanian and @adiraohanian,” she wrote.
The mother-of-two continued, “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 okay to take time for myself away from work and kids.” @maison_lutetia @nat_lutetia I’ll keep posting updates. I am getting a type of radio frequency on my tummy and the results have been amazing,” she finished. She encouraged her 17.2 million followers to share their own self-care struggle stories in the comments. The post was a hit, racking up over 188k likes, including one from actress Lupita Nyong’o, and 2.7k comments.
Serena welcomed her second daughter—named Adira River Ohanian—last August with her husband Alexis Ohanian. She also shares daughter Olympia, six, with the 41-year-old internet entrepreneur. The star is pictured with her husband Alexis Ohanian and her daughters Adira and Olympia. “I am getting a type of radio frequency on my tummy and the results have been amazing,” she explained. The mother-of-two continued, “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 okay to take time for myself away from work and kids.”
The athletic icon and her partner first met when they ran into each other at a hotel in Rome in May of 2015 and immediately hit it off. They went on to get engaged in December of 2016, and they welcomed daughter Olympia the following September. Almost a year later, the happy couple exchanged vows at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 16, 2017.
