I had my first baby just last week – now I'll pay thousands for mummy makeover to feel like myself again
A SCOT who hit headlines for having a baby without a father wants to spend thousands on a mummy makeover.
Model Heather McCartney, 36, gave birth last week after falling pregnant using a sperm donor - as she was adamant she didn't want another dad in the picture.
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Heather felt amazing after giving birth last week.
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Now she wants surgery to get her old body back.
She received criticism from fellas who couldn't understand why she'd want to do something so big on her own.
But now she plans on going under the knife too so her body can bounce back more quickly.
Heather, who swapped Ayrshire for Australia, said: "I'm thinking about a little help to feel more like myself again—a new set of boobs.
"Some liposuction to gently say goodbye to those stubborn bits, and maybe a mini tummy tuck or scar correction from my C-section if needed.
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"Having a baby changes your body a lot, so I'd love to feel comfortable and confident in my own skin again.
"I deserve to bounce back in style!
"Honestly, if any brilliant surgeons are reading this… let's collaborate? I'll bring the sass, you bring the scalpel.'
Heather told last week how she
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She said: "I had a planned C-section and no partner there.
"But my mum came all the way from Scotland to be with me, which made all the difference.
Half of new parents believed myths during pregnancy that turned out to be false
"Having a team of supportive women around, including the medical staff, felt really empowering and reassuring.
'I'm glad I did it that way—it felt right for me.
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"As for offers to be the dad, I've had a few messages.
"But I'm just taking things as they come and enjoying this new chapter.'
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