Serena Williams is exploring new ways to boost her confidence less than a year after giving birth.
The 42-year-old tennis legend, who recently showcased her figure in a pink suit with a plunging neckline, shared a video on Instagram revealing a spa treatment aimed at rejuvenating her tummy scars.
“Taking time for myself is something I’ve always struggled with,” the retired athlete wrote in her caption.
“I’ve finally become comfortable taking an hour (during nap time) away from my kids and work to do something for myself,” she explained.
In the video, the Michigan native is seen lying on a treatment table, dressed in a white crochet top and matching skirt. “I always feel guilty leaving them, but I need to remember that taking care of myself will help me take better care of them,” she added.
Williams further described how she discovered the treatment and noted the positive changes she has noticed.
“On my last trip to Paris, a friend treated me to a spa day. She knew I was self-conscious about my tummy after having two babies. I had to share this video she took.
“The results have been incredible. I can see my skin returning to normal, and my confidence is improving. 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 expressed her gratitude, saying, “I will always love my birthing scars, but I want to thank my friends Mia and Nat for showing me it’s okay to take time for myself away from work and the kids.
“@maison_lutetia @nat_lutetia, I’ll keep sharing updates. I’m undergoing a type of radio frequency treatment on my tummy, and the results have been fantastic,” she concluded.
She encouraged her 17.2 million followers to share their own self-care stories in the comments.
The post received over 188,000 likes, including one from actress Lupita Nyong’o, and garnered 2,700 comments.
Serena welcomed her second daughter, Adira River Ohanian, last August with her husband, Alexis Ohanian.
She also shares a six-year-old daughter, Olympia, with the 41-year-old tech entrepreneur. The couple first met at a hotel in Rome in May 2015 and quickly Һit it off.
They got engaged in December 2016 and welcomed their daughter Olympia the following September.
Nearly a year later, the couple tied the knot at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 16, 2017.