**Serena Williams Embraces Body Positivity Amid Post-Pregnancy Body Image Concerns**

**Los Angeles, California** – Despite being celebrated as one of the greatest athletes of all time, Serena Williams is proving to be just like millions of other women grappling with post-pregnancy body image concerns.

The tennis legend, a mother to two daughters — 6-year-old Olympia and 10-month-old Adira — has been candid about her struggles with weight gain and her dissatisfaction with her mid-section not being as tight as it once was when she dominated the court.

In an effort to address her belly fat, Williams has opted for a radio-frequency (RF) skin-tightening treatment, a non-invasive procedure recommended by a friend. She now swears by it as a way to carve out some “mommy time.”

However, after posting a behind-the-scenes video of the procedure on Instagram, fans had mixed reactions. Williams wrote a heartfelt caption explaining her recent feelings, “Being ok to take time for myself is something I have always struggled with.”

She continued, “I finally started being ok to take an hour (during nap time) away from my kids and work to do something for myself. I always feel guilty leaving them, but I have to also remember that taking care of myself will only help me take better care of them.”

During a recent trip to Paris, Williams was treated to a spa day by a friend who understood her post-pregnancy insecurities. After trying the RF treatments, she shared that she has seen positive results. “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,” she shared with her 17.2 million followers.

Williams expressed gratitude to her friends Mia and Nat for encouraging her to take time for herself, away from work and kids. “I will always love my birthing scars, but I just wanted to say thanks to my friends Mia and Nat for letting me know it’s ok to take time for myself.”

While some fans supported her choice, others urged the superstar to embrace her new body and celebrate the natural changes that come with motherhood. One fan commented, “You see and feel the flaws, but you’re still flawless to many.” Another added, “No need to be self-conscious of your mummy tummy! All us moms have them! I wear mine with pride!”

However, not all comments were positive. Some fans criticized her for allegedly having cosmetic work done on her face. During the world premiere of her docuseries “In the Arena: Serena Williams” at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 13, some social media users suggested she “fire” her stylist, citing dissatisfaction with her makeup and overall appearance. One comment read, “I agree, but it’s not just the dress. It’s the hair, the makeup, the lips, etc. I’ve always thought Serena was beautiful until she started messing with her face. Not cute at all.”

Recently, paparazzi caught Williams in Paris looking disheveled, sparking further criticism of her appearance. Fans commented on her outfit, hair, and alleged facial work, with one saying, “Poor thing… whoever worked on her face should get sued… they did a really bad job.”

Despite the critiques, Williams does not seem to have an issue with her looks, sharing only her desire to lose weight. The 42-year-old has playfully documented her journey to fit back into a designer denim skirt, which she considers a marker for returning to her pre-pregnancy size.

The tummy-tightening procedure is just the first step in Williams’ path to reclaiming her confidence, and she remains determined to balance self-care with her responsibilities as a mother and a public figure.