Mommy Makeover

A Mommy Makeover often involves a combination of procedures, such as breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck and liposuction, tailored to your specific needs. Typically, candidates for a Mommy Makeover are women who experienced significant body changes through pregnancy and childbirth and want to restore their pre-pregnancy body contours.

Mommy Makeovers are an ideal choice for women who are close to their desired body weight but struggle with excess skin, sagging breasts, stretched abdominal muscles or stubborn fat deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise. It's crucial that patients are at least several months post-partum, have stopped breastfeeding, are in good overall health, are non-smokers and have realistic expectations about the results.

It's also important to note that any future pregnancies can reverse the effects of the procedure.

A Mommy Makeover is a customized surgical approach designed to address multiple areas of the body affected by pregnancy and childbirth, such as the breasts, hips, thighs and abdomen. Standard techniques include a breast lift or augmentation to restore volume and lift sagging breasts, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) to remove excess skin and tighten stretched muscles, and liposuction to eliminate localized fat deposits. We will work with you to select procedures that help you accomplish your goals and are appropriate for your physical condition.

Each surgical step is carefully planned and executed to minimize recovery time and scarring. For example, incisions for a tummy tuck are usually placed low on the abdominal wall to be concealed by underwear or a bikini, while breast surgery scars are positioned around or below the nipple. The overarching goal is to rejuvenate the body in a way that is harmonious and natural-looking and boosts your self-confidence.

The Mommy Makeover recovery process will vary depending on the number of procedures involved. Patients should expect to take at least one to two weeks off from work and other daily activities to allow for initial healing.

It's common to experience discomfort, swelling and bruising, which can be managed with prescribed pain medication. Compression garments support the treated areas and reduce swelling. Due to the multiple areas addressed during surgery, mobility may be limited initially, and it’s crucial to avoid strenuous activities or heavy lifting for up to six weeks.

Drains may be used to help remove excess fluid and are usually removed within the first few weeks post-surgery. Follow-up appointments are essential to monitor your healing and manage any potential complications. As your recovery progresses, the results will become more apparent, revealing a more restored and refreshed body contour. It will be important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to preserve the long-term results of the procedures.

The results of a Mommy Makeover are typically transformative and can significantly enhance a woman's body confidence. Patients often observe a flatter abdomen, lifted and fuller breasts, and a more contoured silhouette, especially in areas where stubborn fat was removed through liposuction. While some results are noticeable immediately, outcomes are more apparent once all swelling has subsided and the body has fully adapted to the changes.

Scarring is an inevitable aspect of surgery, but incisions are strategically placed to be as inconspicuous as possible. Resulting scars are often hidden under bikini lines or in natural body creases. It's important for patients to have realistic expectations and understand that results are designed to rejuvenate the body rather than revert it exactly to its pre-pregnancy state. Maintaining a stable weight through healthy lifestyle choices is crucial for preserving long-term results.