What is a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover is a highly customizable combination of procedures designed to help you look and feel more like yourself after pregnancy. It not only flattens and tightens your tummy, but also removes stretch marks while also addressing your breast concerns, all in one operative session.
This procedure targets physical changes women experience following pregnancy, such as sagging breasts, separated abdominal muscles, and excess fat in areas like the waist or thighs.
Common mommy makeover combinations include:
- Tummy Tuck + Breast Lift
- Tummy Tuck + Breast Augmentation
- Tummy Tuck + Breast Augmentation with a Lift
- Tummy Tuck + Breast Reduction
Performing these surgeries together reduces recovery time, making it a convenient option for busy moms.
What Areas Can a Mommy Makeover Address?
I want to look the way I looked before my pregnancy.
A mommy makeover helps with:
- Restoring breast shape and volume
- Repairing abdominal muscle separation
- Tightening loose abdominal skin (eliminating stretch marks)
- Removing stubborn fat in areas like the flanks (love handles), thighs, and back
Additionally, this surgery allows you to regain the curvy proportions you had before pregnancy.
How is a Mommy Makeover Performed?
A mommy makeover is tailored to your specific post-pregnancy body contouring goals. Here are a few of the most common surgery combinations:
Tummy Tuck with a Breast Lift
This procedure lifts the breasts to a more youthful position while also flattening and tightening the stomach. As a result, it can create a smaller, fuller breast appearance.
Tummy Tuck with a Breast Augmentation
Breast implants, either silicone or saline, increase breast size while the tummy tuck flattens and tightens the abdomen.
Tummy Tuck with a Breast Lift with Implants
For women seeking fuller, lifted breasts, this combination offers both a lift and volume increase with implants. In most cases, silicone implants are used because they create a more natural contour with the breast lift.
Tummy Tuck with a Breast Reduction
This option reduces breast size by 500cc or more while also addressing loose abdominal skin and flattening the stomach.
Liposuction
Liposuction is often added to a mommy makeover to enhance postpartum body transformation.
Although the flanks (love handles) are the most common area treated, it can also target other stubborn fat deposits such as the back, thighs, or armpits. Ultimately, liposuction complements the tummy tuck and breast surgeries, helping to achieve a more proportionate, contoured appearance.
I waited a very long time to finally have this surgery. I could not be happier, the results are amazing.
Anesthesia
All mommy makeovers are performed in our Quad A-accredited and Medicare-certified outpatient surgery center. We use monitored IV sedation with board-certified anesthesiologists to minimize risks, therefore ensuring a quicker recovery than with general anesthesia.
What are the preoperative requirements?
To ensure the best results and minimize risks, you must meet the following preoperative guidelines:
- Maintain a BMI below 35 kg/m²
- Complete a physical examination (H&P) and CBC (bloodwork)for clearance within 30 days of surgery
- Quit smoking at least two weeks before surgery
- Stop taking multivitamins, herbals, and aspirin two weeks before surgery
- Fill all of post-operative prescriptions ahead of time
- No food or drink after midnight the night before surgery (NPO)
What is Mommy Makeover Recovery Like?
Mommy makeover recovery requires a lot of rest. You can expect to take a minimum of 2-3 weeks off from work.
Post-op recovery depends on the procedures performed, but generally includes:
- 2-3 days: Breast drains are removed
- 5-6 days:: Abdominal drains are removed
- 3 weeks: No driving
- 5-6 weeks: Resume normal activity and exercise
You will need to wear compression garments for the first two weeks and attend follow-up visits at 1 month, 4 months, and 12 months.
Since most mommy makeovers include a tummy tuck, take a more detailed look at tummy tuck recovery.
What Are the Risks?
As with any surgery, a mommy makeover has risks, including:
- Scarring
- Infection
- Seroma or Hematoma
- Pulmonary Embolism (reduced with the use of IV Sedation)
- Possibility of revision surgery
How Much Does a Mommy Makeover Cost?
The cost of a mommy makeover depends on the specific procedures chosen. For example, here are the average price ranges for popular combinations:
| Mommy makeover combinations | 2024 Mommy Makeover Price |
|---|---|
| Tummy tuck and Breast lift | $14,500 to $17,000 |
| Tummy tuck and Breast augmentation (Silicone implants) | $14,500 |
| Tummy tuck with Breast lift with Silicone implants | $19,000-$20,000 |
All prices include the surgeon's fee, operating room fee, anesthesia, post-operative garments, and follow-up visits.
Can I finance my Mommy Makeover?
Yes, financing options are available to help manage the cost of your mommy makeover. Call us at 410-494-8100 or see our financing page for more information.
Dr. Rodriguez exceeded all my expectations. I am really happy with my results. He takes pride in his work and cares for his patients wellbeing.
Ready to explore what's possible? I invite you to schedule a personal consultation, where we can talk about your goals, answer your questions, and create a plan that's uniquely yours.
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