The mommy makeover option is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed at our practice with Dr. Raja Mohan. Every week, Dr. Mohan meets with new plastic surgery patients who are interested in this treatment but still have questions about what is a mommy makeover and what it actually includes. If you’re considering this procedure, let’s take a closer look at how a mommy makeover works and what you can expect.
What Is a Mommy Makeover Surgery?
The term mommy makeover is sort of a catchall for a number of procedures that can be combined to ultimately achieve a woman’s physical goals for her body. Essentially, mommy makeovers can improve a woman’s physique and boost her confidence with little fear after she’s done having children.
Mommy Makeover Procedures That Restore the Body After Pregnancy
Addressing Common Post-Pregnancy Changes
These mommy makeover procedures are designed to address common changes that affect a woman’s body after pregnancy. Many women notice stretch marks, loose skin, and weakened abdominal muscles that do not improve with diet and exercise alone. A mommy makeover focuses on combining multiple procedures into one customized surgical procedure to help restore a more youthful contour.
What Procedures Are Typically Included
This may include a tummy tuck to repair stretched abdominal muscles and separeted abdominal muscles, helping strengthen the abdominal muscles and remove excess skin, as well as breast augmenation, breast enhancement, or an augmentation breast lift to improve breast shape. These treatments are typically performed as a single surgical procedure under general anesthesia, making recovery more efficient for many women. Each of these options is explained in greater detail throughout the rest of this guide.
Long-Term Results and Confidence Benefits
Because this approach falls under plastic surgery, patients often ask how results compare to individual cosmetic surgeries. Unlike relying on diet and exercise, mommy makeovers target loose skin, persistent stretch marks, and areas resistant to change once a stable weight is reached. Maintaining a stable weight before surgery helps achieve long-lasting results that better reflect the pre pregnancy body, improving comfort, appearance, and overall self confidence.
Why mothers get a Mommy Makeover?
Pregnancy, weight gain, labor and childbirth, weight loss, and breastfeeding can all take their toll on a woman’s body. Once a mother has gone through some or all of these experiences (sometimes more than once with multiple children), she is often left with areas of her body that she would like to improve.
After having children, it’s not uncommon for women to struggle with excess weight in inconvenient places, for example. She may have a “pooch” on the lower abdomen or “love handles” (flanks). Stretch marks, excess skin on the abdomen, and sagging breasts are other common issues that can be remedied with a mommy makeover.
What is Included in a Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover includes a mix of procedures depending on your personal preference or need. Here are a few of the options to consider:
Liposuction
Liposuction is very commonly performed with mommy makeover surgeries. Liposuction aims to get rid of excess body fat in hard-to-reduce areas like the flanks, abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. These are the places where it’s difficult to lose weight — even with diet and exercise. Liposuction is often performed in conjunction with a tummy tuck.
Tummy tuck
The tummy tuck surgery can take care of that “pooch” that often appears after pregnancy and childbirth. Tummy tucks are not weight loss procedures. The patient needs to be within a regular healthy weight range before they can get a tummy tuck. During the procedure, abdominal muscles repair or tightening is generally performed alongside excess skin removal, depending on the needs of the patient.
Breast augmentation
Breast augmentation surgery is another term for breast implant surgery. Silicone or saline breast implants will be inserted into the breast tissue to give them more volume and a fuller, rounder appearance. Patients can speak with Dr. Raja Mohan to decide on the size, shape, and type of implants they would like to have.
Breast lift (breast mastopexy)
A breast lift does not use implants. Rather, it uses the patient’s own breast tissue, which is simply lifted and manipulated so that the breasts appear fuller, perkier, and more youthful. Other issues such as abnormal positioning of the nipples and drooping skin can be addressed as well.
Breast reduction Surgery
Some women would like to reduce the overall size and volume of their breasts instead of enlarging these aspects. Breast reduction can help women feel more comfortable in their own skin. It can also reduce rashes caused by undergarments and pain in the back, neck, and shoulders.
What to Expect During and After Mommy Makeover Surgery
Your mommy makeover surgery will take place at a hospital and Dr. Mohan’s staff will greet you on the day of your surgery to help you prepare for the procedure. You will have discussed the details of your cosmetic surgery procedure during your consultation and pre-surgery appointments with Dr. Raj.
He will also go over the finer points with you before your surgery in the preoperative holding area.
During your surgical procedure, the first thing that will happen is you will be placed under anesthesia by an anesthesiologist. In the operating room, the procedure generally takes between three and six hours.
Which procedures are performed and how will vary greatly as mommy makeovers are almost always different from patient to patient.
Mommy makeovers are outpatient procedures, so you will be able to go home under the care of a trusted family member or friend shortly after your surgery. Swelling and some pain and discomfort is normal for a few weeks during your recovery from mommy makeover procedure.
Dr. Raj will give you a prescription for pain medication, compression garments, and detailed instructions on how to care for your surgical sites and any side effects of surgery.
Why Get a Mommy Makeover?
Motherhood is unquestionably a miraculous experience, and mothers are amazing people. They love unconditionally, work tirelessly, and act selflessly.
Still, with all that selflessness, one thing is often left untended: Self-care for themselves.
So many mothers spend so much time taking care of their children and families that they spend little time looking after their own care.
Add to that the physical toll that pregnancy, labor, weight gain and loss, and breast feeding can have on the body, and this can leave mothers feeling completely worn out. Many moms end up embarrassed that they haven’t been able to fit back into their pre-pregnancy jeans or that their breasts aren’t as perky as they once were.
This is where a mommy makeover can help.
What is a Mommy Makeover Cost
The cost of a mommy makeover varies because it is a customized combination of procedures, not a single surgery. Each treatment plan is tailored to the patient’s body, goals, and areas of concern after pregnancy.
Mommy makeover cost depends mainly on the procedures included, such as a tummy tuck, breast surgery, and liposuction. Other factors include the surgeon’s experience, anesthesia fees, surgical facility costs, and the location where the procedure is performed.
Because every patient’s needs are different, the best way to determine mommy makeover cost is through a personal consultation, where a surgeon can provide an accurate and personalized estimate.
FAQs: What Is a Mommy Makeover?
Who is a good candidate for a mommy makeover?
Women who are finished having children, close to their ideal weight, and in good overall health are typically good candidates. A consultation helps determine if a mommy makeover is safe and appropriate based on individual goals and anatomy.
What procedures are usually included in a mommy makeover?
A mommy makeover commonly includes a tummy tuck, breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast reduction, along with liposuction. The exact combination is personalized to address each patient’s specific concerns after pregnancy.
How long does mommy makeover surgery take?
Mommy makeover surgery usually lasts between three and six hours. The total time depends on the number and complexity of procedures being performed.
What is recovery like after a mommy makeover?
Recovery involves swelling, bruising, and discomfort for the first few weeks. Most patients can return to light activities within a few weeks, but full recovery time takes longer and varies by procedure.
What is the mommy makeover death rate?
The mommy makeover death rate is considered very low when the procedure is performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon in an accredited surgical facility. Like all surgeries, there are risks, but serious complications are uncommon with proper patient selection and safety protocols.
Will I have visible scars after a mommy makeover?
Some scarring is expected after a mommy makeover, but incisions are carefully placed in discreet areas whenever possible. Over time, mommy makeover scars usually fade and become less noticeable with proper care.
Book Your Mommy Makeover Consultation
You deserve to feel confident, attractive, and sexy in your own body. Mommy makeovers are catered to you and your needs and wants. You can do as much or as little as you want to feel confident in your body and physique. That’s what a mommy makeover is all about.
Ready to get started? It all begins with booking a mommy makeover consultation with Dr. Raja Mohan. Schedule your appointment today to discuss the improvements you’d like to see in your body and receive a personalized treatment plan.
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