Mommy Makeover

Your reasons and decision to have a mommy makeover is tremendously personal. Every surgery has risks and a mommy makeover is no exception. The key part is to compare the risks and benefits. We will help you understand the procedure and potential complications and explain what you can expect for a result. Then, together, we can decide through a shared decision-making process whether this is the right operation for you.

A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a surgery designed to flatten the abdomen by removing extra skin and fat and to tighten the abdominal wall (six pack) muscles. Despite some added medical benefits of potentially reducing stress incontinence, decreasing back pain and improving posture, abdominoplasty is always considered cosmetic.

Yes, you lose weight after surgery. Not initially, as fluid retention, swelling, inflammation, stress and limitation of activities can lead you to gain a few pounds in the first week. You can minimize this by drinking plenty of water, eating well (high fiber, whole grains and fresh fruit while minimizing comfort foods) and walking short distances. But eventually, you will see a drop on the scales. For some, its a few pounds from the extra skin and fat removed from the tummy tuck. For others, it may be as much as 15-20 pounds if liposuction is done.

To prepare for a mommy makeover, you will want to make sure you have optimized your body weight and are not planning on losing additional weight or future pregnancy. You will want to make sure your medical health is in the best condition, and sometimes this may require a visit to your primary care doctor. It is important to have help lined up for the first few weeks after surgery as you won’t be able to do regular house work or drive until cleared by your surgeon. Preparing meals ahead of time Filling your prescriptions Taking enough time off To prepare for your actual procedure you will need to avoid taking certain medications that could potentially interact with anesthesia. These can include aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, or blood thinners. It is also crucial that you stop smoking and using tobacco products before your surgery.

We use enhanced recovery and Exparel, a long-lasting local anesthetic, to boost the recovery, minimize discomfort and have you back to normal much quicker than you might expect. You will be up and walking the same day and, depending on your job, you may be back to work in a week or two. Bruising and swelling may persist for 2-3 weeks. While light walking and lifting may be resumed fairly quickly after surgery, you cannot return to a regular workout routine for 6 weeks.

It is not so much the number of surgeries as it is the length of surgery. For an outpatient surgery, we typically limit it to 4 or 5 hours. For longer surgeries, we will either have you stay overnight at the hospital or have a nurse go home with you (one on one care) so that we can ensure your safety.

There are no set components as it is tailored to fit your individual needs and desires. The most common areas are the breasts and the abdomen and together cost around $20,000 (Our prices are all inclusive: the consult, all pre-operative visits, the surgery, anesthesia and surgery center, as well as all post-operative visits and garments). Other possible surgeries that can be done at the same time include arms, thighs, labia and facial rejuventation. Each patient is unique as is each surgery performed and the cost. Please call us or click here to contact us regarding a private consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons. We pride ourselves on a patient-centric approach to serving you and look forward to meeting you soon.

Liposuction is a procedure that we do just about every day and you will be amazed at how much fat can be permanently removed. The maximum amount of fat that can safely be removed in an outpatient surgery is 6 to 8 pounds (3-4 liters). If you require more than that, it is safest to either divide the liposuction into separate procedures or stay overnight after surgery.

How much a mommy makeover costs depends on the types of procedures being performed and total length of surgery.

Most people who have a mommy makeover will go down a size or two. It can depend on the procedures you have done.

Typically, you won’t want to bend over for 4-6 weeks after your mommy makeover.

You will need to sleep in an elevated position for the first few weeks after the procedure.

Stacking body procedures involves performing several different treatments in the same surgery / procedure. Stacking treatments can be an effective way to ensure patients get the most value out of the experience. The best example is the \u201cmommy makeover\u201d which is a combination of procedures performed at the same time to restore the shape and appearance of a woman’s body after children. Think breast aug and tummy tuck. Or breast lift and tummy tuck with liposuction.

In general, we do not recommend bedrest after surgery. It is important to walk every day, but take it easy and not lift anything more than 5 lbs for several weeks. Your surgeon will give you specific details on when you can return to exercise after surgery.

You are encouraged to walk right after surgery to enhance circulation throughout your body and prevent blood clots. However, we recommend walking short distances at first, with gradual increased activity as you heal.

Preparing certain things in advance like childcare, meals, grocery delivery, and cleaning/chores, will allow you to remain off your feet and focused on your recovery alone. Taking all required prescription medications and following all post-op instructions carefully is essential for taking care of yourself after a major surgical procedure like a mommy makeover.

There is no real way to speed up your surgical recovery, as healing takes time. The best advice we give is to follow all of your surgeon’s instructions and prepare for your recovery well in advance. This will allow you to help prevent complications from occurring that may prolong your recovery.

Before your mommy makeover, you may need to get labs taken and some medical testing done. You may also need to take certain medications leading up to your procedure or adjust the medications you are currently taking. You will also be advised to stop smoking for at least 6 weeks before and after surgery.