Mommy Makeover

What is a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover (Postpartum Reconstructive Surgery) is a personalized combination of cosmetic surgical procedures designed to address the physical changes that occur after pregnancy and breastfeeding. It typically targets the abdomen, waist, and breasts to restore shape, tone, and contour.

How Does the Procedure Work?
Performed under epidural block or general anesthesia, the surgery typically takes between 3 to 6 hours. It integrates multiple procedures in a single session—most commonly a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) to remove excess skin and tighten muscles, liposculpture to eliminate localized fat, breast reconstruction or lift (with or without implants), and optional fat transfer to the buttocks.

Who is a Candidate for Mommy Makeover?
Ideal candidates are healthy women who have completed childbearing and wish to correct sagging abdominal skin, separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti), loss of breast volume, or stubborn post-pregnancy fat deposits. Candidates should be at a stable weight and non-smokers.

Benefits of Mommy Makeover
- Comprehensive restoration of pre-pregnancy body contours in a single surgical intervention.
- Removal of loose, hanging abdominal skin and repair of weakened core muscles.
- Restoration of lost breast volume, symmetry, and firmness.
- Cost-effective and time-saving compared to having multiple separate surgeries.

Post-Treatment Care and Recovery
An initial hospital stay of 24 to 48 hours is usually required. Patients need about 3 to 4 weeks of initial rest before returning to normal light activities, and 4 to 5 weeks to return to work. Strenuous exercise should be avoided for 6 to 8 weeks, with final surgical results visible in 4 to 5 months.