As a Royal College-certified plastic surgeon, I often get asked, “What does a mommy makeover consist of?” It’s a great question and one I love answering because it allows me to remind my interested patients that the “what” matters less than the “who.” Your journey is unique, and a mommy makeover is all about addressing your specific needs and goals.
Everybody—and every body—responds differently to pregnancy and childbirth, and as such, each mommy makeover is customized accordingly. While there are a few options I often recommend, your individual goals will shape the right combination of procedures. Let’s explore some of the most popular mommy makeover options to help you plan for your transformation below.
Breast Enhancement Options
For many mothers, pregnancy and breastfeeding changes the shape, size, and position of their breasts. Depending on your goals, breast procedures can restore lost volume, correct sagging, or even reduce discomfort.
Breast Augmentation
If your breasts have ‘deflated’ after breastfeeding or you simply want a fuller bust, augmenting your breasts—either with implants, your own excess fat, or a hybrid approach—can be a great solution. This volumizing procedure can improve your body proportions, whether you are looking for a subtle boost in size or a more significant increase.
Breast Reduction
Conversely, if large, heavy breasts are causing discomfort, back pain, or self-consciousness, a breast reduction can alleviate these issues and similarly bring balance to your figure. By removing excess breast tissue and reshaping the breasts—often with a breast lift—this procedure enhances both comfort and aesthetics.
Breast Lift
For patients experiencing sagging breasts, downturned nipples, or stretched, excess skin, a breast lift restores a more youthful shape by lifting the breasts and tightening the surrounding skin. A breast lift consolidates and shapes the breast tissue to create a firmer, uplifted appearance and enhance symmetry and contour.
Body Contouring Options
The weight fluctuations and other bodily changes associated with pregnancy and childbirth can lead to stretched skin, stubborn fat, or changes in body shape that may be difficult to reverse with diet and exercise alone. A mommy makeover frequently involves one or more body contouring procedures to tighten loose skin, refine contours, and sculpt your silhouette.
Liposuction
Liposuction uses a thin tube called a cannula and suction to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat, especially on the abdomen, hips, thighs, and arms. While it is not intended for significant weight reduction, liposuction can smooth your figure and put the finishing touches on your weight loss journey.
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is often a key component of a mommy makeover. Pregnancy can cause the abdominal muscles to weaken or separate (a condition called diastasis recti) and the skin to stretch. A tummy tuck tightens these muscles and removes excess skin, giving you a firmer, flatter stomach. This procedure is ideal for women who want to address changes after pregnancy that can’t be fixed with exercise alone.
How Long Does a Mommy Makeover Take?
The duration of your mommy makeover surgery depends on the individual procedures you choose to include in your treatment plan. Typically, most cosmetic procedures are performed within 4 to 6 hours for health and safety reasons. Your plastic surgeon will provide a detailed timeline during your consultation to ensure you’re prepared for the day of surgery.
How Long Is Mommy Makeover Recovery?
How long it takes to recover from mommy makeover surgery also depends on the procedures you choose, but the general recovery timeline is between 2 to 4 weeks. The length of recovery depends on your body’s response to surgery—remember to take as much time as you need to rest and not to push yourself too soon.
How Much Is a Mommy Makeover?
Generally speaking, the more treatments included, the higher the cost. However, by combining surgeries, patients benefit from a single recovery period and only one set of surgery costs (such as one set of anesthesia and facility fees), making it more cost-effective in the long run.
Plan Your Personalized Transformation Today
A mommy makeover is designed to address multiple areas of concern in one surgical session, allowing you to enjoy a shapelier, more contoured appearance. If you are considering this transformative procedure and would like to discuss your options, please get in touch today by requesting a consultation or calling Ford Plastic Surgery at (416) 925-7337 to set up your visit.
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