Mommy makeover: what it includes, who can have it and when

A mommy makeover is not a single surgery. It is a plan that combines different procedures to restore the shape of the body after one or more pregnancies and breastfeeding, and it is personalized for each patient.

What can it include?

• Breast: breast augmentation with implants, or a breast lift using different techniques (for example periareolar, stabilizing mastopexy with implants, or tissue preservation with auto-implant).
• Abdomen: abdominoplasty with repair of the rectus abdominis muscles. Read more in Abdominoplasty: what it is, who it is for and what recovery is like.
• Contour: 360-degree ultrasonic liposuction, with “soft definition” or “Ultra HD” etching when definition is wanted.
• Volume: fat transfer to the buttocks and hips.

Not every patient needs everything. In the cases I have published, each combination is different.

Why combine surgeries?

The main advantage is that different areas of the body can be treated in a single procedure, with a single recovery period and avoiding repeated exposure to surgical risk, aiming for a more harmonious and complete result.

However, my priority is always the safety of my patients. I do not recommend combining procedures if health status, BMI, preoperative tests or the estimated operating time represent an elevated risk. It is also important that expectations are realistic and that the patient has the right conditions to recover.

My philosophy is clear: it is not about doing more surgeries, but about doing what each patient truly needs, in the safest way possible.

When is the right time?

In general it is best to wait until breastfeeding has ended (at least one month without milk production) and your weight is stable, with no major changes for 3 months; this applies especially to patients who have had massive weight loss surgery. If you are planning more pregnancies, it is better to talk about it at your consultation.

How is your plan decided?

At the consultation we review your medical history, what you want to achieve and what is realistic for your anatomy. That is where we define which procedures make sense for you and which do not.

Recovery

It depends on what is combined. A compression garment is worn for 8 to 12 weeks, with relative rest during the first week and compression socks for one month. It is very important to walk from day 1 after surgery, along with good nutrition and hydration. A gradual return to activities can take 1 to 2 months for most of them.

Every surgery carries risks; that is why it is important to choose a certified surgeon, as I explain in How to choose the right plastic surgeon

Frequently asked questions

If you want to know which plan might make sense for you, book your consultation with me.