Pregnancy induces various physiological changes in a woman’s body. Some common changes include weight gain, breast enlargement, hormonal fluctuations, stretching of abdominal muscles, and changes in skin elasticity.  These changes can impact the body’s appearance and may lead to concerns like stretched abdominal skin, sagging breasts, and stubborn fat deposits.  Unfortunately, diet and exercise cannot address loose skin, and the muscle laxity and separation often remain as well.  Mommy makeover procedures are designed to address these post-pregnancy changes and restore a woman’s pre-pregnancy appearance. 

A mommy makeover is a combination of cosmetic procedures designed to address these physical changes.  Common components include breast augmentation or lift, tummy tuck, and liposuction but procedures are tailored on individual patient goals and needs.  The goal is to enhance the breasts, tighten abdominal muscles, and contour the body to help women regain a more youthful pre-pregnancy body.

What Are the Benefits of a Mommy Makeover?

The benefits of a mommy makeover extend far beyond the visible results. While mommy makeover results are undoubtedly a significant draw for many women, the psychological and emotional advantages can also be of great benefit.

• Physical Restoration:  The most apparent benefit is the physical transformation

• Emotional:  Regaining your pre-pregnancy body can give you great self- confidence and boost your self-esteem.

• Customized Procedures:  Mommy makeovers will typically involve a combination of breast surgery and tummy tuck or liposuction but each mommy makeover is tailored to fit the individual’s needs and desired outcomes.

• Reduced Recovery Time:  Undergoing a combination of procedures at once provides a single recovery period and less time away from family and other responsibilities

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?

A mommy makeover can be an excellent option for mothers who experience significant body changes post-pregnancy that cannot be reversed with diet and exercise alone. Good candidates for a mommy makeover typically share several characteristics including:

• Completed Childbearing: completing childbearing is advised to avoid compromising results​​​​​​​
• Healthy Lifestyle: maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial to maintaining lasting results
• Realistic Expectations: an ideal candidate has realistic expectations about what a mommy makeover surgery can achieve
• Non-smoker: non-smokers are better candidates because smoking hinders blood flow which can impact healing and increase the risk of complications
• Emotional Readiness: surgery can be taxing so the ideal candidate should be mentally prepared for the surgical recovery process
• Having a Support System: a support system to help with daily tasks and/ or childcare is crucial since a mommy makeover will require a period of rest and limited activity