Mommy Makeover

Frequently Asked Questions About Mommy Makeover

• Am I a good candidate for mommy makeover?

  Good candidates for a mommy makeover are moms who have seen significant or unwanted changes in their bodies due to pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Before you undergo a mommy makeover, you should be generally healthy and fully recovered from childbirth. It’s best to be a nonsmoker, avoid taking blood thinners, and be at or near a healthy weight. For best results, you should be finished having children so that future pregnancies won’t affect your results. If you think you’ll get pregnant again in the future, you can explore some non-surgical options.

• What does mommy makeover recovery look like?

  Recovery from a mommy makeover varies based on the individual procedures you opt for and which areas of the body you choose to address. Generally, you can expect swelling, redness, and bruising in your treatment areas. Swelling can usually be alleviated using compression garments and ice, as well as anti-inflammatory medications. Your plastic surgeon will prescribe pain medications to help with any discomfort.

  Most mommy makeover patients require at least a week to rest and recover before returning to work and other normal day-to-day activities. Be sure you have arranged for help with caring for your children as you recover. Your plastic surgeon will advise when you can return to more strenuous activities, such as an exercise routine. This usually occurs at about four weeks.

• Is mommy makeover covered by insurance?

  Mommy makeovers are typically not covered by insurance since they are considered cosmetic procedures. Certain components of a mommy makeover, such as breast reduction, may be deemed medically necessary or beneficial and are therefore covered by certain insurance plans.

• How much does a mommy makeover cost?

  The cost for a mommy makeover is something that can vary greatly from patient to patient and will ultimately depend heavily on which procedures you choose. With other costs associated beyond just the procedure itself, it’s best to consult with your plastic surgeon to determine your final pricing.

• Is a mommy makeover right for me?

  A few factors go into determining your candidacy for a mommy makeover procedure. You’ll first want to consider that your results are better maintained if you’re done having children. Secondly, you shouldn’t be breastfeeding or lactating leading up to the procedure. It’s recommended to wait six months to a year after childbirth to give your body time to recover. If you otherwise have a normal healthy life, those will be the main considerations when discussing this procedure with your plastic surgeon.

• Can I get pregnant after a mommy makeover?

  Physically, most women still can bear children after a mommy makeover procedure. However, the risk of reversing your mommy makeover results is higher since pregnancy comes with the potential for weight gain and stretching of the skin.

• How soon after childbirth can I get a mommy makeover?

  It’s recommended to wait for six months to a year at the earliest for a mommy makeover procedure. Mothers can become candidates for this procedure after they’ve stopped lactating or breastfeeding their children. When consulting with your plastic surgeon, the timeline for when to complete this procedure will be discussed.

• Is it safe to breastfeed after a mommy makeover?

  It’s possible to breastfeed after a breast augmentation, but with certain incisions there is a risk of impairing nerves and ducts in the breasts that could impair your ability to do so. As with the entire procedure, it’s recommended to be done having children and finished breastfeeding before completing a mommy makeover procedure.

• How can I maintain my mommy makeover results?

  To maintain your mommy makeover results, be sure to invest in long-term healthy habits. This includes maintaining a stable weight through diet and exercise, avoiding smoking, and taking care of your incisions during the early part of your recovery journey. It’s also highly recommended to be done having children since future pregnancies can reverse your mommy makeover results.

• Will having a cesarean section or hysterectomy affect mommy makeover results?

  If you’re an otherwise healthy candidate, these past surgeries shouldn’t exclude you from having a mommy makeover. It’s important to note that every patient is different and including these procedures in your patient history is important to ensure your plastic surgeon has all the right details during your consultation.

• Is a mommy makeover surgical or non-surgical?

  The mommy makeover is a combination of procedures in which not all of them are necessarily surgical. Some patients opt for more non-surgical approaches to certain areas that are addressed in a mommy makeover. Ultimately, your plastic surgeon will help determine if there are non-surgical options that may work better to achieve your aesthetic goals.

• Is mommy makeover surgery all done at the same time?

  This is dependent on each patient and the recommended set of procedures for the mommy makeover procedure. For safety reasons, sometimes long, complex surgeries can be spread out over multiple surgical sessions, but these factors won’t be determined until you’ve had a consultation and discussion with your plastic surgeon.

• When can I resume normal activities after a mommy makeover?

  Each stage of a mommy makeover recovery will be different based on the procedures completed. Most patients can expect to return to their normal routines within 3-4 weeks and resume physical activity after 5-6 weeks of recovery. What’s most important to remember is everyone’s healing process is different, and the healing time you endure is temporary.