Just like any surgery, mommy makeovers carry risks like bleeding, infection, tissue death (also called necrosis), and DVT. Remember that although these risks are serious, they are also rare. Additionally, mommy makeover risks can be reduced substantially by the techniques your surgeon uses, and their attention to detail. Because mommy makeovers are

One of the mommy makeover risks patients are most interested in is scars. Some mommy makeover procedures have long scars, such as a tummy tuck, while others have much less noticeable scars, like a breast augmentation. No matter what type of scar you’re asking about, Dr. Rahban says that about half of your scar’s appearance will depend on your biology, and the other half will depend on the methods used in closing your mommy makeover incisions. When Dr. Rahban performs a mommy makeover, he is fastidious with how he closes the patient’s incisions. Most surgeons have a surgical assistant close their mommy makeover incisions, but Dr. Rahban is unique in that he closes these incisions himself, using multiple layers of closure which takes more time but is essential in reducing how visible the scar is.

While mommy makeovers can vary in the specific procedures and accordingly recovery time, the cornerstone of any mommy makeover is a tummy tuck. With a tummy tuck, it takes about two weeks before a patient can return to a sedentary job and resume light housework. At six weeks out from the operation, you can typically start increasing your activity level and most patients are back to their regular activities by 3 months. The more work that is done during a mommy makeover surgery, the longer you can expect your initial recovery phase to be. You will not be able to lift during the initial phases of recovery, so it’s important to make sure you have help around the house while you heal.

What is the recovery time after a mommy makeover?

Though there is no physical reason you can’t have children after a mommy makeover, having a baby will likely affect your mommy makeover results. The body undergoes substantial changes during pregnancy. Your tummy tuck scar will likely stretch and the hormones of pregnancy and breastfeeding can alter breast augmentation or breast lift results. If you know you want to have more children in the near future, it is usually best to wait to have your mommy makeover. However, if you do get pregnant after a mommy makeover, this is in no way dangerous to your health or your baby’s health.

Should I wait until I'm done having children before having a Mommy Makeover?

The best candidates for a mommy makeover are in good overall health and at a stable weight. A mommy makeover is a good choice for you if you want to enhance your figure after pregnancy and childbirth. Most women who seek a mommy makeover want to smooth and tighten their stomach area and augment or lift their breasts. Labiaplasty is also a common procedure in a mommy makeover. It is important that all candidates have realistic expectations for a mommy makeover, and Dr. Rahban will work with you to ensure you know what can and cannot be accomplished with surgery.

The cost of a mommy makeover will vary based on the procedures you have. A mommy makeover can cost under $10,000 or more than $20,000. While the procedures you choose are major factors in the cost, there are other very important factors to understand that cause price variation between surgeons. These other factors that affect the cost are: the quality of the operating facilities, training of the anesthesia provider, follow up visits, and more. One thing you don’t want to do is look for a surgeon who offers the lowest price at the sake of cutting corners in your care. If you find a surgeon that you truly think will be the best choice, but cannot afford that surgeon right now, then wait. If you wait while you save money to afford the surgeon that is truly best for you, this will potentially save you significant disappointment and/or money in the long run, especially if you need a future surgery to correct your lower cost one.

How much does a Mommy Makeover cost?

Yes, you can absolutely have a mommy makeover even if you’ve never had children. A mommy makeover is a combination of procedures that got the name because often times it is women who have had children that are looking for these particular combinations. There are plenty of other people who would also benefit from these procedures - for instance people who have lost a lot of weight. If you are hoping for enhancements to your breasts as well as tummy area, then a customized procedure that is commonly called a “mommy makeover” may be the best choice for you, regardless of whether you’ve had children.

Mommy makeovers typically take between 3-6 hours to complete, based on the type and number of procedures that make up your mommy makeover. Sometimes the surgeries are done in stages with time to heal between each one. However, it is preferable to have the surgeries done on one day when possible, so you can have dedicated time off work and caretaking during your one healing phase.

A mommy makeover is fairly unique in that it involves several cosmetic procedures performed in a single visit. This is convenient for our patients because when you have several cosmetic procedures in a single session, you have only a single period of recovery. It is also cost-saving, since the combination of treatments can reduce overall surgery expenses including anesthesia and operating room costs.