1. What is a Mommy Makeover? 

Mommy makeover means different things to different people.It commonly refers to a combination of body contour procedures to attempt to reverse the changes experienced after childbearing and / breast feeding.It commonly includes breast augmentation and/or mastopexy combined with a tummy tuck and liposuction.

2. Who is a good candidate for Mommy Makeover?

Women in good physical health, usually between 20 and 50 years of age, with breast atrophy, breast sagging, C section scars, abdominal bulging or fatty aprons are excellent candidates.

3. What important safety facts should I know about a Mommy Makeover?

Breast and abdominal surgery are risky in smokers. A good candidate for a mommy makeover should not be obese and should be nicotine free for at least 1-2 months preop and afterwards.

4. What happens during Mommy Makeover surgery?

The precise combination of procedures, options, risks, scars, healing and exactly what happens during the procedure should be discussed in detail with your board certified plastic surgeon during your consultation. The details obviously depends on your goals, anatomy and plan outlined by your doctor.

5. What is the recovery time for Mommy Makeover?

Most surgical procedures require a basic recovery of 1-3 weeks. If multiple procedures are performed at the same time, the recovery can be longer. One should avoid heavy exercise after these operations for 1-2 months depending on what exactly was done.

6. How much will the Mommy Makeover cost?

Again, a mommy makeover means different things. So the exact cost is difficult to estimate before a consultation, examination and plan. If the mommy makeover is a breast augmentation and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) the surgical fee could easily top $10,000. Physician charges also vary widely depending on their reputation and expertise. Fees also may be different geographically, e.g. Boston less expensive than New York City for the same procedures. Saline implant are more expensive than silicone.Hospital and anesthesia charges are also standard. Your doctor's staff should be able to give you a precise quote after your interview process.

7. What imperfections can a mommy makeover correct?

After these cosmetic procedures, usually atrophy and sagging of the breasts is improved with breast implants and/or a breast lift. Abdominal contour abnormalities, old scars and some stretch marks are enhanced by abdominoplasties(tummy tuck). Localized collections of fat that just won't go away in the gym are treated with liposuction/liposculpture.