What is a Mommy Makeover?

A Mommy Makeover is correction of those many "issues" that come up in almost every woman who has been pregnant and had one or more children. This can include concerns about the tummy, breasts, face, thighs or any of a number of other concerns.

Who is a good candidate for Mommy Makeover?

Any female who has had children and is otherwise in good health who has concerns about her "different" figure following pregnancy.

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

As with any plastic surgery there are risks to every procedure or surgery. Be sure you thoroughly understand the nature and extent of the surgery you are planning and that you have had a good discussion about your expectations with your surgeon prior to the procedure. He or she can let you know what their expectations are as well and make sure you are well informed about what to expect after the procedure.

How much will the Mommy Makeover cost?

This type of surgery can be in the range of a few thousand to well over ten thousand depending on the procedures planned.

What imperfections can a mommy makeover correct?

Common problems corrected are loss of volume in the breast, sagging breasts, excess skin on the tummy, localized fat deposits as well as more simple things such as lines and creases in the facial areas.

Can multiple mommy makeover procedures be performed at the same time?

Certainly...depending on exactly what is decided upon by you and your surgeon there is usually an effort to "group" several of the procedures so that use of your time in the operating suite is maximized.

What is the recovery time for Mommy Makeover?

This also depends on the extent of the surgery and exactly what is done. In general, it ranges from a short end of several days to several weeks for more extensive surgery.

What happens during Mommy Makeover surgery?

This will completely depend on exactly what surgery is planned. It can include breast surgery (lifts, augmentation, reduction), tummy tucks, liposuction and a variety of other procedures designed to improve those ares that are most problematic to you.