Who is a good candidate for a mommy makeover?

Mommy makeover surgery is a highly individualized procedure. You should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

You may be a candidate for mommy makeover surgery if:

• You are in good medical health
• You are at your ideal body weight
• You have a positive outlook and realistic expectations
• You are finished with childbearing

How should I prepare for a mommy makeover?

In preparing for mommy makeover surgery, you may be asked to:

• Get lab testing or a medical evaluation
• Take certain medications or adjust your current medications
• Stop smoking
• Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding

Mommy makeover surgery is typically performed in a hospital or ambulatory surgery setting, and will likely use general anesthesia. Some follow-up procedures may be performed on an outpatient basis, and local anesthesia with sedation may be used. These decisions will be based on the requirements of your specific procedure and in consideration of your preferences and your doctor’s best judgment.

What are the steps of a mommy makeover procedure?

Step 1 – Anesthesia

Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure. The choices include intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. Your doctor will recommend the best choice for you.

Step 2 – Surgical procedures

The steps for the various procedures that could be a part of your individualized mommy makeover surgery can be found below:

• Breast augmentation
• Breast lift
• Buttock augmentation
• Liposuction
• Tummy tuck
• Vaginal rejuvenation

What should I expect during my mommy makeover recovery?

Following your mommy makeover surgery, gauze or bandages will be applied to your incisions. An elastic bandage or support bra will minimize swelling and support the breasts. A compression garment may also be used to control swelling in the abdomen, waist and buttocks.

You will be given specific instructions that may include:

• How to care for your surgical site(s) following surgery
• Medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the risk of infection
• Specific concerns to look for at the surgical site or in your general health
• When to follow up with your plastic surgeon.

Be sure to ask your plastic surgeon specific questions about what you can expect during your individual recovery period:

• Where will I be taken after my surgery is complete?
• What medication will I be given or prescribed after surgery?
• Will I have dressings/bandages after surgery? When will they be removed?
• Will there be drains? For how long?
• When can I bathe or shower?
• When can I resume normal activity and exercise?
• When do I return for follow-up care?

Healing will continue for several weeks as swelling decreases and the shape of the breasts, abdomen, waist, genitalia and buttocks improves. Continue to follow your plastic surgeon’s instructions and attend follow-up visits as scheduled.

How Much Does a Mommy Makeover Cost?

This depends on which surgical components you and your specialist selec for your Mommy Makeover package, as well as which destination you choose for your treatment. As an example:

• A Mommy Makeover in the United States will often cost upwards of $15,000. This is compared to an average of $7,500 in Mexico.

• A Mommy Makeover in Bangkok, Thailand is around AUD $12,000 compared to AUD $23,000 in Australia.

As you can see, most of our clients are able to save at least 50%—which equates to thousands of dollars (either US or Aussie) wherever you go.