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A mommy makeover is a term used for a set of highly personalized cosmetic procedures designed to help a woman achieve her aesthetic goals. It was dubbed “mommy makeover” as many women undergo these procedures to address common effects of childbearing and aging of the face, breasts, and body. Pregnancy can cause many changes to a woman’s body, including skin laxity, excess fat deposits, and separated abdominal muscles. Combining various procedures can enhance your silhouette by giving you the curves you desire.
What is a Mommy Makeover?
A mommy makeover procedure combines more than one surgery to address various areas of the body. Most commonly, it involves breast surgery such as breast augmentation, breast reduction, or breast lift, as well as an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and liposuction. The overall goal of combining these procedures is to address multiple areas of concern simultaneously for optimal results.
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Recovery Time
Varies

Anesthesia Type
General Anesthesia
Mommy Makeover Candidates
A mommy makeover may be beneficial for women seeking to improve upon their natural beauty, as well as target more than one concern simultaneously. Candidates may experience concerns such as loose abdominal skin, persistent fat deposits, sagging or deflated breasts, or changes to intimate areas that haven’t improved with diet, exercise, or time. Candidates can add or reduce volume to their breasts and enhance their buttocks and/or waistline to achieve a more desirable body shape.
To be considered a good candidate for a mommy makeover, individuals will be in good overall health who are not smokers. Candidates should also have a BMI of 30 or less and maintain a stable weight for at least six months. Furthermore, ideal candidates also have realistic expectations and seek to restore their confidence and comfort in their appearance through procedures tailored to their unique needs.
The Mommy Makeover Procedure
A mommy makeover will be customized to your individual concerns and aesthetic goals. Because of this, the length of the procedure will vary. Your surgeon will discuss, in-depth, what you can expect during your procedure, including where each incision will be placed. Common procedures that are performed as part of a mommy makeover may include:
Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty): The tummy tuck procedure removes excess skin and tightens abdominal muscles for a more toned stomach. Liposuction may also be used to eliminate fat pockets.
Breast Lift (mastopexy): A breast lift reshapes and lifts lax breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple.
Breast Augmentation: Breast augmentation enhances breast size and shape using breast implants or fat transfer.
Liposuction: Liposuction is ideal for sculpting stubborn fat pockets; it is not a weight loss solution but a contouring procedure for problem areas.
Vaginal Rejuvenation: Vaginal rejuvenation helps restore the feminine areas, especially after pregnancy and childbirth. This may include labiaplasty, labial puffing, or pubic lift.
Botox®: Botox is a neuromodulator treatment that temporarily smooths lines and wrinkles, particularly around the eyes, forehead, and mouth.
Injectable Fillers: Injectable fillers such as Juvéderm restore volume and smooth wrinkles, giving a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance.
Mommy Makeover Recovery
Because a mommy makeover is highly personalized, recovery will ultimately depend on the set of surgeries performed. Compression garments will be recommended to minimize swelling and support your new body contours. During the healing period, patients should follow Dr. Farber’s aftercare instructions for safe and effective healing. You will also need to avoid strenuous activities and lifting until cleared by Dr. Farber.
Following your mommy makeover procedure, most patients will require help with daily activities, especially if you have young children. Patients must avoid heavy lifting for several weeks after a mommy makeover. Arrange for help with childcare if you have small children.
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Mommy makeover surgery is an effective option to help women restore their pre-pregnancy shape. Contact our Delray Beach, FL, office today by calling or booking an appointment through our website to schedule a consultation with our board-certified plastic surgeons at 5th Avenue Plastic Surgery.

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