Have you ever caught yourself wondering how to feel confident in your body again after pregnancy? This is a pretty common question among women who’ve gone through physical changes in recent years.
That’s why so many want to understand what’s included in a mommy makeover before booking a consultation. The term might sound technical at first, but the idea is quite simple: a combination of surgeries to help you feel good about yourself again.
Let’s explore together what’s typically included in a mommy makeover, what options are out there, and how you can get ready to choose the right procedures for your body.
What does mommy makeover mean?
A mommy makeover is a customized package of plastic surgeries designed to address areas of the body that changed after pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.
There isn’t a single model or a fixed list of procedures. Each plan is tailored to the needs and goals of each woman.
Even so, there are some choices that come up more often and that most women ask about when they want to know what’s included in a mommy makeover.
Most common procedures included in a mommy makeover
The procedures below are the most requested by women in the U.S. who are looking for a complete mommy makeover.
- Liposuction: Many women struggle to lose stubborn fat even with diet and exercise. Liposuction helps remove those resistant areas, especially on the abdomen, flanks, back, and thighs. It’s one of the most popular options typically included in a mommy makeover.
- Tummy tuck: The tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, helps remove extra skin from the abdomen and tightens weakened or separated muscles. This surgery leaves the stomach flatter and firmer, making it one of the most desired parts of a mommy makeover.
- Breast augmentation: After pregnancy and breastfeeding, the breasts can lose volume. Many women choose breast augmentation to restore the size and shape of the breasts with implants.
- Breast lift: A breast lift is ideal for women who feel their breasts have become saggy. This procedure lifts and repositions the breasts, creating a more youthful appearance.
- Breast reduction: Some women find their breasts became larger and uncomfortable after pregnancy. Breast reduction helps decrease breast size and relieve back and neck pain.
- Buttock augmentation: The buttocks can also lose volume or shape after pregnancy. Buttock augmentation uses fat or implants to improve contour and size.
- Labiaplasty: The intimate area can also change after childbirth. Labiaplasty reduces the size of the labia and helps improve comfort and self-esteem.
- Thigh lift: This surgery firms and shapes the thighs by removing excess skin and fat from the inner or outer areas of the legs.
- Vaginal rejuvenation: This procedure addresses changes in the vaginal area caused by childbirth and aging, improving both appearance and function.
- Arm lift: If the arms developed loose skin after pregnancy or weight loss, an arm lift removes the excess skin and creates a firmer contour.
- Brazilian butt lift: The Brazilian butt lift (BBL) uses the patient’s own fat to add volume and shape to the buttocks. This procedure is increasingly requested by women in the U.S. and may be included in a mommy makeover depending on individual goals.
How does the surgeon choose what’s included in a mommy makeover?
The surgeon takes the time to evaluate your body, your overall health, and listens carefully to what you hope to achieve with surgery. After this evaluation, a personalized plan is created based on your goals, priorities, and recovery expectations.
Not every procedure fits every woman, so the surgeon considers factors like how much time you can dedicate to recovery, which areas bother you the most, and what combination of surgeries can be performed safely at once.
Usually, only some of the options are included in a mommy makeover, and the choice depends entirely on your unique needs and what you feel comfortable with.
Why combine the procedures?
Many women choose to combine procedures into a single mommy makeover because it allows them to go through just one surgery and one recovery period. This approach can help save time and make it easier to see all the results at once.
Combining procedures also helps create a more balanced and harmonious look since the surgeon can address multiple areas in one plan.
Even so, not every combination works for every woman. The surgeon considers your health, how long you can safely stay under anesthesia, and how much your body can handle during recovery before deciding what can be done together.
Take the first step with confidence
Understanding what’s included in a mommy makeover might feel confusing at first, but with the right guidance, the process becomes much easier. Every body is unique, and every plan is personalized.
Here at Illusions Plastic Surgery in West Palm Beach, the team is ready to listen to you and create a surgical plan that fits your needs and expectations.
Want to get all your questions answered and find out what could be included in a mommy makeover for you?
