Before Your Mommy Makeover

No matter how ready you may feel for surgery, it’s always a good idea to learn as much as possible about what to expect before having your mommy makeover. Preparing for your procedure well ahead of time is one of the most important steps toward achieving your ideal cosmetic results.

You can request a consultation to meet with one of our cosmetic surgeons and learn more about what to expect before your mommy makeover, including during your consultation and just before your surgery.

Your initial consultation may be the single most important step in your overall mommy makeover experience. During your consultation, your surgeon with talk with you about the specific details of your mommy makeover, including your ideal aesthetic outcome.

Our surgeons cover a range of topics during each mommy makeover consultation:

• Your Candidacy

  Not every woman may be an ideal candidate for a mommy makeover. Factors such as the duration of time since your last pregnancy, whether you expect to become pregnant again and your target weight can all affect your candidacy for the procedure.

• Your Goals

  Your surgeon will listen to your appearance goals and help you understand how a mommy makeover can help. It’s important to have realistic expectations for your results, and your surgeon will discuss the outcomes you can expect.

• Your Preferences

  Planning a mommy makeover means accounting for any number of your personal preferences. Depending on the procedures you choose to include, you may need to choose between saline and silicone breast implants, a tummy tuck with or without liposuction and other body contouring options.

• Procedures

  One of the main choices you will make for your mommy makeover is which procedures you would like to have. Most women combine a tummy tuck with some form of breast enhancement and liposuction. You may also wish to have other body contouring procedures or facial rejuvenation.

• Mommy Makeover Costs

  Our staff will give you a detailed cost estimate for your mommy makeover once you’ve decided to move forward with your procedure, including surgical fees, the cost for the surgical facility and anesthesia charges. You’ll also receive information on cosmetic surgery financing that can help make your mommy makeover as affordable as possible.

• Your Timeline

  Although you can take as much time as you like to make a final decision, many women choose a date for surgery during their consultation. Our staff will go over your surgery schedule in detail with you, including how long to wait after completing your family and a realistic timeline of your recovery so you can plan your mommy makeover to fit conveniently with your schedule.

Before performing surgery, your surgeon may request additional lab tests or other medical information. For instance, he may ask you to have a baseline mammogram or receive clearance from your general physician. He may also ask that you adjust any medications you may be taking and refrain from smoking or consuming alcohol for several weeks before and after your surgery date.

It’s important to have a friend or family member who can drive you home from your surgery and help you out around the house during the initial stage of your recovery. We often suggest preparing a recovery room in your home where you can relax comfortably and not have to strain unnecessarily to get to a bathroom and other necessities.

Once all approvals and tests have been completed, you’re ready for your mommy makeover. Taking the time to plan for both before and after your mommy makeover is one of the best ways to ensure an overall positive experience.