Mommy Makeover Q&A

"Ever since I had my kids, I really don’t feel good about my body..."

What exactly is a Mommy Makeover?

A Mommy Makeover is a generalized term for a number of different procedures that may be done in combination to address pregnancy-induced changes in the body. Typically this includes surgery of the breasts and abdomen. Depending on a woman’s desired goals, a breast reduction, lift, augmentation or a combination of those procedures may be recommended to restore the breasts’ shape and size. An abdominoplasty (better known as a "tummy tuck") and/or liposuction may be recommended to address the excess skin, fat, and rectus diastasis (abdominal wall laxity) that is typically irreversible after pregnancy.

Is it painful?

There is, of course, some discomfort with any surgery. However, most patients are comfortable with anti-inflammatory medications and muscle relaxants post-op and only use narcotic pain medications for a day or so. A long-acting local anesthetic is injected into the abdomen during surgery to assist in pain control post-operatively.

Will it take a long time to recover?

Typically, patients are home the same day of surgery and take 1-2 weeks of time off of work. You will be able to do usual things around the house soon after surgery but you will be asked to refrain from any strenuous exercise for 6 weeks while your abdominal muscles heal. Patients will be able to drive 3-4 weeks after surgery.

Ready to start your transformation? Call 225-269-2610 to schedule your consultation.