Los Alamitos Mommy Makeover Doctors and Reviews

“Life in a New Light! -Fountain...”

I am a 31 year old mother of 3 children my first born passed after a liver and intestine transplant in 99 at UCLA .The roughest part of my life! I now have a 10 year old son and a 3 1/2 year old super energetic non-stop little girl. I am married 8 years this May to a wonderful husband. I have always been up in down in weight especially with pregnancies, way to much weight gain each time,... more

“PreBaby Body, Time to Make a Come...”

Hi, I just turned 30, I'm 5'5 and 170lbs and have a 9yr old & 7yr old. I have had a "mommy body" for too long! No amount of exercise and lifestyle changes can fix what my precious babies did to my belly & breasts. I told myself that I would give my body until my 30th birthday to recover naturally from the damage done, and then I would fix what couldn't be healed by itself. I've... more

“I love my new body! - Orange County, CA”

I went to Dr. Nichter for the mommy makeover in Nov. 2012. The surgery went prefect with and I felt well prepared and informed on how the recovery was going to be. The best part is the thin and well placed tummy tuck scar which is completely hidden under my new bikinis (YES.. I’m back in a Bikini after two kids!!!) and NO scars on the breast enlargement! I highly recommend the mommy... more

“All That I'm Shooting for at 43, As...”

At 26 I had my first child. A beautiful, bouncing baby boy! Just a few ounces shy of 8 pounds. That wasn't bad for a teeny small framed woman who has barely over 110 pounds before giving birth but I was left with severe stretch marks and a high tummy after gaining over 30 pounds during the pregnancy. 3 years later I gave birth to another beautiful bouncing baby boy and before that gorgeous son... more

“I Feel Amazing! - Beverly Hills, CA”

After I had my daughter 8 yrs ago, it was very hard to get rid of the baby fat around my stomach area and get my old body back. I finally decided to consider surgery. I got my breast argmentation on Feb 2012 and on April 2012, I had my tummy tuck and Brazilian butt lift at the same time. My only concern through out the year was my belly button since it did not heal properly, but Dr. Bruno is... more

“4 WEEKS 3 DAYS PO. NEW PICS ADDED...”

I was previously schedule to have MM on 03/21/2013, but since my hubby would be in an all day meeting, we move the date to 04/04/2013. I really couldn't wait to get it over with. As I was anxiously waiting for the day to come, I google around and that is why I found this forum. I was totally in shock and amazed of how many of us out there are just the same in term of feelings. Thank you all... more

“8 weeks PO-- Beverly Hills, CA”

Hi everyone, I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself. I'm a 29 year old mom of 3 (ages 4, 2, and 1) and have my MM scheduled for March 14th. I will be having a full TT with hernia repair and MR as well as a BA with 265-290 range saline moderate plus implants. I go back and forth between very excited and terrified... I feel wonderfully confident in my PS, have my parents and my husband... more

“Just Made Decision to Do Mommy...”

After 3 pregnancies and 3 breastfed babies, I'm ready to do something for myself. My goal is to make my body more proportional and balance in size. Especially after they lost shape due to pregnancy and breastfeeding. I did my research and came across to this website. Thanks to you all ladies, you helped me made my decision. It's a very resourceful website... I'll update once we have... more

“The Best Mommy Makeover Experience -...”

Ten years after having my first child, I decided that it was time to look into getting a mommy makeover. This is something that I had thought about for eight year before I ever made a consultation. The only cons to having the procedure are the drains from the tummy tuck. I was so scared to have the drains taken out that when it was finally time I was so scared only to realize I didn't even... more

“Spectacular Results, Amazing Doctor!...”

Had two 9lb + babies both via C-section. In addition to my mommy makeover, I had a few benign tumors removed. I'm turning 50 this year and figured life is too short to not be happy. No matter how much I worked out or dieted, my stomach muscles were gone baby gone! I was apprehensive about anesthesia and surgery. Dr. Wirth made all concerns disappear. You can trust him completely. He is... more

“Mommy Makeover After Pregnancy - Los...”

I struggled with my weight after pregnancy and was self conscious about the loose skin. I also had a bulge in my lower abdomen. The breasts were looking bad as well. I had my consultation with Dr. Hughes and felt confident. The day of surgery I was very nervous, but Dr. Hughes helped me alot. The surgery really helped my self confidence, and I would do it again. more

“Dr Mowlavi is the Best! - Laguna...”

I am soo excited for my Mommi makeover. I was nervous and unsure but Dr Mowlavi made me feel so comfortable. He was upfront told me realistic goals and bedside manner was like I was talking to a friend. Compared to previous ones that had neither! He took his time in my consultation. Cant wait! For my end results! more

“Well Worth the Money!! - Beverly...”

I am extremely happy with how my procedure turned out! I'm 5 months post surgery. I had 2 kids and I couldn't stand the way my stomach looked. I was tired of putting camis on under my shirts to smooth my out my rolls or having t from o shimmy my pants up after sitting down. I was skinny before kids and just wanted that confidence back. The surgical team was extremely nice and made me... more

“Mommy Makeover Diary: A Dream Come...”

This is really happening! My surgery time is at 10am next Thursday, Dec. 27th!! I can't focus on anything but my surgery. I called and confirmed all my insurance amounts today and talked with my daughter; she is 19 years old. It's just her and I. I realize nothing is going to happen, but it's important to be prepared. I met with many different PS's before decided on mine. I am 100% sure of... more

“Mommy Makeover: TT & BA 12/20/12 -...”

My motivations for my Mommy makeover began long ago. When I was a teenager I realized that I wasn't developing into what I viewed as a woman, in the breast area. So I always dream of getting a breast augmentation. Years later I had my first son, who is now 11 and then my daughter who is 2. Both of my children were delivered via C-section. After enduring the scars of that and breastfeeding... more

“6 weeks PO Update”

My mom always battled weight and I've been up and down too. She finally lost 100 lbs through WW and we were going to have surgery together. Hers a whole body lift and mine a TT. Long story short, she died from breast cancer before we could do our surgeries but even though she was far from a vain woman she always said, don't spend your life in a body you hate - if you can fix it, fix it. So I'm... more

“I Love my Mommy Make over Results...”

After two pregnancies, and seven years later I went through with my mommy makeover. I was not overweight but had a lot of stretch marks on my tummy and had a bulge above my belly botom. I was always bothered by the shape of my breast which looked empty, nothing on top or in the middle of the breasts. my breast looked droopy and looked like it needed a breast lift and breast implants. even all... more

“Scared Mommy - Beverly Hills, CA”

I have been wanting to get my breast done for a while but after having children my stomach is not what it use to be and i ended up with a lot os stretch marks on my belly. After visiting with three Doctors that all have the same opinion concerning the amazing difference a mommy makeover would do for me. I am having a hard time with the pre anxiety and the pain I will endure after the procedure... more

“Someday a Mommy Makeover - Los...”

I want to have a mommy makeover so bad, went trough pregnancy and my baby died, my physical scars that were left behind is not o good reminder for me. I am single, and I find hard to date.... I know you do great nose jobs, who you recommend for the procedure I like to have? Oh, I also want to know if is it true you can't smoke a month before surgery? Thanks... I appreciate any suggestions.... more

“Amazing Results. One of the Best...”

I am normally a very private and would not share this type of personal information however; my experience with Dr Cruise was so amazing I wanted to share my story with other women my age who might be considering breast augmentation and/or tummy tuck. I am 61 years old have been very self conscious about my body for as long as I can remember. I have always worked out and maintained a... more

“It's Been a LONG Time Coming! -...”

Hi everyone! First off, let me say that finding this community and being able to read and share these experiences with all of you ladies has really been a blessing! The fear of the unknown was keeping me up at night. => I just turned 37 in August and have 4 kids. 20-17-15-13. After a failed marriage I met my soul mate about 11 years ago. Needless to say, he spoiled me rotten giving me... more

“11 Days Post Op from Mommy Makeover...”

Having a Mommy Maeover was not as bad as some people described. The recovery has gone smooth and the results are fantastic. The pain is minimal when taking the pain medication. I am excited that I finally have a flat tummy and my breast are the way they use to be pre-babies. I did not need the laundry list of items that some people need, such as shower chair or toilet seat riser. I have to... more

“The Best Decision I've Ever Made/...”

I have always struggled with my weight but discovered boot camp and changed my way of life. I had lost a lot of weight (about 60+lbs) and I also have had four kids. I knew I wanted a tummy tuck because of all my loose skin around my belly but my saggy breasts have also bothered me since I was a teenager. When I saw Dr. Stevens initially he explained all my options and I opted to do it all. The... more

“3 1/2 weeks PO and updated Pics Los...”

Hi Everyone! I am having my MM with BA/BL, TT w/MR and lipo of flanks in just 8 days, on 9/18 at 10:30am. I have finally decided I needed to start sharing my experience, as I am so grateful for all that I have learned on this site and hope I can help others and gain some support, as I am not telling anyone about my procedure except my hubby, sister and 2 close friends! I am very open in... more

“Dr. Sajjadian is a Great Plastic...”

My body was changed after three pregnancy and I felt uncomfortable and not confident with my body. I also had a large pouch in my abdomen from a large hernia eventhough I was overall fit and not fat. This gave me problem with the type of clothes I could wear. I also had a lot of stretch marks. My breast looked empty and not full. Now many months after surgery, I feel beautiful and confident.... more

“Im Soo Scared and Excited - Beverly...”

I feel like my family thinks im crazy for getting this done. mommy makeover. but i have to wonderful children and where done. i already got essure, so no accidents happen. but i feel so scared. i have a 4 year old and a 1 year old. the youngest one is so attached to me. this is gonna be so hard. any addvice, any thoughts?// breast left with breast reduction tummy tuck lipo on love... more

“Date is Getting Close! - Pasadena, CA”

Hi I'm 36 years old and a mother of three beautiful girls, ages ranging from 17,11,& 3. I've been wanting a mm (tt,bl,ba & lipo on flanks or i like to call them my muffin tops) for the longest time. I was going to have it done 3 years ago, but God had different plans (baby)! But unless I'm going to win the lottery, I believe we're done having kids, so being that said I'm finally going... more

“UPDATE: 13 weeks before and after pic”

Hi there...I am 45 years old and a mother of 4 daughters and 1 son, ages 20-25. I have always been a fluffy kid, teen and adult. After my kids were born I hit my all time high of 237lbs (I am 5'6") . I was very unhappy and finally decided to do something about it. I joined Weight Watchers in 2001. In a little over a year I lost 75lbs. Since then I have fluctuated over the years. Currently I am... more

“Mommy Makeover - July 3rd! - Beverly...”

Finally trying to put my story together but with the kids I can't seemed to get much done. Lord help my husband while I am recovering. I am having a TT, BA, and Lipo next Tuesday! I am excited to get this procedure over with so I can jump into the recovery and just get to getting. My biggest fear is I am not going to wake up off the table. How morbid I know. At this point, the pain is going to... more

“Mid 40's and Ready for my Body...”

I have always been quite active and athletic and after my first 2 kids were born, I bounced right back and looked as if I was never pregnant. But after our "surprise" at age 43 (2 years ago), no amount of healthy eating and exercise could take away my pooch and love handles, and what little boobs I had became even smaller and assymetrical! I'm about 1 month from my Mommy Makeover and reading... more

“Almost 7 months po- Breast Lift Plus...”

Hey all. I am 32, have kids. 5'3", about 115. Looking forward to scheduling a breast lift with augmentation as well as a tummy tuck in the next few months. I will most likely be using Dr. Steven Svehlak in Beverly Hills. I really appreciated the time he took with me in our initial consultation. He is the third doctor I've seen, I'm considering a couple more as well. I love reading all the... more

“5 moth update with pictures”

I am 29 and a mother to 3 kids ages 9,5, and 2. For my 30th birthday I would one to give myself a new body. I have gained way over the recommend about with each pregnancy, I literally gained 150 pounds combined with all my children, thus why I have such saggy skin and stretch marks from hell. I have also breast feed 2 kids for the first year of life so the girls could use a lift. I have gone... more

“Excitement Building Up Till the Big...”

Hey everyone my names Vanessa! I'm have a mommy Makeover in April and I'm so exited because ive been waiting for this surgery for so long now! I'm a aspiring model and thats been my passion ever since I was a little girl. And most importantly a mommy to two beautiful girls and the are my everything! I can't even seriously picture my life without them. They bring me so much joy!... more

“Scheduled for March 12th - Los...”

I am currently in the OMG what have I done stage. I have 2 children 10 and 6, both c-sections and boy did I do a number on my body. Stretch marks, hanging skin...gross!! I reached 215 with both pregnancies and am happy to be close to my ideal weight today of 132. I have kept all the weight off since giving birth to my 2nd child. I run religiously and strength train a few days a week and in... more

“9 weeks PO ... Enjoying the new me!!...”

I first want to start by saying thank you to all who have written reviews, posted pics, and shared their stories. Your experiences have educated me in so many ways. So, thank you!! Ok, so here I am. Starting my journey... I am a stay-at-home mom of an amazing 21mth old daughter. She makes me laugh and melts my heart every day. She is my Miracle Child. :) I also have a 15 (almost 16) year... more

“PO Day 28: WOW - Love My Mommy...”

I am 36 years old, 5'6" and a very athletic 143 pounds. After breastfeeding both of my kids, my former B cup breasts are now so small and saggy that they barely fill my bra. The skin on my stomach is loose and wrinkly, and my stomach walls push out like a bowl. I've exercised my body down to 21% body fat, so by now it's pretty clear that this "potbelly" look... more

“LOVING MY NEW BODY ALHAMBRA,CA”

I am 25yrs old a mother & wife 5'3" weight 138.. I had my daughter at 16 yrs old i gained like 60 pounds with the pregnancy later got pregnant for second time at 17yrs had my son didnt gain much. I was able to loose the weight but my stomache is loose .. my boobs got saggy.. just been on a diet ever since then just feel so unhappy with myself.. I have zero confidence . I was so... more

“The Man with the Magic Hands -...”

My advice for women considering these procedures is to make a list of the pros and cons and weigh them out. Dr. Grant Stevens performed a Mommy makeover, which for me included a Breast Augmentation (Gummy Bears...yippy yahoo & perky too), Tummy Tuck(like a rock-star baby), Liposuction and a ThermaCool Face Lift (graciously lifted). Especially since this was my first experience with... more

“Give Me my Body Back :-) on...”

Hello to all the gorgeous ladies out there! thank you so much for sharing your stories and sharing your before and after pictures. It helps a lot. I am a wife and a mother of 3 beautiful kids. Boy 19 yrs old, girl 16 yrs old and a toddler 3 yrs old. I am 41 years old. 5'2 and stuck with 136 lbs and the most disgusting body full of stretch marks all over and the biggest flap belly... more

“Excited About my Transformation! -...”

I had my first child, my daughter, at 17. I gained over 60 pounds and got a ton of stretch marks and plenty of loose skin. I just had my second child, a son who is 9 months old today. No further strech marks but deflated breasts due to breast feeding. I also happened to get a umbilical hernia carrying my son. My daughter is 17 and my son is 9 months, we have decided no further children. So... more

“Mommy Make Over, Alnost 3 Post OP -...”

Yes, it was worth it 100%. Almost 3 months post op I'm feeling really good about my results. I'm feeling a bit of disconfort in my right breast. I will be gettign back in to my regular work our routine week.Hi Everybody, Remember me, this is Rita!! I lost my profile, but finally got it up and running again. I'm now 3 months post OP and I'm feeling great. My left booby is not... more

“8 Weeks Post-Op and HAPPY! Newport...”

I though I knew it all at 18. I married my high school sweetheart, and had my first child at twenty, I gained 60 lbs. from this pregnancy, but being young, I was able o lose weight, but was left with a jiggly belly. Eight years later, I gave birth to baby number two. Lost the weight, but I noticed my jiggly belly, was now jiggly AND wrinkly! Yuck! I became very creative about hiding in... more

“Loves His Job and Shows in the...”

I did it, because it is my time to do for me and wearing my first summer dress ever is proof that I was right..it is my time! I had an accident many many years ago and had a scar to remind me everyday of it... It took me a long time to take the steps towards a new beginning...and I am so happy I did it...of course, I also was on the weight rollercoaster which left me looking like... more

“Mommy Makeover, Finally Came True!!!...”

Hi Everyone,My name is "Rita".I'm a 40 year old mother of two wonderful kids and I been Marry for 20 years to my wonderful husband. I wont write much today since I'm getting pretty nervous about my procedure schedule for Tuesday on next week. I'm getting a Tummy Tuck and a breast lift without implants. After I got a my operation not to have kids any more I figure it... more

“Never Too Late for a New Beginning...”

Hello Lovely Ladies... I'm 48 years young and the mother of 4 beautiful children, ages 17, 19, 21 and 23. I am currently 5'3 150 lbs. Three of my 4 children were delivered via c-section. I have struggled with weight most of my life. In junior high my mother put me on Weight Watchers and I lost a lot of weight. So from 14 until I started having children at 25 I was 5'3 115-118... more

“Mommy Makeover-Getting the Works -...”

I am a 36 y/o mommy of a 2 year old son. I've always wanted plastic surgery but thought I would wait until I had children. My husband and I were together for almost 12 year when we found I was pregnant. I carried him just shy of 40 weeks and was in labor for 48hrs! Ugh! He was a whopping 8 pounds 11 ounces. Thank god I had a C-section. Needless to say, the pregnancy took a toll on my body... more

“2/11/11 Mommy Makeover - Orange...”

I am scheduled for my Mommy Makeover surgery on Friday, February 11th, 2011. I will have an extended tummy tuck, lipo of abdomen, Breast Lift with Lollipop/Inverted T-with Augmentation of Saline implants. I look forward to learning all that I can from the women on this forum/site who have already gone through this surgery. In turn, I plan to document everything so I can help others who are... more

“So Nervous! - Orange County, CA”

I am 33. 5'8 155 lbs.I have always gained weight in my tummy and my legs are pretty skinny so it always looks like I'm pregnant. I get asked quite often and I'm always scared someone is going to ask whenever they look at me.   okay, so 18 days till the big day!! Was Having second thoughts today so I took some pictures and omg!! those thoughts went right out the window! Well... more

“Amazing Results Full Tummy Tuck,...”

No excercise or diet program in the world can fix hanging loose skin on the abdomen or help fix sagging small breasts. I had a full tummy tuck, smart liposuction of the abdomen & flanks, and a breast augmentation on me after 3 kids (and twins!). I'm turning 40 soon and didn't realize that I could ever wear a bikini again (or any tight fitting shirt!) after having so many... more

“Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift W/ Aug and...”

I am officially one week post of from having a tummy tuck w/lipo, breast lift w/ aug & chin implant. I wouldn't say it wasn't painful but I kept waiting for it to get worse. I was so much easier than I expected. I did throw up the first day and it sucked but once the drains were out it was even easier. The tightness and hunching over while walking is the worst. My back is very sore... more

“I love my results!! - Newport Beach”

I did the tummy tuck and breast surgeries to correct the effects of 3 pregnancies and breast feeding and I did the fillers and fat transfers to reverse the effects of aging as i'm 46. Every procedure that I have had has been a very positive experience, I can not think of one negitive aspect!!! more

“Amazing Results! - Beverly Hills”

I am a mother of 5 including a set of 10 month old triplets. I had 11 year old stretched out implants which I totally destroyed nursing babies. I went to a famous tv doctor (the wacky one) who told me he could give me a tummy tuck and a breast lift but could not replace my implants for six months. I booked him believing he was one of the best. Eight days before my surgery his staff called me... more

“Tummy Tuck and Breast Implants -...”

I go in tomorrow morning for my surgery. Is there anything I need to know before I go in? A tidbit of history on me... I am 30 and have two children. 1st was 8lbs 9oz and 2nd was 9lbs 7oz. I had my son natural but my daughter had to be c-sectioned. I was told that the pain is WAY worse with the C-section, is that true? Another question I am on my period now too..Is this ok? The PS said it was.... more

“Tummy Tuck/Lipo/breast Augmentation...”

I'm 26 years old,after 2 babies:due to loose skin on my belly and volume lost of my breast i used to be 34D now i'm at right-34b left-34c with no shape at all I have now decided to have a mommy makeover on Dec 22,2009 I had my surgery omg I made it!!!yee I know is to early to say this but ive seen my belly and i was so happy to see my results of course im still very swollen/bruising due to... more

“Mommy Makeover - Shrank to 32A After...”

I finally got the breasts I never had. With all 3 of my pregnancies, my 34B cup would become 38D and I would gain 40+ lbs. After finally losing my baby weight, my breasts shrank to a 32A, very saggy and the nipples were now facing downward. I also had a big belly "pouch" no matter how many times I did sit-ups, crunches, everything. I was working out 3-4x/wk. at the gym and taking... more