Manhattan Beach Mommy Makeover Doctors and Reviews

“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

“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

“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

“I Had a Tummy Tuck, Hernia and...”

I'm 5.1' 122 pounds and after two c-sections, second baby being 8 1/2 pounds at delivery my stomach was a wreck. My diastasis was so bad I could fit three of my finger between my stomach muscles. I knew that nothing could make my stomach look better and my hernia was 3 inches (Dr. told me this after the surgery). I also breastfeed both of my kids one 9 months and the second one almost 2 years... 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

“4 MONTHS PO update & new pics....I...”

I started this journey a little over a year ago when I decided to get the lapband after many years of failed dieting and exercising, consistently losing minimal to no weight. I have lost 65 pounds, however, have only gone down barely 2 pant sizes because of all the loose skin and roll I can't get rid of in my lower abdomen. I hadn't even thought about plastic surgery before someone on a... 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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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