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What's an Acceptable Amount of Time to Wait Before a Mommy Makeover after the last Child?

I will be 34 when my third child is born and had a saggy tummy in between all my pregnancies. I want to move on from that and feel tight and together again. When do most women get mommy makeover procedures? What treatments and procedures are recommended first to get me on my way to feeling beautiful and youthful again? Non-invasive or surgical, I'm up for them all.

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Timing of mommy makeover - wait several months after breast feeding

A mommy makeover surgery often entails some sort of breast procedure (augmentation and/or lift) and some sort of body contouring procedure (e.g. CoolSculpting, liposuction and/or tummy tuck). Thus you should wait until your breasts to return to their non-lactating baseline and also for your weight to stabilize. If find you are actively loosing weight after pregnancy, then it is a good idea to also wait a little. It doesn't hurt at all to do some research and find... more

Mommy Makeover layover

After having your last child there are things you can start immediately to make yourself a better surgical candidate. First off, stay healthy. This means eating right and beginning a small amount of exercise early. Nobody wants to keep putting on weight during this stage. Most women need about 4 months to allow their bodies to stabilize after giving birth. If you're breast feeding you'll want to wait about three months after you stop to allow your... more

How long to wait?

In general, I suggest about 6 months after pregnancy - to see how the tummy looks, and about 6 months after you finish breast feeding - to see what shape the breasts are in. This allows us to plan the mommy-makeover more accurately, and to determine whether a breast lift is needed, or what type of tummy tuck is required, and whether liposuction would be beneficial or not. All the best!

What's an Acceptable Amount of Time to Wait Before a Mommy Makeover after the last Child?

3-6 months after being done breast feeding is a reasonable amount of time, but if there is anticipated further weight loss, I would wait longer. There is usually not much for the correction of most mommy issues that non-invasive techniques can help with.

Timing

Your weight should be back to your goal or pre-pregnant state and I recommend about 3 months after delivery as the earliest time to have a tummytuck.

Michael Hueneke, MD

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Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Several months should separate your mommy makeover procedure from your last childbirth

After you're finished having children, I would recommend waiting about 3-6 months after your last child in order to let your body recover. C-sections, weight gain/loss, breast volume change, and other variables may affect this waiting period. However, when you're ready a full mommy makeover (tummy tuck and breast lift/augmentation) is usually required to get your body back into pre-childbirth shape. see video

Mommy Makeover after childbirth

The core procedures of a mommy maker are breast lift with or without implants and tummy tuck. Other procedures include liposuction and labiaplasty. I recommend a six month wait period after having your last child before proceeding.

What's the best time for Mommy Makeover

The answer to your question is two fold: 1. For the breasts, it's best to wait until 3 months after you have finished breast feeding and when your body weight has stabilized. A change of more than 10 pounds in your weight can affect the surgical results of your breast lift/ augmentation. The problem is usually more with losing weight rather than gaining weight. Breasts sag more when you lose weight. 2. For the tummy or areas of excess fatty pockets it is best to wait... more

Wait at least 6 months after last child to have Mommy Makeover or Tummy Tuck

It is best to let your abdominal tissues recover and tighten naturally and lose extra "baby fat' before having a Mommy Makeover or Tummy Tuck. Generally 6 months is a minimal time period , one year is even better. If you are having a Breast Augmentation or Breast Lift then certainly wait at least 6 month after you are no longer nursing your baby. Waiting this extra time will allow your body to recover and will definitely improve your chances for an excellent result and... more

When should I have my mommy makeover after my last child? Help!

The procedure mommy makeover has been designed to correct the changes that occur with pregnancy associated with the breast and abdomen. In abdominoplasty or tummy tuck combined with a breast augmentation with or without lift is the usual combination for mommy makeover. When you're weight is stable usually after three months or so a mommy makeover is a reason procedure following your last child. Many patients state that their tummies were never flat even in high school. A properly... more

"Mommy Makeover" timing

The generally recommended time to wait before undergoing a “mommy makeover” following pregnancy is 6 months or more and after you have reached your stable desired weight. Tummy tucks should be reserved until you have completed all of your planned pregnancies. A consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery can help you determine which specific procedure or procedures would be best for your particular situation. The... more

Mommy makeover after pregnancy

If you consider and include any type of breast surgery, I would suggest to wait at least 9 months after nursing if you do or 9 months after pregnancy if you don't nurse.

Wait 3-6 months after Delivery of Last Child for Mommy Makeover

Hi there- Because there is some variability among women in how long it takes for their bodies to return to the non-pregnant state, and because breast feeding also affects the length of time required, the short answer is to wait 3-6 months after you stop breast feeding or (if you don't breast feed) 3-6 months after you deliver. The longer answer is that the timing should be determined on examination of your body by a qualified and experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. more

Timing of mommy makeover after last child

Typically, it can take 3-6 months for the uterus swelling to resolve. So probably, the best idea is to wait 6 months to undergo the mommy makeover. Of course, if you are breast feeding, you would want to wait until you are done with that.

Kenneth L. Stein, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Usually minimum 3-4 months

Many patients are interested in mommy makeover procedure after the last pregnancy. When it comes to planning the surgery time I would recommend at least 3-4 months after the delivery. Your body needs time to recover and your uterus to shrink to normal size.. Many patients are looking to loose some weight before scheduling the procedure but once your weight is stable you are ready Make sure to discuss your expectations with your plastic surgeon and plan well for the recovery time. more

Mommy Makeover Timing

Mommy Makeovers are intended to restore your body to a prepregnancy shape. It is important to be fully recovered from the effects of pregnancy and chid birth so as to have the energy for your procedure. If you will be having breast auemtatipn or reduction it is important to have finished lactation. The results will be better if you are near your pre pregnancy weight. Most women need at least six months from the time of delivery to be ready for body contouring plastic surgery. more

Mommy makeover - abdominoplasty

You need to be at your new body baseline after the delivery. My guestimate is that would be about 6 months for the abdomen and about a year after no longer producing visible milk for the breasts. If you continue to see changes in your body daily or weekly you have not reached your new baseline and need to postpone surgery till the baseline is reached. You can however see prospective surgeons in consultation and pick your surgeon before reaching that baseline. I hope you realize that... more

Mommy Makeover, Timing after pregnancy

The timing varies a bit from patient to patient. It's usually a few months. I ask my patients to feel sure that all the changes from Mother Nature have stopped and they feel they are in a stable state. That's if you didn't breast feed. In that case I prefer the patients to be about 3 to 4 months after ceasing to breast feed. As to what procedures, most patients have a tummy tuck combined with a breast lift and/or breast enhancement.

How much time to wait after pregnancy before mommy makeover

You should get back down to your pre-pregnancy weight before having a mommy makeover. This may take a few months. If you are breast feeding, you should hold off on breast surgery for about three months after you have stopped breast feeding. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon after your last pregnancy for more specific information regarding the timing of a mommy makeover for your specific anatomy. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno

Mommy makeover after pregnancy

There is no absolute time after pregnancy at which it is acceptable to proceed with a mommy makeover, but I would caution patients to wait at least 4-6 months. Most patients should probably wait longer. Ideally, a patient should be at or close to the weight at which she wishes to live. 10 or 15 lbs may represent a substantial amount for a patient weighing only 110lbs, but may not be that significant for someone who is content with and plans to live at 180 lbs. Each... more

Timing of mommy makeover

My recommendation is typically to wait at least 3 months following your last child. Longer if you are planning on losing a significant amount of weight. A consultation in advance with a plastic surgeon is a good idea, so that you plan together with the surgeon.

Rick Rosen, MD

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Norwalk Plastic Surgeon

Mommy Makeover Timing?

Thank you for the question. Based on your description, I think you will be a candidate for tummy tuck surgery. Many patients also opt for breast surgery ( for breast augmentation and/or breast lifting) after the changes that occur with pregnancy and/or breast-feeding. “Non-invasive” modalities are generally not effective in treating the anatomic changes that occur with and after pregnancy. It may be helpful for you to consider some advice I give to patients... more