I Really Need a Mommy Makeover After Having Twins 7 Years Ago. Don't Know Where to Go or Who to Trust?

Had twins in 2005. I am 5'6" and for years hovered around 220-240lbs. In recent years slowly dropped down to 204 and in the recent past Down to 180. still have 30lbs to lose, would love to have "work" done when I reach goal wt. I don't know who to choose. Everyone recommends the same firm but they want $20,000.00 to do a tummy tuck and breast augmentation/lift. I want quality but not at name brand prices...any advice? (have 4 kids & not having anymore) Can provide pictures if necessary.

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11 Doctor Answers | Asked by Kitri2779 in Huntsville, AL

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Who should you trust for your mommy makeover?

Excellent job on losing the twin's weight! Finding the right doctor for a truly life altering surgery is not easy. Obviously the doctor needs to be a board certified plastic surgeon. You need to examine his or her's work. Talk to several patients from the practice. After all that, you NEED to feel comfortable with the doctor and staff. People tend to discount their feelings when it comes to picking a surgeon,DON'T. This type of surgery is a... more

Choosing your mommy makeover surgeon

Please make sure you choose a board certified plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Review each doc's before/after photos. Finally, ask yourself with whom did you feel more comfortable? Whose office staff made you feel more comfortable? In the end, go with your gut feeling. Don't just go with price. Unlike other products you can purchase, you can't return your... more

Staging a mommy makeover body contouring and breast contouring surgery

A mommy makeover surgery usually involves a body contouring procedure for the abdomen and a breast procedure. One option is to stage the two surgeries by doing the one you prioritize first and then stage the second. Surgery90210

Mommy Makeover Surgery Advice

In addition to the advice given by the other surgeons, I would recommend asking your Ob/Gyn and/or Family Practice Physician for a recommendation. Generally they see a lot of results from local Plastic surgeons and can therefore make a recommendation. You can also do a lot of research online, where you can see before and after photos for the surgeries you desire. You should also be able to obtain some sort of quote for these desired procedures by doing a remote consult... more

Mommy makeover

I agree with the previous advice...would add that you are going to have to live with your decision...do not let price alone drive your decision...there is a saying: "price, service, quality...pick two" ...recommendations from friends is helpful, but there are many well qualified plastic surgeons available and you should consult several...remember that fixing problems after a surgery gone wrong may cost more than the original procedure.

Mommy makeover cost

Congratulations on the weight loss! A board certified plastic surgeon is the best person to trust for this kind of surgery. I would ask if they have hospital privileges to perform this surgery. If not, then I would seek out a different plastic surgeon. If they only do it in their surgery center, they may not be offering you the full spectrum of options. For example, I usually keep my patients in overnight for pain control and control of any nausea they might have... more

Where to Go or Who to Trust

Congratulations on the weight loss. Good plan to continue to lose down to your desired weight before surgery. If you look on the ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) website (google the name), you will find listings for all the member surgeons in your city, and I count four different addresses. If you are willing to travel to nearby cities you will find others. Best wishes.

Look for practices that are geared to performing combination "mommy makeover" procedures.

Congratulations on the weight loss. Yes, photos would be helpful. You are correct in insisting on quality. It's no bargain if you need redo surgery. There is no substitute for experience. $20,000 for abdominoplasty + breast implants/lift is not out of range. However, some plastic surgeons who have access to their own surgery centers can be competitive in cost without sacrificing safety or quality (both of which are more important than cost). At our... more

Surgeon for Mommy Makeover

You can start by consulting with a surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Other factors would be the experience of this surgeon and who you are most comfortable with.

Mommy Makeover Surgeon

Thank you for your question. Choosing your mommy makeover surgeon is an important decision. I would highly recommend that you visit with a few well experienced, board certified plastic surgeons and ask to see many examples of their work. Sometimes, talking to patients who have had the surgery performed is also helpful. Anyone considering plastic or reconstructive surgery should consider consulting a board certified plastic surgeon to achieve the best and safest results... more

Mommy Makeover prices

There is no price fixing among plastic surgeons, but every surgeon has similar overhead costs. At Lake Tahoe Plastic Surgery we have been focused on keeping the overhead under control for 30+ years. We have our own JCAHO certified operating room which saves us over $1500 per case and I do my own anesthesia (with a 30 yr perfect safety record) which saves another $1500 per case. We pass those savings on to our patients. A complete abdominoplasty for patients over 150 lbs is $6930... more