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Is the Mommy Makeover Done All at One Time?

asked 2 years ago by kat1988 in santa ana ca
Latest answer by C. Bob Basu, MD
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i am keeping my options open on surgery after my baby in october 2010 and i have gained extra weight seems in my thighs and stomach the most and was wondering can lipo in the thighs will be done at the same time

21 answers to Is the Mommy Makeover Done All at One Time?

Multiple procedures in one setting - one recovery

Multiple procedures can be safely performed in one setting. But it depends on your health status (past medical history), your anatomy, and the amount of surgery/type of procedures to be done. Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon for a formal evaluation. He/she will determine the how long it will take and whether you are a safe/good candidate for these combined procedures. Hope this helps.

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

One step Mommy Makeover.

Most "Mommy Makeovers" are done in one surgical setting so as to have only one recovery period to deal with. The term is used loosely to encompass some form of breast work, a tummy tuck or body lift and some liposuction to affect an overall body contouring. These procedures can be done safely in combinations by experienced surgeons.

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.drvitenas.com

Mulitple procedures with Mommy Makeover

The number of procdures and the extent depends on your health and an assessment by your surgeon and medical practitioners about your ability to tolerate a prolonged anesthetic as well as your willingness to take on additional risk. Certainly thigh lipo can be performed but generally speaking surgery will be limitied to 6-8 hours for an outpatient procedure. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Mommy makeover procedures can all be done at once.

Mommy makeovers typically involve a varied combination of procedures to rejuvenate the breasts (by augmentation, breast lift, breast lift with augmentation or breast reduction), and the abdomen/waist by a tummy tuck with or without liposuction of the flanks. The goal is restoring the pre-pregnancy shape and contour to both areas. Both procedures can safely be done at one operation, allowing one anesthesia and one recovery period. The time I need for both procedures is... more

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Mommy makeover can be done in one stage if you are healthy

A mommy makeover can be done in one stage provided you are in good health and the surgery can be completed in a reasonable amount of time. Typically, the surgery should be done in less than six hours to be done on an outpatient basis. You should receive medical clearance by your primary care physician prior to surgery. Discuss with your plastic surgeon your particular case before planning your procedure. Adding liposuction of your thighs at the same time should not add much... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Mommy makeover and liposuction

A mommy makeover can certainly be done at the same time as liposuction of the thighs. It should be no problem in most cases.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Mommy Makeover procedures

It is often possible to combine several procedures which may be performed as part of a mommy makeover, including liposuction, tummy tuck and breast lift or augmentation. Likewise, liposuction of the thighs and stomach may be performed concurrently.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Mommy Makeover can help your tummy and thighs

You certainly can treat your tummy and thighs with a Mommy Makeover. A Mommy Makeover is a combination of surgical procedures to improve your breasts, abdomen, and fat excess seen after pregnancy. Every patient will have their own needs and desires, and thus their own unique combination of procedures for their Mommy Makeover. In your case, a tummy tuck and liposuction may be just what you need!

Randy J. Buckspan, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

Mommy Makeover in one step

The short answer is yes. But, it depends. Mommy makeover is a term used to describe a combination of cosmetic surgery treatments and procedures to reverse and correct the visible, unwanted effects of pregnancy, breast-feeding and child-rearing. Although each case is unique, these makeovers frequently involve various combination of procedures which can be performed at the same time depending on your health status. Good candidates have reached a stable weight, do not smoke (or plan to... more

Stanley Okoro, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

www.georgiaplastic.com

Post-pregnancy mommy makeover

Depending on the severity and complexity of the case after having all your children, your plastic surgeon will discuss the best and safest possible options for you. Make sure you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. It is best to wait till you are done having children so that revisionary surgery can be avoided. Plastic surgery does not guarantee permanent results. Factors such as another pregnancy, weight loss/gain, and aging may alter the results of pregnancy. Once you... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Mommy Makeover details may vary

Hi there- The details of your mommy makeover may be different than for other women, as the recommended procedures will depend on your current anatomy, your goals, and your surgeon's experience. Generally speaking, mommy makeover procedures ARE performed currently, however, in my Orlando Plastic Surgery and Skin Care Center I would always recommend performing lower extremity liposuction on a separate day-- I believe that combining lower extremity liposuction with a tummy tuck... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Mommy Makeover Surgery and Liposuction combination

I often operate on both the tummy and breast at the same time. It makes sense and the healing and recovery time is about the same. If a client also desires liposuction of the thighs it can easily be done at the same time. With all my tummy tucks I include liposuction for better contour so one more area such as the thighs is financially well worth the time. If your if general health is ok then this procedure may be considered and should be a long lasting one for... more

John Ward, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

Mommy MakeOver

It really depends on how long your operative time will be. That is what ultimately determines how much surgery is safe. Some surgeons are faster that others and can get the same amount of surgery done faster than another plastic surgeon. So this is something that you and your plastic surgeon need to discuss. Good luck.

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Mommy makeover all at once

It will depend on the amount of surgery for the breasts in many cases as the time needed for a tummy tuck is far more predictable. Matopexy, augmentation, reductions and lifts all can be time consuming which makes the procedure time unpredictable without an exam or your expectations.

Robert Whitfield, MD
Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

Amount of differing operations in a "mommy make over"

It is a determination between you and your PS. The issues of operative time and risks should be discussed so you are totally aware of these issues, and what or which operations can be done safely. From MIAMI Dr. B

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

The mommy makeover should include just what is needed, nothing more

We often hear the term 'mommy makeover' today as if there was some procedure or combination of procedures that all women needed after pregnancy. If I can believe my recent stack of magazines with various stars showing off their post pregnancy bikini bodies, some seem to require very little. Others may not be as fortunate, and most frequently after completing families women seek some form of tummy tuck to contour the abdomen, reduce stria, and correct muscular laxity. The tummy tuck can be... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Best not to do liposuction of thighs together with tummy tuck.

Hi. 1) Mommy makeover includes breast lift (with or without breast implants), and a tummy tuck. This is the most surgery that we will do together in New York City. And that's assuming that you are really healthy. 2) I think adding liposuction of the thighs increases risk, and we don't do it.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

The Mommy Total Makeover

The "mommy makeover" typically refers to surgery to restore the youthful appearance of the tummy and breasts to as good or even better than before pregnancy. Typically this could involve a tummy tuck, breast lift and/or breast augmentation, and liposuction of the thighs or other areas. In most cases, multiple procedures can be done all at one time in one operation. This decision can be made with your plastic surgeon when you are evaluated, to decide what is best in your particular... more

Arnold S. Breitbart, MD
Long Island Plastic Surgeon

Mommy makeovers can usually be done at the same time during one surgery

"Mommy makeovers" usually refer to rejuvenation of the breasts and the tummy after child bearing changes to those areas. Can the so-called "mommy makeover" be done all at the same time? The short answer is "probably". Of course, it depends on the woman's general health, weight, surgical needs and desires, the amount of time needed for recovery and the amount of time the person has to heal, as well as her support systems (who's going to help with the kids... more

Roxanne Guy, MD
Melbourne Plastic Surgeon

Timing of a Mommy Make Over

A Mommy Make-Over is a catchy grab bag term for a combination of operations which would restore a POST-pregnancy figure and body to a Before Babies and even better appearance. It can be any combination of Breast Augmentation with/without Breast Lift, liposuction and Tummy Tuck with or without Liposuction. The actual operation would be customized to YOUR needs and preferences. For the best results, you would want to have completed your family, be 4-6 months after the last delivery (to allow... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Mommy makeovers vary with each mommy

The issue raised here is "can a mommy makeover be done at one time?" The answer is "it depends" Mommy makeovers vary wildely with each mommy. Depending on their particular concerns a variety of procedures may be considered after they have recovered from their pregnancy. Combination of breast lift or augmentation with abdominoplasty may be OK for some patients who have mainly loose skin on their lower abdomen.