Mommy Makeover Recovery, Scarring and Aftercare?

I am 7 months post gained a drastic 70 pounds with my pregnancy. Although I was able to lose the weight, I am left with a pregnancy pooch, flabby skin, no more boobs and tons of stretch marks. My main concerns are the pain level, recovery time, scarring, and aftercare procedures. Also, is there a recommended weight range one must sustain in order to proceed? Currently, I am 23, 5'5 and 155 pounds.

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8 Doctor Answers | Asked by EhuxGirl in San Diego, Ca

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Mommy makeover tummy tuck breast augmentation

Hi, No need to trash yourself about your body contours. They are improved with several hours of a combination procedure that gives you the mommy makeoverr and the new confidence. Your weight is fine and do not worry about the loss of volume of the breasts or shape. That is easily approached. Find the best plastic surgeon who does A LOT of body contouring. This is a must in order to get these procedures right. The beauty is in the details so... more

Candidates for Mommy Makeovers

Mommy makeovers can include breast augmentation and breast lift and tummy tuck as well as liposuction. At 5'5", 155 lbs, you are likely a good candidate. Most patients should take at least a week off of work with 4 to 6 weeks before strenuous activity. The best thing to do to get an idea of scarring is to visit websites and look at before and after photos.

Mommy Makeover Recovery

It is very common for mommy makeovers to include both breast and tummy procedures. After surgery, your pain should be well managed with 1-2 oral pain pills every 4-6 hours if needed. All my mommy makeover patients are ambulating a few hours after surgery (of course walking flexed at their waist given the tummy tuck). Most surgeons will likely recommend no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 5-6 weeks. Most of my mommy makeover patients are comfortable... more

Concerns with Mommy Makeover

All your concerns are legitimate and should be addressed by your surgeon at the consultation. There are techniques to improve pain and scarring, but there is no way to have a tummy tuck without experiencing some down time, discomfort and incisions. In our practice, we use the On Q pain pump and many patients stay overnight for 1 or 2 days. This goes a long way to manage pain and make the experience more comfortable. I also recommend closure of the incision with Prineo-Dermabond and Quill... more

Aldo Guerra, MD

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Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Mommy Makeover Recovery

Congratulations on your wieght loss. Its seems that you are at a very good weight for Mommy Makeover surgery, with tummy tuck and breast augmentation/breast lift. For most patients, the recovery time is about 2 weeks. Pain is well controlled with pain medicine, and for most patients is only significant for the first few days. Your plastic surgeon will advise you as to the timing of resuming different activities.

Mommy Makeover

At 5 5, 155lb your BMI is 25. You are alomost at your ideal body weight. The closer you are to your ideal body weight the better the results and the less the risk. With Tummy Tuck there is some discomfort that can be controled with pain pump and pain medication. The breast is the same, matbe less pain if the implant is above the muscle. Recovery is about 2-3 weeks. As for post operative care you need to follow the surgeons protocol

Mommy Makeover Recovery Concerns?

Congratulations on your successful weight loss after pregnancy. Based on your description, you may be an excellent candidate for Tommy took surgery. You are wise to reach a long-term stable weight ( no specific weight range) that you are comfortable with prior to proceeding with surgery. Your plastic surgeon will have aftercare instructions for you. I will list some of the advice I give my patients who are about to undergo mommy makeover surgery; hopefully this is... more

Common sense dictated Mommy Makeover recovery instructions

Your surgeon will give you very specific detail on what to expect and what to do/not do post op - ask lots of questions before your surgery and take notes. Regarding your weight loss - I tell patients to find a weight they are comfortable with and can maintian for the 'long haul' before and after surgery - nobody can achieve their 'ideal' body weight, so this is unrealistic goal.

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EhuxGirl 15 Nov 2012

First off, I would like to thank all of you for your time, your information, your suggestions, and your recommendations. Each of your postings has helped put some ease in my concerns. I am more afraid of the TT than the BA. However, would it be more painful if I preferred for the implant to be inserted underneath the muscle? I've ready many personal experiences and Vlogs of other woman who had a mommy makeover and like many of you stated, the pain is different for each individual. I have 10 days of help from my husband and MIL after the surgery. Would that be enough time? I do have a 7 month old son that I take care of fully due to my husband being active duty. I do have 2 consultations set up this month. I just want to see what other opinions are out there. Once again, thanks so much for all of your responses!

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