Do Mommy Makeovers with Smaller Implants and Minimum Skin Removal but with Recti Correction Have a Shorter Recovery?

Do mummy makeovers with small implants and minimum skin removal but with diastasis recti surgery have, on average, a shorter recovery time? Much appreciated Alex

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Mommy makeover recovery

When doing a tummy tuck and breast surgery (aug, lift, or reduction) together as a mommy makeover, the length of the recovery is entirely based on the pain from the tummy tuck and this is based on the degree of muscle laxity and tightening you need. Also, the personality of the patient is critical as the calm and positive thinking person always does best.

Less Surgery Usually Means a Faster Recovery but not always

In general, the less surgery done the faster the recovery. i am however impressed that most mommy makeover patients are motivated and recover relatively fast. Smaller implants and minimal skin removal perhaps will result in a shorter recovery time but not that significantly in my experience.

Recovery after Mommy Makeover Surgery?

Thank you for the question. It is very difficult to predict how any individual patient's recovery time will progress. “Minimal skin removal with diastasis recti repair" is not necessarily associated with a shorter recovery time. The discomfort associated with breast and abdominal surgery is often associated with the “muscle work” done (sub muscular breast implant placement and repair of the abdominal wall diastasis). Also, how the patient does... more

Recovery slightly longer for mommy makeover

Any time multiple procedures are performed, the recovery is slightly longer. Length of recovery is also dependent on the patient's attitude, pain tolerance and the types of surgery performed.

Mommy Makeover

"Mommy Makeover" is a general term which usually implies some type of breast rejuvenating procedure (such as implants and/or lift) and an abdominal procedure (such as lipo or tummy tuck). The specific procedures are really dependent on the patient's anatomy and their goals and expectations. Additionally, the recovery is dependent on the patient. Of course, the more extensive the surgery, the more the recovery... However, most people are usually back to... more