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Mommy Tuck

asked 2 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 854 times
Tags: abdomen

What is a "mommy tuck"? Is it the same as a "mommy makeover"?

19 answers to Mommy Tuck

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Mommy Tuck

This is a new term to me. A mommy tuck may refer to a tummy tuck and breast tuck or lift, but as the other doctors have mentioned, the treatment for any patient needs to be individualized, depending on their circumstances. Some women may need just a tummy tuck, while others may need a breast procedure as well. They can usually be done at the same time, or done in stages if preferred.
Paul W. Loewenstein, MD

Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy tuck vs monmy makeover

A mommy makeover can refer to breast surgery and tummy surgery on women who have had children. Beyond that the definitions are pretty vague. Mommy makeovers have had a resurgence in the last few years and have benefited women greatly.
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Tuck vs. Mommy Makeover

Thank you for your question. I have not heard of "Mommy Tuck"? Probably something that includes a tummy tuck. Make sure you do your research and understand what procedure you are looking into. Good Luck!
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Marketing term.....

Hello, There is no operation called a "mommy tuck" at least not in any textbook. Mommy makeover surgery is composed of different procedures in different mommies. You are dealing with a marketing term. Ask the practice that uses it what they mean. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD  
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy tuck?

I have never heard of a mommy tuck. It is probably some form of a tummy tuck that is being branded for marketing purposes.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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What is a mommy makeover

A mommy makeover is a combination of abdominal and breast surgery. As each woman is unique, so is each mommy makeover. In our practice we have a great deal of patience that choose to perform the surgeries at the same time. Your best bet is to schedule a consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon who has experience doing the surgeries at the same time. A board-certified plastic surgeon will help you determine whether you need just a simple breast augmentation or a simple breast lift... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Tuck - What is it

When "Abdominoplasty" is not recognized, much less understood, when "Tummy Tuck" will not do because it sounds, oh-so common and ordinary and "Mommy Make-Over" sounds a bit involved and extreme, spin-meisters and marketing wonks came up with "Mommy Tuck" for a Tummy Tuck. This marketing name especially took off after STAR magazine reported that Angelina Jolie allegedly told selected friends that she had this procedure in Europe after the births of her... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Procedures

All of the "Mommy" procedures (whether they be Mommy Makeover, Mommy Tuck, or Mommy Job) are layperson marketing names for the procedures. The thing they have in common are that they are applicable to moms - ie: women who have born children. The real medical name for a tummy tuck is an abdominoplasty. You can perform an abdominoplasty on a man (typically in cases of significant weight loss), but calling it a Mommy Tuck is just specifying an abdominoplasty for a woman who has... more
Michael A. Bogdan, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

www.drmichaelbogdan.com

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Mommy makeover

Many women of a fair range of ages are asking for surgical assistance to resume their post baby body. The needs and length of intervention is specific to the changes that have occurred and the goals of the postpartum patient. Abdominoplasty with rectus muscle tightening is very frequent. The breast lift with or without implant augmentation is often also indicated. This would all be determined at the time of the office visit. Good luck to all the new mothers out there....
Rodger Wade Pielet, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover usually means breast lift with breast implants and tummy tuck.

Hi. All these terms are a little silly, and I never heard of a tummy tuck. By now, most people know what is meant by a mommy makeover.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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A Mommy Makeover can help you regain your desired body!

Hi there- I have never heard the term "Mommy Tuck", but can only conclude that it indeed does refer to a Mommy Makeover procedure. For everything you would want to learn about the Mommy Makeover options and how it might help you, please follow the link below:
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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The mommy tuck

This is not a term used by plastic surgeons and I have rarely heard it used by others. I presume it means a tummy tuck (an abdominoplasty), an operation to remove loose skin, stretch marks below the navel and tighten the abdominal musculature.
Howard T. Bellin, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover

Forget the catchy names and phrases, decide what YOU need to be done, Discuss it with your Board Certified PS and do it. Many multiple procedures can be done safely at the same time, depending on your specific situation and medical history and physical exam.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy tuck covers many things

A vague term to cover multiple cosmetic treatments and surgery combinations. For example: tummy tuck + breast implants + liposuction + Botox is a recent combination I did. From MIAMI
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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"Mommy Makeover" Refers to Breast and Body Restoration After Pregnancy

Most surgeons refer to a "mommy makeover" as a series of cosmetic surgery procedures intended to restore a woman’s figure after pregnancy. I perform these procedures as part of a “mommy makeover” for patients who want an improved figure after having children. Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can take a serious toll on a woman’s body, and many moms find that no amount of diet and exercise can restore their pre-baby figures. Procedures commonly... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

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Is a Mommy tuck for you

Women in their 40s after completing having children want to improve their bodies and reverse the changes that pregnancies caused. Some may want to lift the breasts "tuck them up" and some may want to tighten their tummies with or without skin excision, These procedures are the usual ones included in Mommy tuck. So if you feel that your tummy protrudes and your core is weak, or if you feel that your breasts went south you may be a candidate. Hope this answers the question more
Helen S. Colen, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover

A mommy tuck is just a tummy tuck. A mommy make over is a tummy tuck and a breast lift. However, these are just catchy names. You really need to be evaluated by a plastic surgeon and determine which procedures are best for you. One size does not fit all.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Mommy tuck vs mommy makeover

As Dr. Placik has said, a mommy tuck is just a tummy tuck. A mommy makeover includes some form of breast surgery, usually either a lift, an augmentation, or both.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.randcosmeticsurgery.com

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Mommy Tuck vs Mommy Makeover

SEE VIDEO BELOW: A mommy tuck is simply a tummy tuck performed following pregnancy. A mommy makeover is a tummy tuck performed in combination with a breast enhancement procedure (lift or augmentation) see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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