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What is the Best Way to Prepare for a Mommy Makeover?
asked 1 year ago by Mommy of 4 in United States
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 1,181 times
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What is the best way to prepare my body for a mommy makeover , to speed recovery time and optimize my results? Only 4 weeks till surgery date!
29 answers to What is the Best Way to Prepare for a Mommy Makeover?
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Preparing for Mommy Makeover Surgery -- Nutrition is the Most-Often Overlooked Factor
In my Denver practice, Mommy Makeover surgery is a favorite and it's probably the most common "combination" procedure we do (to me, a Mommy Makeover usually refers to a combination of Tummy Tuck and Breast Implant and/or Breast Lift surgery).
I agree with much of what has already been said in answer to your question. It is my feeling that the most commonly overlooked part of preparing for Mommy Makeover surgery is Nutrition.
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Preparation for mommy makeover
I would do the followings to prepare for your procedure. 1) Keep on healthy diet and take multi-vitamins, 2) Continue with regular exercise to keep your body healthy; however, try not to lose more weight at this time. You want a stable weight, 3) No smoking, 4) No aspirin 7 days prior to your surgery, 5) Check with your plastic surgeon to find out which medications she/he wants you to avoid. Best wishes to you.
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What is the Best Way to Prepare for a Mommy Makeover?
Regarding: "What is the Best Way to Prepare for a Mommy Makeover?
What is the best way to prepare my body for a mommy makeover , to speed recovery time and optimize my results? Only 4 weeks till surgery date!"
1. Make sure you have read and understand ALL of your surgeon's post-op instructions
2. Line up RELIABLE, in house care for 3-4 continuous days
3. Make sure your caretaker has read and fully understands all of your surgeon's instructions
4. Fill...
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Mommy Makeover Preparation: Diet, exercise and help at home
A Mommy Makeover is a term used for a combination breast enhancement and abdominal contouring operation to reverse the lasting effects of pregnancy. To optimize your recovery, I would pre-oepratively continue your diet and exercise regimen and be sure you supplement with a multi vitamin and at least 20 to 30 grams of extra protein daily. The main challenge is to find enough help at home for your young family during your post-opertaive period. This will definitely help ease your recovery...
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Preparation for mommy makeover
Patients preparing for a mommy makeover should arrange to have help after their surgery, especially if they have small children. Usually two weeks of extra assistance is greatly appreciated. Husbands are also often required to chip in extra mommy duties during the recovery period. Doing too much too soon can derail a successful surgery, cause recurrence of any repaired belly button hernias, or just make recovery difficult.
As with any surgery, careful follow-up with the...
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Mommy makeover preparation
A mommy makeover typically includes abdominoplasty and a breast enhancement procedure. There are certain steps that can improve your results:
Preoperative workup including labs and ekg depending on your age
Be at or as close to your optimal body weight
Good nutrition, no dieting close to the procedure
Do not take aspirin or other anti-inflammatories two weeks prior to the procedure
Take a multivitamin
I recommend taking oral arnica montana starting at...
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Mommy Makeover Preparation
You are about to undergo a major operation which often involves a significant physical and emotional recovery. A few words of advice may be helpful:
1. Make sure you are doing the procedure for the right reasons (for yourself) and that you have realistic expectations. Be aware that an improvement in the “problem area” may not translate to an overall improvement in your life situation. You are bound to be disappointed with results of the...
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Preparing for mommy makeover
Hello,
Your plastic surgeon may have his own specific instructions. I always remind my patients to stay well hydrated, to keep moving in terms of maintaing appropriate blood flow through their legs, and refrain from vigorous activity.
Four weeks should be sufficient time. Make sure you wear your abdominal binder diligently.
All the best,
Dr Repta
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Preparing for mommy makeover.
Hi.
1) Unfortunately, there is almost no science to back up most claims for pre-operative preparation.
2) This is what we know: avoid smoking and aspirin and other anti-inflammatories, shower for three days before surgery with a bactericidal soap, and have a lot of confidence in your surgeon.
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What you can do before your Mommy Makeover to pave the way.
We have patients who work out like a fiend, get unnaturally thin before surgery as if that makes our job easier. Other pig out, as if to say "Oh well, they can just suck it out!" The correct behavior is to be well nourished, at your usual weight and don't make any large changes. Be who you are so we can work from there. That way, you will love the way you look when our work is done.
Ritu Chopra, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Preparing for surgery goes according to your plastic surgeon
Every plastic surgeon is different, so make sure you follow the guidelines provided to you by your plastic surgeon. Make sure you don't eat or drink anything after midnight the day of the procedure! Good luck!
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Mommie makeover prep
Prepare by exercising and strengthening up. Take good protein calorie to aid in your wound healing. Avoid meds that may cause bleeding. Avoid cig smoke and you'll do great!
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Best way to perpare for a mommy makeover
The best way to prepare for a mommy makeover is to follow the instructions that your surgeon gives you preoperatively. Generally, we want you off of any medications that can make you bleed and we want you at a stable weight.
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Preparing for Mommy Makeover
I would have to agree with most of these postings...first-ask your surgeon, he or she knows what is optimal for exactly what you are having. Stay up on good nutrition, protein helps in healing. AND ask for help!!!!!! Bring in the calvary so to speak so that you are able to take off your care giver hat and take care of your self. Arrange for dinners to be prepared, have a maid come in if you are very picky about dust bunnies in the house, have your husband prepared to do laundry while you reco
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Thomas B. Lintner, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Preoperative plan
You shouldask your doctor what he recommends. I usually have patients avoid any medication that causes bleeding , avoid smoking, and just maintain their usual activity level.
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Preoperative Preparation for Mommy Makeover
The most important thing you can do is maintain excellent nutrition up to your surgery date. It is also important to read up on your procedure and come to your preoperative visit prepared. Your doctor should thoroughly review your procedure, and you should ask important questions such that there are no surprises postop.
If you are on aspirin or NSAIDS, stop them 7-10 days before your procedure. If you smoke, you must quit four weeks before and four weeks after...
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Paul S. Gill, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Best way to prepare for a mommy makeover
Thank you for the question.
First and foremost, you must abide by the standard pre-operative regime. Stop smoking, avoid alcohol consumption, wean off your caffeine consumption, avoid NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc), fish oil tabs, and any other medications that may lead to blood thinning. Additionally, it is a good idea to be near your ideal BMI. This number is easily calculated based on your height and weight. Maintain a balanced diet and a regular exercise program. Lastly,...
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Preparing for Mommy Makeover
There are many different types of surgeries involved in a mommy makeover, and your pre-operative preparation may vary based on which ones you will be undergoing. In general, you are best advised to avoid smoking, eat a well balanced diet and discontinue most medications such as anti-inflammatory pain medication and herbal supplements. Your plastic surgeon should provide you with a detailed list of his or her recommendations fro both before and after your surgery.
Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
New York Plastic Surgeon
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Preparing for the mommy makeover
I would refer to the realself page: "10 things I I wish I knew Before a Mommy Makeover" as linked on this page. Furthermore, this can involve a variety of procedures and the preparation may vary accordingly. As with any procedure an healthy diet with avoidance of derbal supplementts, aspirin and NSAIDS prior to surgery ,as well smoling and drinking are essetial. If a chronic coffee drinker, be prepared for caffeine supplementation post op to avoid a wickled headache. Follow your...
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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What You can Do to Prepare for a Mommy Makeover Surgery
Eating healthy and taking a good multi-vitamin is of course good prior to surgery, and this is something you will want to continue to maintain your new shape. Some surgeons recommend Anica Montana as a good homeopathic aid for bruising and swelling. Hopefully you will have help at home during the first few days of your recovery. But you could prepare meals in advance and freeze them for when you may be on your own. If your bedroom is upstairs, you might think about setting up an area...
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Mommy makeover preparation
Your surgeon obviously feels you are a candidate for this procedure if you have already set it up. You should maintain a healthy balanced diet, avoid nicotine, avoid aspirin type medications and other herbal supplements. You should also make sure you have the appropriate amount of help at home to allow you to recover without needing to over-exert yourself.
Jonathan Heistein, MD
Fort Worth Plastic Surgeon
Fort Worth Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover preparation
The best way to prepare for mommy make over is to make sure that you are healthy, and have realistic expectation of your outcome. Additionally, make sure that you have the support you need for the procedure. Besides the financial support, you need the social or psychological support at home. When all the above has been satisfied, go and visit with a board certified plastic surgeon. Do not look for a free consult. You get what you pay for. Most experienced plastic surgeons charge a fee...
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Preparing Mommy for her Makeover...
Four weeks before your mommy makeover, I would recommend good nutrition (healthy balance diet with plenty of protein to amp up your healing potential), avoid cigarettes (absolutely no tobacco exposure including second hand smoke), and plan ahead for your recovery. Talk to your surgeon about what postoperative recommendations she/he has for you. Usually there will be a protocol for lying in a lawn chair position and walking flexed at your waist. No heavy lifting or strenuous...
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See a good plastic surgeon at least 2 weeks before!
: In order to prepare for the mommy makeover you have to make an appointment for the consultation with surgeon of your choice. Usually during the preoperative visit, typically at least 2 weeks prior the surgery you should be given a detailed instruction how to prepare yourself for the procedure. That includes anesthesia requirements, medication that needs to be stopped, medication to take after the surgery and also you will be instructed how to take care of yourself after the mommy makeover...
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Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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What is the Best Way to Prepare for a Mommy Makeover?
To ask than follow your chosen surgeon pre operative instructions. Stop all aspirin products, all vitamins, smoking is the usual precautions. But each surgeon has their own set of requirements = "informed consent". From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. BLINSKI
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How to prepare for a Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover is a wonderful procedure that can help restore your body to it's pre-baby condition. However, it does require a "real" recovery period. The amount if surgery you will undergo will force your body to rest as it diverts much of your daily energy to healing the abdomen and breasts. Thus, maintaining your daily exercise routine, avoiding smoking or drinking, and getting the appropriate help in order are all mandatory. Preparing the house with...
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Best way to prepare for Mommy Makeover
Assuming you are in good health, don't smoke, and are obtaining the appropriate medical clearance, you should continue to eat healthy and avoid products that could increase bleeding and bruising. These include aspirin, motrin, exedrin, and related medications, as well as certain herbal products.
Arnold S. Breitbart, MD
Long Island Plastic Surgeon
Long Island Plastic Surgeon
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Preparing for quick recovery with mommy makeover
Most importantly, listen to your surgeon's advice. Be open about any supplements you might be taking since they can have adverse effects on anesthesia or cause bleeding problems. Focus on good nutrition and having support at home during your recovery. If you still have childern at home, this can often be a challenge since you need to not be the "mom" for a while and focus on your own recovery before being too active and looking after the needs of others. It will be worth it!
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Preparing for a mommy makeover
Be sure that you have the appropriate medical clearance from your primary care physician and that all your lab values are in the normal range. You should avoid all aspirin containing products for about two weeks before surgery-this includes motrin, advil, excedrin, alleve, vitamin E and herbal supplements. Your plastic surgeon can give you a more comprehensive list of medications to avoid prior to surgery. You should be at a stable weight or close to your goal weight prior to surgery...
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