Mommy Makeover Recovery Time

What is recovery like with a mommy makeover? I have scheduled both a breast augmentation with lift and a tummy tuck and am pretty scared. I am worried that the pain will be unbearable.

I know medication will be provided but I do not want to be comatose. I have 2 small children and a wonderful husband that will be taking 100% care of all 3 of us but I also want to be coherent. Will I be alert and will I be in so much pain as to scare my children? I have had 2 c sections and the pain was completely bearable.

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Plastic Surgery Recovery varies from patient to patient

It may seem obvious, but every person recovers at a different rate. I tend to tell my patients to expect each phase of the recovery to be broken down into "2 to 3." This means that it is usually 2-3 hours to "wake up" from the anesthetic so your head starts to clear; 2-3 days that you can expect pain that probably requires pain medication (narcotics) around the clock or on some set schedule; 2-3 weeks that you taper off the medications and start increasing... more

What to expect during a Mommy Makeover recovery

After any major surgery, you can expect to require at least 6 weeks off of aggressive activity, including exercise. You should not lift more than 5 pounds during the first 3-4 weeks after breast surgery, and following a tummy tuck, avoid twisting motions and using your core for 4-6 weeks. Arrange for help at home - both for routine daily activities like getting the kids ready for school, making lunches, making dinner, driving children to and from appointments, etc. - both also ensure... more

Recovery from mommy makeovers

Mommy makeover is a term that implies some surgery on the breast, some surgery on the tummy. The mommy makeover one patient get may be a simple scar revision of their C-section and a small breast implant; another patient might need a full breast reconstruction with a full tummy tuck and flank plasty. Some patients are young and bounce back, others are older and take longer to recover. So the recovery is quite varied. For an 'average' mommy makeover, patients... more

Having both procedures done at the same time does not lengthen the recovery

Having both procedures done at the same time does not lengthen the recovery, it just makes the tummy tuck the time variable. Breast augmentation recovery is 7 days or so. Tummy tuck recovery is 10 to 14 daysl. Your recovery will be in the 10 to 14 day period for both. If you've had a c-section, you have a great understanding for what to expect. Your pain will not be additive, but it will comprise a larger area of your body. My patients seem to "turn the corner" in the 3rd to... more

Mommy Makeover recovery

The recovery from a mommy makeover (breast procedure and tummy tuck) typically involves one to two weeks off of work. Heavy lifting and strenuous activity is to be avoided for approximately four to six weeks. The pain is usually manageable with oral pain medications (vicodin or percocet), however you can request a pain pump to be inserted at the time of the tummy tuck which can help considerably. Many women compare the recovery from a tummy tuck to that of a C-section. Most would agree that... more

Plan on 2 weeks limited activity during recovery from Mommy Makeover

The abdominoplasty pain should be less than the pain of your C-section. Breast augmentation pain is less with subglandular implant placement-4-5 days as opposed to 10 days to 2 weeks after submuscular breast implants. You will be given pain medications I am sure. I encourage patients to become active as soon as possible as this speeds recovery from pain. Breast implant displacement exercises started early (day one) in my experience reduce the duration of discomfort significantly. more

Recovery from a Mommy Makeover

Dear Baseball Mom, Discomfort is subjective, and also depends on how your surgeon manages your pain control. The fact that you did OK with the c-sections really goes in your favor. The tummy tuck component of the makeover is the part that is most uncomfortable, to the point where you will likely not really notice the breast surgery that much. Make sure you follow your surgeons instructions carefully (the first 2 days are the most uncomfortable, so if you are instructed to take medications... more

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The two most painful procedures I do are the BAM and TT. Both hurt due to the surgical muscle trauma and resultant spasm. The recovery is significant and more than from a CS. The medications will help, and you must keep walking caughing and deep breathing. The movement will help your muscles relax and you will feel better sooner. YOU WILL NEED HELP. sek

Mommy makeover is easier than a c section.

Hi! Good news! Most women who have had a previous c section tell us that recovery from a tummy tuck is not nearly as bad as recovery from a c section. (We are not going deep inside you.) And a well performed breast augmentation does not hurt much at all. Overall, you should be a little sore but functioning well in one week.

You will probably need 10-14 days to recover

While what is involved in a Mommy Makeover varies from patient to patient, in your case, your recovery should be pretty straightforward. One helpful hint is to make sure you continue to have lots of help at home-- this cannot be stressed enough. You'll be tempted to try to help around the house quickly, but you won't feel like yourself for at least 7 days (10-14 in many cases) and you still shouldn't do any heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks. Good pain control, including pain pumps, are... more