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When to Get Mommy Makeover?

My children are very young 5, 3 and 8 months, when should I get a Mommy Makeover? I really want a Tummy Tuck, Breast Implants and Liposuction but I don't know when it would be a good time to get it done. Should I wait until the baby is at least 2?

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Breast-Feeding & Lactation Should Be Complete Before Undergoing A Mommy Makeover

Pregnancy causes significant changes in a woman’s body. These changes vary from patient to patient and are permanent in most cases unless surgery is undertaken to reverse them. They can affect the breast, abdomen, and lead to fat accumulation in the hips and thighs. Many patients attempt diet and exercise, but this isn’t always helpful. This problem can ultimately affect self-confidence, self-esteem, self-image and the quality of day-to-day life. For these... more

When to Get Mommy Makeover?

The time to get a mommy makeover in your case is whenever you can fit it in to what sounds like a very busy life. You should plan on having help with the children and chores around the house for at least two weeks.

Timing of a mommy makeover

Hello, There is no one right time to get a mommy makeover. A tummy tuck should ideally not be performed if your are planning on having additional children. Other than that choose the time that works best for you and your family given the recent addition to your family. All the best, Dr Repta

When to have a Mommy Makeover

You should consider a Mommy Makeover (Tummy Tuck, Breast Implants and Liposuction) after you are done having children and you have stopped breast feeding. You need time to physically recover from the ordeal of pregnancy, and allow time for your breasts to return to normal. Although liposuction and breast augmentation could be done before you complete your child-bearing years, a tummy tuck needs to wait until you are finished.

Timing of mommie makeover

After a mommy makeover, we ask that our patients limit their lifting, especially in the first two weeks after their procedure. If patients are able to get help for two weeks such as a relative or a nanny, this helps greatly. However I know that mothers lift their babies despite our limitations, and do fine nonetheless. While waiting until the kids are at least 2 may seem to be a good idea, scampering toddlers are more uniredictable and difficult to deal with than an 8 month old who can... more

Timing

If you are no longer breast feeding and you have plateaued as far as your weight then you are ready. Please make sure you have enough support at home for your recovery time.

Time to Get Mommy Makeover When You No Longer Need to Lift Children

Thank you for your question. The most important timing decision is when you will no longer have to lift small children. After a Mommy Makeover it is crucial that you do no lifting for at least 2-3 weeks after surgery. The other major timing factor is to lose your pregnancy weight and be as close to your ideal weight as possible.

When to get a mommy makeover (Should I wait until baby is 2?)

You should plan on your surgical procedure when you are in a position to rest for a couple of weeks, without the never-ending demands of motherhood. Since lifting should be limited in the first few weeks, my patients either wait until the youngest child is a toddler or when they have family members available to help out. Waiting until your youngest is 2 years of age is certainly reasonable and would also give you a chance to continue with a diet and exercise program that will put... more

When to do the mommy makeover

You pose a very good question. On average, the recovery for my patients after a tummy tuck with some type of breast surgery to include a breast implant with or without a breast lift entails about 4-6 weeks of down time. The first two weeks you cannot lift more than 20lbs, and you will need help at home with the children as you will not be able to do most of the things you do for them at present. You might have to call on friends or family to help you as doing both surgeries is more... more

Timing of a mommy makeover

You can have a mommy makeover once you have recovered from your latest pregnancy and you are no longer breast feeding. You want to make sure that you body has stopped changing/adjusting before planning a surgery. Also consider whether or not you will have any more children. If all this is cleared you're OK to have a mommy makeover. Sincerely, Martin Jugenburg, MD

Timing of Mommy Makeover surgery after pregnancy.

In general most surgeons would recommend that you wait 3-6 months following a pregnancy to have a mommy makeover and that you be finished having children. The reason for this is to give your body time to recover from the affects of pregnancy and for your weight to stabilize. There are no rules witten in stone and each woman is unique in how long it takes her body to recover. I would recommend that you discuss this with your surgeon as well as what restrictions you will have after the surgery. more

When to schedule a Mommy Makeover

It is important to wait until about 6 months after breast feeding and your weight has stabilized before considering surgery. Also, you want to be finished having children. You will need help for the first two weeks after surgery as it usually takes that long to be able to walk upright. Keep in mind that you will not be able to do any heavy lifting for 4 to 6 weeks, if you will have help then it is not necessary to wait until your baby is 2 years old. Please see the attached video for 2... more

The right time for a mommy makeover

Planning any procedure(s) requires a dialogue about the recovery time needed for healing. After the procedures you listed, I would recommend no heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 5-6 weeks. All my patients are walking immediately after tummy tuck surgery however, you will be ambulating flexed at your waist. I generally prepare my patients to walked flexed at their waist for 5-7 days. (each day straightening up more and more). After about 1 week, most of my... more

Support system and lifting.

There are some restrictions when it comes to lifting after a tummy tuck and breast augmentation. I would recommend talking with you surgeon about the time frame where you would be able to recover and still live the life of a busy mother. It is a lot of surgery so you want to be prepared. It also depends on the amount of support you have at the house.

Timing of mommy makeover

In addition to waiting until your weight and breast size have stabilized it is important to think about the amount of help you will have caring for your children while you recover. If you have an active toddler you may need more help in caring for them than school age children.

Mommy makeover timing

Having a mommy makeover should be timed accordingly, First, you should wait at least a year after having your final child or at least until your body is back to "normal." Your weight should be close to your ideal weight and you shoudl have stopped breast feeding for at least 3 - 6 months.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Timing of Mommy Makeover surgery

Ideal candidates for Mommy Makeover surgery have reached their target weight, have finished breastfeeding, and are in otherwise good health. If you satisfy these criteria, you do not need to wait until the baby is 2 years old.

Mommy makeover procedure

A mommy makeover involves multiple procedures which can improve your body contours and your self-esteem as a mother. It would be in your best interest to wait till you are completely finished having children. Plastic surgery does not guarantee permanent results and factors such as pregnancy, weight loss/gain, and aging may affect your results. After consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon, you should know whether you are ideal candidate for a mommy makeover, which procedures... more

When to get a mommy makeover

The best time for a mommy makeover is when you are done having children. If you are breast feeding, you should wait at least 3-6 months from the conclusion of your breastfeeding to have the surgery. If you had a C-section with your last child, you should wait about 6 months to allow recovery from that procedure and to allow your skin to contract. There are no set rules as to when exactly to have a mommy makeover, but you should discuss the timing of the surgery in more... more

The best time for a mommy makeover

Among makeover is a combination of surgeries to address the abdomen and breast. These are typically done on women who have had babies as pregnancy may change the female form. After your pregnancies, and after you have completed breast-feeding, when at least 4 to 6 months before considering any aesthetic surgery. Interview several experienced board-certified plastic surgeons and let them know your concerns and your aesthetic goals. Some surgeons may have experience doing these procedures... more

When should I get a "mommy makeover"?

The term "mommy makeover" is a bit vague and subject to interpretation, as it should be. A mommy makeover is whatever procedure or combination of procedures restore you to the way you were prior to children, or, to attain the look you always wanted before you had children but could not attain. Many times, there is a combination of procedures. Probably the most common combination is that of tummy tuck and breast augmentation. (or maybe liposuction, breast lift or beast reduction)... more

Mommy makeover timing

As you see from the many answered postings from the experts there is NO perfect time. To answer you directly - do it when you can afford it, have excellent help for you and the kids, really understand the risk/benefit ratio. From MIAMI

When to have your Mommy Makeover

There is never an ideal time, but I consider these some important points to meet before considering a mommy makeover: After you are done having children At least 3 months after breasts have stabilized in size (approximately 6 months after finishing breast feeding) When your weight has returned to normal (or within 10% of your goal weight) When you have excellent familial support to help take complete care of your children Someone to care for you for about 2 weeks I hope this adds some... more

Components of a Mommy Makeover are variable, so is the timing

Pregnancy, lactation and the demands of caring for a family +/- work outside of the home can accelerate the normal "wear and tear" of aging. While a "mommy makeover" usually refers to body (breast and trunk) contouring, it could also include procedures, which may improve a woman's face, which may have accumulated some hormonal pigmentary changes, fine lines, furrows or volume decrements. Post-pregnancy exercise can restore pre-pregnancy weight, however occasionally fat... more

Lavinia Chong, MD

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Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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Timing for a Mommy Makeover

I think everyone agrees that there should be postponed until you are recovered from the last pregnancy. This may take up to a year. Another important factor is that you should not be planning any further babies. Combining some of the procedures may seem appealing, but this will increase the length of surgery and also the risks. It will also make it more likely that you will need to be hospitalized after the surgery so you may not really save much money. I would suggest doing the... more

Timing for a Mommy Makeover

The best timing hinges on both Personal considerations( financial, recruiting help for the recovery period, being educated on and emotionally prepared for the operation etc) and Medical considerations (you need to be at a stable weight best if it is as close as possible to your ideal weight, be 4-6 months AFTER completing breast feeding to assure that the breasts are not lactating and at their steady state as far as size and location on the chest wall). When all of these coincide, that will... more

Do tummy tuck and breast implants one year after last pregnancy.

Hi. Sounds like you could do it soon. If you are still breast feeding, then wait at least six months after you stop breast feeding to do mommy makeover (tummy tuck, breast implants, etc.). Also, make sure your post-pregnancy weight has stabilized.

MOMMY MAKEOVER

The best time to get your surgeries is when you decide is appropriate for your own situation and when you can have the time for yourself to recover from surgery. Only you can decide that. We can tell you if you are a candidate for this or other surgery.

Timing a "Mommy Makeover" after last pregnancy

Opinions will vary on this subject. I feel that waiting one year after delivery of your last child would allow your body to fully recover from the many effects of pregnancy. You would also want to try to be at your best/optimal weight before this type of surgery (to get the best results), however long that might take.

Timing of a Mommy Makeover

Hi there- When timing a Mommy Makeover, there are two primary issues... Making sure your body has completely recovered from pregnancy and childbirth, and making sure you have the support system necessary to recover from these procedures in place. 8 months after delivery, your body should be stable and ready. With regard to your children and their care, you understand their needs better than anyone, but I would agree with my colleagues that it's probably not going to get easier for you until... more

Timing for mommy makeover

During the post operative period your lifting and activity will be restricted to avoid complications. If you can arrange to have assistance during this period, I would proceed at any time as long as you have attained a stable weight. If , however, you don't have much help, waiting for your 8 month old to be capable of walking without being lifted may be a better idea. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

When to get a mommy makeover

The proper timing of getting a mommy makeover, including tummy tuck, breast augmentation, and liposuction, is largely related to how quickly your body recovers after your last pregnancy. For most women, it's best to wait at least 6 months. Your plastic surgeon can help you make this decision at your consultation. You also have to realize that you would not be able to do heavy lifting for about 3-4 weeks after the tummy tuck.

Timing of a mommy makeover

As Dr. Moelleken said, while we recommend that patients don't lift heavy things post-op, realistically most have small children and we know that they lift them. Crib lifting is the main thing to avoid and it is important to be as careful as you can and listen to your body closely. 8 month olds are easier to manage than feisty 2 year olds so you might want to go ahead now.

Breast implants and tummy tuck after children

It's best to make sure that you have enough help for at least 2 weeks, and preferably closer to six weeks, prior to having surgery. Heavy lifting really needs to be limited for 6 weeks after having a tummy tuck. If you have help for only two weeks, I would suggest doing just the breasts, and then waiting until the baby does not need to be lifted as much prior to doing the abdomen. Good luck.

When to have the mommy makeover

The best advice on timing is first make sure that you aren't planning to have more babies, then you want to lose any weight gain associated with pregnancy. You should be off breastfeeding for at least 3 months. A very important consideration is having help during your recovery. You need to avoid lifting for several weeks and be a little bit selfish about making sure your own needs are being met.

Time Frame for Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation

A "Mommy Makeover" is any procedure or combination of procedures that will help get your post-baby body back in pre-baby shape. In our practice, we encourage a woman to wait approximately 6 months before performing any sugeries post-baby. This help your body heal from pregnancy and delivery. It is also encouraged to begin daily exercise to increase the level of oxygen in your blood stream which helps with wound healing. It will also help with your mental capacity in the... more

Mommy Makeover

I hate the term "mommy makeover" because it implies a specific procedure when, in fact, each woman may need something different. For the breasts, some women will need breast augmentation or augmentation with a breast lift or even a breast reeuction depending on the individual circumstances. For the abdomen, contouring can be accomplished with liposuction or a tummy tuck or a combination of both. In general, the most important thing is that you know that you are finished having... more

Now is a good time for Mommy Makeover consultations

If you've recovered from your last pregnancy and are close to your 'goal' weight, and body weight has been stable for a few months -- its time to start meeting plastic surgeons and reviewing your surgical options. One consideration to keep in mind is the care of your three young children after your 'makeover' surgery. You will have weight lifting restrictions, surgical drains to look after, and will likely be recovering at home for close to 10 days before resuming a normal activity schedule... more

Timing of mommy makeover

Each component of what you describe as a mommy makeover has variations that may affect recovery time. The most important things are that you are in a healthy, stable lifestyle so you are as fit as you can be and your activity and weight are stable. Presumably, you have stopped breast feeding and your breasts are stable in size and shape. Of course you will need to set aside some recovery time and three kids demand a lot of your time and energy so you will need to plan for help. Recovery can... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Best time for Mommy Makeover

There is never one best time, for a mommy make over you want to be done having kids and have stopped nursing by at least 6 months and be at your best weight. The age of the kids is your problem -- get a Nannie for a few days or put your husband or parents to work. Or sometimes the best thing is to move into a friends house ( without children) for a few days. If you are young and healthy, recovery is rapid.