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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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

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