{"id":12416,"date":"2019-12-17T13:07:37","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T21:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/?p=12416"},"modified":"2023-10-12T16:46:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T23:46:18","slug":"doctors-give-their-best-mommy-makeover-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/doctors-give-their-best-mommy-makeover-advice","title":{"rendered":"10 Doctors Give Their Best Mommy Makeover Advice, in 10 Words or Less"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whoever coined the term mommy makeover<\/em><\/a> clearly had never given birth. If they had, they’d know that the last thing a woman who has had a baby needs is a cutesy moniker to mask the fact that the combination of procedures it encompasses—typically liposuction<\/a>, breast augmentation<\/a>, and tummy tuck<\/a>—is no joke. Give it to her straight: the recovery is long and painful, and the cost<\/a> is steep; but 96% of RealSelf users say it’s “Worth It” and report newfound confidence. <\/p>

If you’re considering a mommy makeover to restore your body to its pre-pregnancy state, here’s the advice<\/a> 10 RealSelf Verified doctors<\/a> from across the country would give you—in 10 words or less, because we know you’re short on time.<\/p>

Interested in mommy makeover?<\/small><\/div>Find Doctors Near You<\/a><\/div>
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“You need to wait three months after breastfeeding.”<\/p>\nLivingston, New Jersey, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Paul Tutela<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>

Related: 3 Women Get Real About Their Mommy Makeover Experience<\/a><\/em><\/p>

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“Most patients return to work 10–14 days after surgery.”<\/p>\nMiami board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Leonard Hochstein<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>

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“Belly buttons—they can scream “Surgery!” or hide your secret.”<\/p>\nPasadena, California, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Lily Lee<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>

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“The ideal time for surgery is after your last child.”<\/p>\nWest Hollywood, California, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bill Bruno<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>

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“It’s about your belly button and areolas—the finer details!”<\/p>\nBeverly Hills board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rady Rahban<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>

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“Be meticulous in your choice of surgeon. Pictures speak volumes.”<\/p>\nOrange, Connecticut, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Richard J. Restifo<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>

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“Recovery goes a lot faster than you think it will.”<\/p>\nAtlanta board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Nelson Castillo<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>

Related: How 3 Women Asked for Time Off Work to Have Plastic Surgery<\/a><\/em><\/p>

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“Seek out a surgeon who does rapid recovery protocols.”<\/p>\nGlenview, Illinois, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Karol A. Gutowski<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>

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“Take time to recover and commit to following post-op instructions.”<\/p>\nNew York City board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Lara Devgan<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>

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“Get past the first two days, then enjoy the results!”<\/p>\nChicago board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas A. Mustoe<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>

Interested in mommy makeover?<\/small><\/div>Find Doctors Near You<\/a><\/div>
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