How Soon After Consultation Can I Have a Mommy Makeover?

Depending on the availability of the surgery schedule, I would try my best to accommodate the date that you wish for. However, in order to be prepared for surgery, it is in your best interest to be in good health. I ask my patients to reach their ideal weight prior to proceeding with surgery to avoid additional surgery. During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss the best and safest possible option for you. A mommy makeover may involve multiple procedures including a tummy tuck, breast augmentation, and/or breast lift. Communicate your goals with your surgeon to determine which procedures you would benefit from.

On this site, I do my best to give advice without a physical examination but I want you to know that a physical examination by a board certified physician is always the best way to get the most accurate information.
 

How soon you can undergo an operative procedure after meeting with the surgeon depends on many factors, and it varies.  Several things need to be in place before you can proceed with a surgery:


You need to be medically fit for surgery (all medical issues stable, off aspirin for 2 weeks [if appropriate], not smoking, etc.)

You and your surgeon need to come to an agreement regarding the goals of the surgery

The operating room is available for the length of time required for the procedure

You have an appropriate post-operative care plan in place (someone that will take care of you for the required length of time, someone to take care of the kids, time off work, etc.)


Normally, parts 1 and 2 can be determined at the time of the consult, so only 3 and 4 are issues.  For short procedures that take 1 or 2 hours of operating time (breast augmentation, eyelid surgery), it is generally easy to find openings in the operating room schedule in a short period of time (1-3 weeks).  If you are undergoing a long procedure that takes 4 to 6 hours (mommy makeover, full facelift, etc), it is more difficult to find available operating room time, so you have to schedule surgery further in advance.  The same thing is true for number 4 - short procedures typically have a fast recovery, so less arrangements have to be made at home.  Long procedures have a longer recovery, so it normally takes longer to coordinate your personal schedule.

Hope this helps!

If you are in good health and you have found a surgeon you trust, the only thing left is the surgeon finding time on his/her schedule and more importantly, having things ready at home and at work.  I reccomend my patient's take one week off from a desk job and 2-3 weeks for more strenous work.  Also, you will need help at home for at least 3 days after the procedure.  Hope this helps.