MMO w/breast aug or separate surgery for augmentation?

Hello and thank you for your question! Yes, it is very common and safe to combine those procedures together. The term "mommy makeover" usually implies a surgery on the abdomen and one on the breasts. There can be other areas/procedures combined dependent on patients' needs and priorities. Most people combine procedures to have one downtime rather than two, as well as bundle some cost savings on facility/anesthesia fees. However, it is perfectly acceptable and safe to do surgery in multiple stages/separate times.

Hi,
So excited for you that you're thinking of making this change for yourself! Recovery from breast augmentation is generally very easy. When done properly, there should be minimal pain, and other than some activity restrictions early on, you should basically be back to normal life within a few days.
Tummy tuck is a much more involved recovery. It requires a lot more life planning, at least a couple weeks of planned downtime, and just takes longer to get back on your feet. Adding a breast augmentation doesn't really change the recovery because once you have the tummy tuck to recover from, you will barely even notice any discomfort from the breasts! For this reason, many choose to have them together because it's one recovery.
Some choose to do them separately because maybe they don't have time for the tummy tuck recovery and are able to fit the breasts in first. Or they want to focus on the tummy tuck and worry about the breasts later. Ultimately it comes down to your choice in most cases. Your body will get smaller with the tuck, so sometimes that means that breasts can feel proportionately different (they may look relatively larger) but usually there isn't a major effect and you should still be able to be happy either way.
Hope this is helpful!  

Thanks so much for your inquire,

Combining both procedures into a single surgery can be an effective approach for patients who want to achieve comprehensive results quickly and are in good health. However, it requires careful planning and a clear understanding of the risks, especially in terms of longer anesthesia times and a potentially more difficult recovery. The decision should be based on the patient's health, recovery capacity, and goals.

Sincerely,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol