Is a BBL included in a mommy makeover? What exactly does a mommy make over consist of?

A mommy makeover addresses the common changes to a women’s body after having children. These changes can include changes in the breast such as deflation or sagging. The stomach can have excess skin. The abdominal muscles can become separated. The distribution of excess fat can change also. A mommy makeover refers surgery of the breasts and the tummy. It can also include liposuction of the tummy, thighs, or other areas of the body.This is surgery of the breast may consist a breast lift, augmentation or a combination of both.The surgery of the tummy typically is a tummy tuck procedure. The tummy tuck brings the widened six pack muscles together to flatten the tummy and removes excess skin. Lastly, liposuction can be used to sculpt the body. This is commonly performed on the flank or thighs. Recovery from a mommy makeover takes about two weeks. It’s very important to have help around the house for the first two weeks as the procedure can really slow you down. Also, patients who have had a muscle repair should avoid lifting anything heavy for 4-6 weeks. This can be very important for moms with small children at home. It’s best to have help and a support system in place before surgery.If you're considering fat transfer to your bottom, it's likely best to do two separate procedures. Fat transfer to your bottom requires that you lie face down during their recovery period to take pressure off of the fragile fat. A tummy tuck procedure, which is performed during a mommy makeover, will make it difficult to lie face down. I would recommend liposuction and fat transfer to the buttocks first, allow time to recover, and then have a mommy makeover during a separate second procedure.

A mommy makeover refers to procedures that restores a women's body to their pre-pregnancy form.  The most popular concerns include abdomen and breast, however body contouring of other parts are also common place.  With respect to a Brazilian butt, it is hard to recover from this procedure and a tummy tuck at the same time.   After a Brazilian butt lift, I ask patients to sleep on their abdomen for about 2 weeks.  This allows the buttock region to heal appropriately.  After a tummy tuck , you will need to  have your hips in a flexed position.  This makes it very difficult to have a a  For this reason, I often stage the procedures.  I would consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss these options in more detail.

I perform almost any combination of procedures with tummy tuck, liposuction, BBL, and breast surgery.  I tailor the surgery to the individual.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

A Mommy Makeover refers to the common group of procedures that many
mothers seek after they are finished having children.
Every Mommy Makeover is unique, they are
designed to counteract the physical effects of childbearing and to enhance your
appearance after time has left its mark.
Each patient determines what her personal Mommy
Makeover will consist of. It may involve tummy tuck, liposuction, breast
enhancement and Brazilian butt lift.

Thanks for your inquiry and excellent question. There is no one conventional definition of a mommy makeover.  In my practice when I refer to a mommy makeover it implies breast and tummy procedures combined often with some liposuction to thighs.  A fat transfer to buttock can be performed at the same time, but that is a lot of surgery and time to flip you over to do the transfer at the same time.  Please seek the opinion of an experienced board certified surgeon in your area.

A mommy makeover refers to a combination of body contour operations that are tailored to the needs of each patient--therefore it is not just one combination.  A BBL can be part of the combination if the patients wants it.

Hi, thanks so much for posting your questions, I agree with my colleagues a mommy makeover will help you address the changes in your body that are the consequence of being a mommy. The number and the combination of procedures is up to the patient's health status, the needs in each case and the surgeons experience. Please have a virtual or an in person consultation so you can discuss thoroughly all your concerns and expectations. Good luck in your PS Journey!Respectfully,Dr. Jaime Campos-Leon

A "mommy makeover" is just a term to describe multiple procedures to help return women's bodies back to their pre-pregnancy state. Most commonly this includes a tummy tuck as part of the procedures, but really it is any procedure that the patient requests for their areas of concern after pregnancy and breast feeding. It is best to find a PS in your area and undergo a consultation to see which procedures will help you reach your aesthetic goals. Any fat collected via liposuction can be transferred to the buttocks as part of a BBL.

The term “
Mommy Makeover” has many different definitions depending on the surgeon and
entails different combinations of procedures. A tummy tuck, selective areas of
liposuction,  a breast augmentation with or without a lift, and a buttock augmentation are frequently
performed in combination or can be performed sequentially.

I would
suggest that you see a plastic surgeon who is a diplomate of the American Board
of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery. The surgeon should discuss your desired outcome, examine you,
and then discuss the pros and cons of the various options. Whether you are a
candidate, depends on your medical history, stability of your weight,
anatomical findings, physical exam as well as the desired outcome. You need to
be realistic about your desired outcome.

Robert Singer,
MD FACS

La Jolla, California

A "mommy makeover" typically consists of several combined procedures (liposuction, tummy tuck and breast enhancement) that addresses multiple areas of concern due to pregnancy and childbirth. Many moms are bothered by an unattractive, flabby appearance in the abdominal area - a common but unwelcome arrival after childbirth. Others have seen their breasts lose volume or begin to droop.