I wanted a mommy makeover am 48yo, however I'll have to put my dream makeover on hold for both hip and knee replacements, my question is will these joint replacements affect me getting a mommy makeover in the near future?
Answer: Can You Have a Mommy Makeover After Hip and Knee Replacement? Thank you for your question. It’s completely understandable to want to prioritize your joint health while still keeping your long-term aesthetic goals in mind. Having hip or knee replacements does not necessarily prevent you from undergoing a mommy makeover in the future, but it does require careful planning and coordination. The key consideration is not the presence of joint implants themselves, but rather your overall recovery status, mobility, and ability to tolerate surgery positioning and post-op care. Once your orthopedic recovery is complete and your range of motion is stable—particularly your ability to lie flat, sit, and walk comfortably—a mommy makeover can usually be performed safely. Most surgeons will want to ensure that you’re fully healed, infection-free, and cleared by your orthopedic team before moving forward. Another consideration is mobility during recovery. Mommy makeover procedures, especially abdominoplasty, require limited bending and lifting in the early weeks. Your surgeon may adjust your post-op positioning and mobility plan based on your joint history. In short, yes—joint replacements don’t exclude you from future body contouring, but it’s essential to allow enough time for healing and to work closely with both your plastic surgeon and orthopedic provider. Wishing you a smooth recovery and a confident return to your goals,Op. Dr. Güray YeşiladalıBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Can You Have a Mommy Makeover After Hip and Knee Replacement? Thank you for your question. It’s completely understandable to want to prioritize your joint health while still keeping your long-term aesthetic goals in mind. Having hip or knee replacements does not necessarily prevent you from undergoing a mommy makeover in the future, but it does require careful planning and coordination. The key consideration is not the presence of joint implants themselves, but rather your overall recovery status, mobility, and ability to tolerate surgery positioning and post-op care. Once your orthopedic recovery is complete and your range of motion is stable—particularly your ability to lie flat, sit, and walk comfortably—a mommy makeover can usually be performed safely. Most surgeons will want to ensure that you’re fully healed, infection-free, and cleared by your orthopedic team before moving forward. Another consideration is mobility during recovery. Mommy makeover procedures, especially abdominoplasty, require limited bending and lifting in the early weeks. Your surgeon may adjust your post-op positioning and mobility plan based on your joint history. In short, yes—joint replacements don’t exclude you from future body contouring, but it’s essential to allow enough time for healing and to work closely with both your plastic surgeon and orthopedic provider. Wishing you a smooth recovery and a confident return to your goals,Op. Dr. Güray YeşiladalıBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 8, 2025
Answer: MMO and Hip replacement It should not interfere with you getting a mommy makeover. I would just make sure that you didn't have any blood clot during your hip replacement as that would prevent you from having surgery but if that is clear you should be good.
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May 8, 2025
Answer: MMO and Hip replacement It should not interfere with you getting a mommy makeover. I would just make sure that you didn't have any blood clot during your hip replacement as that would prevent you from having surgery but if that is clear you should be good.
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May 22, 2025
Answer: Mommy Makeover - Knee Replacements I think most important is getting your joint replacements done so you can make sure you can get up and walk around comfortably while recovering from your Mommy Makeover! Health first on this for numerous reasons! Best Wishes!!
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May 22, 2025
Answer: Mommy Makeover - Knee Replacements I think most important is getting your joint replacements done so you can make sure you can get up and walk around comfortably while recovering from your Mommy Makeover! Health first on this for numerous reasons! Best Wishes!!
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April 2, 2025
Answer: Joint issues and mommy makeover Hi @hema2, the short answer is no! The main issue with doing these things close together are going to be risk of blood clots. Long surgeries such as a mommy makeover can have a slightly higher risk of blood clot formation, especially if you already have more risk factors. One of the biggest preventable risk factors, though, is recent orthopedic surgery. Since these are all elective surgeries, I would just make sure you space everything out to decrease your risk. I would say at least 3 months apart. You also should consider your "down time" for each. Most people don't want to jump into another elective recovery period when they are just getting back to more activity.
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April 2, 2025
Answer: Joint issues and mommy makeover Hi @hema2, the short answer is no! The main issue with doing these things close together are going to be risk of blood clots. Long surgeries such as a mommy makeover can have a slightly higher risk of blood clot formation, especially if you already have more risk factors. One of the biggest preventable risk factors, though, is recent orthopedic surgery. Since these are all elective surgeries, I would just make sure you space everything out to decrease your risk. I would say at least 3 months apart. You also should consider your "down time" for each. Most people don't want to jump into another elective recovery period when they are just getting back to more activity.
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December 26, 2024
Answer: Generally not (if adequate rehab follows) Ideally, you will be fully recovered (and rehabbed) following these joint replacements prior to any cosmetic surgery, but if the replacements were due to carrying excessive weight, ideally some of that weight will also be lost (during the rehab process) to put you in an optimal position at the time of your "mommy makeover" (as long as your weight also doesn't go "in the wrong direction" during the recovery process, of course . . . ) Ultimately your plastic surgeon can plan with you, but I'd guess you need to be (successfully) at least 6 months past the last joint replacement to be pursuing additional/elective surgery - best of luck, and take your time!
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December 26, 2024
Answer: Generally not (if adequate rehab follows) Ideally, you will be fully recovered (and rehabbed) following these joint replacements prior to any cosmetic surgery, but if the replacements were due to carrying excessive weight, ideally some of that weight will also be lost (during the rehab process) to put you in an optimal position at the time of your "mommy makeover" (as long as your weight also doesn't go "in the wrong direction" during the recovery process, of course . . . ) Ultimately your plastic surgeon can plan with you, but I'd guess you need to be (successfully) at least 6 months past the last joint replacement to be pursuing additional/elective surgery - best of luck, and take your time!
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