Mommy Makeover: Is it Advisable to Stay n Hospital Overnight?

The mommy makeover is an extensive procedure that combines cosmetic breast surgery, liposuction and abdominoplasty. In the vast majority of cases, I’ve performed the procedure on an outpatient basis in an ambulatory surgery center. Patients typically return home after surgery and are seen in follow up the next morning.

When cosmetic surgery is performed on an outpatient basis, certain criteria must be met. Patients need to be in good health otherwise and they must have a support system in place. Many mommy makeover patients have small children at home. This potentially complicates after care because both the patient and her children need care givers.

Safety should always be a priority. When patients have co-existing medical problems, they should undergo a comprehensive medical evaluation before surgery. Depending upon the results of these studies, inpatient surgery may be indicated.

Every patient’s situation is slightly different, and because of this, some patients should have inpatient surgery, while others should have outpatient surgery. This decision is determined by multiple factors. These include the overall health of the patient, the nature of the procedure, the surgeon’s preference, and the patient’s support system. The vast majority of cases can be done safely on an outpatient basis. This has the added advantage of significant savings and the convenience of home during recovery.

All of our patients go home the same day and do well.  This has a lot to do with the anesthesia and whether they medicate you to go home the same day or use longer acting medications.

A mommy makeover may involve multiple procedures including breast augmentation, breast lift, and tummy tuck surgery. I perform surgeries at an outpatient surgery center. Patients are usually discharged home, preferably with a nurse for one day. It is important to have a good support system to help you during the healing process. During your pre-op appointment, we provide information regarding post-op care instructions to help you prepare for your recovery. I ask my patient to have a caretaker (nurse, family member, friend) be with them for the first 24-hours post-surgery. Your follow-up appointments are scheduled to make sure you are healing properly and to address all issues and concerns with your plastic surgeon.

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 certified physician is always the best way to get the most accurate information.