How Far In Advance Of Mommy Makeover To Start Consultations?

This really depends on you. If you find a surgeon that you're comfortable with after just meeting a couple, then that would be enough. If you don't like any of the surgeons you've met, then continue looking. It's important you find a board certified plastic surgeon that you can trust and has a good reputation. Sometimes, the time between your consultation and actual surgery can take  months depending on your surgeon's schedule. Even booking the initial consultation may be months ahead if they are busy. However, before pursuing any surgery, you should be at an ideal stable weight and have stopped breastfeeding for at least 6 months.

Best time to start the process is when you are finished having children, your weight has returned to "normal", you are leading a healthy lifestyle and you are ready to explore options to restore your body to its pre pregnancy state. This is usually 3-6 months after you have stopped nursing and you have incorporated core strengthening and conditioning into your daily routine. Pregnancy always stretches out your 7 abdomenal muscles so getting them back into their best shape with core strengthening is key before deciding whether your rectus muscles need to be sutured together. Often patients can restore 90-95% core muscle strength after normal pregnancies and ultimateloy do not need any muscle work at the time of abdomenal reshaping. It is probably good to get 1-3 consultations so that you better understand who will provide you with full informed consent, offer you options, perform safe surgery and take excellent postoperative care of you.