Can I Have a Mommy Makeover 6 Weeks After Giving Birth?

It's suggested to wait at least 6 months after pregnancy to undergo a Mommy Makeover. Additionally, your weight should also be stable for at least 6 months. #Combining these procedures decreases anesthetics, costs, and recovery time.  Most importantly, your procedures should be performed by a #PlasticSurgeon who is board-certified and has a great deal of experience specializing in cosmetic #surgery. You will then greatly improve your chances of getting the result you desire, and, without the need for a revision surgery. It is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision. All surgical procedures carry some degree of #risk. Always discuss your issues and concerns with the Plastic Surgeon during and following your consultation. Information that you read online may not apply to your personal situation.It is imperative you select a plastic surgeon who is #board-certified and has a great deal of experience with the procedures included with a Mommy Makeover. . Aside from checking board-certification, it is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision

            It’s not unusual for patients to
request mommy makeover surgery following pregnancy.  This procedure includes liposuction,
abdominoplasty, breast augmentation and breast lift performed in a single setting.  The timing of this procedure is extremely
important for a variety of reasons.

            It takes time for a new post
pregnancy body to reach its new baseline following pregnancy and during this
transition, it’s impossible to make aesthetic judgements.  During this period, stretched skin may
contract, a swollen uterus may shrink and the weight gained during pregnancy may
gradually disappear.  This takes 3-6
months and needs to occur before abdominoplasty is performed.

            Pregnancy and breast feeding cause
significant changes in a women’s breasts. 
When breast feeding is complete the glandular elements shrink and as a
result, the breast becomes smaller and develop sagginess.  It may take several months for this process
to be completed and for this situation to stabilize.  Until this happens, it’s impossible to make
aesthetic judgements about the breasts.

            Ideally, patients should be within
10% of their body weight and in good health otherwise.  Patients who have just completed pregnancy
aren’t in good physical shape for a variety of reasons.  They may have severe fatigue, a depressed
immune system, possible blood loss, and elevated estrogen levels which can
increase the risk of blood clots.

            For all these reasons, it’s
important that mommy makeover be delayed for at least 3 to 6 months following
pregnancy.  If you’re considering mommy
makeover surgery, it’s important to give yourself time to fully recover from
pregnancy.  Once this has occurred it’s
appropriate to consult a board certified plastic surgeon.

Thank you for your question. If you are planning on getting pregnant or you already pregnant, you can rest assured that your stomach can re-stretch to accommodate pregnancy. The only exception might be if you had a complication with your tummy tuck and developed excessive scar tissue. If you are actively planning on getting pregnant and considering a mommy makeover, it would be more prudent to delay your procedure until after your pregnancy and when your body returns to the post-pregnancy baseline as your body will go through some additional changes with each pregnancy. This may take six months after pregnancy, and longer if you are breast feeding in which case you may want to wait an additional 3-6 months. I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns and goals in more detail.