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You will need to discuss your medical history including medications with a board certified surgeon in order to determine if you are a candidate for a Mommy Makeover. You may need to first get clearance from your primary care doctor, or the person who helps you with your asthma. Generally if...

Wearing braces should not interfere with your mommy makeover. However, please make sure that your surgeon knows that you wear braces.

I think you will have a nice result from the procedures you have planned. However liposuction could further enhance your results and likely wouldn't complicate surgery as it is commonly added as part of a Mommy Makeover. You will not look "weird" without it. I encourage you to further discuss...

Selecting the right surgeon is one of the most important decisions you can make in this process. You not only want great results but it is of the upmost importance that your safety is the top priority. I encourage you to meet with experienced board certified plastic surgeons near you. Discuss...

You will want to check with your surgeon as opinions vary. You will typically want to wait two to three weeks after surgery before flying home. This will give you time to be close to your surgeon for post op visits including drain removal. When flying you will want to get up and move around a...

Combining procedures is common and considered safe as long as you stay within limits. The procedures you are considering are frequently done together and generally wouldn't necessitate staging. Many prefer one trip to the OR as that also means one recovery. I encourage you to speak with your...