How long after arm lift and lipo do i need to wait to get a mommy makeover?

Thank you for your question regarding how long to wait between your arm lift with liposuction and undergoing a mommy makeover. It’s wonderful that you’re thinking strategically about your surgical timeline. Giving your body proper time to heal in between major surgeries is critical not only for safety but also to ensure the best final results.

Generally, I recommend waiting at least 3 to 6 months after your arm lift and liposuction before proceeding with a mommy makeover. The exact timing depends on a few key factors, including how smoothly your healing goes, whether you had any complications (such as fluid buildup or scar widening), and how much skin tightening and internal repair will be required during the mommy makeover itself.

By the 3-month mark, most of the initial swelling and inflammation from your first surgery should have resolved. Your incisions should be strong and well-healed. If everything looks good at that point and your energy is back, you may be ready to move forward. However, if you had any issues healing or still feel tightness or discomfort, waiting closer to 6 months may be best.

Mommy makeover procedures usually involve a tummy tuck, breast lift or augmentation, and sometimes liposuction of other areas. These are bigger procedures, so it’s important to give your body time to fully recover from the first surgery before diving into the next. Staging surgeries also reduces the risk of complications and gives each area the best possible chance to heal optimally.

I hope this helps guide your next steps! Please make sure to follow up with your plastic surgeon and discuss your healing progress before scheduling your next procedure. If you have any questions regarding arm lift, arm reduction, mommy makeover, or tummy tuck, please reach out to a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in staged body contouring after weight loss.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen
(President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, International College of Surgery, and American Board of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

It’s generally recommended to wait about 3 to 6 months after an arm lift with liposuction before undergoing a mommy makeover. This allows the body to fully heal, swelling to subside, and results to stabilize before performing additional procedures. The exact timing may vary depending on the extent of the first surgery, your overall health, and how well you recover. A thorough evaluation will help determine the safest and most effective timeline.
Erman AK, Dr. MD, Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon

If the liposuction you mentioned is on your arms, and occurs at the same time as your arm lift, I would wait approximately two months to allow your arms to fully heal, and for you to recover prior to pursuing a mommy makeover.