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

It depends on what area the liposuction targets, your recovery rate, and what is performed during your mommy makeover. If liposuction is performed in your mid-section and you’re getting a tummy tuck as part of your mommy makeover, then you may need to wait about 6 months with normal recovery. If there are any complications, you may need to wait longer.

Please talk to your surgeon because ultimately, it relies on their opinion.

Hi Exuberant! Although I commonly perform surgeries compromised of multiple surgeries at the same time, having a mommy makeover (typically with a tummy tuck, lipo and breast surgery) plus an arm lift/lipo would be a lot to have at one time, so I agree with splitting these procedures into two separate surgeries. I would typically recommend to my patients to wait 6 weeks of more between surgeries. This time frame gives you plenty of time to resume some amount of physical activity and return to a normal energy level before another surgery. I highly recommend that you concentrate on healthy nutrition (especially protein) before and after the procedures, which will help augment your recovery. It is also important to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in surgery of the breast and body and performs these procedures frequently to help you reach your aesthetic goals. Best of luck in your recoveries!

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.)