How soon after a Mommy Makeover, will I be able to take care of my baby by myself, without any outside help?

Thanks for the question. It takes 3-4 weeks for your body to recover and return to daily life without any problems. I wish you all the best.

The Mommy Makeover is a combination of procedures to bring a woman’s body back to the way she looked prior to pregnancy. Most commonly some variation of a #TummyTuck and #BreastSurgery are performed. Additional procedures can include liposuction, umbilical hernia repair.  The most common #breastprocedures include #mastopexy or #breastlift, #breastaugmentation, or #breastreduction.    

Healing after a  #tummytuck will require time. Some patients are out of bed and walking the night of surgery and every hour while awake. I allow my patients to return to work at one to two weeks with 14 days preferred.  However, no lifting or straining.  At three weeks, increased level of activity and full with no restrictions, at 6 weeks. #MummyTummy is a term given to modified tummy tucks which can use liposuction and skin tightening with radiofrequency such Vanquish, Vela3, thermage, thermiRF and others.  The actual fat contouring can be done non-surgically as well with #UltraShape or Cool-Sculpting.As I advise my patients, if your work keeps you sedentary, you may return whenever you feel up to it. If your work is strenuous, wait until your work activity does not cause any superficial pain. Some employers will modify a person’s job duties so they can back sooner, but without physical activity. Our office can provide our patients with a note stating they are not to engage in strenuous activity for a specified period of time. The note will not disclose what procedure they have underwent. Therefore, you may have to request a similar note from your surgeon if you are not independently employed. I recommend avoiding heavy lifting and strenuous #activity for six weeks following your surgery. With that said, it may help you plan your return to work accordingly.

As for heavy lifting and other #strenuous #activities, it should be avoided for until you have clearance from your surgeon. You may, however, do normal activities at any time if they cause no pain or #discomfort. Let your body tell you what you can or cannot do. Aerobic exercise will raise your blood pressure, which could cause late bleeding and harm your result. Once you begin exercising again, start gently and let your body tell you what it can tolerate. Don’t rush!!  If you have concerns about your healing, or pain that you question to be unusual, it is important to call your plastic surgeon to discuss these further asked to be examined.

After a mommy makeover, it takes time for the implants to
settle (if you got implants) and it takes time for the swelling to resolve.
This can take up to 6 months so I don't usually recommend any revisions
for that time. Specific questions about problems with the surgery are usually
best directed to the plastic surgeon who performed your surgery. Thanks
for your question!

Thank you for your question.  I would recommend following the advice of your surgeon, since it can vary depending on the specific type of procedure(s) he or she performs. You should plan on having help for the first 2 weeks post op. It is common to have limited activity for 2 weeks post-op and resume full activities (including lifting, pushing, pulling) around 4-6 weeks post-op. Be cautioned, however, that even though you have resumed full activity at 6 weeks post op, you will likely become fatigued much more quickly for up to 8 weeks.Best wishes for your recovery!

Obviously patients heal differently in a mommy makeover is not one specific operation. Nevertheless, without complications most patients have return to normal everyday activity including driving in about a week.

A Mommy Makeover
usually involves 2 or more procedures at a time. A tummy tuck with a breast
procedure (breast lift, augmentation or reduction). With the mommy makeover, I
advise my patients to take 3 weeks off work, avoid exercise for 4-6 weeks and
no heavy lifting following this surgery. Ideally, you should have childcare in
place for at least the first 2 weeks after their surgery. I don’t advise that
patients have surgery so closely following the birth of a child as your body is
still in its pre-pregnancy state. You need to allow at least 9 months for your
body to heal following the birth of your child and your breasts must not be
lactating. Be sure to consult with a
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with elite credentials with the mommy makeover
procedure.

I recommend that my patients with small children have child care assistance for at least two weeks following their mommy makeover.  You should avoid lifting more than 10-15 pounds for 2-4 weeks following your procedure.  Ask a friend or grandparent to help with childcare until you are capable of performing all of your household duties following your procedure.Best of luck,

Dear Smithy,For my patients, due to the extensive muscle involvement with my techniques (Ultimate Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck w/mesh), it usually takes a good two months before you can pick up anything heavy (children). The longer you protect your investment with my techniques, the better results you will have long-term.Hope this helps.Kind regards, Dr. H

A mommy make over refers to any combination of procedures in tended to correct the unwanted effects of pregnancy and breast feeding.  Commonly a "mommy make over" includes an abdominoplasty.  Presuming that a full abdominoplasty is part of your "mommy make over" you will need help for the first two weeks.  During this time it is important to limit your activity and not create excessive stress or strain in your abdomen.  Following a full abdominoplasty you can normally return to unrestricted activity between 6 and 8 weeks.  If then abdominoplasty is not performed  you're need for help is reduced

Great question and one of the most important questions to know the answer for when considering surgery. You should have support for child care for at least 2 weeks, and for many patients, up to 4 weeks. I have had several women come in when they have a 1 year old to discuss surgery, only to return about 6 years later to open up the discussion again because they finally have the coverage/ability to have their child cared for during the recovery time. Good luck.