Does a mommy makeover ever include lipo of the thighs and arms?

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Francisco Bucio, MD · Answer

I wouldn’t combine those procedures. That is not a Mommy Makeover, an artificial cage term. The most commonly associated procedures are Breast augmentation or lift, and some combination of Liposuction, Tummy Tuck and BBL. Arm o thigh lift should be reserved for separate procedures. Safety first.

Jimmy S. Firouz, MD, FACS · Answer

A Mommy Makeover includes whatever YOU want it to include! The beauty of a Mommy Makeover is that it is customized to each individual patient, so that her specific concerns and trouble areas are addressed. I tell my patients there is no exact formula to my Mommy Makeover procedures. So if you want yours to include liposuction of the thighs and arms, then you absolutely can. I recommend consulting in person with a board certified plastic surgeon to confirm you are a candidate for these procedures. Best of luck!

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

Yes it can.  A mommy makeover refers to multiple variants of combined procedures such as Breast augmentation/lift, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction and BBL.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

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.The costs of a #Mommy Makeover will depend on several factors. Such include the geographic location, the skill and experience of the surgeon, and operating room and anesthesia fees.  Also, such #combined operations are often performed with our Gynecology colleagues. Tubal ligation is a common post pregnancy procedure which is done at the time of many of the surgeries included with Mommy Makeovers. Therefore, if you require a gynecologic operation or study (laparoscopy) and are considering a plastic surgery procedure, discuss these issues with your doctor. If your surgeon feels you are a candidate, it may be possible to add additional procedures such as those you mention. #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.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Mommy Makeover is a term to describe a set of procedures to help women restore and refresh their look after childbirth and breastfeeding.  Common procedures performed as part of a Mommy Makeover are tummy tucks, liposuction, breast augmentation, and breast lifts.  Each situation is unique and the procedures will be customized to you and your surgical goals.  Visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

Greg Bancroft, MD, PhD · Answer

A mommy makeover usually just refers to a combined procedure involving a breast procedure and a stomach procedure. It is not a scientifically defined termed by any means - an augmentation with liposuction of the stomach, a breast lift and a tummy tuck, a breast reduction and a mini-tummy tuck, etc. could all be considered "mommy makovers". So yes you could also do liposuction of the arms or thighs at the same time.

I would encourage you to talk with your surgeon about the amount of surgery planned though. As multiple procedure are combined together, it can greatly increase the stress on the body and increase the magnitude of your recovery as well as the potential for complications.

For my own patients, I use the somewhat morbid example of suppose I was in a car accident and broke my arm - I would probably be taken to the hospital, they would cast it and send my home the same day. If 3 months later I was in another accident and broke my other arm, it would be the same outcome - home that same day in a cast. If three months after that I broke a leg in an accident, I would likely be sent home in a cast (hopefully with some additional safety counseling at this point!). However, if I was in a car accident that broke both my arms and both my legs at the same, it would probably result in me ending up in an ICU somewhere as it would overwhelm my body to deal with all of this at the same time.

For this reason, I think it is important to talk with your surgeon about your overall goals and come up with a reasonable treatment plan that always prioritizes your safety. And this must be individualized for each patient based on age and health status. I would consider it much more reasonable to perform multiple simultaneous procedures on a young healthy patient, while on an older patient I would be much more cautious about doing this.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Mommy Make over is a combination surgery of the abdomen and the breast.adding liposuction makes the procedure longer, bigger and potential for complications increase.Think of the recovery and the amount of pain in different areas and the fact that after surgery you need to function to take care of your self. walk , move around, to decrease the risk of complications

Gustavo E. Galante, MD · Answer

Typically, a mommy makeover is a procedure that includes modifying the breasts (enlargement, reduction, or lift) and contouring the abdomen (liposuction, mini-tummy tuck, or full tummy-tuck). However, any procedure can be added to this as pregnancy, hormone changes, and weight fluctuations can affect many other areas of the body. So, the answer is yes.

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

A "mommy makeover" can include anything that you want it to. It is essentially a term that has gained popularity that encompasses more than one procedure to get your pre-baby body back. It is most common to have a combination of breast surgery such as a breast augmentation or breast lift with a tummy tuck. In reality all of our bodies don't end up needing the same exact surgery the other mom's in this world. I therefore offer a discounted price (the discount is larger and more beneficial if more procedures are done togehter)  on a "mommy makeover", but tailor the plan to be specific to each patient and what they want/need.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

A "Mommy Makeover" is the term for the correction of the
various anatomical changes that result from pregnancy in order to regain a
pre-pregnancy body appearance. The term “Mommy Makeover” has many different
definitions depending on the surgeon and entails different combinations of
procedures. A tummy tuck, selective areas of liposuction, and a breast
augmentation with or without a lift are frequently performed in combination or
can be performed sequentially. It is possible to do a “Mommy Makeover” without
a breast surgery in patients with the appropriate anatomy.
I would suggest that you see a plastic surgeon who is a diplomate of the
American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society
for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The surgeon should discuss your desired outcome,
examine you, and then discuss the pros and cons of the various options. Whether
you are a candidate, depends on your medical history, stability of your weight,
anatomical findings, physical exam as well as the desired outcome. You need to
be realistic about your desired outcome. 
Robert Singer, MD FACS
La Jolla, California