Age 38, mom-of-3, 210lbs, am I a candidate for a mommy makeover? (Photos)

Thanks for the question.
From your photos I would give you a preliminary thumbs up for mommy makeover. However, this is one that requires a detailed physical examination and history by a board certified plastic surgeon to really be sure. I wish you the best of luck, I am sure you will be happy.

Thank you for your question and congratulations on the weight loss! You are a great candidate for a mommy makeover including a breast lift and tummy tuck. You do have some intra abdominal fat which is fat that you will continue to lose during your weight loss journey. I tell all my patients to try to get as close to your weight goal before surgery. Typically within 20lbs or so. I would recommend speaking with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to evaluate and discuss your options and answer any questions. Best of luck to you.

Hello @Sensible37278, thank you for your question. Every practice has different requirements for performing a Tummy tuck or a surgical procedure. BMI is one of them, not everything depends on this factor but it helps analyze how risky and optimal the surgery can be. An optimal BMI is 30 for surgery. I suggest you continue to keep lowering your weight and eating healthy so you can maintain your figure after the procedure and have excellent results in the long run. t is important that you have a consultation with a board certified specialist to determine a surgical plan according to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Thanks for your question! I don't think you are there just yet. Your side angle looks like you have a combination of two things happening: a diastasis recti (from the babies) and intrabdominal fat (fat that's under the muscle wall). Unfortunately, we can't address the latter with a tummy tuck. The only way to eliminate that fat is with diet and exercise. Keep going on your weight loss journey and I'm sure you will get there soon. Good luck!

Thank you for your question and photos! Yes, you are a candidate for a mommy makeover. I would recommend that you get to your goal weight prior to surgery. This is benefit your health and your results. I always recommend that you make a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Best wishes!

Thank you for your question.
Based on your photos, I believe you are a good candidate for a mommy makeover. An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck will repair your abdominal muscles post-pregnancy and remove the excess skin to give you a flatter, smoother contour. In addition, I also like to liposuction the flanks in order to give the appearance of an hour-glass figure. For the breasts, I would recommend an augmentation with a small silicone implants. This will allow for the breasts to be lifted, perkier, and more youthful while restoring the volume you may have lost during pregnancy. I would recommend that you consider this procedure when you are at an ideal and stable weight for at least six months in order to have the best and longest lasting results.

Congratulations on your weight loss! While you may be a candidate for a mommy makeover, it would be better to reach your ideal stable weight before proceeding with surgery. This is because further weight loss after surgery can negatively impact your results, making another surgery inevitable.

Thanks for your inquiry and excellent pictures. If you are in good health and are a about 10 pounds from your goal weight, you are an excellent candidate for a mommy makeover, best of luck.

Thanks for your question. There is a Body Mass Index (BMI) requirement that patients must meet for the mommy makeover surgery. At my practice, the mommy makeover max BMI is 33. This is based on your height and weight. Since you did not include your height, I cannot confirm if you meet the BMI requirement for surgery. You can find a BMI calculator online to verify. Hope this helps. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take Care, Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

There are several components to a mommy makeover. However, you have not told us your height but you appear heavy. One procedure you can start with is your breasts. I recommend a lift using The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. At the same time, you can undergo liposuction. Liposuction can safely remove 10 lbs during one session. Also, I recommend a low fat diet, core exercises such as sit-ups, planks, pilates and start wearing am abdominal binder.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.