I would recommend this procedure and surgeon to anyone who wants to look and feel better about their body!

Being a mommy of 2 littles who were almost 10lbs at birth, I knew this moment would come. Dr. Wages and his team at North Shore Plastic Surgery are AMAZING! I knew during my very detailed consultation that he would do my surgery. He is known for his rapid recovery technique but I was still very nervous having this surgery so close to Christmas. I had my Mommy Makeover on December 17th (alittle over a week ago) and I am shocked that I am feeling so well. I had a breast lift, reduction and small saline implant, tummy tuck with the diastasis recto repair and a little lipo on my sides. I have my moments of discomfort and am still pretty swollen but I would recommend this procedure and surgeon to anyone who wants to look and feel better about their body! I will post pictures of my recovery, before/afters and updates as I go but feel the need to start telling the world about my experience.

Here are my pre-op pics taken the day before my mommy makeover. I requested these today when I went in for my follow-up appointment. I am almost 4 weeks post surgery.

Today went in for my 4 week post-op appointment. I am looking and feeling great!

Looking back, the first 3-4 days were the hardest with the most pain when I would get up from sitting/laying. That being said, I was able to go to my daughter’s holiday concert the very next day, but was moving at a gingerly pace. I didn’t want to risk feeling horrible so I stayed on top of my pain meds and I made a chart so I didn’t lose track of everything I was taking. Also, majorly important to take colace!

After a week, I started walking on my treadmill (level 2) for an hour (3 miles) daily to help with swelling. At this time, I only took ibuprofen for pain management.

By week 2, I would say the swelling and bruising went down substantially; especially on my legs/thighs and flanks. I have continued with moving as much as possible. I started driving at this point and probably could have after a week, but didn’t need to.. The undergarments were a love/hate relationship at this point. By week three, I bought I few different styles and I try to switch it up so I will continue to wear them. I have a whole new appreciation for SPANKS!!

Today, (week 4) my boobs & stomach are still swollen, but I am VERY happy with how everything looks. Most of the steri strips have fallen off before today’s appointment and Dr. Wages removed anything remaining. The scars are healing quickly and my new belly button is really cute. Below the new bellybutton is my old one. Dr. Wages removed the steri strip and reassured me that the old one will smooth out. I will post an update next month.