A Mommy Makeover is a large operation involving procedures to the abdomen and upper body.
A tummy tuck and some bilateral flank liposuction is done to reduce and eliminate the loose skin that may occur during childbirth.
The breasts often undergo an augmentation, lift or a combination of both to give a more youthful and aesthetically appealing appearance.
Both operations can usually be done at the same time.
In many women, a Mommy Makeover is a powerful, confidence building operation.
Recovery after a Mommy Makeover varies, but typically takes about 10-14 days.
The more procedures you have, the longer recovery time.
For example, if you need just a tummy tuck, your recovery will be faster than if you have a tummy tuck along with liposuction.
Another example would be if you had just a breast augmentation, you should have a slightly faster recovery compared to a breast augmentation with a breast lift.
A Mommy Makeover is typically done in a surgery center or hospital setting.
Depending on your overall health and the amount of surgery you need, you may have to stay overnight in a hospital.
After you go home, you will need someone to help take care of you for 1-5 days afterward.
After your procedure, drinking plenty of fluid and walking around a little will help with recovery.
Hopefully your surgeon uses a pain pump, which dispenses numbing medicine automatically to the areas of surgery.
This will reduce your pain levels and increase mobility as well.
If you have children, you should make sure that you have extra help taking care of them right after your Mommy Makeover.
You should be able to walk around gently several days after your procedure, but everyone is different, and having extra help at home will psychologically give you a little less stress.
Returning to work will take around 10-14 days, and you should be able to return to an office job sooner than if your job is more active.
Driving should also be possible within 2 weeks, but you should be off your pain medications before you drive.