Mommy Makeover is a comprehensive, customized combination of cosmetic procedures designed to help women restore their pre-pregnancy body after childbearing and breastfeeding. Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding cause significant changes to a woman's body that often cannot be reversed through diet and exercise alone.
Common body changes after pregnancy:
- Abdominal: Stretched skin, separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti), stubborn fat deposits
- Breasts: Loss of volume, sagging (ptosis), asymmetry, stretched skin
- Body contours: Fat deposits in hips, thighs, flanks resistant to diet and exercise
- Skin: Stretch marks, loose skin in multiple areas
Typical Mommy Makeover Procedures:
Core Procedures (most common):
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): Removes excess abdominal skin and fat, tightens muscles
- Breast Surgery: Breast lift (mastopexy), breast augmentation, or breast reduction
- Liposuction: Removes stubborn fat from abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms
Additional Procedures (as needed):
- Arm Lift (Brachioplasty): Removes excess arm skin
- Thigh Lift: Removes excess thigh skin
- Labiaplasty: Reshapes vaginal area if desired
- Brazilian Butt Lift: Fat transfer to buttocks for enhanced shape
Dr Maresky customizes each Mommy Makeover to address your specific concerns and goals. Combining procedures in one surgery reduces overall recovery time, cost, and anesthesia exposure compared to staging procedures separately.
Important: You should be finished having children and at a stable weight for at least 6 months before considering a Mommy Makeover.
Why Choose Dr. Maresky
Four simple steps to your transformation
Initial Consultation
Comprehensive assessment and discussion of your goals, medical history, and treatment options.
Pre-Operative Planning
Detailed surgical planning, pre-operative instructions, and scheduling of your procedure.
Procedure Day
The surgical procedure performed in our state-of-the-art facility with comprehensive care.
Recovery & Follow-up
Post-operative care, monitoring, and follow-up appointments to ensure optimal healing.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Book your consultation to begin this transformative process with Dr. Maresky and our expert team.
Find answers to common questions
When is the best time to have a Mommy Makeover?
The best time is when you're finished having children, at least 6 months post-delivery (longer if breastfeeding), at a stable weight for 6+ months, and have arranged childcare and help for recovery. Most women wait until their youngest child is at least 1-2 years old.
Can I have a Mommy Makeover if I plan to have more children?
It's not recommended. Future pregnancies can reverse results, especially the tummy tuck. Wait until you're finished having children to maximize your investment and results.
How long do I need to stop breastfeeding before surgery?
At least 3-6 months after stopping breastfeeding to allow breast tissue to stabilize. This ensures accurate assessment and better surgical planning.
Can I breastfeed after a Mommy Makeover?
Breast lift usually preserves breastfeeding ability, but breast reduction may affect it. However, since you should be finished having children, future breastfeeding is typically not a concern. Discuss with Dr Maresky if this is important to you.
How long until I can care for my children?
You'll need full-time help for 1-2 weeks. You can perform light childcare at 2 weeks but cannot lift children for 6 weeks. Plan accordingly - this is major surgery requiring significant recovery.
Can I stage the procedures instead of doing them all at once?
Yes, but combining procedures is more cost-effective and reduces total recovery time. Staging may be recommended if you have medical conditions or prefer a less extensive surgery. Dr Maresky will discuss the best approach for you.
Will I have visible scars?
Yes, but scars are strategically placed. Tummy tuck scar is hidden under underwear/bikini. Breast scars vary by technique but are typically around the areola and/or vertical. Liposuction scars are tiny. Scars fade significantly over 12-18 months with proper care.
How much weight will I lose?
Mommy Makeover is not a weight loss procedure. You'll lose the weight of removed tissue (typically 5-10 pounds), but the main benefit is body contouring and reshaping, not weight loss. You should be at your goal weight before surgery.
When can I exercise after Mommy Makeover?
Light walking immediately (encouraged). Light exercise at 6 weeks. Full exercise at 3 months as approved by Dr Maresky. Gradual return is essential for proper healing.
Will insurance cover any part of a Mommy Makeover?
Usually no, as it's cosmetic. However, breast reduction for documented back/neck pain may be partially covered. Check with your insurance provider and discuss with Dr Maresky.
How long do Mommy Makeover results last?
Results are long-lasting with stable weight and no future pregnancies. The tummy tuck and breast surgery provide permanent structural changes. However, aging, gravity, and lifestyle affect long-term appearance. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle preserves results.
Is a Mommy Makeover worth the recovery?
Over 95% of patients say yes! While recovery is significant (3-4 weeks off work, 6 weeks limited activity), most women report the comprehensive transformation and restored confidence are absolutely worth it. Proper planning and support make recovery manageable.
