Mommy Makeover

Three Ways To Restore Your Pre-Childbirth Body

What you need to know when considering a mommy makeover...

But first, can you relate to our moms?

“After two pregnancies, my breasts were deflated, and my stomach had loose skin that wouldn’t budge, no matter how much I exercised. My body definitely didn’t reflect how I felt. I also had stubborn fat around my hips that made me self-conscious in the clothes I enjoyed wearing in the past.”

“Childbirth left me with sagging breasts and a belly that made me feel older than I am.”

“Despite getting back into shape after my kids, I couldn’t shift the extra fat on my thighs and abdomen, and my tummy skin was stretched. My breasts also lost volume, making me feel less feminine. I wanted a surgeon that understood the physical and emotional toll of motherhood.”

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How Childbirth Impacts Your Body & the options a mommy makeover gives you

Pregnancy and breastfeeding stretch the skin and muscles of your breasts and abdomen, often leaving sagging breasts, loose abdominal skin, or separated muscles (diastasis recti). Weight gain during pregnancy can deposit stubborn fat in areas like your hips or thighs, which often persists despite diet and exercise. Hormonal changes can further affect skin elasticity and body contours. These changes, unique to each mother’s journey, make it hard to regain your pre-pregnancy figure.

A mommy makeover addresses these concerns with 3 specific options – breast lift and augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction…

Pregnancy and breastfeeding stretch breast tissue and skin, often causing sagging, volume loss, or asymmetry, which can impact confidence and, in some cases, cause discomfort like back pain. A breast lift restores perkiness by tightening skin and repositioning tissue, while breast augmentation adds volume with implants or fat transfer for a fuller, more balanced look.

The abdominal muscles and skin stretch significantly during pregnancy, often leading to separated muscles (diastasis recti) and loose, sagging skin. A tummy tuck removes excess skin, tightens weakened muscles, and flattens your abdomen, to restore a toned appearance and improve core strength. This addresses both cosmetic concerns and functional issues.

Hormonal shifts and weight gain during pregnancy can cause stubborn fat to accumulate in areas like the hips, thighs, abdomen, or flanks. More times than not they cannot be removed by diet and exercise alone.

Part ONE: your Consultation

A Mommy Makeover is a highly personalized journey that can focus on a single area—like a breast lift, tummy tuck, or liposuction—or combine these procedures to address multiple post-pregnancy changes, depending on your unique goals. During your consultation, we’ll conduct a thorough assessment of your body and discuss your aesthetic and functional goals, whether it’s restoring breast volume, flattening your abdomen, or sculpting stubborn fat deposits.

This customized approach to a Mommy Makeover offers a cohesive transformation, enhancing overall body proportions and often improving issues like core strength or back pain, with the convenience of a single recovery period. While this approach involves a longer surgery (4-6 hours) and a 2-3 week recovery with temporary swelling across multiple areas, the comprehensive, natural results are tailored to your post-pregnancy body.

For those with a specific concern, a single-procedure approach, such as a tummy tuck or breast augmentation, provides focused correction with a shorter surgery time, quicker 1-2 week recovery, and lower cost, making it ideal if you’re targeting one area. This option still delivers significant aesthetic and functional improvements—like tighter abdominal muscles or lifted breasts—and can be a stepping stone to future procedures if desired.

The consultation lasts about an hour and we’ll discuss your concerns about your breasts, abdomen, and stubborn fat. I’ll assess your skin’s laxity, muscle separation, and fat distribution. We’ll discuss your medical history, review before-and-after photos, and use 3D imaging to visualize your customized plan, whether combining procedures or focusing on one. You’ll have time to ask questions, ensuring clarity and confidence. Our goal is to create a Mommy Makeover that restores your pre-baby body and vitality.

Part two: your Surgery

A Mommy Makeover is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia, typically lasting 3-6 hours, depending on the combination of breast lift/augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction.

You’re comfortably positioned, and anesthesia is administered.

Marking: I mark the areas we're addressing such as your breasts, abdomen, and liposuction areas.

Breast Lift/Augmentation: For a lift, I remove excess skin, and then reshape the tissue to restore perkiness. For an augmentation, implants or fat are added for volume.

Tummy Tuck: I make an incision above your pubic area, remove excess skin, tighten abdominal muscles, and reposition your navel for a flat contour.

Liposuction: I make small incisions in the areas you want to sculpt and use a cannula to remove fat and sculpt smoother curves.

Closure: Incisions are closed with dissolvable sutures, designed to minimize scarring.

Compression Garments: Garments are applied to support healing and contouring in the breast, tummy, and liposuction areas.

Part three: your recovery

Heading home after surgery

You’ll return home with compression garments and instructions to rest with limited movement. Pain is managed with medication, and you must avoid lifting or straining to support healing across treated areas.

Days 2-3

Swelling and soreness peak but are manageable. You’ll rest, wear compression garments, and notice improved comfort as you follow our care plan.

Days 4–7

Swelling begins to subside, and you may resume light activities like walking. Follow-up visits ensure proper healing of breast, tummy, and liposuction sites.

Weeks 1–3

Most of my patients return to non-strenuous work after 2-3 weeks. You’ll see initial contouring, with improved core strength from tummy tuck and breast comfort.

Weeks 3–6

Swelling continues to resolve, revealing your sculpted figure. You can resume light exercise.

Months 2–6

Final results emerge as scars fade and tissues settle. You’ll enjoy a toned abdomen, lifted/fuller breasts, and/or smoother contours.

Most Natural mommy makeover

One of the top concerns my moms have when considering a mommy makeover is how natural the final outcome will look. Here’s how I ensure that happens…

Every Mommy Makeover me and my team perform is tailored to each patient’s unique post-pregnancy body. During your consultation, we analyze your breast volume, abdominal muscle integrity, and fat distribution to design a plan—whether a breast lift/augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, or a combination—that delivers a balanced, rejuvenated silhouette.

For example, a patient with significant abdominal laxity may benefit from a full tummy tuck, while another might need subtle breast enhancement for fullness. This bespoke approach ensures everything we do is customized to your specific body and goals.

I use refined methods to achieve smooth, natural outcomes across all 3 procedures. For breast lift/augmentation, I layer tissue or place implants to mimic natural fullness. For tummy tucks, I tighten your muscles with precise sutures for a flat, organic look. For liposuction, I sculpt fat evenly in areas like your abdomen or thighs. These techniques ensure your body moves naturally and supports functional improvements, like core strength.

I place incisions strategically—around the areola or under the breast for lifts/augmentations, low on the abdomen for tummy tucks, and in tiny, discreet spots for liposuction—to hide scars in natural creases and clothing lines. Fine sutures and scar-care protocols, like silicone sheets, ensure your scars fade to near-invisibility within months. Even my patients with extensive procedures enjoy minimal visible marks. They love how their enhanced figure looks flawless in swimsuits or fitted clothes.

I use intraoperative imaging and real-time adjustments to ensure symmetry and balance across all breast, tummy, and liposuction areas. For example, we align breast volume with abdominal contours while confirming muscle repair supports posture. This precision prevents over-correction, ensuring natural movement and functional benefits, like reduced back strain.

We provide a comprehensive recovery plan, including lymphatic massages to reduce swelling and compression garments to enhance contours across treated areas. Regular follow-ups monitor aesthetic and functional progress, like improved core stability or breast comfort, with skincare tips to maintain results. We also guide you on gradual exercise to protect your new figure and function. This ongoing care ensures you feel supported through every step of your journey.

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Common Questions & Concerns Our Moms Have About A Mommy Makeover

Undergoing a mommy makeover is a big decision and it’s normal to have questions and concerns. Here are a couple of the most common ones I hear from my moms…

Me and my team customize each procedure—breast lift/augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction—to your proportions, using advanced techniques to ensure smooth contours and organic movement. During your consultation, 3D imaging helps us design a plan that looks and feels natural to you and your goals.

Safety is our top priority. I’m a board-certified surgeon and me and my team have a state-of-the-art facility and thorough pre-operative screenings to ensure you’re a good candidate. We tailor each surgery duration and recovery plan to minimize risks while addressing both aesthetic and functional goals. Your consultation will cover all unique safety measures for peace of mind.

We understand the demands of motherhood, and we design recovery to be manageable. Most patients resume light activities within 2-3 weeks, with initial swelling and discomfort fading sooner. You’ll need help with childcare and lifting for the first 1-2 weeks to protect your results, like muscle repair or breast healing. Follow-up visits ensure a smooth recovery, and my patients often return to parenting duties faster than expected. You will see me and my team multiple times throughout your recovery.

Scarring is minimal with our advanced techniques. I place incisions discreetly—low on the abdomen for tummy tucks, around the areola for breast lifts, or in tiny spots for liposuction—so they’re hidden by clothing or natural creases. Fine sutures and scar-care protocols, like silicone sheets, ensure scars fade significantly within months. My patients love how their toned figure shines without obvious marks to boost their confidence in swimwear and fitted clothes. This discreet approach definitely enhances your aesthetic results.

Absolutely, a Mommy Makeover often addresses functional issues alongside aesthetic ones. A tummy tuck repairs separated abdominal muscles, improving core strength and reducing lower back pain, while a breast lift or augmentation can alleviate discomfort from heavy, sagging breasts. Liposuction enhances mobility by removing excess fat. Many of my patients report feeling stronger and more comfortable post-surgery.

What Our moms Are Saying About Their decision to get a mommy makeover

“My Mommy Makeover gave me back my pre-baby body. My breasts are full and lifted, my tummy is flat, and my hips are sculpted—it’s natural and stunning. The team’s care was incredible, they guided me through every step. I’m confident in my mom jeans again!”

“After my Mommy Makeover, I feel like I’ve turned back time. My breast lift relieved my back pain, and the tummy tuck gave me a toned core I haven’t had in years. They made recovery smooth with clear instructions and check-ins. The results are so natural, nobody guesses I had surgery. I’m so grateful for this transformation!”

“My Mommy Makeover restored my confidence as a mom and athlete. The breast augmentation and liposuction gave me feminine curves, and the tummy tuck tightened my core, making workouts easier. The entire team was so supportive. I love my reflection and feel like the best version of myself.”

Ready to Restore Your Pre-Childbirth Body?

The next step is to schedule your one-on-one consultation. We’ll discuss your specific goals along with your questions and concerns.

It will last about an hour and no detail will be overlooked. The goal of this consultation isn’t to convince you one way or another but rather give you the clarity and confidence to make the decision that’s best for you.

You can schedule your consultation 3 ways, whichever is most convenient for you…

Call or text us directly at 310-774-7311. Stop by and visit us at Death Valley National Park, Badwater Rd, California 92328. Or complete the form below and we’ll contact you.

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