Mommy Makeover
What is Mommy Makeover?
A woman’s body does not always return to the same state after giving birth.
Mommy Makeover is a procedure that some women choose to undergo after childbirth in order to mitigate the effects of pregnancy, breastfeeding, and other physical and hormonal changes associated with the gestational process.
It consists of the combination of different surgical techniques for body contour remodelling, focusing mainly on the breasts and the abdomen, in a single intervention.
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Recover your body after childbirth
We are aware that after having a baby some parts of our body do not return to the same state:
- The skin of the abdomen stretches
- The pelvic floor is affected
- There may be a large scar
- The breasts change
- There is excess skin
Both the breasts, which present flaccid, stretched skin without tone, and the abdomen undergo a very significant change, and in some cases, the abdominal wall shows a constantly distended or bulging appearance.
Fat seems to have come to stay, and it accumulates in localised areas such as:
- Arms
- Abdomen
- Back
- Flanks
- Hips
- Thighs
In addition, other areas of the body may be affected, such as the vaginal canal and the entire vulval area; sometimes with loss of volume and tone, changes in pigmentation, and flaccidity.
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Review my choiceThere are different treatments to provide a solution for each of these points:
Liposculpture
Liposuction, accompanied by different state-of-the-art technologies such as Vaser, Renuvion, Microaire, Morpheus8 or BodyTite, allows us to:
- On the one hand, eliminate the localised fat that has been acquired during pregnancy.
- And, on the other hand, treat flaccid skin, achieving—in some cases—up to 70% dermal retraction.
Abdominoplasty
- We remove all the excess skin and fat from the abdomen, eliminating as many stretch marks as possible.
- We correct diastasis, repairing the abdominal muscles that were affected by pregnancy.
- In this way, we resolve abdominal bulging, restoring a firm and flat abdomen with a toned appearance.
Breast Surgery
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the breasts undergo significant changes. They may lose volume and firmness, becoming small, flaccid, and empty. In some cases, they may also appear large and sagging.
Depending on the case, and with the aim of restoring the appropriate shape and size in proportion to your body, we may suggest different breast surgery techniques:
- Augmentation with implants
- Breast reduction
- Breast lift
It may also be necessary to consider nipple remodelling and/or reduction of the areola size, which may also have been affected during the breastfeeding process.
Postpartum body
Additionally, we have other surgical techniques to restore other areas of the body such as:
- Labiaplasty
- Gluteal lipofilling
- Chin liposuction
- Waist narrowing
Mommy Makeover before and after
It is common that after all the physical changes caused by pregnancy and breastfeeding, you need to recover your body.
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Advantages of the Mommy Makeover
Elimination of localised fat
Repair of the abdominal wall
Rebuilding the shape of the breasts
Restoring the aesthetics of the vagina
Restoring self-confidence
Recovering or improving the pre-pregnancy figure
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F.A.Q.
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How does the body recover after childbirth?
After childbirth, a woman’s body continues to experience significant changes, which is why it is recommended to wait at least between six and eight months depending on how pregnancy and breastfeeding have been. In this way, we achieve a total recovery, by which time fluid retention (inflammation) will have subsided, and the musculature and muscle tone will have been restored.
Likewise, the greatest transformation of the breasts takes place from the time the woman breastfeeds the baby until she stops breastfeeding, which is why it is essential to allow time for the breasts after completing the breastfeeding stage until their complete involution, and then indicate the correct breast surgery for each patient, as well as review other body areas which may, if appropriate, require improvement. -
How long does it take the body to recover after childbirth?
Between six and twelve months, depending on whether it has been a natural birth or a caesarean section and the development of the pregnancy and breastfeeding period.
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What is the Mommy Makeover for?
To restore and improve the appearance of the body after pregnancy and childbirth.
It is also an ideal procedure for women who have not experienced motherhood, but who wish to improve abdomen and breasts. -
Who are candidates for a Mommy Makeover?
The most important thing is to be in good health, without medical consequences after pregnancy or related pathologies.
It is important to have lost as much of the weight gained during pregnancy as possible and to have completed the breastfeeding period, as well as being certain that you do not wish to have more children, maintaining realistic expectations and focusing on an improvement in aesthetics and functionality. -
Can I undergo surgery while continuing breastfeeding?
No, the breasts change from the start of pregnancy, and these changes continue until breastfeeding ends. For this reason, it is important to wait a reasonable period of at least 2 or 3 months after completing this stage, in order to assess the actual condition of the breast and to define which type of breast procedure should be performed.
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How should I prepare before surgery?
It is very important to stop smoking at least 1 month before surgery and until 1 month afterwards, as the level of nicotine in the body affects the recovery and wound-healing process, and additionally represents a risk during surgery. Likewise, all preoperative tests requested by the surgical team must be carried out, in order to minimise the risks associated with the procedure, verifying that the patient is fit for the intervention. Having realistic expectations and a clear understanding of the procedure, being aware of postoperative care and the necessary lifestyle changes are crucial to guarantee the desired result.
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What preoperative tests will I be asked to undergo before surgery?
A complete blood test, including coagulation tests and serological analysis, a chest X-ray, a breast study (ultrasound and mammogram), an abdominal CT scan for cases where alterations of the abdominal wall are found such as severe diastasis, incisional hernias or hernias, all of this at least one month before the intervention. Occasionally, depending on the patient’s condition, additional studies may be required.
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What are the risks of this procedure?
The Mommy Makeover is major surgery, with risks associated with anaesthesia and the different procedures to be performed, such as lipoabdominoplasty and mammoplasty. There may be a risk of bleeding, infection, seromas, wound dehiscence, poor healing, among others. This is why pre-surgical examinations and good preparation of the patient are important, having clear the procedures to be performed, minimising as much as possible the risks and undesired events during and after the intervention. All of this is achieved thanks to the support of the surgical team of the body contour unit and the other specialists involved in the process, such as the anaesthesiology team, internal medicine, general surgery, nutrition and dietetics, physiotherapy and physical conditioning.
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Can all the desired interventions be performed in the same surgery?
We aim to do so, however, only if the patient meets all the health, weight and body mass index requirements. Sometimes it is necessary to perform the procedures in two or more surgical stages in order to minimise risks and to achieve the desired results with the Mommy Makeover. If this is the case, it is necessary to wait at least 3 months or a little longer between one surgery and the next until the patient has fully recovered.
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How long does Mommy Makeover surgery last?
The procedure, from when you are taken to the operating theatre until you return to your room, may take between 4 and 6 hours.
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What type of anaesthesia is used in the Mommy Makeover?
General anaesthesia.
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How long do I need to stay in hospital and how long does full recovery take?
Patients who undergo a Mommy Makeover generally spend 2 nights in the clinic. Afterwards, their recovery continues at home, although they must attend massages, dressings and scheduled check-ups. Once the first week has passed, which is crucial in terms of care, recovery accelerates, inflammation gradually subsides, and normal life resumes around 4 weeks after surgery. However, it is extremely important to understand that postoperative care and rest are decisive for complete recovery and for achieving the desired results and preventing complications; follow-up and support from the surgical team and the healing process continue for up to one year after the intervention.
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What is the postoperative period like and what can I expect?
Immediately after surgery, you will wear a girdle and other dressings and pads, which you must use for at least one month or longer, depending on progress. There will be general swelling in the treated areas, and more so if liposuction was performed during the procedure; this is why drains are usually placed to help drain fluid and residual blood, thus avoiding the formation of seromas. These drains will be removed after a few days as fluid output decreases. There will be bruising, which will resolve in about 10 to 15 days. The initial pain after the intervention will diminish during the first week, in line with the patient’s increased mobility, which is why it is important to maintain an adequate analgesic regimen. After the first two weeks, you may notice hardness in the tissues, as well as alterations in skin and nipple sensitivity, a feeling of stiffness and occasionally stabbing sensations or tightness. All of this is the normal process through which tissues go during recovery until the residual inflammation disappears completely, as well as the wounds closing and maturing until the healing process is completed.
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After how many months will I notice the result?
Residual inflammation will gradually decrease after the first month until the tissues recover, with results starting to be visible between 4 and 6 months after the intervention, but bearing in mind that changes will continue, and by one year the result will already be definitive.
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How much does the Mommy Makeover procedure cost?
The price will depend on the procedures to be performed and the areas to be treated. This will only be known after an initial consultation, during which we carefully listen to the problems reported by the patient, assess her physically, review what the correct treatment would be, and design a personalised surgical plan adapted to the conditions found during that assessment.
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How should I take care of myself after undergoing a Mommy Makeover?
Early mobilisation, complying with the instructions regarding medication, girdles, dressings and procedures to be carried out during the postoperative period, adopting healthy lifestyle habits such as a proper diet (even before surgery) and starting physical exercise are the fundamental pillars to achieve the desired results. It does not sound easy or simple; that is why the Mommy Makeover we offer at Clínica Planas is comprehensive and includes support before surgery and throughout the postoperative process until full recovery, from the team of professionals in the departments of nutrition, physiotherapy and physical conditioning, who are ready to provide the necessary support to achieve the objectives set by the surgeon and the patient. Ultimately, that is what we are: a medical-surgical team who, together with the patient, work towards an optimal result.
