mommy makeover procedure

Becoming a mom is one of the most rewarding of all life experiences – but pregnancy and breastfeeding can leave you with body issues that leave you feeling less confidence in your body image. Whether you have had several pregnancies, or just one, it can drastically change your figure, leaving you with a tummy pouch, excess fat on thighs and buttocks, stretch marks, or saggy breasts. Dr. Sadrian's mommy makeover in San Diego, performed in his state-of-the-art medical suite, is a customized procedure to restore a firm, trim, attractive shape to body and breasts.

What is a Mommy Makeover?

A mommy makeover is a comprehensive set of cosmetic procedures aimed at restoring a woman’s body to its pre-pregnancy condition. Pregnancy and breastfeeding can significantly impact the body, leading to issues such as sagging breasts, excess abdominal skin, and stubborn fat deposits. A mommy makeover addresses these concerns through a combination of surgical techniques tailored to the individual's needs. Common procedures included in a mommy makeover are a breast lift, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, and Brazilian butt lift. Each plan is customized to help mothers regain confidence and achieve a more youthful, revitalized appearance.

Aesthetic Concerns After Pregnancy

Pregnancy and childbirth can change your body in ways that are hard to reverse with diet and exercise alone. Many women struggle with deflated or sagging breasts, stretched abdominal muscles, loose skin, excess fat in new areas, and skin laxity that makes clothing fit differently. For some, the physical changes also bring emotional impacts, such as decreased self-esteem or frustration with their post-baby body. A Mommy Makeover targets these specific issues with a tailored surgical approach, helping you feel more like yourself again, both in and out of clothes.

What are the Benefits of a Mommy Makeover?

A mommy makeover is a very popular procedure because of the many benefits it provides for mothers who want to renew their feminine physique after having children. Depending on which procedures chosen for the customized mommy makeover San Diego patients will experience benefits will be unique to them. General benefits include the following:

Revitalized, refreshed figure after having children
Youthful, lifted breasts
Tight, flat, and contoured waistline
Long-lasting results
More affordable than having separate aesthetic procedures
Less time spent under anesthesia, as multiple surgeries are done at once
One recovery period for multiple surgeries
More confidence and self-esteem
A better fit in clothes
Peace with your figure as a mother

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Preparing for a Mommy Makeover

Preparation is essential for a successful Mommy Makeover. Begin with a consultation with Dr. Sadrian to discuss your goals and medical history and to develop a customized plan. Ensure you complete all necessary health evaluations to confirm you are fit for surgery. It is also important to quit smoking at least six weeks before the procedure to promote better healing. Arrange for assistance during the initial recovery period, particularly for childcare and household duties. Finally, adhere to any pre-surgery instructions provided, such as medications to avoid and fasting requirements, to ensure the best possible outcome.

What is Included in a Mommy Makeover?

A Mommy Makeover refers to a combination of body contouring procedures. They are performed together to improve the physical changes to your body after pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. At his San Diego plastic surgery practice, Dr. Sadrian will meet with you to discuss your goals and then develop a customized plan that is right for you. The general approach to Dr. Sadrian's mommy makeover procedures includes a combination of surgical procedures, focusing on the breasts, waistline, and general body sculpting.

How Long Does the Procedure Take?

A Mommy Makeover can take between 4 to 6 hours, depending on the number and type of procedures being performed. More extensive combinations may require longer surgical times, and in some cases, Dr. Sadrian may recommend staging the surgeries across separate sessions for the safety and optimal healing of the patient.

Breast Lift

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the breasts can increase in size as much as a full cup size or more. Returning to normal can mean a significant loss in volume with noticeable sagging. Many women choose to restore their buoyancy and regain a youthful, perky lift with a breast lift.

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Breast Augmentation

To restore lost volume after pregnancy and nursing, implants are used to augment the size of the breasts and enhance their shape and symmetry. For women who would like to achieve larger, rounder breasts without implants, a fat transfer breast augmentation can be performed by harvesting fat from an area of the body with surplus fat and injecting this fat into the breasts.

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Body Sculpting

Moms can experience drastic changes in the body and skin shape and condition after having children. Battle scars include stretch marks, sagging skin, excess fat, and other issues. A body lift would be the procedure procedure to treat these conditions.

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Tummy Tuck

After the baby weight is lost, many moms struggle with excess skin and fat on the abdomen. A tummy tuck will remove the excess fat and skin, and in most cases, restore weakened or separated muscles that have resulted due to pregnancy.

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Liposuction

Stubborn pockets of fat in various areas of the body can build up and be quite difficult to budge after having children. Liposuction eliminates these fat pockets, contouring your body and achieving sleek, slim lines. Common areas sculpted with liposuction are the abdomen, thighs, bra area, back, and arms.

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Brazilian Butt Lift

After pregnancy, the volume in the bottom can deflate, leaving a flat or sagging bottom. Many women want to renew this area and achieve a perky, round butt. During a Brazilian butt lift, fat is removed from one area of the body with extra volume, then injected into the bottom, resulting in a lifted, round butt that perfectly compliments the defined waist and enhanced breasts that a mommy makeover achieves.

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Who Is a Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?

Motherhood often means prioritizing your family’s needs over your own. For moms of all ages, Dr. Sadrian's mommy makeover procedures will get you back to feeling like you are at your best. Even with a commitment to healthy eating and exercising, it can be hard to return to that firm, tight, pre-baby appearance. An ideal candidate is someone who has experienced unwanted changes in their breasts and abdomen after pregnancy. Consider a Mommy Makeover in San Diego with Dr. Sadrian if you identify with any of the following:

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Diet and Exercise Aren't Enough: Despite your efforts, your body hasn't returned to its pre-pregnancy shape.
Changes in Breast Size or Shape: Pregnancy and breastfeeding have altered the size or firmness of your breasts.
Abdominal Concerns: You've struggled to tighten your abs and lose excess skin post-pregnancy.
Excess Fat and Tissue: You're looking to eliminate stubborn fat and tissue around your midsection.
Clothing Fit: You wish to comfortably wear your pre-pregnancy clothes again.
Stretch Marks: Stretch marks on your abdomen have impacted your confidence.
Beach Body Confidence: You desire to wear a bikini confidently at the beach.

To achieve and maintain the best results, it is recommended that you undergo a Mommy Makeover after you have completed your family. Dr. Sadrian advises allowing your body at least six months to heal post-delivery before considering surgery. Additionally, you should stop breastfeeding for two to three months prior to your procedure to allow for an accurate assessment of your breast size and shape. A Mommy Makeover addresses the issues that diet and exercise alone cannot fix, such as stretch marks, loose skin, and sagging breasts. It is intended to complement a healthy lifestyle, not replace it. For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Dr. Sadrian's office in San Diego. Let us help you reclaim your pre-pregnancy body and confidence.

Recovery After The Procedure?

A mommy makeover typically allows you to recover at home. Your recovery can take one to two weeks depending on the specific procedures included in your mommy makeover. Following your mommy makeover surgery at Dr. Sadrian's San Diego plastic surgery center, you can expect to experience soreness, swelling, and bruising. You will be limited in what you can lift – including children and pets! It is important to have someone help you at home for at least 24 to 48 hours after your procedure. Avoid heavy lifting, sports, vigorous exercise or other physical activities for about six weeks.

When Can I Start Exercising?

Patients can typically resume light activity and walking after a few days but should wait at least six weeks before returning to strenuous workouts or lifting. Always follow Dr. Sadrian’s post-op guidelines to ensure the incisions heal properly and your results are not compromised.

How Long Will it Take to See The Results?

The results of your mommy makeover will slowly be revealed. You’ve just had surgery and as with any surgery, recovery time is needed. During the first three to six weeks of your recovery period, your abdomen and breasts will be swollen. This is nothing to worry about; it’s a natural part of the healing process. Swelling diminishes over the days and weeks. The final results, and a trimmer, more attractive look finally achieved after about three months.

Other Surgical and Non-Surgical Options

In addition to the standard procedures included in a Mommy Makeover, there are several other surgical and non-surgical options available to enhance your results. Surgical options include a thigh lift, which removes excess skin and fat from the thighs for a more toned appearance, an arm lift to address sagging skin and fat in the upper arms, and labiaplasty, which reshapes the labia for aesthetic or comfort reasons. For those seeking non-surgical solutions, CoolSculpting offers a non-invasive fat reduction treatment, other forms of non-surgical body contouring can also be utilized to lift and tighten the skin, and laser skin resurfacing improves skin texture while reducing the appearance of scars and stretch marks.

Why Choose Sadrian Plastic Surgery for Your Mommy Makeover?

Selecting the right plastic surgeon is the most important aspect of any procedure. At our fully accredited plastic surgery clinic in La Jolla, Dr. Sadrian, and the entire staff at the Sadrian Plastic Surgery Center is committed to providing you with the very best patient care, safety and results. Dr. Sadrian will guide you through the San Diego mommy makeover process and fully answer any questions or concerns you have. With 18 years of experience in the field of plastic surgery, Dr. Sadrian is one of the few in the country with dual certifications in two specialties: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. This extensive training gives him a great depth of knowledge and experience. By focusing on excellence, beauty, and attention to detail, his goal is to provide you with the individualized care you deserve and to ensure you have a very rewarding outcome.

What is the cost of a mommy makeover?

At our practice near San Diego mommy makeover procedures are priced at $28,000 and up, including all surgical and other fees. This is an estimate, as prices vary based on your unique needs, which procedures you require for your mommy makeover in San Diego, and what your aesthetic goals include. The complexity and operating time required for your mommy makeover also factor into the cost. We provide financing options to help patients get their mommy makeover as soon as they want it. Financing options include CareCredit, and Alphaeon.

Mommy Makeover Frequently Asked Questions

How long should I wait after childbirth before getting a Mommy Makeover?

We recommend waiting at least six months to one year after childbirth, especially if you’re breastfeeding. Your body needs time to stabilize hormonally and physically for the best surgical results.

Will a Mommy Makeover help me lose weight or just contour my body?

A Mommy Makeover is not a weight loss procedure. It’s intended to reshape and restore your pre-pregnancy contours once you’re at or near your ideal weight. Procedures like liposuction and tummy tuck can help you appear leaner, but they don't replace diet and exercise.

Can I get a Mommy Makeover if I plan to have more children?

It’s best to wait until you’re done having children before pursuing a Mommy Makeover. Future pregnancies can reverse the surgical results by stretching the skin and muscles again.

What type of scars can I expect after a Mommy Makeover?

Scars will vary based on the procedures performed. Incisions are typically placed in concealed areas (underwear and bra lines) and fade over time with proper care and scar management protocols.

How do I choose the right surgeon for my Mommy Makeover?

Look for a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in body contouring after pregnancy. Dr. Sadrian holds dual board certifications and has performed hundreds of Mommy Makeovers in San Diego with natural-looking, long-lasting results.

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Mommy Makeover Before & Afters

What is a Mommy Makeover?

Aesthetic Concerns After Pregnancy

What are the Benefits of a Mommy Makeover?

Mommy Makeover and Brazilian Butt Lift Patient Testimonial

Preparing for a Mommy Makeover

What is Included in a Mommy Makeover?

How Long Does the Procedure Take?

Breast Lift

Breast Augmentation

Body Sculpting

Tummy Tuck

Liposuction

Brazilian Butt Lift

Who Is a Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?

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Recovery After The Procedure?

When Can I Start Exercising?

How Long Will it Take to See The Results?

Other Surgical and Non-Surgical Options

Why Choose Sadrian Plastic Surgery for Your Mommy Makeover?

What is the cost of a mommy makeover?

Mommy Makeover Frequently Asked Questions

How long should I wait after childbirth before getting a Mommy Makeover?

Will a Mommy Makeover help me lose weight or just contour my body?

Can I get a Mommy Makeover if I plan to have more children?

What type of scars can I expect after a Mommy Makeover?

How do I choose the right surgeon for my Mommy Makeover?

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