Mummy Makeover
A mummy makeover refers to a combination of cosmetic surgical procedures performed by a plastic surgeon to help restore and rejuvenate a woman’s body after pregnancy and childbirth. It typically involves a combination of procedures such as breast augmentation or lift, tummy tuck, liposuction, and sometimes other procedures like thigh lift or arm lift. A mummy makeover is a personalized combination of surgical procedures designed to address the specific concerns of women who have undergone pregnancy and childbirth. It typically targets areas such as the breasts, abdomen, and body contour, aiming to restore or enhance their appearance.
Pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding processes can cause various disturbing change of appearance in the body of women. At this point, we are talking about Mommy Makeover because its purpose is to restore the shape and appearance of a woman’s body after giving birth to a child. This topic is a combination of procedures that can be designed differently for every woman.
Possible procedures in a Mummy Makeover:
- Breast Uplift
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Lift with Implant
- Tummy Tuck
- Liposuction
- Genital Aesthetic Procedures
Even though each of the processes listed above is done separately, we call mommy makeover to be done in the same session.
What is the ideal timing to have Mummy Makeover?
Ideal timing depends on some factors. The first is whether to have more children. Ideally, when you are not planning to have more children, it will be more proper to get these procedures done especially Tummy Tuck and Breast Surgery. But at this point we would like to clarify something that has caused very serious misunderstandings. After Mommy makeover, you may have a child, there is never any obstacle about it. It is safe for both you and your baby. It should be kept in mind that it is inevitable the results obtained by surgery will be affected.
Another issue is maintaining a stable weight. The pregnancy and lactation process cause you to gain weight and lose weight. It will take a certain period of time for women to return to a stable weight after birth. Possible excessive weight gain after mommy makeover surgery may affect the results of the procedure.
Another issue is breastfeeding. We want all of our patients to wait at least 3 months after the last breastfeeding, since breastfeeding has a very serious effect on the volume of the breast.
What are the risks of Mummy Makeover procedure?
Risks will vary depending on the combination of procedures to be applied according to the person. However, there are some general risks that apply to almost any surgery: Bleeding, infection, wound healing problems, unfavourable scarring. You may find risks of each procedure and recovery in its own page in this website.
How about Scars in mummy makeover procedure?
If the breast surgery is only breast enlargement scar will be minimal but if it is breast uplift surgery scar may vary according to the situation. Tummy Tuck scar will be hidden under your underwear from the hip bone to another hip bone. Happily, liposuction is not a surgery lives scar. Again, you may find more information about the scars of the procedures on their page: Breast Uplift, Breast Enlargement, Breast Uplift with Implant, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction and Female Genital Aesthetic Surgeries.
Operation and Early Period of After Surgery
Estimated length of your operation and your hospital stay definitely depend on individualized procedures to be done. In this combination surgery Tummy Tuck and the Breast Surgery either breast uplift or breast enlargement will contribute the day of staying in the hospital. The surgery is done under general anaesthesia.
After surgery you may have bandages, supportive bra for either breast enlargement or breast uplift, abdominal binder for Tummy Tuck and liposuction compression. Each surgical procedure has its own special limitations and early period conditions.
Mummy Makeover – Frequently Asked Questions
A “Mommy Makeover “is individualized combination of Breast Uplift, Breast Enlargement, Breast Uplift with Implant, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction and Female Genital Aesthetic Surgeries.
The length of recovery period is entirely depending on the procedures included to the surgery. But an average of 7-14 days is reasonable estimation for Mommy Makeover.
The pregnancy and lactation process cause you to quick gain weight and lose weight. It will take a certain period of time for women to return to a stable weight after birth. I want all my patients to be in a stable weight for at least 3 months.
Almost every aesthetic surgery has the same risks such as bleeding, infection, wound healing problems, unfavourable scarring. According to the operation to be done, there will be additional risks.
After surgery you may worn supportive bra, abdominal binder and compression corsets according to the surgery to be done. Additionally, dressings over wound will be applied.
The price of this surgery will vary according to the procedures to be performed. Due to the relevant legal regulations, it is not possible to share information on our website about prices. However, you can contact us to have more information about the price and procedure itself.
Mommy makeovers are not designed as weight loss procedures. A typical liposuction treatment only removes approximately1 to 4 kilos. The real purpose of a mommy makeover is to contour your body and boost your confidence.
Yes. Dr Gupta is fully committed to your health and places your well-being above all else. To learn about our safety protocols first hand, please schedule a visit at Delight Clinic.