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What Is Included in a Mommy Makeover?

A breakdown of the procedures a mommy makeover can include, from breast enhancement to a tummy tuck.

Common Physical Changes

Pregnancy triggers hormonal shifts that enlarge the breasts and cause abdominal expansion. The skin stretches to accommodate the added volume in the abdomen and breasts, as well as fat on the back and thighs. Stretch marks develop when the skin stretches faster than it can repair, commonly appearing on the abdomen, breasts, and thighs.

How a Mommy Makeover Helps

This customized procedure addresses appearance concerns from pregnancy. A mommy makeover mainly addresses the breasts, abdomen, and stubborn fat, and the surgery can be personalized for each individual’s preferences. Common goals include improving breast size and lift, tightening abdominal muscles, removing fat pockets, and eliminating sagging skin.

What Is Included?

A mommy makeover is a combination of cosmetic surgical procedures performed during a single session. Main components can include:

  • Breast enhancement (augmentation or lift)
  • Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
  • Liposuction
  • Stretch mark reduction
  • Vaginal rejuvenation
  • Non-surgical procedures

Breast Enhancement

Two primary options exist: a breast lift and breast augmentation. A breast lift is not about the size of your breasts but more about their shape — it restores firmness and a youthful look through skin removal and tissue reshaping. Augmentation uses saline or silicone implants, with each type offering distinct benefits in feel and appearance.

Abdominoplasty

Also called a tummy tuck, abdominoplasty aims to tighten your abdominal muscles and remove excess stretched skin. The procedure typically combines with liposuction to remove stubborn fat and create natural contours, often eliminating some stretch marks at the same time.

Vaginal Rejuvenation

Multiple pregnancies can stretch tissue and cause discomfort. Vaginal rejuvenation tightens and reshapes the tissue, addressing laxity and sagging.

When to Have a Mommy Makeover

Key considerations include complete recovery from childbirth, finishing breastfeeding (a minimum of three months after), reaching a healthy weight, and completing your family — as no tummy tuck will withstand another pregnancy.