6 Must-Know Mommy Makeover Recovery Tips for Smooth Healing
If you're considering a mommy makeover but hesitate because you're worried about the recovery, you're not…
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Torrance, CA 90505
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Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the demands of life can all take a toll on your body. When diet and exercise alone aren’t enough to restore your figure, a mommy makeover at our Torrance, California, plastic surgery practice can help you feel like yourself again.
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The cost for mommy makeover surgery varies depending on the specific combination of procedures you choose and factors such as anesthesia and facility fees. Whether you are visiting us locally from Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Long Beach, or another South Bay city or traveling from farther afield, we offer personalized, transparent pricing and honest treatment advice during your private consultation with one of our plastic surgeons.
You can find estimated pricing for mommy makeover surgery on our Pricing page. However, we cannot give you a specific quote until we have evaluated you and discussed your unique needs. Many of our patients also take advantage of financing options to make the cost of their mommy makeover more accessible.
Our team of mommy makeover experts operates in our on-site, state-of-the-art surgical center, ensuring unsurpassed technology, safety, comfort, and convenience. In addition to this, our patients benefit from numerous other characteristics that set us apart.
Additionally, we have 5 experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons on staff, including two female plastic surgeons, who understand first-hand how a woman’s body can change over time.
Many women ask us, “Do I have to be a mom to get a mommy makeover?” The answer, of course, is no. The name “mommy makeover” came about because it typically corrects sagging breasts and excess skin and fat around the abdomen, which commonly occur after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Women who have lost a significant amount of weight or are looking to improve multiple areas of their body can benefit from this procedure. The best candidates are healthy non-smokers with realistic expectations about what surgery can achieve and who have finished breastfeeding and growing their families.
Read more patient testimonials.“To anyone looking for a plastic surgeon: I wish I could find the right words to give you the comfort you need to place your body in Dr. Newman’s hands. During my consultation, I knew he was the right surgeon for me, and I believe his caring personality and calming presence will give you the same feeling.”
— W., RealSelf reviewer
Why do patients choose to have a mommy makeover? Some of the top benefits include:
Our mommy makeover specialists recognize the importance of customizing your mommy makeover to meet your precise needs. Your plastic surgeon will work closely with you to create a treatment plan that includes procedures that meet your aesthetic goals and lifestyle.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can permanently alter the breasts, leaving them with a sagging or “deflated” appearance. Depending on your goals, breast enhancement procedures can reposition, reshape, enlarge, or reduce your breasts for a perky, natural-looking silhouette.
A breast augmentation with lift is a popular choice as it combines the rejuvenating powers of a breast lift with the volumizing capabilities of breast augmentation.
Patients wanting to address skin laxity or abdominal muscle separation (a condition called diastasis recti) after pregnancy commonly incorporate a tummy tuck into their mommy makeover. The result is a stronger, more toned midsection.
Liposuction is another popular, effective choice for targeted fat removal in areas such as the neck, arms, back, and midsection. But these aren’t the only body contouring options available. If you have lost a significant amount of weight, a thigh lift or arm lift can give your limbs a sleeker appearance if loose skin is abundant.
A mommy makeover can also be a great opportunity to undergo a facial procedure, too. If you’ve been considering a facelift, eyelid surgery, or another option for facial rejuvenation, you may be able to add it to your mommy makeover.
Our aesthetic experts will guide you during the decision-making process to help you understand which combination of procedures will give you the beautiful, lasting, and safe results you deserve.
Depending on the nature of your job, you may need to wait 2 to 3 weeks before you can return to work. The following guidelines can help prepare you for your healing process.
A tummy tuck is a plastic surgery that rejuvenates the abdominal area by removing lax skin and repairing stretched or separated muscles. Since pregnancy usually affects the midsection, most mommy makeovers include a tummy tuck.
Our board-certified plastic surgeons recommend that patients have a body mass index (BMI) under 30 for safe and satisfactory results. You can calculate your approximate BMI with this Mayo Clinic BMI tool.
Patients looking to slim down before surgery may be interested in our medically managed weight loss program.
While having multiple surgical sites can be more uncomfortable than having just one, most mommy makeover patients tolerate the initial soreness and discomfort well. We take extra steps to keep your pain levels as low as possible, including sending you home with an ON-Q+ pain pump if needed and prescription pain medication.
The benefits of rejuvenating the breasts and body with a single surgery and recovery period are worth it for most, if not all, of our mommy makeover patients. On RealSelf.com, this popular procedure boasts a 95% Worth It rating based on thousands of real patient reviews.
A mommy makeover is not a weight loss surgery; however, women who include a tummy tuck and liposuction as part of their treatment plan often slim down 2 to 3 dress sizes.
Your mommy makeover results can be enjoyed indefinitely if you maintain a stable weight and are done having kids. The natural aging process will continue, but the effects can often be addressed with nonsurgical procedures.
If you have any questions for our mommy makeover specialists in Torrance, California, please request a consultation online or call South Bay Plastic Surgeons at (310) 784-0644, and one of our helpful staff members will schedule your appointment.