Mommy Makeover Season: What to Know Before Booking Surgery
Every spring and early summer, more women begin to prioritize their personal goals and consider moving forward with a Mommy Makeover. Whether it is to restore confidence, address changes from pregnancy and breastfeeding, or simply feel more like yourself again, this season is the perfect time to plan your transformation.
If you have been thinking about a Mommy Makeover but are not sure where to start, here is what you should know before booking your surgery.
Why Spring and Summer Are Ideal for Mommy Makeovers
Spring and early summer are considered “Mommy Makeover season” for several reasons:
- School schedules are more flexible. With children soon out of school, many patients find it easier to arrange childcare and household help during the critical early healing period.
- Optimal healing timeline. Scheduling surgery now means you will likely be fully recovered by the fall and feel confident heading into the holiday season.
- Comfortable recovery. Warmer months make it easier to wear required compression garments without heavy clothing layers.
- Planning around vacations and events. Patients often like to recover during the summer months when they can take time off work or enjoy quieter schedules.
If you are considering surgery, now is the time to start the consultation process, as availability fills quickly.
What Does a Mommy Makeover Include?
A Mommy Makeover is a fully customized combination of procedures designed to rejuvenate and restore the areas most affected by pregnancy, childbirth, and weight fluctuations.
Common components of a Mommy Makeover may include:
Breast Enhancement
Pregnancy and breastfeeding often lead to volume loss, sagging, or size changes. A Mommy Makeover can include:
- Breast augmentation (implants or fat transfer) to restore volume
- Breast lift to correct sagging and improve shape
- Breast reduction for patients who desire smaller, more proportionate breasts
Abdominal Rejuvenation
The abdomen is another key focus area, particularly for patients with stretched skin or separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti).
- Drainless tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) to remove excess skin and tighten the abdomen without the need for surgical drains
- Muscle repair to correct diastasis recti
- Liposuction to remove localized fat and sculpt the waistline
Body Contouring
In addition to the abdomen, liposuction may be performed on the flanks, thighs, or back to enhance body proportions. Some patients also opt for:
- Fat transfer to areas like the buttocks or breasts to restore natural-looking volume.
Every Mommy Makeover is fully tailored by our board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Olga Bachilo to each patient’s body, goals, and lifestyle.
Key Considerations Before Booking Your Surgery
- Timing
Give yourself at least 3 to 6 months of recovery before planning any major life events, vacations, or photo shoots. Even though many patients feel good after a few weeks, final results continue to improve over time.
- Childcare and Support
Arrange for help with young children and household responsibilities, especially during the first two weeks of recovery. You will need to limit lifting, bending, and strenuous activities while your body heals.
- Nutrition and Wellness
Optimal nutrition plays a vital role in healing and your final results. We will provide you with pre-surgery and post-surgery nutritional guidelines to support recovery.
- Future Pregnancies
Ideally, patients should be finished having children before undergoing a Mommy Makeover to ensure the longest-lasting results.
Why Surgeon Experience Matters
Choosing a qualified, board-certified plastic surgeon is essential for both safety and outcomes.
As a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience performing Mommy Makeovers, Dr. Bachilo takes a patient-centered approach. Her surgical techniques prioritize natural-looking results, patient comfort, and minimized downtime.
At Glamour Plastic Surgery and Med Spa, Mommy Makeover patients benefit from:
- Drainless tummy tuck procedures for greater comfort and faster recovery
- Advanced pain management techniques, including long-lasting options like Exparel, to reduce discomfort
- Cutting-edge scar management, including the use of Brijjit devices to support better healing and minimal scarring
- Personalized care at every step, from consultation to post-surgery follow-up – and even years later. Many of our patients continue follow-up visits long after surgery to maintain and enjoy their results.
Start Your Transformation with a Consultation
Every patient’s body, goals, and lifestyle are unique. During your consultation, we will take time to:
- Discuss your goals and concerns
- Review your medical history
- Assess your anatomy and areas of concern
- Create a fully customized surgical plan
- Discuss what to expect before, during, and after surgery
Whether you are looking to restore your pre-pregnancy figure or achieve the confidence you have always wanted, a Mommy Makeover can offer life-changing results. Now is the perfect time to take the first step toward feeling like the best version of yourself. Don’t wait, and schedule your consultation today!
