Mommy Makeover

Ideal candidates for a mommy makeover include female patients who want to have breast surgery as well as a tummy tuck. Other candidates include women with loose abdominal muscles after giving birth, patients with excess abdomen tissue and someone unhappy with the size of their breasts or the amount of sagging with the breasts.

The cost of a mommy makeover depends on the amount of work performed by the surgeon, whether the surgery is performed with single or multiple incisions, any fees charged by the doctor or the facility and the geographic location of the surgery. In general, the cost is anywhere from $9000-$13,500 for a single incision and $10,000-$15,000 for multiple incisions.

The recovery is much the same as a patient that has a tummy tuck or breast surgery by itself. There will be some swelling and bruising that can last around 14 days. Patients should avoid heavy lifting or bending over for a few weeks. Patients will see some results immediately but they can be hidden by the bruising and swelling. It can take up to a full year before all of the results are visible and any scars to disappear. In general, the results are considered to be permanent as long as the patient follows a healthy diet and does not have excessive weight fluctuations.