Mommy Makeover

Having a child is one of life’s greatest gifts. For many mothers, though, getting back the body they had before pregnancy can feel impossible, no matter how much they diet or exercise. Pregnancy, breastfeeding and weight fluctuations leave their mark mainly on the breasts and the abdomen, stretched skin, separated abdominal muscles and loss of breast volume.

A mommy makeover is a personalised combination of plastic surgery procedures that corrects these changes in a single operation. Instead of several separate surgeries with multiple recovery periods, you undergo one anaesthesia and one recovery. It has been one of the most successful and rewarding procedures in plastic surgery for over 30 years, created for mothers who have put their children first and are now ready to feel like themselves again.

What does a mommy makeover include?

There is no single, standard mommy makeover, the procedure is fully tailored to your body and your goals. The most common procedures included are:

• Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty): removes excess abdominal skin and repairs separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) to flatten and firm the stomach.
• Liposuction: refines the waist, hips, flanks and thighs, where post-pregnancy fat is most stubborn, and is often combined with abdominoplasty for an hourglass result.
• Breast surgery: a breast augmentation, a breast lift, or a combination of both, to restore the volume and position lost after breastfeeding.

Depending on your goals, your plan can also include fat transfer (lipotransfer) or a butt lift. During your consultation, Dr. Strevinas recommends the exact combination of procedures that suits you.

Ideal candidates for a Mommy Makeover

A mommy makeover is best suited to women who:

• have completed their family and are not planning further pregnancies;
• are at or near a stable, healthy weight, but still have excess abdominal skin and a loose abdominal wall;
• have breast ptosis (sagging) or loss of breast volume;
• are in good general health, are non-smokers (or willing to stop before surgery), and have realistic expectations and a desire for a natural-looking result.

The mommy makeover procedure

The mommy makeover is performed under general anaesthesia and usually takes 3–4 hours, depending on the combination of procedures. Incisions are placed in discreet, easily hidden locations, for the abdomen, low along the bikini line. Muscle repair, skin removal, liposuction contouring and breast correction are all completed in the same session, which keeps anaesthesia time to a minimum and means a single recovery for you.

Recovery after a mommy makeover

Most patients return to light daily activities in about two weeks and to exercise within four to six weeks, supported by a compression garment. Mild to moderate discomfort during the first days is managed with medication. The final result settles over the following months as swelling subsides and scars fade. Following your surgeon’s aftercare instructions closely is the single most important factor for a smooth recovery and a long-lasting result.

Mommy makeover in Thessaloniki personalised care by Dr. Strevinas

Dr. Anastasios Strevinas is a plastic surgeon based in Thessaloniki, Greece, with an emphasis on safety, natural-looking results and personalised care. Patients from Greece and abroad choose our clinics for combined body-contouring procedures, supported by clear pre-operative planning and attentive follow-up. In consultation with the physician you can choose a combination of procedures designed specifically to meet your goals and expectations. To learn more about your options and the cost of a mommy makeover, contact us for a personalised assessment.