Mommy Makeover
Conveniently located to serve the areas of Beverly Hills, CA
A mommy makeover is a highly customizable procedure designed to restore a woman’s pre-pregnancy figure by addressing concerns in multiple areas of the body. Mommy makeovers typically include a combination of breast enhancement, liposuction, and tummy tuck, allowing you to achieve a figure you can feel more confident about.
Ghavami Plastic Surgery is led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ashkan Ghavami. Dr. Ghavami has established a strong reputation in Beverly Hills for providing results that look and feel exceptionally natural. Together, they blend world-recognized surgical innovation with meticulous, patient-centered care, offering a level of expertise sought by patients from across the globe.
If you are ready to explore your mommy makeover options, please contact us online or call/text our office at (310) 275-1959.
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About Mommy Makeovers
A mommy makeover is a concept that combines breast-enhancing and body-contouring procedures to address multiple concerns around the body on a single surgical day. We primarily perform mommy makeovers to help post-pregnancy women restore their original silhouette. Lately, patients who have undergone significant weight loss (medical, surgical, or through diet/exercise) also have “mommy make-overs” even if they have never had kids. The goal is to improve skin tightness, contours, and breast shape/volume all at once.
Benefits
Mommy makeovers offer several benefits, including:
- Transformative Results: A mommy makeover combines multiple procedures that each address different parts of the body, resulting in more cohesive results.
- Refined Figure: This procedure can restore a balanced and proportionate silhouette by treating the breasts, abdomen, and more.
- Smoother Stomach: Mommy makeovers can include tummy tuck procedures to tone the abdomen by removing excess skin and repairing separated/weakened abdominal muscles.
- Stronger Core: Oftentimes, by repairing the diastasis recti (muscle separation), the muscles are restored to their optimal position (which is more biomechanically favorable and efficient) and thus core strength is improved.
- Rejuvenated Breasts: We offer several breast enhancement procedures that can restore the volume, shape, and position of the breasts. Implants, lifts, and fat transfer procedures are all used to create balance, natural, and beautiful breasts.
- Personalized Surgical Plans: Your surgeon customizes your procedure to your unique goals and concerns, avoiding a cookie-cutter approach.
- Lasting Results: The results of a mommy makeover are designed to last, offering stable, long-term improvements.
- Streamlined Downtime: By undergoing multiple procedures in one sitting, you will only need to undergo a single recovery period.
Candidates
Mommy makeover candidates typically include women who are interested in recontouring their bodies to correct physical changes resulting from pregnancy. Ideal candidates should have finished breastfeeding, not plan on becoming pregnant again, and be fully recovered from their last pregnancy. These procedures are not exclusive to mothers; anyone interested in addressing several concerns is welcome to attend a personal consultation for a combined procedure. Post-weight-loss patients often benefit from a combined approach such as this.
In any case, candidates should be in good general health and have realistic expectations regarding what the associated procedures can achieve. Patients should be nonsmokers or willing to quit using nicotine for an extended period of time.
Our surgical team will evaluate each patient’s medical history and concerns during their consultation to determine their eligibility.
Personal Consultation
During your personal consultation, your surgeon will meet with you individually to determine whether a mommy makeover is suitable for you. They will assess your medical history and current prescriptions, and discuss your areas of concern and desired aesthetic. They will also perform a physical examination to evaluate the targeted areas.
Your surgeon will use this information to determine the most effective procedures to include in your makeover, as well as the best techniques. They will also discuss any risks and dedicate time to answering your questions.
To learn more about your mommy makeover, please schedule a consultation online or call/text (310) 275-1959.
Preparation
Before your mommy makeover, you will receive detailed pre-operative instructions to help you prepare. Preparation instructions may vary from patient to patient, but common guidelines include:
- Discontinue any medications or supplements that thin your blood, as instructed.
- Avoid drinking alcohol for several days before and after your procedure.
- Completely cease nicotine use (if applicable) several weeks before and throughout your recovery.
- Schedule time away from work or other responsibilities.
- Arrange transportation home in advance.
- Follow any additional instructions provided by our team closely.
Procedure
Mommy makeovers can include several different procedures, but most include a combination of tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast enhancement.
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a body-contouring procedure that removes excess skin and repairs loose or weakened abdominal muscles. (1) This procedure can create a smoother and more toned midsection and more defined curves. We offer four variations of tummy tucks: the mini tummy tuck, full tummy tuck, the extended tummy tuck, and the circumferential tummy tuck.
- Mini Tummy Tuck: This is best for more minimal corrections, as it only addresses loose or sagging skin below the navel (belly button). It may or may not include muscle repair.
- Full Tummy Tuck: A full tummy tuck, also known as a traditional tummy tuck, tightens the abdominal muscles and removes excess skin. Our surgeons use a specialized technique to create an internal corset when tightening the muscles to further accentuate the waist.
- Extended Tummy Tuck: This technique includes a lateral thigh lift and is designed for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight or when the skin excess extends to the side of one’s body.
- Circumferential Tummy Tuck: Circumferential tummy tucks combine the techniques of an extended tummy tuck with a buttocks lift, addressing excess skin and tightening the entire midsection, waist, and lower back for a more comprehensive body contouring result.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure that removes stubborn, diet-resistant fat from around the body. Your surgeon uses a thin cannula to carefully loosen fat in targeted areas and then removes it using gentle suction. We can perform liposuction to contour essentially any area where there is excess fat, including the arms, abdomen, legs, chest, chin, cheeks, and more.
Breast Lift
Many patients include a breast lift in their mommy makeovers to address sagging breasts. A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, elevates the position of the breasts and removes excess tissue to create a perkier, more uplifted appearance. (1) This procedure can also involve nipple surgery to restore harmony to the breasts and contribute to an overall more youthful look.
Breast Augmentation
A breast augmentation can improve the shape, fullness, and symmetry of the breasts using either breast implants or fat transfer. At Ghavami Plastic Surgery, our surgeons specialize in Flash Recovery Breast Augmentation®, a specialized technique that preserves the health of your tissue throughout your procedure. They use cauterization (heat) to dissect your sub-muscular tissue, minimizing your body’s pain response and allowing you to recover sooner. Certain patients are good candidates for the implants to be placed above the muscle in a “sub-fascial” plane.
If you are interested in breast implants, your surgeon will help you choose a type and size that suits your goals. Meanwhile, fat transfer breast augmentation takes fat from other areas of the body and transfers it to the breasts. Implant and fat-based approaches can be combined for more natural appearing results. During your consultation, you will discuss the optimum implant type, size, placement, and any other recommended ancillary procedures to create harmony with the rest of your body.
Recovery
After your mommy makeover, you will need to take time away from your job and other commitments to focus on healing. Patients commonly experience some swelling or bruising in the treated areas, as well as mild to moderate discomfort and soreness. These effects are temporary and will subside on their own; your surgeon may also prescribe medications to help you manage discomfort. Depending on the procedures you underwent, your surgeon may ask that you wear a specialized compression garment to reduce swelling and protect your new figure as you heal.
You may be able to return to your career and other light activities after approximately one to two weeks, but you will need to continue avoiding strenuous or physically demanding activities until cleared to return by your surgeon. You will also need to attend periodic follow-up visits as you heal so your surgeon can monitor your recovery and ensure your results develop as expected.
Our team will remain available throughout your recovery process if you ever have any questions!
Results
You may notice immediate improvements in your silhouette after your procedure, but the full results of your mommy makeover become more apparent as any residual swelling subsides. Depending on the procedures included, patients often report a smoother and flatter abdomen, a more defined waist, and rejuvenated breasts, as well as greater self-esteem and body confidence. While mommy makeovers provide long-lasting results, maintaining a healthy lifestyle (including regular exercise and balanced nutrition) is essential to preserve and enhance your outcomes over time.
Cost of a Mommy Makeover in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles
Your surgeon at Ghavami Plastic Surgery will tailor your mommy makeover to your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals. Because of this, the cost of your mommy makeover will vary depending on the procedures included in your plan, the extent of the procedures, and several other factors.
We will provide a comprehensive cost estimate once we discuss and establish your surgical plan. Ghavami Plastic Surgery also offers financing options to make treatments more accessible.
To learn more about the cost of your mommy makeover, please schedule a consultation online or call/text (310) 275-1959.
References
- Regan JP, Casaubon JT. Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck). PubMed. Published 2020. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK431058/
- Toomey AE, Cape JD. Mastopexy (Breast Lift). Nih.gov. Published December 11, 2024. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK610682/
