Being a mom is tough work. Even before giving birth, a mother is tasked with protecting her baby during pregnancy. This is a delicate time.
For many women, the physical changes experienced during this period can feel awkward and even a little scary. The body they’ve known their whole lives will never be the same. And even though the result is well worth it, it’s common to feel nostalgic for your pre baby shape.
After birth and once their children have grown a bit, many mothers deal with the physical changes they’ve experienced during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding by simply giving up feeling confident about the way they look.
It’s not uncommon for moms to feel like their youthful, attractive years are behind them. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
How Can a Mommy Makeover Help?
There are many ways to improve your physique through diet and exercise. And for those alterations that are somewhat more challenging to effect through lifestyle changes alone, mommy makeovers provide the perfect solution.
Just look at these mommy makeover before and after photos to get an idea of what this procedure can do for you.
Of course, one question still remains for many women interested in this procedure: How much does a mommy makeover cost?
This is what we’ll be discussing below. But before we go directly into the cost of mommy makeover, let’s examine the procedures that are most commonly included in this compound-procedure.
What Is Included in a Mommy Makeover?
Mommy makeover procedures are not one-size-fits-all cosmetic surgeries. Rather, they are a combination of surgeries, which result in a comprehensive procedure aimed at improving the appearance of a woman’s body after she has given birth to a child (and healed completely).
Your plastic surgeon will tell you that only women who are done having children should consider a mommy makeover. While it is certainly possible to get pregnant and have another child after a mommy makeover, if this occurs, the results of the initial plastic surgery will likely be compromised. So, it’s usually just better to wait.
Body Contouring
In terms of included procedures, there are several that are almost always included and a few that may or may not be included based on the patient’s preferences. For instance, most include an abdominal surgery such as a tummy tuck (to tighten loose excess skin on the abdomen) and liposuction (to remove pockets of unwanted fat around the body). Even if you have done massive work on weight loss, there are often stubborn fat deposits that stick around.
The tummy tuck is one of the popular cosmetic procedures because even when you are at a healthy weight, when you remove excess skin, your figure improves dramatically. Often it is around the abdominal muscles that this fat is most pronounced. Tightening loose skin is a big part of body contouring procedures that help shape the figure.
Breast Surgery
Most also include a surgery for the breasts, but the chosen surgery will likely vary depending on the anatomy and goals of the patient. Your board certified plastic surgeon will present various options to you, they will include a breast lift, breast augmentation, breast reduction, or a breast lift and breast augmentation combination surgery.
Other Options
The type of silicone breast implants a patient chooses depends on the wants of a specific patient. Sometimes, labiaplasty or a Brazilian butt lift may also be included, but these additions could necessitate multiple surgeries. Many patients report that a Brazilian butt lift is one of the procedures they are most excited for in their mommy makeover procedure.
How Much is a Mommy Makeover?
Unfortunately, we cannot provide a simple answer to this question. This is because of the inconsistent nature of the procedure.
Naturally, every plastic surgery patient will have a different experience — no matter what procedure they are getting. So, this makes averge cost estimates difficult to begin with anyway. But never is this more true than with mommy makeovers, which are inherently different from surgery to surgery.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, mommy makeovers average cost of mommy makeover is between $9,000 and $20,000. Of course, the more procedures you opt for, the more expensive your plastic surgery is going to be overall.
Other factors like the geographic location of your procedure, what type of facility you will have surgery in, how much your anesthesiologist charges, and what type of experience your board certified plastic surgeon has will also factor into the overall price. The final cost, or average cost, can be difficult to pin down due to the personalized nature of the procedure.
Will Insurance Cover a Mommy Makeover?
No. It is highly unlikely that any health insurance company would cover a mommy makeover. Health insurance tends to only cover medically necessary procedures, so a procedure like a mommy makeover, which is elective, would not be part of any plan.
Common Questions About Mommy Makeovers
What is typically included in a mommy makeover?
Most include a surgery for the breasts such as breast augmentation, a breast lift, or breast reduction. They also usually include a body contouring procedure such as a tummy tuck or liposuction. Some include labiaplasty too.
A breast augmentation is focused on the size of the breasts using breast implants, a breast lift addresses the shape of the breast and a breast reduction is often sought out by women who suffer from back and shoulder pain due to the size of their breasts.
Is a mommy makeover worth it?
Absolutely. The vast majority of mommy makeover patients feel their plastic surgery was well worth it. Whether their procedure includes a tummy tuck and a breast lift or a BBL and a breast augmentation, most patients are very happy with their results.
For many women, it’s about getting a boost of confidence back after experiencing the challenging physical changes of pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.
How much is a mommy makeover in USA?
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons estimates that this procedure costs between $9,000 and $20,000 each. Of course, there are multiple factors at play regarding the overall total cost of your surgery.
How long are you down with a mommy makeover?
Your plastic surgeon will tell you that the majority of mommy makeover patients need to take about one to two weeks off from work. Most patients need at least four weeks to recover before they start reintegrating their regular activities back into their routine.
It will take a bit longer to return to exercise. The full results from your surgery won’t be completely apparent until six months to a year after surgery. Of course, which procedures are included in your personal surgery will impact recovery time.
Whether you choose a tummy tucker or a breast lift, breast augmentation or a BBL, your recovery time will depend on the procedures included.
Can I have children after a mommy makeover surgery?
Yes, it is possible and safe, but your plastic surgeon will not recommended it because getting pregnant after a mommy makeover could reverse your results.
What is the mortality rate for a mommy makeover
It can be difficult to pin down an exact mortality rate for this procedure because there is a combination of procedures included but in a recent publication in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery — Global Open, the official open access journal of the ASPS, it was reported that the mortality rate for tummy tuck surgery stands at around one in 13,000, while the mortality rate for liposuction is approximately 1.3 in 50,000.
Is 40 too old for a mommy makeover?
Cosmetic surgery effectively tackles age-related concerns like sagging skin, wrinkles, puckers, and stretch marks. That’s why a mommy makeover is a viable option regardless of age. Whether you’re 22 or 52, the procedures are tailored to address these common issues, whether they result from aging, pregnancy, or a combination of both.
Contact Our Office Today to Book a Consult
Could a mommy makeover change your life for the better? If so, contact the office and private practice of Smita R. Ramanadham, M.D. today to schedule an appointment for a consultation with your future plastic surgeon.
Dr. Ramanadham is a leading female double board certified plastic surgeon. She treats patients in the New Jersey area and can certainly help you with your mommy makeover.
Find out if you are a good candidate for surgery and mommy makeover recovery by calling today. We look forward to hearing from you!
References
Mommy Makeover Surgery Cost: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/mommy-makeover-how-much-does-it-cost