Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that address the breasts and abdomen during the same surgery. The procedures used for cosmetic improvement of the breasts include breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast reduction. Cosmetic improvement of the abdomen is achieved with a tummy tuck. Addressing the breasts and abdomen at the same time allows for a lower cost and a single recovery period. Please see specific procedure pages for more details regarding each option.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Am I a candidate for a mommy makeover?
Women who would like cosmetic improvement of the breasts and abdomen in a single procedure and are in otherwise reasonable medical health are candidates for a mommy makeover.
Is a mommy makeover covered by insurance?
Dr. Pierce does not perform mommy makeover surgery through insurance.
Can I have a mommy makeover if I am currently smoking cigarettes?
No, smoking cigarettes or any form of nicotine consumption significantly increases your risk of issues with wound healing and infection. You should be without nicotine for 6 weeks prior to and 6 weeks after your surgery.
How is a mommy makeover surgery performed?
Because a mommy makeover address cosmetic concerns of the breast and abdomen you should expect incisions at each site. Specific descriptions for breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, and tummy tuck can be found on each procedures respective page.
Where are the incisions located for a mommy makeover?
Incisions for a mommy makeover will depend on the combination of procedures performed. Specific incisions for breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, and tummy tuck can be found on each procedures respective page. Please visit our mommy makeover gallery to see typical incisions after this procedure.
How long does mommy makeover surgery take?
Mommy makeover surgery takes 4-6 hours to perform.
Will I have drains after a mommy makeover?
Yes, you will have 2 drains after a mommy makeover. The drains are placed for the tummy tuck portion of the procedure to remove any excess fluid the tries to collect under the skin. Drains are removed in the office 1-2 weeks after your surgery.
How do you control pain during and after surgery?
Dr. Pierce uses an evidence-based approach to pain management for surgery called the ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocol. This protocol uses a combination of local numbing medication, anesthesia blocks, anti-nausea medication, scheduled non-narcotic pain medication, and narcotic pain medication as needed to decrease the surgical pain and speed up your recovery.
Where do you perform mommy makeover surgery?
Dr. Pierce performs mommy makeover surgery in an outpatient surgical facility. You will be able to go home the same day as your procedure.
What are the risks and complications associated with a mommy makeover?
The most common risks associated with mommy makeover are pain, bleeding, infection, delayed wound healing, scarring, asymmetry, inability to breast feed, changes in nipple sensation, and residual contour irregularities.
When can I return to work after a mommy makeover?
You can return to desk work 1-2 weeks after surgery. If you have a job that requires heavy lifting, we ask that you request to return to work with modified duties until 6 weeks after surgery.
When can I return to exercise after a mommy makeover?
You can resume low-impact exercise (ex: walking, stationary bike, elliptical) at 1-2 weeks after surgery. You can resume high impact exercise (ex: running, cycling, weight lifting) with a supportive bra at 6 weeks after surgery. No core exercises (crunches, sit-ups, planks) are allowed until at least 6 weeks after surgery to allow for the abdominal muscle repair to heal.