When Is the Best Time to Get a Mommy Makeover?

Pregnancy and childbirth are incredible experiences that transform a woman’s body in many ways. However, many women find it difficult to regain their pre-pregnancy shape through diet and exercise alone. A mommy makeover can help restore your confidence and contour. 

What Is a A Mommy Makeover?

A mommy makeover is a personalized combination of cosmetic procedures designed to restore a woman’s body after pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Over time, these life-changing experiences can cause stretched skin, weakened abdominal muscles, sagging breasts, and stubborn fat deposits that don’t respond to diet and exercise. A mommy makeover typically includes a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) to tighten and flatten the abdomen, breast lift or augmentation to enhance breast shape and volume, and liposuction to remove excess fat and refine body contours. But timing is everything when it comes to achieving the best results.

After You’re Done Having Children

The ideal time for a mommy makeover is once you’ve completed your family. Pregnancy after surgery can reverse the results by stretching the skin and abdominal muscles again. Dr. Aron Kressel recommends waiting until you’re certain you’re not planning any future pregnancies to maintain your long-term results.

When You’ve Finished Breastfeeding

If your mommy makeover includes a breast procedure, it’s important to wait at least six months after you stop breastfeeding. This allows your breast tissue and hormones to stabilize, ensuring more predictable surgical results and reducing the risk of complications.

When You’ve Reached a Stable Weight

Before surgery, it’s best to be close to your target weight. Significant weight fluctuations can impact the outcome of procedures like tummy tucks or liposuction. Maintaining a steady, healthy weight helps ensure your results remain smooth and natural-looking over time.

When You Have Time for Recovery

Recovery after a mommy makeover can vary depending on the extent of your procedures, but most patients need about two to four weeks of downtime. Planning your surgery during a period when you can take time off work and have help at home with children and daily activities is essential for proper healing.

When You’re Physically and Emotionally Ready

A mommy makeover is as much an emotional decision as a physical one. You should feel confident, motivated, and ready to prioritize yourself and your well-being. Dr. Kressel emphasizes that the best candidates are those who are in good health, maintain realistic expectations, and are choosing the procedure for themselves.

Explore Your Personalized Mommy Makeover Options

The best time for a mommy makeover is when your body has stabilized after pregnancy, you’ve finished breastfeeding, and you’re ready both physically and emotionally. By carefully planning the timing, you can achieve beautiful, lasting results that help you feel like yourself again.

Schedule a consultation with Aron Kressel, MD, to discuss your goals and design a personalized mommy makeover plan that fits your body, lifestyle, and timeline. Contact our office in New York, NY, by calling (212) 772-6968 to book an appointment today.