Mommy Makeover
Motherhood transforms us — in beautiful, profound, and sometimes challenging ways. While many of those changes are deeply rewarding, the physical impact of pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can leave you feeling disconnected from the body you once knew. A Mommy Makeover offers a way to restore your figure and your sense of self by addressing the areas most affected by motherhood. This combination procedure is completely customizable and typically includes a selection of breast and body surgeries designed to meet your unique goals and restore balance to your figure. It’s a chance to transform your contours in a way that reflects the strong, confident, and truly beautiful woman you’ve become.
I’m Dr. Leela, and I approach Mommy Makeovers as a deeply personal collaboration. No two bodies — or life journeys — are the same, and your experience in my care will reflect that. From our first conversation to your final results, every detail will be tailored to support your anatomy, honor your goals, and celebrate the incredible woman you are.
Who Is a Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?
You may be a good candidate for a Mommy Makeover if you:
- Have experienced volume loss and/or sagging in the breasts after pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Have loose abdominal skin and/or weakened stomach muscles (diastasis recti)
- Have areas of stubborn fat that don’t respond to diet and exercise
- Are done having children and have reached a stable, healthy weight
- Are in good overall health and have realistic expectations
Mommy Makeover surgery is best for individuals who are not currently breastfeeding and who have completed their childbearing journey. During your consultation, I’ll evaluate your anatomy, lifestyle, and goals to help determine the surgical techniques that will best restore your figure and embolden your self-confidence.
Benefits of a Mommy Makeover
A Mommy Makeover is more than just a combination of procedures — it’s a thoughtful restoration of your body’s natural proportions, tone, and harmony. Benefits include:
- Lifting and reshaping breasts that have lost volume or firmness
- Restoring a flatter, firmer abdomen
- Removing stubborn fat from areas such as the waist, flanks, and thighs
- Helping you feel more at home in your body after the changes brought by motherhood
- Minimizing overall recovery time by combining procedures
For many women, this transformation brings not only physical renewal but also emotional affirmation — a return to self that can feel deeply grounding and uplifting. My goal is to create results that look elegant, feel authentic, and support you as a woman and mother.
About the Procedure
A Mommy Makeover combines multiple procedures into a single surgery to address the physical changes most commonly seen after pregnancy. Your treatment plan will be completely personalized, but the most commonly included procedures are:
- Breast Augmentation: restores volume lost through pregnancy, breastfeeding, and/or weight changes
- Breast Lift (Mastopexy): lifts and reshapes sagging breast tissue for a more youthful contour
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): tightens the abdominal muscles and removes excess skin for a firmer midsection
- Liposuction: removes localized fat to sculpt and refine your figure
Additional procedures may also be included in a Mommy Makeover, such as labiaplasty, thighplasty, brachioplasty, and others. Together, we’ll decide which combination of procedures will best meet your needs while supporting a safe and effective recovery.
Surgical Techniques
Because Mommy Makeovers are customized, techniques vary depending on the procedures included. For the most commonly included procedures, patients can expect:
- Breast Augmentation: Implants are placed in the breasts, typically through an incision in the breast fold or along the edge of the areola, to improve fullness, volume, and shape.
- Breast Lift: Excess skin is removed and breast tissue is reshaped and lifted to restore a more youthful and shapely appearance.
- Tummy Tuck: Excess skin is removed and separated abdominal muscles are repaired to flatten and firm the abdomen.
- Liposuction: A thin cannula is used to gently break up and suction out fat through tiny, well-hidden incisions, sometimes with the assistance of BodyTite® to smooth and tighten skin.
Each technique is tailored to your anatomy, goals, and recovery preferences. I take great care to balance aesthetic refinement with long-term comfort and sustainable results.
Recovery and Healing
After your Mommy Makeover, you’ll return home the same day with detailed guidance to support your healing. Some swelling, tightness, and fatigue are common during the first 1 to 2 weeks and can be managed with medication and compression garments. Light activity and short walks are encouraged within a few days after surgery. Many patients are ready to resume light activity and desk work within 10 to 14 days, though you’ll need to avoid lifting and strenuous movement for several weeks.
The overall recovery timeline depends on the procedures performed, but most results begin to reveal themselves within a few weeks and continue to improve over several months. I’ll be with you every step of the way, guiding your recovery and ensuring you feel informed, supported, and cared for.
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