Considering a Mommy Makeover? This Checklist Can Help

For anyone considering a cosmetic surgery procedure, preparation is absolutely critical. This is even more true for a complex procedure like mommy makeover surgery, which combines multiple cosmetic procedures into one surgery. Many important decisions will need to be made before any surgery can be performed. So in order to help my prospective patients prepare and get more informed, I have created the following mommy makeover pre-surgery checklist to abide by.

1.) Understand Exactly What a Mommy Makeover Is Capable of

A mommy makeover is a plastic surgery combination that is used to treat signs of aging and other bodily changes all over the body in most cases after pregnancy or in some cases after weight loss. This comprehensive approach to body contouring can include liposuction, tummy tuck surgery, and a cosmetic breast procedure of the patient’s choice and needs to help address stretched skin, stubborn fat, weakened muscles, and other issues that can occur over time.

2.) Determine if You Are a Good Candidate for a Mommy Makeover

In addition to experiencing excess skin and fat that you would like to address, good mommy makeover candidates should be in good physical and mental health. Additionally, candidates should reach a healthy, stable body weight before their surgery, as a mommy makeover will not provide substantial weight loss results.

3.) Decide on Which Procedures Will Comprise Your Mommy Makeover

Every mommy makeover is unique depending on the specific needs, preferences, and goals of each patient. For instance, patients will need to determine which specific areas that they want to address with liposuction, or which breast procedure makes the most sense for them. A mommy makeover can include breast augmentation, breast reduction, and/or a breast lift. There are no right answers, just whatever is best for each patient. These things are determined during the consultation process when meeting with your plastic surgeon.

4.) Choose the Right Plastic Surgeon to Perform Your Mommy Makeover

As with any other cosmetic procedure, choosing the right board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your mommy makeover is incredibly important. In addition to someone with considerable experience performing mommy makeovers, it’s critical to find a plastic surgeon who you feel comfortable with. This means comfort with their personality, manner, and aesthetic sensibility based on previous mommy makeovers they have performed.

5.) Physically Prepare for Your Mommy Makeover

Before a mommy makeover can take place, it’s important to follow your plastic surgeon’s pre-surgery advice on how to prepare. This may include adjusting current prescription and over-the-counter medications (if recommended), stopping smoking or other forms of nicotine consumption in the weeks before and after surgery, finding someone to help you with small children or household tasks a few days after surgery, and other safety measures.

I hope that readers considering a mommy makeover found this guide helpful. Putting in the time and preparation before any cosmetic procedure is a great way to ultimately have the best plastic surgery experience possible. I’m proud to offer a level of patient trust and satisfaction that has helped me be named a Top Doctor in Atlanta for over 20 years. For more information or to schedule a mommy makeover consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also connect with me on Facebook for additional tips, videos, news, and more.