Mommy Makeover Recovery and Results

Like all good things, your Mommy Makeover results take time. It can be tempting to rush through your recovery process, but the truth is, those weeks of downtime and healing play an important role in your end results. Here’s what you should know about your Mommy Makeover recovery and results.

Your Recovery Timeline

Although individual healing rates may vary, most patients’ recovery process will follow a similar trajectory to the one outlined below.

Day of Surgery

Although Mommy Makeover is typically considered an outpatient procedure, we will likely recommend that you stay overnight at our surgery center for monitoring. This will give you access to round-the-clock specialist care in a facility that meets the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and luxury.

You may experience some initial discomfort and grogginess after waking from the anesthesia, but this is perfectly normal. There is no “bed rest” after a Mommy Makeover, and we will encourage you to take slow, gentle walks as soon as you feel able to do so. Increasing your mobility lowers complication rates and expedites healing.

If you do choose to begin your recovery at home, we will discharge you with detailed recovery instructions, particularly on caring for any surgical drains you may have. Sleep semi-reclined to avoid straining your incisions, wear your compression garments, and use cold compresses to help with swelling and soreness.

To make your recovery smoother, we recommend filling your prescriptions in advance, arranging transportation, childcare, and help around the house with your support system, and setting up a dedicated “recovery nest” with all your essentials handy.

First Week

As the days progress, you will gradually start to feel more comfortable and mobile. Your swelling and bruising will reach their peak but will gradually start to dissipate. Make sure you are getting plenty of rest and avoiding anything too strenuous. Keep up your slow, gentle walks and follow all instructions regarding incision and drain care, including bathing restrictions.

Most patients take prescription pain medication to manage any discomfort, but many find that they can switch to over-the-counter analgesics shortly after surgery. You’ll need to continue sleeping on your back with your head elevated and wear your compression garments continuously.

Dr. David Stoker will monitor your recovery at a follow-up appointment, where they will remove drains and sutures and evaluate your healing progress. He will also assess your readiness to return to work.

Second Week

You’ll start seeing noticeable improvements in your appearance as the swelling continues to subside. You may start to introduce light housework and gentle stretches at this time, but refrain from vigorous exercise or heavy lifting until cleared by Dr. Stoker. By the end of the second week of recovery, some patients are back to work.

First Month

At the end of the first month, you’ll be feeling much more like yourself. Your results will start to be more apparent, and you’ll have more energy to devote to other areas of life. By this point, you may be able to sleep in a more comfortable position and can start easing into more activities.

Six Weeks

Your swelling has reduced significantly, though mild residual swelling may persist for several months. Most activity restrictions will lift at this point, but Dr. Stoker will advise you on your particular case. If you had a breast procedure performed, you may want to switch from a surgical compression bra to a regular bra as your breast tissue continues to heal.

Third Month

At this point, you are back to normal routines but maybe not your “normal” life. We hope you are loving your Mommy Makeover transformation and embracing a new and more confident way of moving through the world. While your scars will continue to mature and fade, and your results will continue to improve over several months, you should be reaping the benefits that a Mommy Makeover has to offer.

Long-Term Maintenance

With a stable weight and healthy lifestyle, your results can last nearly indefinitely. The aging process won’t stop, but Dr. Stoker designs each procedure with a long-term vision. He will be your trusted partner throughout the years should you ever desire a revision procedure to “touch up” your results.

Your Mommy Makeover Results

The goal of a Mommy Makeover is to restore your body to its pre-pregnancy state (if you’ve had children) or better. Dr. Stoker’s advanced techniques and meticulous, personalized treatment plans deliver stunning transformations in a natural-looking way.

Depending on the specific procedures you choose, you can look forward to the following benefits:

A Sleek Midsection

Dr. Stoker’s signature “hourglass tummy tuck” removes stubborn belly fat and loose skin for a shapely, contoured waistline. If you have a small umbilical hernia or a protruding belly caused by muscle separation, Dr. Stoker expertly repairs both for a stronger, flatter midsection.

If needed, he will also repair weakened or separated abdominal muscles for a stronger midsection.

Shapely Breasts

Whether you desire uplifted, perkier breasts or a size boost, Dr. Stoker offers various breast enhancement options tailored to your aesthetic goals. From breast augmentation to breast lift surgery (or a combination of both), you can rejuvenate your breasts and balance out your figure.

Defined Contours

As an expert in multiple liposuction techniques, Dr. Stoker smooths away excess fat with minimally invasive techniques. Whether you want to slim your thighs and bra line or banish a double chin, he will sculpt the sleeker contours you want. If desired, he can also perform a fat transfer procedure to build up soft, natural volume in places where you’d like additional enhancement.

A Rejuvenated Appearance

Dr. Stoker can also restore a vibrant, youthful appearance if how you look does not reflect how you feel on the inside. With a “Traceless Facelift” you’ll enjoy exceptional, natural-looking results with little to no hint that you’ve had surgery.

Intimate Enhancement

An important but often overlooked procedure in a Mommy Makeover is labiaplasty. If large, stretched, or asymmetrical labia bother you, this procedure can create more aesthetically pleasing and physically comfortable labia. Dr. Stoker offers an array of vaginal rejuvenation procedures to address your unique needs.

Confidence Boost

Perhaps the most rewarding aspect of a Mommy Makeover is the newfound confidence and self-assurance it brings. Patients often find that they carry themselves differently after their transformation and that they are better able to show up for themselves and others when they aren’t worried about how they look.

Still Have Questions?

Dive deeper into this topic by reading our related blog posts:

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To explore your Mommy Makeover options with a world-renowned plastic surgeon, please request a consultation with Dr. Stoker online or call Stoker Plastic Surgery at (310) 300-1779.