PLASTIC SURGERY · BODY
Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover combines procedures, such as a tummy tuck, breast lift and liposuction, to restore the shape of your body after childbearing. It's usually done as one surgery, and most patients stay 8 to 10 days.
- Hospital stay1 to 2 nights
- Time abroad8 to 10 days
- Final resultsSeveral months
Mommy Makeover Clinics
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What's Included in a Mommy Makeover?
There's no fixed set. You and your surgeon choose the procedures based on the changes you'd like after pregnancy. A mommy makeover may include:
Tummy tuck, for the abdomen
Breast lift, for sagging breasts
Breast augmentation, for lost breast volume
Liposuction, for areas of fat
Buttock augmentation
Labiaplasty
Is a Mommy Makeover Safe?
It can be. Your safety depends on choosing a qualified plastic surgeon and a licensed hospital.
Possible Risks
As with any surgery, there are risks, and your surgeon explains them before you agree to the operation.
- Bleeding, infection or slow healing of the incisions
- A collection of blood or fluid under the skin (hematoma or seroma)
- Blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis)
- Hardening around a breast implant (capsular contracture), if you have implants
- Heart or lung complications
- Fat embolism
- Risks of anesthesia
What to Keep in Mind
- Your surgeon decides which procedures can be combined in one surgery for you.
- Follow your surgeon's instructions and go to your check-ups after surgery.
- Your coordinator plans your stay so there's time for your check-ups before you fly.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?
You may be a good candidate if:
Good Candidates
You're in good general health.
You're at your ideal body weight.
You're finished having children.
You have a positive outlook and realistic expectations.
Your surgeon makes the final decision after examining you.
How Is a Mommy Makeover Done? Procedure Steps
A mommy makeover is usually done in one surgery.
Anesthesia
StartYou have intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. Your surgeon recommends the best choice for you.
The Procedures
Main partYour surgeon performs the procedures you agreed on. Each procedure page explains its own steps.
Dressings
EndBandages go on your incisions, and an elastic bandage or support bra supports your breasts.
Mommy Makeover Recovery
Healing continues for several weeks as the swelling goes down and the shape of your body improves.
Questions to Ask Your Surgeon About Recovery
Ask your surgeon when your dressings come off, when you can shower, when you can return to normal activity and exercise, and when your follow-up visits are.
Do
- Wear a compression garment if your surgeon recommends one, to control swelling in your abdomen, waist and buttocks
- Ask your surgeon whether you'll have drains, and for how long
- Follow your surgeon's instructions and go to your follow-up visits
How Long Should You Stay Abroad for a Mommy Makeover?
Most patients stay 8 to 10 days. The CDC suggests waiting 10 to 14 days after major surgery before you fly, so ask your surgeon whether a few more days suit you. Your surgeon checks you before you travel.
8 to 10days
Most patients stay abroad this long.
1 to 2nights
in the hospital after surgery.
A Typical Plan
ARRIVAL
Arrive
Transfer to your hotel, consultation with your surgeon and tests before surgery.
SURGERY
Surgery
Your mommy makeover, then 1 or 2 nights in the hospital.
DAYS AT THE HOTEL
Rest
Rest and check-ups with your surgeon.
BEFORE YOU FLY
Final check-up
A final check-up. Your surgeon confirms you're ready to travel.
Flight times and entry rules depend on the country you choose. See the travel notes for each country in the comparison above, and check the entry requirements for your passport before you book.
Back Home: Follow-Up
Before you leave, ask for a written report of the procedures you had.
How to Choose a Mommy Makeover Surgeon
Choose the surgeon, not the package price. Look for a qualified plastic surgeon who performs these procedures often, operates in a licensed hospital and gives you a written plan before you pay.
What to Check
- Specialty training and board certification in plastic surgery
- The hospital's license from the national health authority
- Before-and-after photos of patients with a similar body shape
- A written plan listing each procedure, and implants if you're having them
- Everything the price includes
- A consultation with the surgeon before you book
Questions to Ask Your Coordinator
- Which procedures do you suggest for me, and can they be done in one surgery?
- Who will perform my surgery from start to finish?
- How many nights will I spend in the hospital?
- How will follow-up work once I'm home?
- Has this clinic been verified, and when?
Mommy Makeover: Frequently Asked Questions
Should I wait until I'm done having children?
Yes. A mommy makeover is meant for women who are finished having children.
Do I need to lose weight first?
It's best to be at your ideal body weight before a mommy makeover. Your surgeon can tell you whether you're ready.
Will I be asleep during surgery?
You'll have either intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. Your surgeon recommends the best choice for you.
Will I have scars?
Yes. Your scars improve over time, but they don't disappear completely. Your surgeon explains where they'll be for each procedure.
Our Sources
Mommy Makeover
American Society of Plastic Surgeons · plasticsurgery.org
Medical Tourism
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC Yellow Book 2026 · cdc.gov