Mommy
Makeover
Restore Your Pre-Baby Figure
Pregnancy can change the body in ways that diet and exercise can’t address. At PURE Plastic Surgery in Miami, Florida, mommy makeover surgery helps address those changes with a personalized combination of procedures designed to restore shape and firmness, with careful attention to safety, proportion, and natural-looking results.
Because no two bodies are the same, every mommy makeover plan at PURE is built differently. Our double-board-certified plastic surgeons will evaluate your anatomy and goals to determine which procedures are right for you, whether that includes a tummy tuck, breast lift, breast augmentation, liposuction, fat transfer or another body contouring approach.
This is not a standard “mommy makeover” package. It’s a personalized surgical plan that helps you feel more confident in your post-baby body.
What Is a Mommy Makeover?
A mommy makeover is a combined surgical procedure targeting the areas changed most by pregnancy and childbirth, including the breasts, abdomen and waist. “At its core, it’s the combination of a breast procedure and a tummy tuck,” explains Dr. Vidal. “The breast portion can be a breast lift with or without implants, breast augmentation or even breast reduction.”
A mommy makeover is customized by matching the surgical plan to your needs, anatomy and recovery timeline. The goal is not to follow a preset package, but to address the specific changes pregnancy and breastfeeding caused in your body.
Your surgeon will evaluate areas such as:
- Breast volume loss
- Breast sagging
- Nipple or areola changes
- Loose abdominal skin
- Abdominal muscle separation
- Waist and flank fullness
- Stretch marks in treatable areas
- Overall body balance and proportion
Instead of scheduling each surgery separately, a mommy makeover combines selected procedures into a single operative plan. This approach allows you to achieve a more balanced, comprehensive result with fewer operations and a more streamlined recovery.
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What Concerns Can a Mommy Makeover Address?
A mommy makeover addresses several post-pregnancy concerns at once. It is commonly used for patients who want improvement in both the breasts and torso following childbirth, but can also restore firmer, more youthful body contours after significant weight loss.
A mommy makeover can address:
- Breasts that sag or droop
- Breasts that feel smaller or have lost mass
- Nipples that point downward
- Areolas that feel too large or wide
- Excess skin on the hips or waist
- Loose abdominal skin and a stubborn belly “pooch”
- Muscle separation after pregnancy or weight loss (diastasis recti)
- Stretch marks below the belly button
- Dissatisfaction with body changes after pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Difficulty fitting into pre-pregnancy clothing comfortably
What Does a Mommy Makeover Include?
A mommy makeover combines breast surgery with abdominal contouring to address the areas most affected by pregnancy and weight loss, but other procedures can be included based on your anatomy and your goals. There is no fixed combination.
The procedures most commonly included at PURE Plastic Surgery are:
- Breast augmentation
- Breast lift
- Liposuction
- Tummy tuck (including the drainless tummy tuck with Dr. Wegerif)
- Smart Tuck, which pairs a tummy tuck with advanced liposuction of the flanks, waist and axillary (armpit) area with abdominal etching and fat transfer to hip dips
- Labiaplasty
- Nipple reduction
- Arm lift
Learn More About Your Mommy Makeover Options
How Does Breast Augmentation Fit Into a Mommy Makeover?
The breasts change dramatically due to pregnancy and breastfeeding. The tissues stretch as the breasts grow, and hormonal fluctuations can leave them feeling deflated. Breast augmentation, with or without a breast lift, can transform the appearance of your breasts with the implants of your choice, giving you a fuller, larger and more balanced look.
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How Does a Breast Lift Fit Into a Mommy Makeover?
A breast lift reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin, tightening tissue, and repositioning the breasts to a more youthful position. It is often chosen by patients whose breasts sit lower on the chest after pregnancy or breastfeeding. While a breast lift improves shape and position, it does not add fullness on its own. If you want to improve breast shape and volume, you may be a candidate for a breast lift with augmentation.
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- Breast Lift, Implants, or Both? How to Restore Post-Pregnancy Breasts
- Breast Reduction vs. Breast Lift: Which One Is Right for Me?
How Does Liposuction Fit Into a Mommy Makeover?
Weight gain during pregnancy is common, and some stubborn fat deposits may remain despite a healthy diet and exercise. Liposuction is a surgical procedure that effectively targets and removes localized fat deposits. When included as part of a mommy makeover, liposuction of the flanks can refine your contours to help you achieve a more proportionate figure.
- Tummy Tuck or Liposuction: Which Tackles Your Specific Concerns?
- Where on Your Body Can You Get Liposuction?
How Does a Tummy Tuck Fit Into a Mommy Makeover?
A tummy tuck removes excess abdominal skin and tightens the underlying muscles to sculpt a firmer, flatter midsection. It is often the key procedure for patients with a stubborn belly “pooch” caused by loose skin and muscle separation. Your surgeon may recommend a Smart Tuck, or a mini, standard, drainless, extended or fleur-de-lis tummy tuck, depending on your needs and goals.
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How Do Labiaplasty and Nipple Reduction Fit Into a Mommy Makeover?
Labiaplasty and nipple reduction address changes that can occur after pregnancy and may be added when appropriate to achieve your goals. These procedures are not included in every mommy makeover, but they can be part of a comprehensive plan.
Labiaplasty can improve comfort and appearance when enlarged or stretched labial tissue causes discomfort, chafing, or self-consciousness. Nipple reduction can improve proportion when nipple size or shape has changed after pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How Does Fat Transfer to the Hip Dips Fit Into a Mommy Makeover?
At PURE, fat transfer to the hip dips is one of our most popular mommy makeover add-ons. We don’t combine BBLs and mommy makeovers due to recovery considerations, but fat transfer to the hip dips, using the fat harvested during the liposuction or tummy tuck portion of your procedure, provides a safe way to enhance your lower-body shape in the same surgery.
What Other Procedures Can Be Part of a Mommy Makeover?
In addition to the procedures mentioned above, your mommy makeover might incorporate a variety of other treatments depending on your unique needs. This may include skin tightening, cellulite treatment or even FaceTite. Our expert team can design a personalized mommy makeover to address your specific concerns and help you achieve stunning results.
How Do I Know Which Procedures I Need?
The right procedures depend on whether your main concerns are loss of breast volume, breast sagging, abdominal laxity, muscle separation, stubborn fat, or a combination of those issues. Your consultation is the stage where those concerns are translated into a surgical plan.
The table below helps clarify which procedures are usually included in a mommy makeover.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?
If you’re finished having children and want to reclaim firmer, more youthful body contours, a mommy makeover may be right for you. Many of the changes that occur after pregnancy and breastfeeding can’t be addressed through diet and exercise, but a mommy makeover can help you achieve your goals with a highly personalized treatment plan designed just for you.
To be considered for a mommy makeover, there are some baseline rules at PURE:
- No nicotine in any form (cigarettes, vapes, etc.) for 30 days before & after surgery
- No stimulants like phentermine during the same timeframe
- Pausing GLP-1 medications two to three weeks before surgery
- BMI of 30 or less (Dr. Earle & Dr. Wegerif); BMI of 35 or less (Dr. Vidal)
We also recommend that you have no future pregnancies planned for the best long-term outcome. During your consultation, our double-board-certified plastic surgeons take the time to understand your concerns and motivations, evaluate your medical history, and review your options in detail to help determine if a mommy makeover is right for you.
What Should I Expect at My Consultation?
Moms are used to putting everyone else first, but taking time to focus on yourself matters. At PURE Plastic Surgery, your mommy makeover consultation is all about you, providing an opportunity to ask questions, explore options and understand what’s possible. You’ll talk openly about your concerns and review before-and-after photos of real patients to see the kind of transformation you can expect with your procedure.
You can book an in-person meeting at our Miami office or schedule a virtual consultation to talk with our surgeons or care coordinators over the phone or via video chat. We recommend coming prepared with a list of your questions to get the most out of your consultation.
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What Happens During Mommy Makeover Surgery?
No two mommy makeovers are exactly alike, so your experience will be unique to you. To help you feel prepared and comfortable for your procedure, your surgeon will review the steps in detail and address any questions or concerns you may have.
Mommy makeovers are performed at our state-of-the-art, JCAHO-accredited surgical facility in Miami, Florida. Since multiple surgeries are combined into one, a mommy makeover can take several hours to complete. However, you’ll have the benefit of undergoing a single operation, which means less time off from work and a more streamlined recovery process.
On the day of your surgery, you will meet with your anesthesia team to discuss the best methods for your surgery. For extensive surgeries like a mommy makeover, general anesthesia is used. The exact details of your procedure will vary depending on your surgical plan, but may involve repairing separated abdominal muscles, removing excess skin and fat, restoring breast volume with implants or lifting sagging breasts.
Upon completing your procedure, your surgeon will close your incisions and apply wraps or bandages to prevent blood clots and promote healing. You’ll then be moved to a recovery area and monitored for potential side effects as the anesthesia wears off. You’ll be groggy for a few hours after surgery, so you’ll need to arrange for a ride home with a friend or family member.
What Is the “Trifecta Perfecta?”
The arms aren’t the first thing you think of when you hear ‘mommy makeover,’ but adding an arm lift to your breast surgery and tummy tuck can elevate your results. At PURE, we call this combination the Trifecta Perfecta because it creates a beautiful hourglass figure from hip to shoulder. Breast procedures improve breast volume and shape, while a tummy tuck restores a firmer midsection. An arm lift completes the transformation by removing loose skin in the upper arms for smooth, balanced contours.
What Is the Mommy Makeover Recovery Process Like?
Recovery depends on which procedures were combined, but most patients should plan for swelling, bruising, soreness, compression garments and several weeks of activity restrictions. The more procedures included, the longer the recovery.
Your surgeon will ask you to avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting and sexual activity for at least six to eight weeks after surgery. Swelling resolves gradually, and your final contours will continue to develop for several months after your surgery.
A few rules will help keep your recovery on track:
- Walking starts the day of surgery. Ten minutes every hour while awake. Walking pumps the calf muscles and pushes blood back to the heart, which lowers your risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). “After a tummy tuck, that risk is higher than usual due to the abdominal repair,” explains Dr. Vidal. “The tightening creates more pressure and tension in the area, slowing down circulation.” Walking is the single most important thing you can do for your safety.
- The VenaPro stays on whenever you aren’t walking. Your surgeon will send you home with this device, which wraps around the calves and inflates sequentially to keep circulation moving. For the first two weeks after surgery, use it whenever you’re resting, driving or flying. “Studies have shown that this device is just as effective as the injection blood thinners as long as you're using it correctly,” says Dr. Earle. For patients with a BMI over 30, Dr. Vidal also adds Lovenox, a blood-thinner injection given in the thigh nightly for two weeks starting the night of surgery.
- Stay hydrated after your surgery. Hydration supports circulation, flushes out anesthesia and reduces constipation. Drink a gallon of fluid a day to stay hydrated, but spaced out, not chugged. Mostly water, but electrolytes are important, so add Gatorade or Pedialyte to the mix. Dr. Vidal also recommends pineapple juice, which contains bromelain and helps with swelling.
What Does the Recovery Timeline Usually Look Like?
The exact timeline shifts based on what procedures were included in your surgical plan. However, most PURE patients experience similar milestones throughout their recovery.
- First 24 to 72 hours: Grogginess from anesthesia, soreness, swelling, bruising and walking in a slightly bent or guarded position if abdominal work was done. Binder, compression garments and dressings in place.
- Week 1: Rest, short walks every hour, hydration, and help at home. Careful adherence to medication and incision care instructions.
- Weeks 2 to 3: Swelling and bruising start improving. Tenderness and fatigue are still common. Most patients are still limiting normal activity. Steri-Strips come off, and silicone-based scar treatment begins.
- Weeks 4 to 6: Mobility improves. Abdominal strain, exercise and heavy lifting are still restricted for many patients.
- Weeks 6 to 8: Many patients begin returning to their normal routine with surgeon clearance. Compression garments come off, and activity restrictions are lifted gradually.
- After 8 weeks: Scar maturation continues. Swelling continues to soften. Final shape takes form and continues to improve over the following months.
A few details worth knowing about the first two weeks:
Drains stay in for two to three weeks. You'll have two drains exiting the lower abdomen through small openings near the corners of your incision. They work to clear the fluid that collects between the skin and muscle. Drains come out when the 24-hour fluid output drops below 25 cc. At PURE, our team teaches you exactly how to empty them. Dr. Wegerif's drainless tummy tuck patients skip this part entirely.
You'll switch from a binder to a faja around weeks two to three. The binder accommodates the drains. Once both drains are out, you transition to a faja for the rest of the six-week compression window.
Lymphatic massage starts the day after surgery. Massages target the liposuction areas and the lower back, not the central abdomen, for the first two weeks. Dr. Vidal recommends roughly 10 massages over the post-op course, with the first five back-to-back. Massive weight loss patients tend to need more.
Belly button shaping begins at two weeks. After the surgical tape comes off, a silicone belly button shaper goes in for at least three months. The goal is to preserve a natural, deep belly button shape during scar maturation. PURE recommends a soft silicone shaper rather than a hard plug, which can macerate the skin around the incision.
Scar treatment also begins at two weeks. Silagen is what PURE recommends. Twice a day for the first three months. If a scar starts looking raised or hypertrophic, your surgeon may add a Kenalog (steroid) injection to keep it from worsening.
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Why PURE Is Miami’s Leading Mommy Makeover Destination
At PURE Plastic Surgery, every mommy makeover is performed in a Joint Commission-accredited surgical facility with a customized plan shaped by our Smart Aesthetics™ philosophy. Mommy makeovers are complex and require careful judgment that considers which procedures work well together, how much can be done safely, and what will produce the most balanced results.
That is why surgeon selection matters. At PURE, all three plastic surgeons are double-board-certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) and the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), with training that supports complex, customized body contouring.
- Dr. Earle is an Ivy League-educated surgeon. He graduated from Princeton, completed medical school at NYU and underwent plastic surgery training at Duke. He has also served as president of WAGS (the World Association of Gluteal Surgeons).
- Dr. Vidal trained in burn and reconstructive surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed her plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University of Miami. Her own experience as a mother shapes how she approaches mommy makeover patients.
- Dr. Wegerif began his surgical training at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida and completed a three-year residency in plastic surgery at the University of New Mexico. He specializes in drainless tummy tucks, a technique that's growing nationally but still rare in Miami.
Ready to Transform Your Post-Baby Body?
Your body has changed, and your surgical plan should reflect the shape, proportion and confidence you want now. At PURE Plastic Surgery, our double-board-certified plastic surgeons create customized mommy makeover plans built around your anatomy, goals and safety. If you’re ready to regain your pre-baby body, schedule a consultation by calling our Miami office at 305-230-4326 or submitting your information online through our virtual consultation tool.
Frequently
Asked Questions
How much does a mommy makeover cost in Miami?
How long is the mommy makeover recovery?
Can I combine a tummy tuck and breast surgery in one operation?
Can I add a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) to my mommy makeover?
Is a mommy makeover the same as liposuction?
Do I need a breast lift, implants, or both after pregnancy?
When can I get a mommy makeover after having a baby?
Can I have more children after a mommy makeover?
Will a mommy makeover fix stretch marks?
Can a mommy makeover remove C-section scars?
Why do many patients combine procedures instead of spacing them out?
How do I know if I am a good candidate for a mommy makeover?
Is a mommy makeover done under general anesthesia?
What risks are associated with a mommy makeover?
Can I do a virtual consultation for a mommy makeover?
Dr. Garret is a highly professional plastic surgeon. His staff are warm and very friendly. I did a breast and lift augmentation; He did an excellent job! I love my results. I would recommend him with closed eyes.
Dr. Earle and his staff were very accommodating and really made you feel at ease. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Amazing place to have your plastic surgery! Thank you so much Pure Plastic Surgery for such a great experience. From the initial consultation to post-surgery follow-ups, the entire experience was top-notch. Dr. Garret Wegerif expertise and professionalism put me at ease, and the outcome exceeded my expectations. Thanks to all the team for checking up on me every day….. you are the best!
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