A woman’s body goes through a lot during pregnancy and birth.
Formerly firm areas of the body are stretched, other areas begin to sag, and others collect deposits of fat that can be difficult to get rid of.
Now there is a package of combined procedures to help women restore her more youthful figure after she has children. It is called the Mommy Makeover.
A Mommy Makeover Is a Package of Procedures
Over the last 10 years or so, the term Mommy Makeover has become ubiquitous in the various publications and websites that cover fashion and beauty. Like a body lift, it is not a single procedure, but a combination selected and performed based on the individual needs of that particular woman. It commonly includes some kind of breast augmentation or lift to restore the breasts after breast feeding.
This is then combined with a tummy tuck (also known as an abdominoplasty) or body lift to restore the figure after the stretching that occurs during pregnancy. Liposuction is often performed to remove any residual and excess fat deposits leftover in the body after giving birth. Finally, it may include an arm lift (brachioplasty) and some facial rejuvenation procedures.
The Package in Detail
It is always important to be evaluated by a knowledgeable surgeon who is experienced with the procedures that make up a Mommy Makeover. The cost of a Mommy Makeover starts at $10,000 and goes up to around $20,000. This total includes the fee for anesthesia, the facility, and the surgeon. The price varies depending on the procedures performed to achieve the desired results. We can provide a more accurate and detailed estimate if you upload your photos to our contact form.
Dr. Vitenas performs the procedures at Houston Surgery Center. A Mommy Makeover takes from four to seven hours to complete and is performed under general anesthesia.
Recovery
One to two weeks after a Mommy Makeover you should be able to return to work. There may be some bruising, swelling and discomfort. Medication will be prescribed to help manage any pain or discomfort. Exercise and other strenuous activities will need to be postponed for four to six weeks.
See some of just a few of our satisfied patients that we have treated with this procedure here in our before and after gallery.
Contact Us and Book a Consultation
Please contact a patient care coordinator by phone at 281-484-0088 if you would like to schedule a consultation during which Dr. Vitenas will go over your complete medical history, take the time to understand your goals, and answer all of your questions. Computer imaging will be used to help you visualize your own personal results. Dr. Vitenas will discuss reasonable and expected outcomes, and explain the details of the procedure including the technique, the recovery, the risks, the costs and financing options.
Our office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can also email us anytime, and one of our patient coordinators will get right back to you. We are conveniently located in the heart of Houston. If you are not a local, we can schedule an online consultation. We can assist with travel arrangements.
Dr. Paul Vitenas, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. of the Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery and the Fine Art of Natural Cosmetic Surgery is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and founder of Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery. He has practiced in the Houston area since 1990, and has been named one of Houston’s Top Doctors and America’s Top Plastic Surgeons. He’s also been awarded Houston’s Most Compassionate Doctor and a Top Doctor for Women.