What is a Mommy Makeover?

In simple terms, this makeover combines aesthetic treatments designed to restore your figure before pregnancy. Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but it can take a toll on a woman’s body. From stretched abdominal muscles to sagging breasts, the changes can be a little overwhelming. Mommy makeover packages consist of surgeries that target these problem areas, helping women feel confident and their best selves. 

What Areas are Included?

What exactly can you expect from this makeover? Each makeover is customized depending on the patient’s need, but here are the common areas that most women choose to address:

1. Breasts: One of the body parts that go through a noticeable change after pregnancy especially if breastfeeding is the breasts.They tend to sag, or even become asymmetrical. A mommy makeover typically includes breast augmentation to restore fullness and make your breasts look how they looked before giving birth, breast lift to help saggy breasts become perkier and breast reduction for breasts that become larger, heavier, and uncomfortable post-pregnancy.
2. Tummy: Pregnancy stretches the abdominal muscles and skin sometimes beyond its limit, often leaving behind a mommy pooch that’s difficult to remove, even with exercise and a healthy diet. Tummy problems can be addressed through a tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty) to remove excess fat, and tighten loose skin and muscles around the abdomen and liposuction for stubborn fat pockets.
3. Waist and Hips: Weight gain during pregnancy can be particularly noticeable around the waist and hips which can be difficult to lose as well. Liposuction is also commonly included in these makeover procedures to contour these areas.
4. Buttocks: Some women experience loss of volume in the buttocks area after childbirth. Corrective procedures include a Brazilian butt lift to enhance the size and shape of your buttocks.
5. Thighs: If you end up with extra fat or sagging skin around your things, you can get liposuction to have more toned and smooth thighs.

Mommy Makeover Packages: Customization is Key

These makeover packages are not a one-size-fits-all procedure. You can customize it depending on your specific needs and goals. Want a breast lift and tummy tuck but your thighs don’t need any work done? No problem! The flexibility of these packages allows you to mix and match procedures to create your best mommy makeover package. 

Recovery Week by Week

Recovery is another factor you need to consider. It’s important to know what to expect and to plan accordingly. Here’s a breakdown of a typical mommy makeover recovery week by week.

• Week 1: The first week is all about rest. You’ll likely experience bruising, swelling, and some discomfort. 
• Week 2: The swelling and bruising should start to subside. You’ll still need to move slowly, but you might start feeling more like yourself. 
• Week 3-4: You might be able to resume doing non-strenuous activities. You are still not allowed to lift heavy objects. 
• Week 5-6: Most women can return to some of their routine activities by this time, especially those that only had minimal procedures done. Final results will continue to improve as your body heals. 

What is the Cost of a Mommy Makeover Surgery?

Now let’s talk numbers. How much is a mommy makeover surgery? The cost can vary depending on the procedures, the surgeon’s expertise, and the location of the aesthetic center. On average, you can expect the price to range from AED 50,000 to AED 90,000 in the UAE.