Mommy Makeover

Some discomfort is expected after a Mommy Makeover, especially in the first few days. The intensity of discomfort varies based on the number and type of procedures performed—for example, combining a tummy tuck with breast surgery and liposuction will likely involve more soreness than a breast lift alone. Most patients describe the sensation as a deep soreness or tightness, similar to muscle fatigue after a strenuous workout. Dr. Daly uses Exparel, an anesthetic numbing medication that lasts up to 72 hours, to reduce the discomfort of tummy tucks and will prescribe pain medications to make your recovery as comfortable as possible.

Your Mommy Makeover jou ey typically begins with an in-depth consultation, during which you’ll review your goals, surgical options, and medical history. If you choose to move forward, you’ll have a pre-operative appointment to finalize your surgical plan, review consent forms, and receive personalized preparation instructions. After surgery, follow-up appointments are scheduled at regular intervals to monitor your healing and ensure everything is progressing beautifully. On average, patients have 4 to 6 in-person visits: your consultation, a preoperative appointment, the surgery itself, and several follow-up appointments during recovery.

You’ll begin to notice changes almost immediately, particularly if your surgery includes a tummy tuck or breast augmentation, but swelling, bruising, and healing tissues will temporarily mask your final results. Most patients begin to see more dramatic improvement by 4–6 weeks post-operatively, with continued refinement over the next several months as residual swelling subsides and incisions mature. By the six-week mark, you’ll typically be cleared to resume full activity, and your results will continue to soften and settle into their final shape. Scars will gradually fade over time and can often be concealed beneath clothing or swimwear.

Absolutely. In fact, the strength of the Mommy Makeover lies in its ability to combine multiple procedures into a single comprehensive transformation, thereby reducing overall downtime and enhancing the final outcome. Commonly included procedures are a tummy tuck, breast lift (with or without implants), and liposuction—but some patients also add labiaplasty, arm contouring, or even facial rejuvenation treatments to align their whole-body goals. Combining procedures is effective and efficient as long as you’re in good health and a safe surgical plan can be created.

Like any major surgery, a Mommy Makeover carries potential risks, though serious complications are rare when performed by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Daly. General risks include bleeding, infection, poor wound healing, scarring, or changes in skin sensation. Patient safety is of paramount importance to Dr. Daly, and she is committed to making your combination of Mommy Makeover procedures as safe as possible.