Pregnancy can change the breasts, abdominal skin, and body contour in different ways. A mommy makeover brings selected procedures together in an individualized plan to address the changes that matter to you.
At SARA Surgery in Morton Grove, Dr. Sara R. Dickie starts with your concerns, health, and daily responsibilities. You can explore breast and body surgery without arriving with a fixed list of procedures. The plan may involve one operation or a staged approach.
What Can a Mommy Makeover Include?
Depending on your anatomy and goals, options may include:
- Abdominal contouring: A tummy tuck removes excess skin and may include abdominal wall repair when appropriate.
- Breast reshaping: A lift can address breast position and loose skin. Augmentation adds volume, while reduction may be considered when breast size and weight are concerns.
- Liposuction: Selected fat removal may help contour areas of fullness, but does not remove loose skin.
These are possibilities to discuss, rather than a standard package. Our breast surgery overview and body surgery overview explain the broader options available at SARA. The ASPS mommy makeover guide provides additional background.
Choosing the Right Time
Tell Dr. Dickie if you are breastfeeding, planning another pregnancy, or anticipating further weight changes. These factors can affect when to consider surgery and which changes are likely to remain stable. There is no single waiting period that suits every patient.
Your health and capacity to recover matter as much as the procedures you are considering. Discuss nicotine use, medications, prior operations, and any medical conditions. Bring realistic goals and questions about alternatives.
Combining Procedures or Staging Surgery
Combining operations may allow selected concerns to be addressed during one recovery period. A staged plan can be more appropriate when the extent of surgery, medical risks, or practical recovery demands call for separate operations.
Dr. Dickie will discuss what is reasonable for your circumstances. The number of procedures should follow a careful assessment of safety and benefit. Read our guide to combining surgeries for questions to bring to your visit.
Planning Recovery Around Family Life
Arrange reliable help with children, lifting, meals, transport, and household tasks. Being home after surgery does not necessarily mean you can resume caregiving immediately. Tell us if your work or family routine involves carrying children or other physical demands.
Your instructions will cover incision care, support garments, follow-up visits, and activity restrictions for the procedures performed. Return to driving, work, exercise, and lifting requires individual guidance. Recovery can be more involved when several areas are treated.
Scars, Risks, and Expectations
Every procedure has its own scars and limitations. Risks may include bleeding, infection, fluid collections, healing problems, blood clots, anesthesia complications, asymmetry, and changes in sensation. Breast implants introduce additional device-related risks and ongoing care needs.
Dr. Dickie will explain the risks of your proposed combination and the possibility of additional surgery. Results are not guaranteed, and future pregnancy, weight changes, and aging may change the outcome. Review ASPS information on mommy makeover risks.
Questions to Bring to Your Consultation
Do I need both breast and abdominal surgery?
No. The term describes a personalized approach. Discuss only the areas you want to address and the options appropriate for you.
How much will my mommy makeover cost?
Cost depends on the procedures and surgical plan. Ask for an individualized estimate, what it includes, and how costs differ if surgery is staged.
Schedule a Mommy Makeover Consultation in Morton Grove
Learn about Dr. Sara Dickie, then contact SARA Surgery to discuss your goals and a recovery plan that fits your life.
