After motherhood, women’s bodies undergo changes that, in some cases, bother them and harm their self-esteem. The breast, after the increase and decrease in volume caused respectively by breastfeeding and the end of milk production, can become excessively saggy. In the abdomen, flaccidity, stretch marks and changes in the shape of the navel may appear. In these cases, the Mommy Makeover is the most indicated surgery, as it corrects these and other aspects of the chest and abdomen in a single surgery.

Mommy Makeover is a combination of plastic surgeries designed to help women regain the body they had before motherhood. This procedure normally includes an abdominoplasty, to remove excess skin and regain firmness in the abdominal area, and a mastopexy or breast augmentation or reduction. In some cases, liposuction is also performed to help shape the body.

In addition to the results, one of the biggest advantages of Mommy Makeover is that several aspects can be treated simultaneously. In this sense, the patient undergoes only one surgery and one postoperative period. Mommy Makeover can match:

Abdominoplasty
Surgical procedure that treats aspects of the abdominal area.
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Liposuction A
surgical procedure in which localized fat is aspirated.

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Breast Augmentation
Surgical procedure in which breast implants are applied to increase volume.
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Mastopexy

Surgical procedure that promotes a lifting effect on the breast, reducing flaccidity and improving its shape. In some cases, prostheses may also be placed to increase volume.

Breast Reduction
Surgical procedure that promotes the reduction of breast volume.

The combination of Mommy Makeover techniques and surgeries vary from case to case, requiring a careful assessment of the patient’s body to define the surgical plan.

The Mommy Makeover is performed under general anesthesia and lasts about three to four hours depending on the surgical combination that has been defined. The surgery requires hospitalization for one or two days and the patient will have drains for 48 hours, during which time she is hospitalized. After the intervention, rest is recommended for a week and the use of a compressive belt for approximately one month. You can resume your normal activities from the 2nd week and gradually start physical exercise after a month.

On the third or fourth day after surgery, the patient will start the drainage sessions. These massages will be essential for the process of recovery and improvement of postoperative edema. The definitive result is only observed after 6 months.

During the first few days, scars should not come into contact with water. It is also important to maintain dietary control by eating small, light meals to avoid abdominal distention and, above all, not to gain weight in order not to alter the results of the surgery. It is also recommended to abstain from sun exposure and physical exercise for a few months. In cases of constipation, to avoid efforts harmful to the healing of the abdominal wall, taking laxatives may be indicated. This after care is decisive to obtain a satisfactory result.

Finally, as in all interventions, prior medical examinations are mandatory to detect problems that may prevent the surgery from being performed. Patients who intend to undergo this surgery and are smokers must refrain from smoking for 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the procedure because tobacco can impair the healing process.

At Clínica Baptista Fernandes, all drainage sessions are included in the cost of the surgery. This is because the recovery process is essential for the success of Mommy Makeover. That’s why we have a whole team of therapists specially trained to carry out the drainage and, if necessary, ultrasound sessions and LED light therapy for a quick and healthy recovery. In addition, each patient receives direct contact from the doctor who performed the surgery so that they can contact him to clarify any doubts.