Clear Lake Houston Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 575 East Medical Center Boulevard
Webster, TX 77598 Phone: (281) 282-9555 Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Med Center/Museum District Houston Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1801 Binz Street #300
Houston, TX 77004 Phone: (713) 521-4777 Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
We meet many women who ask our surgeons how they can feel confident in their bodies again after having children. The answer is a mommy makeover at Houston Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. This customized set of procedures is specifically designed to address the specific aesthetic concerns you have. Most women combine cosmetic breast surgery and body contouring to renew their bodies and their confidence.
Women considering a mommy makeover can meet with one of our plastic surgeons in Webster or Houston, Texas, to discuss how best to meet their cosmetic goals. Request a consultation using the online form, or call our practice at
(281) 282-9555 to schedule an appointment.
Mommy Makeover Before & After Photos
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This woman had a personalized mommy makeover procedure at Houston Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Her surgeon combined breast augmentation and a tummy tuck, popular with many Houston mommy makeover patients, to provide the patient's desired improvements with a single surgery and recovery period.Many moms choose breast augmen... Read More
This woman came to our practice for a mommy makeover. At Houston Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, our plastic surgeons are highly experienced in combining procedures to enhance multiple areas with a single surgery and recovery period.This patient's mommy makeover included breast augmentation with MemoryShape® silicone gel bre... Read More
This mother of two came to our office for a mommy makeover. At Houston Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, our plastic surgeons are highly experienced in combining procedures to enhance multiple areas with a single surgery and recovery period.This patient's mommy makeover included mastopexy (breast lift), liposuction, tummy tuck and... Read More
A mommy makeover is a personalized set of procedures—surgical, nonsurgical, or both—designed to help restore your confidence in your body. Not all the physical changes from pregnancy and childbirth can be reversed through diet and exercise alone. Abdominal skin can be stretched by pregnancy, and in many cases, breasts can lose volume and begin to sag. Those are the kinds of changes you can’t correct on your own.
What Is Included in a Mommy Makeover?
You may choose any procedure as part of your mommy makeover; most patients decide on 2 or more of the following:
A tummy tuck creates a smoother, flatter tummy by removing excess skin and repairing the abdominal wall that becomes stretched during pregnancy. In our practice, some patients may be candidates for the drainless tummy tuck option — a special surgical approach that uses progressive tension sutures to eliminate the need for drains after surgery.
Our surgeons usually combine tummy tuck surgery with liposuction to remove excess fat from the midsection. Liposuction is much more versatile, too: It can improve the contours of the lower back, buttocks, thighs, and other areas of the body.
If your breasts have lost volume but still retain most of their perkiness, breast augmentation is likely the right option for you. Many women who were satisfied with the size of their breasts before having children simply want to get breast implants to restore their breasts’ pre-pregnancy volume.
If you’re happy with the size of your breasts but notice that they’ve begun to sag, a breast lift can restore a more youthful appearance. In many mommy makeover procedures, women decide to combine a breast lift with augmentation to create the results they want.
Breast Lift Before & After Photos
Breast Lift Before & After Photos
Breast Lift Before & After Photos
Breast Lift Before & After Photos
Breast Lift Before & After Photos
Labiaplasty
Having children can also create changes to the labia minora (inner vaginal lips) and, less frequently, labia majora (outer lips). These changes can affect your comfort and enjoyment during sex and can make some forms of exercise similarly uncomfortable. Labiaplasty remedies these concerns by removing stretched vaginal tissue.
ThermiVa is an innovative, nonsurgical treatment that can tighten vaginal tissues using carefully controlled heat. ThermiVa is approved by the FDA to restore tone and tightness to the vaginal area and enhance satisfaction during intercourse.
Am I a Good Mommy Makeover Candidate?
The best mommy makeover candidates are women who already work out regularly and follow a healthy diet, but who remain self-conscious about their bodies. During the consultation, your surgeon completes a thorough physical exam and discusses the specific concerns you have about your body. Based on your physical characteristics and cosmetic goals, the surgeon can create a surgical plan designed to accomplish those goals.
Some women considering mommy makeovers may not yet be ready for cosmetic surgery. In some cases, our physicians may recommend pursuing exercise and diet to tighten the abdominal area. That may help a patient either be better prepared for a tummy tuck — or, in some cases, avoid the procedure altogether.
Advanced Mommy Makeover Options
At Houston Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, we want you to feel confident that your surgeon uses proven, leading-edge techniques. We’re pleased to offer a drainless tummy tuck option for qualified patients. This technique uses progressive tension sutures to close the “open space” left behind after surgery. When the open space is closed, fluid cannot build up, and drains are no longer necessary. Moms appreciate the many advantages of a drainless procedure:
You can walk upright sooner
No hassle of caring for drains
Reduced tension on your incision
Better scar outcome
Lower rate of complications
How Much Does a Mommy Makeover Cost in Houston?
Because the procedure is customized, a specific price can only be quoted after your consultation at Houston Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
Financially speaking, a mommy makeover is smart because it saves you money by combining multiple procedures into a single surgery, avoiding repetitive costs such as anesthesia fees and fees for use of a surgical facility.
It’s also important to remember that for optimal safety and the best results, your plastic surgeon’s experience and training should have more of an influence on your ultimate choice than disparities in cost from surgeon to surgeon.
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How Soon After Delivery Can I Have a Mommy Makeover?
The recommended time frame varies among patients. Depending on the procedures you are considering, you will likely need to wait at least 3 to 6 months after you reach a stable weight and stop breastfeeding to have mommy makeover surgery. If you are eager to get started, we encourage you to contact us for a consultation with one of our plastic surgeons.
How Long Does It Take To Recover From a Mommy Makeover?
The time it takes to recover from a mommy makeover depends on the procedures performed, the extent of the surgery, and how fast you typically heal. Most mommy makeover procedures include a tummy tuck, which requires the most recovery time. Even though the exact timing varies, there are some general milestones you can expect.
Mommy Makeover Recovery Timeline
Week 1:The first week is the most challenging part of your recovery. Your body has undergone significant changes, and you’ll need to focus on rest and healing. You’ll need to walk hunched over to avoid straining your abdominal incisions. If you have younger children, you’ll need help with child care.
Week 2: By the second week, you’ll likely start feeling more like yourself, though you should still take it easy. Most patients can manage discomfort with over-the-counter medications. You may be able to return to a job that doesn’t require physical labor.
Week 3: You may notice renewed energy, but you should still limit your activities to walking. You’ll need to continue wearing your compression garment to minimize swelling.
Weeks 4 to 6: At this point, you can start light exercise and gradually increase the intensity. You can wear the compression garment less often, and your incisions should be completely healed.
Our surgeons provide detailed postoperative instructions to each patient; following them minimizes discomfort during the recovery and simplifies the healing process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you have to weigh to get a mommy makeover?
There is no specific target weight you need to reach to be a good candidate for a mommy makeover. Your body mass index (BMI) should be 30 or below, and it’s best if you’ve maintained a stable weight for at least 6 months before your surgery. Weight fluctuations after undergoing a mommy makeover can compromise the results.
What’s the best age for a mommy makeover?
As you might expect, there isn’t a “best” age to get a mommy makeover. We have patients who have finished having children in their mid to late 20s and women in their 40s or 50s who undergo mommy makeovers. In fact, some patients don’t have children but want to address age-related changes to their bodies.
How many sizes do you go down after mommy makeover surgery?
Even though procedures such as tummy tucks and liposuction aren’t weight loss surgeries, the improved contours of your abdominal area and waist typically result in a reduction of 2 or 3 clothing sizes.
Is it worth getting a mommy makeover?
A mommy makeover is a transformative procedure that many of our patients say they wish they’d done sooner. Whether it’s “worth it” depends on your personal situation and expectations. On the RealSelf website, where actual patients post plastic surgery reviews and ask questions, 95% of more than 11,000 mommy makeover patients said the procedure was worth it.
Are the results permanent?
Cosmetic surgery procedures such as tummy tucks, breast lifts, liposuction, and others included in a mommy makeover make permanent changes to your body. If you maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and a nutritious diet, you should enjoy the results for years.
Meet Our Plastic Surgeons
Each plastic surgeon on our team has the training, experience, and talent needed to provide the natural-looking results patients want while ensuring their safety and comfort.
