When Is the Right Time to Schedule a Mommy Makeover?

Becoming a mother is amazing, but motherhood can bring some physical changes that may leave you feeling underconfident about your body. If you’ve been longing to reclaim your pre-pregnancy figure, you’re not alone. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jessica Belz specializes in breast and body surgery, and she’s passionate about helping women feel comfortable with and proud of their post-baby bodies. If you’re unhappy with the changes in your body after pregnancy and breastfeeding, you might be thinking about scheduling a mommy makeover to restore your pre-pregnancy shape.

But when is the right time for this life-changing procedure? Dr. Belz explains below.

Understanding the Mommy Makeover

A mommy makeover is a customized combination of surgical procedures designed to address the physical changes brought on by pregnancy and nursing. These procedures target areas most affected by childbearing, particularly the abdomen and breasts. Common procedures include:

• Tummy tuck
• Breast lift
• Breast augmentation
• Liposuction

Depending on your needs and body goals, Dr. Belz may also incorporate other procedures.

The Right Time For a Mommy Makeover

Scheduling your surgery at the ideal time is a major factor in getting the results you want long term. Some factors that play a role in determining your scheduling are:

• Breastfeeding: Dr. Belz typically recommends waiting until at least six months after you’ve finished breastfeeding to schedule a mommy makeover. This allows your breasts to return to their natural size and shape, ensuring the best possible outcome from surgery.
• Post-baby weight loss: It’s important to be at or near your ideal weight before a mommy makeover. Dr. Belz generally waits for patients to get within 10% of their ideal weight, as these procedures focus on body contouring rather than weight loss.
• When you had your last baby: You need to consider whether you’re done having babies. Dr. Belz recommends waiting until you’re absolutely sure you’re not having any more children. If you have a mommy makeover now and then have another baby, it could reverse your results. In a year or two, you could end up right back where you started: With stretched skin, separated muscles, and stubborn fat deposits.

Patience is key. Waiting until your body has fully recovered from childbirth and breastfeeding, and scheduling only after you’re sure you’re not having another baby, ensures that the procedures will have the most lasting and effective impact.

Schedule Your Mommy Makeover Consultation in San Antonio, TX

If you’re unhappy with how your body has changed after pregnancy and breastfeeding, and you’re ready to take the next step, schedule your consultation with Dr. Belz by calling our office at 210-497-7100 today.