Many women notice changes in their bodies post-pregnancy. During pregnancy, the engorgement of the breasts may lead to breast drooping and reduction in size after delivery. Depending on the changes in the abdomen, some mums may require tightening of the abdominal muscle that were stretched during childbirth, others may require excision of excess abdominal skin or liposuction of the excess adiposity. Some women experience excess hanging labia skin after repeated childbirths and this may cause pain during intercourse, friction burns or be a cause of depression and embarrassment. 

The objective of a mummy makeover is to restore the shape and appearance of a woman's body after childbearing, to restore her body to a pre-baby state. The common areas that are targeted include breasts, abdomen, buttocks and genitalia. A mummy makeover is typically performed as a single stage procedure. Some women will also request to rejuvenate their faces during the mummy makeover procedure. This may include botox, fillers and fat grafts to the face. Ultherapy can also be done to define and rejuvenate the face. Blepharoplasties and rhinoplasties have also be requested for.

The following procedures can be done singly or in combination as part of a mummy makeover:

1. Breast augmentation

2. Breast lift

3. Liposuction of arms, abdomen, thighs

4. Tummy tuck

5. Buttock augmentation

6. Vaginal rejuvenation

An individual who is motivated to regain her pre-pregnancy body who is doing it for herself and not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image. Additionally, the individual should have completed her family, is at the ideal body weight and in good medical health.

The best time for a mummy makeover will be when the family planning is completed. However, certain procedures that do not affect future pregnancies may be done. Speak to our plastic surgeons today to find out what would be the best time to perform your mummy makeover.

You'll have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications are acceptable. Your plastic surgeon will explain in detail the risks associated with surgery. 

The possible risks of mommy makeover surgery include:

1. Bleeding, hematoma and bruising 

2. Infection and wound breakdown

3. Scars

4. Asymmetry

5. Seroma 

6. Loss of nipple sensation, inability to breast feed, implant leak, capsular contracture, anaplastic large cell lymphoma

7. Recurrent looseness of skin

8. Complications from prolonged bedrest such as deep venous thrombosis

9. Risks from general anaesthesia

Further information regarding risks for mommy makeover surgery can be found on the pages related to the individual procedures.