Benefits of Mommy Makeover Cosmetic Surgery

Ian C. Langtree - Writer/Editor for Disabled World (DW)
Published: 2010/10/28 - Updated: 2025/01/30
Publication Type: Informative
Category Topic: Cosmetic Surgery Information - Academic Publications

Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main

Synopsis: The biggest benefit of a mommy makeover is the change it can produce in a woman's life and in her opinion of herself. Your mommy makeover is custom designed for you and your body, allowing you to choose the procedures that are best for you.

Introduction

A mommy makeover is one of the newest advances in cosmetic surgery. During a mommy makeover, a plastic surgeon uses any number of different cosmetic surgeries to provide women with the body they want.

Main Content

So What is a Mommy Makeover and What will it Do for Me?

A "mommy makeover," as the name suggests, combines a number of plastic surgery procedures into a single effort to "turn back the clock" on a woman's body after she has given birth and weaned her child. The mommy make-over combines several surgical procedures into one operation. Although each surgical procedure is different, they are often complementary in order to achieve an optimal result including:

• Breast Lift: Also referred to as mastopexy, is the surgical procedure that removes the excess skin and tightens the surrounding tissue of the breast, resulting in raising and firming the breast. Whereas a breast reduction, (reduction mammoplasty), is the cosmetic surgery used in resizing the breast, in women with over-sized breasts and also in men who suffer from gynecomastia.
• Tummy Tuck: Abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to make the abdomen thinner and more firm.
• Liposuction (tummy and lower body): Also known as lipoplasty, is a type of surgery that removes fat from the human body in an attempt to change its shape.

These procedures are, in fact, the most common plastic surgery procedures for women overall.

The ultimate goal of the mommy makeover is to help mothers feel better about the appearance of their bodies after they've had children. Once women recover from their mommy makeover procedures, they fell more confident about the way they look because the plastic surgeries performed can give the body a sleeker, younger contour.

In addition to boosting self-confidence, there are many other benefits of having a mommy makeover:

Recovery Time

Since a mommy makeover combines a few different procedures at the same time, it allows you to recover from all the procedures at the same time.

In the past, you may have had to have a breast lift, a tummy tuck, and liposuction all performed separately, but now, you can recover from all these procedures at once, helping you save time and discomfort.

Individuality

Your mommy makeover is custom designed for you and your body, allowing you to choose the procedures that are best for you.

Everyone's body and skin condition is different, so some people are better suited for liposuction rather than tummy tuck.

Other women may prefer having a breast augmentation performed in conjunction with a breast lift. Whatever you want to achieve with your body, a mommy makeover can help you accomplish your goals.

Better Skin

While the immediate benefit of having a mommy makeover is having a better-contoured body, a mommy makeover can also improve the condition of your skin.

A bulging stomach, sagging breasts, and excess skin all cause stretch marks and other cosmetic skin problems.

Once you've had your mommy makeover, your stretch marks and other skin conditions will be drastically reduced to provide you with the smooth, pre-pregnancy skin you want.

Improved Self-Image

As stated above, the biggest benefit of a mommy makeover is the change it can produce in a woman's life and in her opinion of herself.

Once a mommy makeover is complete, women can wear the clothes they want, take part in the activities they want to, and live the life they desire.

For many women, a mommy makeover provides a second chance for them to go out and accomplish other life goals they were reluctant to pursue with their previous bodies.

Author Credentials: Ian is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Disabled World, a leading resource for news and information on disability issues. With a global perspective shaped by years of travel and lived experience, Ian is a committed proponent of the Social Model of Disability-a transformative framework developed by disabled activists in the 1970s that emphasizes dismantling societal barriers rather than focusing solely on individual impairments. His work reflects a deep commitment to disability rights, accessibility, and social inclusion. To learn more about Ian's background, expertise, and accomplishments, visit his full biography.