The mommy makeover designates a plastic surgery post-pregnancy aimed at correcting the after-effects of the pregnancy on a woman's body. This combined surgery, original Anglo-Saxon, is part of a global therapeutic project for women after pregnancy who wish to regain their figure, improve the appearance of their modified body and restore their self-confidence.
This surgical procedure offers one-stop solution, made in a single operating time, to simultaneously process belly, the chest and sometimes other areas of the silhouette.
The mommy makeover désigne a surgical operation combining several plastic surgery and plastic surgery, mainly :
The mommy makeover combine these interventions to correct effects of pregnancy, including :
This body contouring surgery aims to achieve harmonious, long-lasting results, by acting on several areas of the body in a single stroke surgical operation.
The expected benefits are :
The final result is progressive. Visit final result can be appreciated after several months, once the recovery period completed and tissue stabilized.
Examples before-after mommy makeover: tummy tuck and breast lift. Spectacular results in 3 months. Scars whiten over time.
After one or more pregnancies, the belly skin post partum can lose its retraction capacity and form a excess skin sometimes combined with stretch marks.
That extra skin doesn't disappear with exercise or dieting. Visit tummy tuck is the only effective solution.
Abdominoplasty makes it possible to :
During the operation, the plastic surgeon :
From additional gestures can be combined with abdominoplasty.
The scar is positioned as low as possible, so as to be concealed by underwear. In some cases, additional treatment with Urgo Touch laser can improve its quality.
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When the excess skin is confined to the subumbilical region, a mini-abdominoplasty may be proposed. It corrects a localized bulge and corresponds to lighter surgery.
Pregnancy, hormonal variations, weight changes and breastfeeding can lead to :
Depending on the patient's morphology and expectations, Mommy Makeover breast surgery can include :
To remove excess skin, a T-shaped scar is most often necessary.
In more limited situations, a restricted scar around the areola can be considered.
The choice and combination of gestures are based on a personalized treatment plan, defined during the initial consultation.
The qualified plastic surgeon rates :
The aim is not to multiply the gestures, but to obtain a consistent, stable results tailored to the post-pregnancy body.
Mommy makeover is a cosmetic surgery produced :
The installation of the surgical plan is adapted to each patient.
The recovery time includes :
The pain after a mommy makeover is varies from patient to patient, but it is most often controllable. It is generally described as a sensation of voltage, of moderate to marked aches and pains and abdominal pain, comparable to those experienced after a Caesarean section.
From suitable painkillers are systematically prescribed by the physician, usually in the form of Level 1 analgesics (paracetamol) and level 2 (codeine) during the first week, providing effective relief.
The risks of this operation are those of any combined surgery :
Overall risk varies according to the number of associated gestures, the patient's state of health and respect for the medical follow-up. A qualified plastic surgeon always adapts the surgical strategy to limit these complications.
The cost of a mommy makeover varies according to the total number of interventions carried out, the operating time and surgeon, anesthetist and clinic fees.
With Dr Jérémy Djian, prices start from €9,000 and can evolve with associated procedures, such as breast lift, implant placement, liposuction or diastasis treatment.
This is a plastic surgery generally not covered by health insurance, except in special cases, such as in the presence of a abdominal apron covering the pubis or a breast reduction greater than 300 g per breast. A personalized quote is systematically handed over after consultation.
Mommy makeover is for :
The application for intervention is based on :
The mommy makeover helps to correct the physical after-effects of pregnancy, but the quality of recovery also depends to a large extent on how well the baby is being cared for. convalescence context. The post-operative period is often part of a daily routine already marked by chronic post-pregnancy fatigue, lack of sleep and a high mental workload.
Even when surgery is technically successful, the absence of a’adapted support can complicate recovery: managing children, professional constraints, post-operative care, respecting the need for rest. Without sufficient outside help, Some patients return to work too soon, to the detriment of comfort and sometimes results.
A organized support, family relay, home help, adapted work stoppage, regular medical check-ups promote a more serene convalescence.
Anticipating these factors at the consultation stage helps to ensure that the procedure is part of a realistic, safe project that is compatible with daily life - an essential condition for a lasting, successful outcome.
A mommy makeover is neither an emergency, nor a post-pregnancy reward, nor a standardized solution. It is a binding bodily decision, It only makes sense when it takes place at a precise moment in life, with a stabilized body and a personal environment compatible with convalescence. Timing is as important as surgical technique.
So the real question isn't “What can a mommy makeover correct?”, but under which conditions this surgery becomes relevant, reasonable and beneficial over the long term. Many patients benefit from lasting comfort and genuine bodily liberation. Others benefit from waiting, adjusting their plans or considering a different type of treatment.
It is precisely the role of consultation to settle these points, without automatic promises or standardized discourse.
A meeting with the Dr Jérémy Djian provides an objective assessment of your situation, This will enable us to set a realistic framework and make an informed decision as to whether the project should be undertaken now, later, or in some other way.
Yes, the Mommy Makeover is perfectly feasible after a C-section, If the scar is well consolidated and the weight has stabilized. The surgeon can sometimes correct or reuse the old scar during abdominoplasty. A delay of at least one year after childbirth is generally recommended to allow full recovery before post-pregnancy cosmetic surgery.
A Mommy Makeover with Dr. Jérémy Djian starts at €9,000, and may vary according to the associated procedures (breast lift, implants, liposuction, diastasis cure) and the duration of the operation. This price includes the surgeon's fees, anesthesiologist's fees and clinic fees. This combined aesthetic surgery is not reimbursed by Social Security, except in special cases of abdominoplasty with an abdominal apron covering the pubis.
Yes, pregnancy is still possible after a Mommy Makeover, This type of surgery can be very effective, but it can alter the result obtained, particularly in the stomach (diastasis) and breasts (ptosis). It is therefore advisable to perform this aesthetic surgery after the last pregnancy project, to guarantee long-lasting results. Mommy Makeover does not compromise fertility, but a new pregnancy may require touch-ups.
The results of a Mommy Makeover are visible after 3 months, The result is a flat stomach, lifted breasts and a harmonized silhouette. However, the definitive result is seen after 6 to 12 months, the time it takes for edema to disappear completely and scars to mature. Patients report a marked improvement in posture, self-esteem and comfort of dress.
Yes, Mommy Makeover involves similar risks to each separate procedure, However, their combination in a single operation slightly increases the duration of anesthesia and the overall risk (phlebitis, hematoma, postoperative fatigue). It is therefore reserved for patients in good general health, with no excess weight or contraindications. The surgeon always adapts the surgical strategy to the patient's profile and priorities.
Dr Jérémy Djian is a plastic surgeon based at 5 square Thiers, near the Victor Hugo roundabout, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
He trained in Paris and remains attached to the hospital in the prestigious department of Pr Laurent Lantieri.
