A mommy makeover is often completed in one surgery, but you can also do it in stages. Splitting your procedures into separate surgeries may make sense when you want several areas treated, need to plan around your recovery schedule, or your surgeon determines that separate operations are appropriate for your safety.
At Southlake Plastic Surgery and Medspa in Southlake, TX, board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Matt Novak and Dr. Mark E. Mason bring fellowship training in aesthetic plastic surgery and decades of surgical experience to help plan your treatment journey.
Why Might a Mommy Makeover Be Staged?
A mommy makeover can include breast surgery, a tummy tuck, liposuction, and other body contouring procedures. Combining procedures offers the convenience of one overall recovery period, but staging may be recommended when several procedures would require extensive surgical time or recovery.
Your surgeon may consider factors such as:
- The procedures you want to combine
- Your overall health and medical history
- The expected length of surgery
- The amount of recovery involved
- Your ability to arrange help at home
Staging lets your body heal from one set of procedures before another surgery.
How Can a Staged Mommy Makeover Be Planned?
A mommy makeover can be divided into stages based on the procedures you want and the extent of surgery involved. For example:
- Breast procedures first: A breast lift, breast augmentation, or a combination of both may be done in one stage.
- Abdominal contouring later: A tummy tuck can be scheduled separately to remove excess skin and tighten the abdominal area.
- Liposuction with either stage: Liposuction may be combined with breast or abdominal surgery when appropriate, or performed separately to contour areas such as the waist and flanks.
- Additional body contouring: You can address other areas during a later stage based on your goals and recovery.
Your surgeon can determine which procedures can be safely combined and how much healing time is appropriate between stages.
Plan Your Mommy Makeover in Southlake, TX
Your mommy makeover does not have to follow a preset formula. Dr. Novak or Dr. Mason can determine how to structure your procedures based on your goals, health, and recovery needs.
Call 817-442-8900 to schedule a consultation with Southlake Plastic Surgery and Medspa in Southlake, serving Dallas and Fort Worth, TX.
