This blog will discuss how long most women should wait after pregnancy before undergoing a Mommy Makeover. We will also discuss how patients can use this waiting period as a time to determine their goals, consider their procedure options, and financially prepare for their Mommy Makeover.
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When Can I Get a Mommy Makeover?
Most surgeons advise patients to wait anywhere from six months to a whole year after having a baby before getting their Mommy Makeover. There’s a good reason for this waiting period. Even if you feel physically ready, your body’s internal healing process may take longer than you expect.
First of all, your hormones are still trying to get back to where they were before pregnancy. Hormones can affect skin elasticity and where your body decides to store fat. Also, if you’re breastfeeding, your breasts will keep changing size and shape until you stop completely. Your weight might fluctuate during this period, too.
You’ll know you’re ready for a Mommy Makeover when you meet these markers:
- You’ve fully recovered from childbirth
- Your weight has stabilized near your goal
- Milk production has completely stopped
Why Waiting for Your Mommy Makeover Matters
Rather than seeing this timeframe as something standing in your way, look at it as your chance to really plan out your Mommy Makeover. These months of healing allow you to evaluate postpartum changes to your body. Maybe that loose skin around your belly won’t budge, or maybe your breasts just aren’t the same as they used to be.
This waiting time can be a great opportunity to consider different surgery combinations and figure out what would work best for your particular situation. Lots of women say this prep time actually makes them feel way more confident about their decision and gives them the opportunity to save money and mentally prepare for surgery.
What Procedures Are Included in a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover combines several different surgeries to restore the areas where pregnancy tends to hit hardest. During your consultation, your plastic surgeon will sit down with you and put together a plan that focuses on what you want to address the most.
Here are the procedures most women choose to include in a Mommy Makeover:
- Tummy tuck to get rid of loose belly skin and fix separated muscles (diastasis recti)
- Breast lift to get back the shape you had before you started nursing
- Breast augmentation to restore lost volume
- Liposuction to tackle those annoying pockets of fat that just won’t go away
- Breast reduction for women who want smaller, easier-to-manage breasts
How to Finance Your Mommy Makeover
Unfortunately, insurance likely won’t cover your Mommy Makeover. These procedures get lumped into the “elective cosmetic surgery” category, which basically means insurance companies think you’re undergoing surgery because you want to, not because you have to. While it’s still worth a shot to contact your insurance provider, it’s best to financially prepare to pay for this procedure on your own.
The time period between giving birth and being physically ready for your Mommy Makeover is a perfect time to start looking at how to finance your transformation. Dr. Jennifer Boll’s office offers financing options with affordable, flexible payment plans. Financing your Mommy Makeover with options like CareCredit® or Cherry Payment Plans breaks down the total cost, allowing you to pay smaller amounts each month instead of one huge chunk all at once.
Looking for a Mommy Makeover Surgeon in Phoenix, AZ? We Can Help!
A Mommy Makeover is a big decision. Having a board-certified plastic surgeon who actually listens to what you want and knows how to support you makes all the difference.
Dr. Jennifer Boll has worked with women through every phase of the Mommy Makeover process and has the skill and compassion to help each of her patients move forward on their own terms. Ready to talk it through? Call (480) 833-5200 or send a message through our contact form.