Mommy Makeover
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Women undergo significant physical changes during pregnancy and childbirth, which alter their abdominal and breast tissues and overall body shape. The mommy makeover is a personalized collection of procedures that restores your pre-baby body shape by correcting post-pregnancy changes in a single surgery. Dr. Mihail Climov designs customized mommy makeover procedures for patients seeking a more youthful, defined body shape.
Simultaneously restores the breasts and abdomen to a pre-pregnancy appearance
May include a tummy tuck, breast lift, liposuction, or other procedures tailored to your goals
Most patients require two to three weeks of rest before returning to light daily activities
Long-lasting improvements in body contour that boost self-confidence for years to come
A mommy makeover is a personalized set of procedures to help a woman’s body look the way it did before pregnancy, childbirth, or weight gain. It includes breast enhancement, body contouring, and other rejuvenating procedures that are tailored to each patient’s needs.
The overall purpose of the mommy makeover procedure is to correct the stretched feeling in the midsection and restore volume or lift to the breasts. Dr. Climov offers several options, allowing patients to choose the right combination for their needs. This often includes a tummy tuck to repair abdominal muscles and remove excess skin, alongside breast surgery such as a breast lift or breast augmentation with breast implants. By addressing the abdomen and breasts together, Dr. Climov creates a balanced, youthful silhouette that reflects your inner energy.
A mommy makeover may include procedures such as:
On the day of your surgery at Your Aesthetic Edge, our team ensures a calm and organized environment. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia to ensure your absolute comfort and best aesthetic outcome.
Dr. Climov begins by performing liposuction, skin tighting, and skin grafting procedures, removing excess fat and skin and accentuating contour with power-assisted VASER liposuction for maximum efficiency and precision.
He will then move on to the breasts, lifting and repositioning to create a more youthful silhouette.
This bespoke procedure can also include vaginal rejuvenation, as well as thigh or arm lifts; it truly is the patient's procedure to choose, based on the desired results.
Over the four- to six-hour period, Dr. Climov's focus remains on patient safety and artistic symmetry. He meticulously repairs underlying tissue before carefully closing incisions to minimize scarring.
This surgical procedure is the gold standard for treating the common physical aftereffects of pregnancy and breastfeeding. It resolves diastasis recti, the separation of the abdominal muscles, which often creates a permanent "pooch" that exercise cannot fix. It also removes sagging skin and stretch marks located on the lower abdomen. For the breasts, it addresses lost volume and ptosis (sagging), restoring a perkier, more proportional shape.
Some patients desire to look even more defined than they did before pregnancy. In these cases, Dr. Climov can also include high-definition VASER liposuction (with or without fat grafting to the muscle) to emphasize contours and improve definition.
A mommy makeover typically targets the breasts and the entire abdominal area. It often includes lipo 360 around the midsection, hips, and thighs, BBL, and breast surgery (either augmentation, lift, or some combination of both. Some women choose to include vaginal rejuvenation or laser treatments to complete their postpartum rejuvenation.
Patients choose a mommy makeover for several reasons:
The best candidates for mommy makeover surgery are women who have finished breastfeeding and do not plan to have more children, as future pregnancies can undo the surgical results. You should be at or near your goal weight and in good general health, free of conditions such as heart disease. It is important to set realistic expectations. While we can achieve incredible restoration, our goal is to help you become a refined version of yourself. Dr. Climov will review your medical history during your consultation to ensure that plastic surgery is a safe and effective option for you.
Recovery after undergoing surgery is a time to let your body heal with grace. During the first few weeks, avoid heavy lifting (including picking up children) and strenuous exercise. Dr. Climov personally calls his patients the night before surgery to ease anxiety and again after the procedure to check on their progress. You will wear compression garments to support your breasts and abdomen as the swelling subsides. Most patients can return to a normal routine within six weeks and resume light activities sooner.
While you will see an immediate change in your shape, your final results will fully emerge as the swelling subsides over three to six months. You can expect your breasts to sit higher and your abdomen to feel firm and flat. These are long-lasting results that can stay with you for a lifetime, provided you maintain a healthy diet and stable weight. The joy of seeing your pre-pregnancy appearance return is a life-changing experience that many women describe as finally getting their glow back.
Dr. Climov is an aesthetic fellowship-trained plastic surgeon who considers the mommy makeover one of the most rewarding transformations he performs. His boutique approach means you are never a number; he personally manages every detail of your care. At Your Aesthetic Edge, we believe in providing a deeply human experience where excellence is felt through unhurried consultations, personalized care, and a deep respect for a woman’s body and goals. Dr. Climov’s international training and artistic eye ensure that your results are sophisticated, natural, and uniquely yours.
The duration varies depending on the procedures included, but most mommy makeovers take several hours to complete.
The recovery period for most patients ranges from two to six weeks, depending on the number of procedures performed. Patients may resume light activities after two weeks, but they must avoid strenuous exercise for at least six weeks.
The surgery comes with possible complications such as infection, scarring, blood clots, and changes in sensation. This is why it is important to select a qualified, experienced surgeon to minimize risk and enhance patient safety.
The results last a long time, but factors such as fluctuations and lifestyle choices can influence them over time. It is important to maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise to sustain your results.
Dr. Climov positions the incisions in areas where natural skin folds exist to reduce post-operative visibility. Scars will naturally fade with proper care, though some scarring is unavoidable.
The procedures included in a mommy makeover may include vaginal rejuvenation, a Brazilian butt lift, or facial enhancements to enhance your results.
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia to ensure patient comfort throughout surgery.
Preparation may include avoiding certain medications, quitting smoking, and arranging for post-surgical care. Dr. Climov will provide specific preoperative instructions based on your treatment plan.
