A Mommy Makeover typically consists of the tummy tuck combined with a breast procedure, as these two areas are most affected by pregnancy and breast feeding; common breast procedures are breast lifts and breast augmentations. Sometimes the breast are not affected so the second procedure could be liposuction of other body areas.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Procedure
It’s the talk of the town during play dates and in car pool lines: new moms want to look better. There are exercise programs, diets and cosmetic procedures customized for post-childbearing women to get back in shape, and all of these things are part of their conversations. But they also have questions about so-called “mommy makeovers.”
If you’re a new mom, you may have a lot of your own questions about mommy makeovers. If so, you’ve come to the right place, because Mark Deutsch, MD, FACS, has the information you’re looking for. Here are his answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the mommy makeover:
A: This varies from patient-to-patient, and depending on the procedure that was done. Tummy tuck patients generally can start walking in the neighborhood the day they get home from surgery. Within one week they can usually drive, after a few weeks they can pick up their baby, and within 5 to 6 weeks they can return to the gym to exercise and do heavy lifting. Breast lift and implant patients can walk also when they get home. They can drive once they have stopped taking pain meds, usually within a week after surgery, and resume lifting their baby and exercise at four weeks. If you have a desk job, I would say that 10 days is an adequate amount of time off from work as long as you keep in mind the lifting restriction. Take it easy when starting back to work. Listen to your body. 
As with breast reductions, at least 50 percent of women should be able to breastfeed after a breast lift. There are many techniques available to perform a lift, and the ability to retain sensation to the nipple and to breastfeed depends upon the amount of breast tissue left attached to the nipple/areolar complex when moving the nipple to its new position. Breast augmentation is a common addition to the mommy makeover. Women may choose to undergo a breast lift with or without an implant, or a breast augmentation with either a silicone gel or saline implant. These procedures correct ptosis, or breast sagging, that is commonly experienced after breast feeding. 
