Mummy Makeover: Assessment, Procedures and Risks

A mummy makeover is an informal term for a personalised combination of procedures considered after pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. It is elective surgery, not a promise to restore a previous body or confidence.

What may be included?

Depending on examination and goals, a plan may discuss abdominoplasty, breast lift, breast reduction or augmentation, and liposuction. Not every patient needs or can safely have several procedures together. Staging operations may be safer in some circumstances.

Timing and assessment

Assessment should consider general health, future pregnancy plans, breastfeeding, weight stability, abdominal muscle separation, hernia, breast anatomy, medicines, smoking and available help at home. Surgery should not replace treatment for pelvic-floor symptoms, pain or mental-health concerns.

Risks and recovery

Combined surgery can increase operating time and recovery demands. Risks can include bleeding, infection, wound problems, scarring, altered sensation, asymmetry, implant-related complications when applicable, seroma, blood clots, anaesthetic complications and revision surgery. Recovery is individual; return to work, lifting, driving and exercise must follow the treating surgeon’s instructions.

Costs and alternatives

A reliable quotation must follow assessment and specify the proposed procedures, hospital, anaesthesia, implants if relevant, tests, garments, follow-up and complication arrangements. Alternatives may include no surgery, staged surgery, physiotherapy, health and weight support or a more limited procedure.

Planning through Revitalize

Confirm the named Revitalize contracted surgeon and hospital before booking. Ask who provides aftercare after returning home and how urgent concerns are managed. See Revitalize’s mummy makeover information, treatment process and assessment route.