Pregnancy is transformative in every sense — including what it can do to the body. The Mommy Makeover addresses the most common post-pregnancy concerns in a single, customized surgical plan.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are beautiful chapters of life — and they can also permanently change the body in ways that diet and exercise alone can't reverse. For many patients, that disconnect between how they feel on the inside and what they see in the mirror is deeply frustrating.
The Mommy Makeover is a customized combination of surgical procedures designed to restore the body after pregnancy and breastfeeding — and it's one of the most requested procedures at Treasure Valley Plastic Surgery.
What Is a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover isn't a single procedure — it's a personalized surgical plan combining two or more of the following based on the patient's anatomy and goals:
- Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) — tightens separated abdominal muscles and removes excess skin
- Liposuction / liposculpture — removes and reshapes stubborn fat deposits
- Breast augmentation, lift, or reduction — restores volume, shape, or corrects asymmetry
Why Moms Love It
Pregnancy can cause rectus diastasis (separation of abdominal muscles), loose or stretched skin around the abdomen, significant breast changes from nursing, and fat deposits that are resistant to exercise. Each of these has a targeted surgical solution — and combining them in one operation means a single recovery period.
Before You Consider Surgery
- You should be done breastfeeding and have stable milk production resolved
- Your weight should be stable — ideally near your goal weight
- You should be finished having children
- Plan for light activity restrictions for 1–2 weeks and full recovery around 6 weeks