What we can improve.
A mummy makeover is a term for different operations after pregnancy; it does not describe a package every woman needs. It might involve a breast lift, a tummy tuck or treatment of just one area.
During your consultation, we review how long it has been since childbirth and breastfeeding, whether your weight is stable and whether you plan further pregnancies. We also discuss the support you have at home. How you feel about your body and your own priorities guide the conversation, without assuming you need to regain a particular previous shape.
Options and scars.
For the breasts, we can consider augmentation, lifting or reduction according to volume and skin. For the abdomen, we distinguish between localised fat, excess skin and separation of the rectus muscles. Liposuction and a tummy tuck address different components and are not interchangeable.
If the intimate area concerns you, it is assessed separately; pelvic-floor symptoms are not automatically resolved by cosmetic surgery. Some operations can be combined if operating time and recovery needs allow it. In other cases, separate procedures are preferable.
What recovery involves.
The first few days
Childcare is central to planning. After abdominal or breast surgery, you will not be able to lift children, carry a pushchair or do tasks requiring strength for the advised period, even if you can walk and wash independently.
Returning to your routine
Recovery is guided by the most demanding procedure. If it includes a tummy tuck, allow several weeks before work and longer before abdominal exercise or lifting. If treatment is limited to breast surgery, the timeframe may differ. We will agree on the help you need and follow-up arrangements before surgery.
How the result develops
Breast and abdominal shape settle over several months. Activity is resumed gradually, with attention to scars, comfort and recovery of the abdominal wall when it has been treated.
Safety and possible risks.
Choosing the right time and limiting combinations to what is reasonable for your health are important safety measures. Finishing breastfeeding, stabilising your weight and correcting any deficiencies help us plan with more settled tissues and health conditions.
Risks depend on the selected operations and include bleeding, infection, healing problems and blood clots. Combining procedures also requires consideration of the longer operating time and greater recovery needs. I will explain the benefit of treating areas together and the advantages of separating them, so you can make an informed choice.
What we will discuss.
- Which changes you want to address and which do not concern you.
- Your pregnancy and breastfeeding plans.
- Who can help so that you do not need to lift anything heavy.
Frequently asked questions.
Do breast and abdominal surgery have to be combined?
No. You can treat a single area or have surgery in stages. The name does not imply a compulsory combination.
When can I have surgery after breastfeeding?
It is advisable to wait until breastfeeding has ended and the breasts have stabilised over the following months. Timing depends on their progress and the operation being considered.
What if I have another pregnancy?
It may change the result, particularly in the breasts and abdomen. If you are planning another pregnancy soon, waiting is often reasonable.
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Revisión inicial del contenido: Dr. Luis Martín Suárez · 2026-09-13
Timeframes are a guide. The technique, suitability and aftercare are agreed during consultation according to your case and progress.