--- title: "Mommy Makeover" --- A mommy makeover is a combination of body-contouring and breast procedures that address the physical changes of pregnancy and nursing, stretched abdominal skin, separated muscles (diastasis recti), and breasts that have deflated or dropped. It has no set components; a typical plan pairs a tummy tuck with a breast augmentation, lift, or reduction, often with liposuction, performed in a single operation so there is one recovery. ## What it does A mommy makeover restores the two areas pregnancy changes most, in one plan. - Addresses the abdomen. A tummy tuck removes stretched skin and repairs separated muscles for a flatter midsection. - Restores the breasts. A lift, implants, or a reduction brings back volume and position lost after nursing. - Refines with liposuction. Removes stubborn fat on the hips, flanks, or thighs for overall proportion. There is no fixed recipe; the combination is built around what changed for you, which is why no two mommy makeovers are quite the same. ## How it works A mommy makeover is performed under anesthesia, combining the chosen procedures in one operation so you recover once rather than several times. The surgeon sequences the components within the surgery, the abdominal work, the breast work, and any liposuction, and closes with incisions placed to be concealed. Recovery is driven by the most involved component, usually the tummy tuck, so most people plan for a couple of weeks before nonstrenuous work and a gradual return over about three months. Which procedures are combined, and whether it is safe to do them all at once, depends on your health, your changes, and total operating time, which the consultation determines. ## What goes into a mommy makeover, and why it is personal There is no standard package; the plan is assembled from the components your body needs. ComponentWhat it addressesWhen it is includedTummy tuckStretched skin, separated musclesLoose abdomen after pregnancyBreast augmentationLost volumeDeflated breastsBreast liftDropped breasts, low nippleSagging after nursingBreast reductionEnlarged, heavy breastsUncomfortable increaseLiposuctionStubborn fat pocketsHips, flanks, or thighs Most plans pair an abdominal component with a breast component, then add liposuction for contour. A board-certified surgeon builds the combination around your goals and confirms it is safe to combine. ## What a mommy makeover works with This is what the consultation assesses, because timing and health shape a safe combination. What you haveWhat it meansThe planLoose belly and deflated breastsClassic post-pregnancy patternTummy tuck plus breast workFinished having childrenGood timingPlan the combinationPlanning more pregnanciesResults could be undoneConsider waitingStubborn fat with the aboveContour refinementAdd liposuctionHealth or recovery concernsSafety of combiningStage the procedures The value is not the list. It is that a board-certified surgeon assembles the right components, confirms combining them is safe for you, and plans one recovery rather than several. ## Why Santa Barbara Face & Body A mommy makeover is really several operations planned as one, and doing it well means both surgical skill and the judgment to combine safely. Dr. Polynice is a Mayo-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon focused on breast and body surgery, and he tailors the combination to what pregnancy actually changed for you, confirms it is safe to do together, and plans for a natural, proportionate result rather than a dramatic one. A restored, natural look is the standard here. ## What to expect Dr. Polynice examines your abdomen and breasts, asks what changed and what matters most, and whether you are finished having children and at a stable weight. He explains which components fit, whether they can be combined safely or should be staged, where the scars sit, and the recovery, driven mostly by the tummy tuck. You leave with a personalized plan and honest expectations about scars, downtime, and results. ## What it costs A mommy makeover is quoted by the plan, not by a shelf price, because it depends entirely on which procedures you combine and their extent. You will have that number in writing at your consultation, before anything is scheduled. > Mommy Makeover, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (United States). A mommy makeover is a customized combination of procedures, commonly a tummy tuck and a breast procedure (augmentation, lift, or reduction) with optional liposuction, performed to address post-pregnancy changes; multiple procedures are often combined in a single operation with one recovery. — [Mommy Makeover, American Society of Plastic Surgeons](https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/mommy-makeover) > Mommy Makeover, Cleveland Clinic (United States). Describes the mommy makeover as a series of cosmetic surgeries after childbirth that can include a tummy tuck, breast surgery (augmentation, lift, reduction, or fat transfer), and liposuction, chosen singly or combined for a comprehensive approach tailored to the patient. — [Mommy Makeover, Cleveland Clinic](https://health.clevelandclinic.org/mommy-makeovers) ## Mommy Makeover in Santa Barbara, CA Pregnancy changes the body in ways that effort alone often can't undo — and a mommy makeover restores what feels like yours again. Here in Santa Barbara, Dr. Polynice designs each plan around your body and your goals, combining procedures thoughtfully with healing planned as carefully as the surgery. If you're ready to feel at home in your body again, we'd love to help. Fill out the form below or call us at [(805) 764-9074](tel:+18057649074). 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