Will a Mommy Makeover Remove Stretch Marks?

A tummy tuck can remove some stretch marks when they’re located on abdominal skin that is surgically removed, often below the belly button. Stretch marks outside the removed skin will remain.

Can a Mommy Makeover Be Done in Stages?

Yes. Some procedures can be combined in one operation, but combining everything at once isn’t always the safest choice. Dr. Pearl may recommend separate surgeries when the total scope would be too much for one procedure or recovery period.

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A mommy makeover combines cosmetic procedures to improve changes in the breasts, abdomen, waist, or other body areas after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, or aging. Your makeover may include breast surgery, a tummy tuck, liposuction, or a combination. Some procedures can be completed together, while a larger plan might be staged for safety.

Located in Savannah, GA, Chatham Plastic Surgery is led by Carl B. Pearl, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon who performs aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast, and body. He completed general surgery residency at the Medical College of Georgia and plastic surgery training at UT Memphis, where he served as administrative chief resident.

Is a Mommy Makeover Right for You?

A mommy makeover may make sense when pregnancy or weight changes have left loose abdominal skin, separated abdominal muscles, breast volume loss, sagging breasts, or localized fat.

Good general health, stable weight, realistic expectations, and enough recovery time matter. Nicotine can interfere with incision healing, so tobacco and nicotine use should be discussed before surgery. It’s also generally best to consider a mommy makeover after you’ve finished having children because another pregnancy can affect the breasts and abdomen again.

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Mommy Makeover Options

There isn’t one standard combination. Dr. Pearl selects procedures based on your anatomy, goals, health, and what can reasonably be done together.

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation can restore fullness when pregnancy or breastfeeding has reduced breast volume.

Breast Lift

A breast lift can be performed alone or combined with augmentation. Breast reduction may be another option when the breasts remain larger than desired.

Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck removes excess abdominal skin and can tighten the abdominal wall when pregnancy has caused diastasis recti.

Liposuction

Liposuction removes localized fat deposits from areas such as the abdomen, hips, or thighs to improve body contours.

What to Expect from Mommy Makeover Recovery

Recovery varies with the procedures performed. Expect swelling, soreness, and temporary activity limits. You may wear a support bra or compression garment, and you’ll receive instructions for incision care, medications, activity, and follow-up visits.

Plan for help at home, especially with childcare and lifting. Healing continues for several weeks, and you’ll gradually add back strenuous activity as Dr. Pearl advises.

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Why Choose Chatham Plastic Surgery for a Mommy Makeover in Savannah, GA?

Mommy makeover patients at Chatham Plastic Surgery receive care from Dr. Carl B. Pearl, a board-certified plastic surgeon with training in general surgery and plastic surgery. His background includes residency at the Medical College of Georgia and plastic surgery training at UT Memphis, where he served as administrative chief resident. He is known for his compassion and expertise, and his patient base includes individuals from across the United States, as well as South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Frequently Asked Questions

Timing varies, but your breast and body changes should have time to settle before surgery. Weight stability also matters. Dr. Pearl can evaluate your anatomy and discuss timing based on the procedures you’re considering.

Plan Your Mommy Makeover in Savannah, GA

Your surgery should reflect both your goals and what makes medical sense for your body. To talk with Dr. Pearl at Chatham Plastic Surgery in Savannah, GA, contact us or call (912) 446-1985.