What Procedures Are Typically Included in a Mommy Makeover?

What’s Included in a Mommy Makeover?

Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can lead to changes that don’t always resolve with time alone. Many women notice loosened abdominal skin, weakened core muscles, changes in breast shape or volume, and areas of fat that feel resistant to diet and exercise.

A mommy makeover is designed to address these concerns together, not through a single procedure, but through a customized combination of surgeries based on how pregnancy has affected your body and what you want to restore or improve.

In New York City, mommy makeover surgery typically focuses on the areas most impacted by pregnancy: the abdomen, breasts, and overall body contour.

Core Procedures Commonly Included

While every mommy makeover is different, several procedures are commonly part of the surgical plan.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Pregnancy stretches both the skin and muscles of the abdomen. After childbirth, these tissues don’t always return to their pre-pregnancy state.

A tummy tuck helps by:

• Removing excess abdominal skin
• Tightening weakened or separated abdominal muscles
• Creating a firmer, flatter midsection

This procedure is often central to restoring abdominal tone and contour.

Liposuction

Liposuction is frequently included to remove stubborn fat deposits and refine body shape. It is commonly used on areas such as the abdomen, flanks, hips, thighs, or other regions affected by pregnancy-related changes.

In a mommy makeover, liposuction supports overall balance and contour rather than weight loss.

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

After pregnancy and breastfeeding, breasts may sit lower on the chest or lose firmness.

A breast lift:

• Removes excess skin
• Repositions the breast tissue and nipples
• Restores a more youthful breast shape

This procedure improves position and shape without changing breast size.

Breast Augmentation (With or Without a Lift)

For women who experience volume loss, breast augmentation may be included using implants or, in some cases, fat grafting.

Breast augmentation:

• Restores or enhances breast volume
• Can improve symmetry and fullness
• It is often combined with a breast lift when sagging is also present

The combination depends on anatomy and aesthetic goals.

 

Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

Some mommy makeovers also include buttock enhancement using fat transfer, commonly known as a Brazilian Butt Lift.

This procedure:

• Uses liposuction to harvest fat from other areas
• Transfers that fat to the buttocks
• Restores or enhances volume lost after pregnancy

Not every patient is a candidate, and inclusion depends on the patient's goals and the availability of donor fat.

Why the Procedure List Is Only a Starting Point

Although these procedures are standard, a mommy makeover is not a fixed formula. Two patients may request the same outcome but require very different surgical plans.

Customization is based on:

• Skin quality and elasticity
• Degree of muscle damage or separation
• Fat distribution
• Breast volume and position
• Lifestyle and recovery considerations

An experienced surgeon helps determine which procedures should be combined and whether staging surgery is safer or more appropriate.

A Personalized Approach in Practice

When reviewing mommy makeover options in NYC, some practices rely on generic packages or vague descriptions. Others focus on helping patients understand how procedures work together for their specific body.

One example of this individualized approach is Dr. Jeffrey Lisiecki’s mommy makeover surgery in New York City, in which treatment plans are tailored to the patient’s anatomy, goals, and lifestyle rather than predetermined combinations. His approach emphasizes tightening and lifting techniques, fat removal where appropriate, and restoring natural proportions through customized surgical planning.

Want to Learn More?

If you’re exploring your options, surgeons like Dr. Jeffrey Lisiecki typically offer consultations to review your goals, medical history, recovery considerations, and overall fit for a mommy makeover.

For general questions or to learn more about how these procedures are approached in New York City, you can also contact his office directly at (646) 513-2745.

Taking that first step is often less about committing to surgery and more about getting clear, reliable information you can trust.