TLKM Plastic Surgery
737 North Michigan Avenue #1500
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 788-2560
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
This specialized combination surgery addresses many concerns simultaneously by blending procedures such as tummy tuck, breast surgery, and other body contouring treatments.
What Is a Mommy Makeover?
A mommy makeover is a transformative surgery that addresses visible changes often associated with pregnancy, including:
- Deflated, drooping, or asymmetrical breasts
- Overly large breasts that cause discomfort or unbalanced body proportions
- Loose skin and stretch marks on your abdomen
- Separated abdominal muscles that cause a protruding belly and expanded waist
- Excess fat in the abdominal and hip areas (love handles and flanks) that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise
Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno customize your mommy to provide comprehensive rejuvenation by addressing the combination of concerns most important to you.
Benefits of a Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover offers more than physical transformation—it also provides an emotional boost through comprehensive improvement of multiple areas at once. By combining procedures, patients not only achieve cohesive results but also enjoy an overall cost savings and the convenience of a single surgery and recovery period. This streamlined approach allows for a smoother journey to renewed confidence.
Chicago's
Premier Plastic Surgeons
Dr. Thomas Mustoe and Dr. Sammy Sinno are board-certified plastic surgeons renowned in Chicago and beyond for their unparalleled expertise, refined surgical techniques, and exceptional patient outcomes. Together, they set the gold standard in plastic surgery treatment and care, delivering:
- Safe, best-in-class protocols
- Minimal scarring and bruising
- Customized, natural-looking results
- Faster, more comfortable recovery
- Use of local anesthesia with sedation
- State-of-the-art Facility
Who’s a Good Mommy Makeover Candidate?
Women interested in mommy makeover surgery should be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about what the procedure can accomplish. You should also be able to set aside at least 2 weeks of downtime to recover from this multifaceted surgery.
The best mommy makeover candidates are at a stable weight before surgery, have stopped breastfeeding, and do not plan to have more children. Dr. Mustoe or Dr. Sinno advises mothers who would like to have more children to wait to have surgery because pregnancy can alter mommy makeover results.
What Does a Mommy Makeover Include?
Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno are highly regarded for their expertise in tailoring breast and body contouring surgery to their patients’ individualized cosmetic needs and goals. As such, your custom-tailored mommy makeover surgery may include a combination of the following popular procedures.
Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno are highly regarded for their expertise in tailoring breast and body contouring surgery to their patients’ individualized cosmetic needs and goals. As such, your custom-tailored mommy makeover surgery may include a combination of the following popular procedures.
Breast Lift
One of the most frequent mommy makeover components is breast lift surgery (mastopexy) to restore a more youthful shape and position to breasts that have sagged after pregnancy or breastfeeding. Breast lift surgery also helps restore drooping nipples or stretched areolas. Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno achieve excellent results using an advanced technique that essentially moves sagging breast tissue into a higher position while using some of the pectoral muscle to help support it, if necessary.
Breast Augmentation
Breastfeeding and pregnancy can cause significant changes to the volume of a woman’s breasts. A woman who wants to restore her breasts to their pre-pregnancy size, or enlarge them, can benefit from breast augmentation with implants as part of her mommy makeover. More choices of breast implants are available than ever before to help you achieve your ideal breast appearance.
Combination Breast Lift & Augmentation
Women concerned about lost volume and sagging tissue due to pregnancy or aging may benefit from a combined breast lift with implants. When there is minimal breast tissue above the nipple, Dr. Mustoe or Dr. Sinno may recommend inserting a small implant to help restore a youthful appearance without significantly increasing the breast size. Or, women can choose larger implants for a more dramatic transformation.
Breast Reduction
During pregnancy, breasts usually fluctuate between swelling to a fuller size and shape before shrinking and losing volume. For some women, they remain larger. While some patients welcome this change, others find their larger breasts cumbersome and uncomfortable. Breast reduction surgery relieves discomfort and helps improve body proportions.
Tummy Tuck
Almost every mommy makeover includes a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty because abdominal skin and muscles are stretched during pregnancy and often need to be tightened. A tummy tuck repairs lax abdominal muscles in addition to removing stretched and sagging skin and excess fat. Our surgeons’ advanced techniques yield beautiful results—including a natural-looking belly button—for patients who desire the flatter, firmer stomach they had before having children.
Liposuction
In Dr. Mustoe’s or Dr. Sinno’s skilled hands, liposuction removes stubborn fat from areas such as the abdomen, hips (flanks), thighs, and buttocks to give patients a sleeker, more contoured silhouette. They remove excess fat from the waist and hips to help women target those common “trouble spots” that persist after having children.
Labiaplasty
After childbirth, it’s common for women to experience vaginal or vulvar stretching or damage. Labiaplasty surgery restores the size and shape of your labia while offering many physical and emotional benefits. Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno perform this personal procedure with skill and compassion to help women regain their comfort and confidence.
Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno’s Advanced Mommy Makeover Techniques
Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno employ various groundbreaking techniques to enhance your experience, recovery, and results.
Enhanced Safety Protocols
Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno take a careful and conservative approach to planning and executing mommy makeover surgery. Although combining procedures can be a safe and satisfying method, it requires extra planning and care, which their vast training and experience afford. Each surgeon helps you explore your options with honesty, sensitivity, and compassion. To prioritize your safety, they limit surgery to no more than 6 hours. Combining breast surgery and a tummy tuck with liposuction commonly takes about 3 1/2 to 6 hours, although each combination of procedures varies in length. Dr. Mustoe or Dr. Sinno may recommend staging procedures for optimal safety and results.
Meticulous Surgical Techniques
In addition to their conservative approach, Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno utilize advanced technical skills for mommy makeover surgery. Their precise techniques, such as incision choice, vary depending on the components being combined. No matter which tailored combination of procedures your mommy makeover includes, each surgeon brings a wealth of proven knowledge, artistry, and a practiced hand to the procedure.
Reduced Scarring
An international authority on scar and wound healing in plastic surgery, Dr. Mustoe’s research and techniques ensure that our patients have minimal mommy makeover scarring. Incisions are discreetly placed in natural breast creases or low on the abdomen so they are easily concealed by underwear and swimwear. Dr. Mustoe also holds patents for potential scar therapies, and he is an editor of an internationally recognized textbook on scar management.
Quick Recovery
Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno use surgical techniques that minimize trauma, which improves your comfort during mommy makeover recovery. Our mommy makeover patients consistently report that the procedure is “worth it” as it offers a comprehensive transformation. The rejuvenating effects of a mommy makeover help women rediscover their confidence and femininity, significantly enhancing their quality of life.
Unlike most mommy makeover surgeons in Chicago and nationwide, Dr. Mustoe’s use of local versus general anesthesia, results in a faster, more comfortable recovery. As a pioneer in the use of local anesthesia with sedation rather than general anesthesia for virtually all aesthetic surgery of the face, body, and breast, Dr. Mustoe has written extensively on this topic and lectured nationally. Performing your aesthetic surgery under sedation (you are unconscious and have no awareness of the procedure) essentially eliminates the risk of blood clots, avoids post-procedure “brain fog,” and minimizes bruising.
What Is Mommy Makeover Recovery Like?
Undergoing multiple procedures at once requires patients to take adequate time to rest and recuperate. While everyone varies, here’s a general idea of what to expect during mommy makeover recovery:
Immediately after surgery
- You’ll return home to heal and recover—be sure to arrange for help with household duties and young children
- Prioritize your rest and limit activity other than short walks to boost circulation
- Many patients recover comfortably using over-the-counter pain medications
1 to 2 weeks post-op
- Expect to take about 2 weeks off from work and continue to limit your activities to walking or light exercises until your incisions are fully healed
- It’s normal to experience some soreness and swelling
4 to 8 weeks post-op
- You can resume exercise and most activities
- You’re able to appreciate your initial results
6 to 12 months post-op
- Swelling fully resolves, and scars gradually fade
- You can confidently show off your transformation
Following your surgeon’s postoperative instructions will help you heal quickly and smoothly with optimal results.
How Much Does a Mommy Makeover Cost in Chicago, IL?
Because a mommy makeover is such a customized procedure, the cost varies widely. Your overall pricing usually depends on the combination of procedures selected, your surgeon’s skill level and technique, and other individual factors. We’ll provide you with a detailed price quote during your personalized consultation with Dr. Musto or Dr. Sinno. Many patients benefit from our flexible payment and financing options.
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Mommy Makeover FAQ
Is a mommy makeover painful?
No, most patients do not describe recovery after mommy makeover surgery as painful. Our surgeons use advanced surgical techniques to enhance your comfort during and after surgery. While soreness is common after body contouring, many mommy makeover patients find the procedure more tolerable than expected, and some patients recover comfortably using only over-the-counter pain medications
Are mommy makeover results permanent?
Your mommy makeover results should be long-lasting, especially if you maintain a healthy, stable weight and active lifestyle. However, weight gain or aging can impact your results over time.
When is the best time to have a mommy makeover?
The best time to have a mommy makeover is usually after you are done having children. It’s essential to give your body at least 6 months to “recover” after childbirth and nursing before pursuing mommy makeover surgery. You should also be close to your goal weight. Mommy makeover surgery isn’t just for mothers—it’s a popular procedure for women of all ages and phases.
Ready To Transform?
Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno are considered leading mommy makeover surgeons in Chicago, nationwide, and internationally. They have performed thousands of abdominoplasties and cosmetic breast surgeries and have collectively accumulated thousands of glowing patient reviews.
Begin your transformation by requesting a consultation online with one of our top plastic surgeons today. You can also call our office at (312) 788-2560, and one of our helpful staff members will schedule your appointment.