Mummy Makeover
A mummy makeover is an individual combination of breast and body procedures planned to address changes following pregnancy and childbirth.
The Procedure
Around 4–6 hours depending on procedures combined
General anaesthetic
Hospital Stay
Usually 1–2 nights
Drains
Procedure dependent
Recovery
Recovery depends on the procedures combined and can be more demanding than recovery from a single operation. Practical support at home is important, particularly where lifting children must be restricted.
Time Off Work
Around 2 weeks
Driving
Around 2 weeks
Procedure Details
The term 'mummy makeover' describes a personalised combination rather than one operation. It commonly involves breast surgery and abdominal or body-contouring surgery, but the appropriate combination depends on anatomy, goals, health and recovery considerations.
The operation may combine procedures such as abdominoplasty, breast lift, augmentation, reduction or liposuction. Not every combination should be performed at the same time; staging may be safer or more appropriate.
Follow up
Wound/dressing review at around 1 week; surgeon review at around 2 weeks