Mommy Makeover
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Dr. Horton
Emily Sespaniak NP
Danielle Bautista, MSN, ANP
What is a Mommy Makeover?
Benefits of Mommy Makeover Surgery
Candidates for Mommy Makeovers
Mommy Makeover Procedures
Preparing for Mommy Makeover Surgery
What to Expect During a Mommy Makeover Procedure
Mommy Makeover Recovery & Results
FAQs About Mommy Makeover
Pregnancy and motherhood bring incredible joy, but they can also lead to lasting changes in a woman’s body, such as loose skin, excess fat, and loss of breast volume. Many women struggle to regain their pre-pregnancy shape despite diet and exercise, leading them to explore Mommy Makeover surgery, a combination of procedures designed to restore confidence and help women feel like themselves again.
For those seeking a Mommy Makeover in San Francisco, Dr. Karen Horton is an experienced Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon (and a Mom of twins herself) who specializes in creating natural, beautiful results through personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s aesthetic goals.
What is a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover is a customized combination of cosmetic surgery procedures designed to restore a woman’s body after pregnancy, childbirth, and
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breastfeeding.
Many women experience changes such as breast deflation, loose skin, excess fat, and weakened abdominal muscles due to weight gain and weight loss during and after pregnancy. A Mommy Makeover addresses these concerns, helping women regain their pre-pregnancy shape, boost self-confidence, and achieve their aesthetic goals.
Mommy Makeovers can also include non-surgical aesthetic procedures to compliment the results of surgery, such as Botox and other neuromodulator treatments, dermal fillers, laser treatments and microneedling to brighten and refresh the skin.
Before & After
Benefits of Mommy Makeover Surgery
- Restores more youthful breast volume and contour
- Tightens and/or removes loose skin and eliminates excess fat
- Repairs separated abdominal muscles for a flatter stomach and more effective core
- Enhances body proportions and curves
- Boosts self-confidence and body image
- Reduces the need for multiple recovery periods by combining surgeries
Candidates for Mommy Makeover
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for a Mommy Makeover is in good health, has completed their family, and is at a stable weight. A good candidate should:
- Have realistic expectations about their results
- Be in good health with no medical conditions that impair healing
- Be at or near their ideal weight
- Have excess skin, stubborn fat, or loss of breast volume
- Not planning on future pregnancies, as they may affect results
Surgical Mommy Makeover Procedures
Mommy Makeover Procedures Mommy Makeovers often include a combination of breast surgery, tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, and other body contouring procedures. Common surgical options include:
Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, or Breast Reduction
Enhances breast volume with breast implants (silicone or saline), lifts sagging breasts, or reduces excess breast tissue for improved proportions.
Removes excess skin, tightens abdominal muscles, and improves abdominal contour.
Targets stubborn fat deposits in areas such as the armpits, abdomen, hips, thighs, and flanks (love handles).
Reshapes and reduces excess tissue of the labia minora for aesthetic and functional improvement.
Non-Surgical Aesthetic Treatments
Some lucky mothers may not need an extensive surgical procedure to feel rejuvenated after pregnancy, but they may want to treat skin changes from aging or sun damage. Non-surgical aesthetic treatments include BOTOX® Cosmetic and alternatives to correct wrinkles, injectable fillers, lasers and other skin rejuvenation treatments for the face, neck and chest. For Moms who are not quite ready for surgery or who wish to have less downtime, non-surgical aesthetic treatments can be a great option. Other Mommy Makeover patients compliment their surgical procedure with non-surgical cosmetic treatments as a bonus to their surgical results.
Medical-Grade Skin Care
“Medical-grade” skin care refers to professional skin care products that contain the highest possible concentration of the active ingredients and are only available through your Physician’s office. We offer only FDA-approved, scientifically based and clinically proven products that rejuvenate the skin, help to correct aging and sun damage, prepare the face and body for other non-surgical rejuvenation, and optimize the skin when facial cosmetic procedures are being considered. We are all patients in our practice as well – ASK US about our own favorite skin care products!
Preparing for Mommy Makeover Surgery
Before undergoing Mommy Makeover surgery, patients will have an in-depth consultation with Dr. Horton to develop a personalized treatment plan. To prepare:
- Maintain a stable weight and healthy diet.
- Discontinue smoking and nicotine use in any form at least six weeks before surgery, and avoid certain medications &
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supplements.
- Follow pre-operative instructions, including lab tests and medical clearance.
- Arrange for post-surgery support and care for up to a week.
A Note on GLP-1 Medications: If you are currently taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist such as semaglutide or tirzepatide, you must stop taking it at least one month before your tummy tuck surgery. These medications affect gastric motility and anesthesia safety and can negatively influence wound healing after surgery; you will be educated more about these risks and be provided with specific guidance during your consultation. Learn more here.
What to Expect During a Mommy Makeover Procedure
Mommy Makeover surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia. The procedure involves multiple incisions, depending on the selected treatments. Breast surgery incisions may be placed around the areola and under the breast fold. Tummy tuck surgery requires an incision along the lower abdomen to remove excess skin and tighten muscles, and around the belly button. Liposuction is performed through small, discreet incisions hidden in skin creases whenever possible to remove excess fat.
Mommy Makeover Recovery & Results
Recovery time varies based on the number and extent of procedures. Patients should expect:
- 1-2 weeks of initial rest and limited activity with a complete break from work and hands-on parenting duties
- Wearing a compression garment for several weeks to aid healing and encourage swelling to be reabsorbed more quickly
- Avoiding strenuous activities for at least 6 weeks (think exercise, sex, traveling)
- Gradual improvement in swelling and final results over several months
- Scars to gradually flatten, lighten and fade over a full year
- Long-lasting results when maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Frequently Asked Questions About Mommy Makeover
The cost of a Mommy Makeover varies based on the specific procedures involved. During your consultation with Dr. Horton in her San Francisco Bay Area practice, you’ll receive a transparent breakdown of the costs associated with your unique treatment plan.
Incisions are placed strategically to minimize visible scarring. Over time, scars fade significantly with proper post-operative care. We educate each of our patients about scar therapy in detail to help optimize scars after surgery.
While it is possible, future pregnancies may impact the results, so it is recommended to wait until you are finished having children and have stopped breast feeding.
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Results
continue to improve over several months, with full outcomes visible several months to a full year post-surgery.
Where can I find Mommy Makeover surgery near me?
Dr. Karen Horton is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco who specializes in Mommy Makeover procedures. She serves patients throughout the Bay Area and surrounding localities, offering customized treatment plans to help mothers restore their pre-pregnancy bodies with breast surgery, tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, and other contouring procedures.
Dr. Horton is highly experienced in performing multiple procedures in a single surgery to achieve natural, long-lasting results. She also had a Mommy Makeover procedure herself – and shares all the details in her blog!
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