Enter the “Mommy Makeover.” According to plastic surgeons, this combination of procedures (usually a tummy tuck, breast lift/augmentation/reduction, and liposuction all done at one time) is growing in popularity every year and it isn’t just celebrities going under the knife. Click on to find out why real moms, just like you, feel about their “mommy makeover”. From those who’ve already done it to those who are still considering, get the inside scoop on cost, pain and recovery time. What body part would you most like surgery on? “I also had a tummy tuck, and the doctor found that my abdominal separation was bigger than he thought, plus he found that there was a hernia there as well. And lastly I had a lot of liposuction.” — Patti, 37, mom of two According to the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost for this combination of procedures would be well over $15,000 in doctor fees alone. “I had a reduction almost exactly a year ago. Best. Decision. Ever. I was in a cute swim suit (no more grandma big-boobs swim suits) in Florida six weeks later. The weight restrictions weren’t that bad, but my youngest was five at the time so that made it easier.” — Helen, 29, mom of two “I’d never had a surgery before and so I was always really against plastic surgery. I kind of thought it was, like, cheating. But then I busted my butt exercising, even doing a marathon, and still couldn’t lose my tummy pouch. So I got a tummy tuck and even though it was expensive (like $7,000, I think), I’m so glad I did it!” One person who may add to that number is Ashley, 28, mother of one and pregnant with number two: “I got a tummy tuck after my daughter was born and I had a lot of loose skin from gaining nearly 75 pounds. The recovery was tough but I was so pleased with the result. And then I got — surprise! — pregnant again and now I wish I had waited until we were FOR SURE done having kids because I think I’ll have to get the work touched up again.” “I was so sick of not feeling good about my body from the hell it endured with three pregnancies and all the nursing. I finally feel like I have my body back!” — Nina T, 33, mom of three “I NEVER EVER thought I would, but since I can’t seem to lose more than 4-5 pounds since my last baby, I would definitely consider it. I honestly don’t mind being a bigger size, I just want to be comfortable in my clothes instead of muffin top and football shoulders that don’t fit well in women’s clothes.” — Annie, 41, mom of three “I know no amount of weight loss or exercise can make them perky again!” — Hope, 25, mom of two Hope is in good company, as breast augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery in the United States and one that has a comparatively short recovery time compared to other procedures. Most women can go back to work within a week or so, as long as they wear supportive bras and aren’t employed as, say, professional wrestlers. “The procedure cost over $17,000 and the recovery time took longer than I expected but it was worth it once all the swelling went down and the bruises healed.” — Octavia, 42, mom of one “I have five wonderful kids and I basically nursed for nine years straight. I’m in the process of weaning the last one and then I am giving myself six months to see what my breasts look like (I kind of don’t remember what non-nursing boobs look like) and then I will likely get a lift and augmentation. I want to feel sexy when it is time for my boobs to go back to being for recreational use only!” — Hannah, 38, mother of five
title: “Plastic Surgery After Kids Moms Share Whether The Pain Cost Was Worth It” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-10” author: “Brian Fisher”
Enter the “Mommy Makeover.” According to plastic surgeons, this combination of procedures (usually a tummy tuck, breast lift/augmentation/reduction, and liposuction all done at one time) is growing in popularity every year and it isn’t just celebrities going under the knife. Click on to find out why real moms, just like you, feel about their “mommy makeover”. From those who’ve already done it to those who are still considering, get the inside scoop on cost, pain and recovery time. What body part would you most like surgery on? “I also had a tummy tuck, and the doctor found that my abdominal separation was bigger than he thought, plus he found that there was a hernia there as well. And lastly I had a lot of liposuction.” — Patti, 37, mom of two According to the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost for this combination of procedures would be well over $15,000 in doctor fees alone. “I had a reduction almost exactly a year ago. Best. Decision. Ever. I was in a cute swim suit (no more grandma big-boobs swim suits) in Florida six weeks later. The weight restrictions weren’t that bad, but my youngest was five at the time so that made it easier.” — Helen, 29, mom of two “I’d never had a surgery before and so I was always really against plastic surgery. I kind of thought it was, like, cheating. But then I busted my butt exercising, even doing a marathon, and still couldn’t lose my tummy pouch. So I got a tummy tuck and even though it was expensive (like $7,000, I think), I’m so glad I did it!” One person who may add to that number is Ashley, 28, mother of one and pregnant with number two: “I got a tummy tuck after my daughter was born and I had a lot of loose skin from gaining nearly 75 pounds. The recovery was tough but I was so pleased with the result. And then I got — surprise! — pregnant again and now I wish I had waited until we were FOR SURE done having kids because I think I’ll have to get the work touched up again.” “I was so sick of not feeling good about my body from the hell it endured with three pregnancies and all the nursing. I finally feel like I have my body back!” — Nina T, 33, mom of three “I NEVER EVER thought I would, but since I can’t seem to lose more than 4-5 pounds since my last baby, I would definitely consider it. I honestly don’t mind being a bigger size, I just want to be comfortable in my clothes instead of muffin top and football shoulders that don’t fit well in women’s clothes.” — Annie, 41, mom of three “I know no amount of weight loss or exercise can make them perky again!” — Hope, 25, mom of two Hope is in good company, as breast augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery in the United States and one that has a comparatively short recovery time compared to other procedures. Most women can go back to work within a week or so, as long as they wear supportive bras and aren’t employed as, say, professional wrestlers. “The procedure cost over $17,000 and the recovery time took longer than I expected but it was worth it once all the swelling went down and the bruises healed.” — Octavia, 42, mom of one “I have five wonderful kids and I basically nursed for nine years straight. I’m in the process of weaning the last one and then I am giving myself six months to see what my breasts look like (I kind of don’t remember what non-nursing boobs look like) and then I will likely get a lift and augmentation. I want to feel sexy when it is time for my boobs to go back to being for recreational use only!” — Hannah, 38, mother of five
title: “Plastic Surgery After Kids Moms Share Whether The Pain Cost Was Worth It” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-26” author: “Harold Higa”
Enter the “Mommy Makeover.” According to plastic surgeons, this combination of procedures (usually a tummy tuck, breast lift/augmentation/reduction, and liposuction all done at one time) is growing in popularity every year and it isn’t just celebrities going under the knife. Click on to find out why real moms, just like you, feel about their “mommy makeover”. From those who’ve already done it to those who are still considering, get the inside scoop on cost, pain and recovery time. What body part would you most like surgery on? “I also had a tummy tuck, and the doctor found that my abdominal separation was bigger than he thought, plus he found that there was a hernia there as well. And lastly I had a lot of liposuction.” — Patti, 37, mom of two According to the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost for this combination of procedures would be well over $15,000 in doctor fees alone. “I had a reduction almost exactly a year ago. Best. Decision. Ever. I was in a cute swim suit (no more grandma big-boobs swim suits) in Florida six weeks later. The weight restrictions weren’t that bad, but my youngest was five at the time so that made it easier.” — Helen, 29, mom of two “I’d never had a surgery before and so I was always really against plastic surgery. I kind of thought it was, like, cheating. But then I busted my butt exercising, even doing a marathon, and still couldn’t lose my tummy pouch. So I got a tummy tuck and even though it was expensive (like $7,000, I think), I’m so glad I did it!” One person who may add to that number is Ashley, 28, mother of one and pregnant with number two: “I got a tummy tuck after my daughter was born and I had a lot of loose skin from gaining nearly 75 pounds. The recovery was tough but I was so pleased with the result. And then I got — surprise! — pregnant again and now I wish I had waited until we were FOR SURE done having kids because I think I’ll have to get the work touched up again.” “I was so sick of not feeling good about my body from the hell it endured with three pregnancies and all the nursing. I finally feel like I have my body back!” — Nina T, 33, mom of three “I NEVER EVER thought I would, but since I can’t seem to lose more than 4-5 pounds since my last baby, I would definitely consider it. I honestly don’t mind being a bigger size, I just want to be comfortable in my clothes instead of muffin top and football shoulders that don’t fit well in women’s clothes.” — Annie, 41, mom of three “I know no amount of weight loss or exercise can make them perky again!” — Hope, 25, mom of two Hope is in good company, as breast augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery in the United States and one that has a comparatively short recovery time compared to other procedures. Most women can go back to work within a week or so, as long as they wear supportive bras and aren’t employed as, say, professional wrestlers. “The procedure cost over $17,000 and the recovery time took longer than I expected but it was worth it once all the swelling went down and the bruises healed.” — Octavia, 42, mom of one “I have five wonderful kids and I basically nursed for nine years straight. I’m in the process of weaning the last one and then I am giving myself six months to see what my breasts look like (I kind of don’t remember what non-nursing boobs look like) and then I will likely get a lift and augmentation. I want to feel sexy when it is time for my boobs to go back to being for recreational use only!” — Hannah, 38, mother of five
title: “Plastic Surgery After Kids Moms Share Whether The Pain Cost Was Worth It” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-28” author: “Rosa Glasgow”
Enter the “Mommy Makeover.” According to plastic surgeons, this combination of procedures (usually a tummy tuck, breast lift/augmentation/reduction, and liposuction all done at one time) is growing in popularity every year and it isn’t just celebrities going under the knife. Click on to find out why real moms, just like you, feel about their “mommy makeover”. From those who’ve already done it to those who are still considering, get the inside scoop on cost, pain and recovery time. What body part would you most like surgery on? “I also had a tummy tuck, and the doctor found that my abdominal separation was bigger than he thought, plus he found that there was a hernia there as well. And lastly I had a lot of liposuction.” — Patti, 37, mom of two According to the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost for this combination of procedures would be well over $15,000 in doctor fees alone. “I had a reduction almost exactly a year ago. Best. Decision. Ever. I was in a cute swim suit (no more grandma big-boobs swim suits) in Florida six weeks later. The weight restrictions weren’t that bad, but my youngest was five at the time so that made it easier.” — Helen, 29, mom of two “I’d never had a surgery before and so I was always really against plastic surgery. I kind of thought it was, like, cheating. But then I busted my butt exercising, even doing a marathon, and still couldn’t lose my tummy pouch. So I got a tummy tuck and even though it was expensive (like $7,000, I think), I’m so glad I did it!” One person who may add to that number is Ashley, 28, mother of one and pregnant with number two: “I got a tummy tuck after my daughter was born and I had a lot of loose skin from gaining nearly 75 pounds. The recovery was tough but I was so pleased with the result. And then I got — surprise! — pregnant again and now I wish I had waited until we were FOR SURE done having kids because I think I’ll have to get the work touched up again.” “I was so sick of not feeling good about my body from the hell it endured with three pregnancies and all the nursing. I finally feel like I have my body back!” — Nina T, 33, mom of three “I NEVER EVER thought I would, but since I can’t seem to lose more than 4-5 pounds since my last baby, I would definitely consider it. I honestly don’t mind being a bigger size, I just want to be comfortable in my clothes instead of muffin top and football shoulders that don’t fit well in women’s clothes.” — Annie, 41, mom of three “I know no amount of weight loss or exercise can make them perky again!” — Hope, 25, mom of two Hope is in good company, as breast augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery in the United States and one that has a comparatively short recovery time compared to other procedures. Most women can go back to work within a week or so, as long as they wear supportive bras and aren’t employed as, say, professional wrestlers. “The procedure cost over $17,000 and the recovery time took longer than I expected but it was worth it once all the swelling went down and the bruises healed.” — Octavia, 42, mom of one “I have five wonderful kids and I basically nursed for nine years straight. I’m in the process of weaning the last one and then I am giving myself six months to see what my breasts look like (I kind of don’t remember what non-nursing boobs look like) and then I will likely get a lift and augmentation. I want to feel sexy when it is time for my boobs to go back to being for recreational use only!” — Hannah, 38, mother of five
title: “Plastic Surgery After Kids Moms Share Whether The Pain Cost Was Worth It” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-20” author: “Joe Selph”
Enter the “Mommy Makeover.” According to plastic surgeons, this combination of procedures (usually a tummy tuck, breast lift/augmentation/reduction, and liposuction all done at one time) is growing in popularity every year and it isn’t just celebrities going under the knife. Click on to find out why real moms, just like you, feel about their “mommy makeover”. From those who’ve already done it to those who are still considering, get the inside scoop on cost, pain and recovery time. What body part would you most like surgery on? “I also had a tummy tuck, and the doctor found that my abdominal separation was bigger than he thought, plus he found that there was a hernia there as well. And lastly I had a lot of liposuction.” — Patti, 37, mom of two According to the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost for this combination of procedures would be well over $15,000 in doctor fees alone. “I had a reduction almost exactly a year ago. Best. Decision. Ever. I was in a cute swim suit (no more grandma big-boobs swim suits) in Florida six weeks later. The weight restrictions weren’t that bad, but my youngest was five at the time so that made it easier.” — Helen, 29, mom of two “I’d never had a surgery before and so I was always really against plastic surgery. I kind of thought it was, like, cheating. But then I busted my butt exercising, even doing a marathon, and still couldn’t lose my tummy pouch. So I got a tummy tuck and even though it was expensive (like $7,000, I think), I’m so glad I did it!” One person who may add to that number is Ashley, 28, mother of one and pregnant with number two: “I got a tummy tuck after my daughter was born and I had a lot of loose skin from gaining nearly 75 pounds. The recovery was tough but I was so pleased with the result. And then I got — surprise! — pregnant again and now I wish I had waited until we were FOR SURE done having kids because I think I’ll have to get the work touched up again.” “I was so sick of not feeling good about my body from the hell it endured with three pregnancies and all the nursing. I finally feel like I have my body back!” — Nina T, 33, mom of three “I NEVER EVER thought I would, but since I can’t seem to lose more than 4-5 pounds since my last baby, I would definitely consider it. I honestly don’t mind being a bigger size, I just want to be comfortable in my clothes instead of muffin top and football shoulders that don’t fit well in women’s clothes.” — Annie, 41, mom of three “I know no amount of weight loss or exercise can make them perky again!” — Hope, 25, mom of two Hope is in good company, as breast augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery in the United States and one that has a comparatively short recovery time compared to other procedures. Most women can go back to work within a week or so, as long as they wear supportive bras and aren’t employed as, say, professional wrestlers. “The procedure cost over $17,000 and the recovery time took longer than I expected but it was worth it once all the swelling went down and the bruises healed.” — Octavia, 42, mom of one “I have five wonderful kids and I basically nursed for nine years straight. I’m in the process of weaning the last one and then I am giving myself six months to see what my breasts look like (I kind of don’t remember what non-nursing boobs look like) and then I will likely get a lift and augmentation. I want to feel sexy when it is time for my boobs to go back to being for recreational use only!” — Hannah, 38, mother of five
