May 2025
The Mommy Makeover Diary: What to Know Before You Book Surgery with A Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Motherhood is one of life’s most rewarding journeys, but it can leave lasting physical changes. Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding often stretch abdominal muscles, leave excess skin, alter breast volume, and create stubborn fat deposits that don’t respond to diet or exercise.
For many women, a Mommy Makeover offers a powerful, confidence-restoring solution: a combination of procedures that rejuvenates the body and renews self-image.But before you schedule surgery, it’s essential to understand what’s involved — and what questions you should be asking.
What Is a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover is not a one-size-fits-all surgery — it’s a customized combination of procedures designed to reverse the physical effects of pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Most Mommy Makeovers include:
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): Tightens separated abdominal muscles and removes loose skin.
Liposuction: Targets areas of stubborn fat (abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, or back).
Breast Surgery: May include breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, or a combination.
Fat Transfer (Optional): Repurposes fat from liposuction to restore volume to areas like the breasts, buttocks, or face.Each mommy makeover is tailored to your unique body, goals, and recovery needs.
What You Need to Know Before Booking
1. Timing Is Everything
You should be at a stable weight and ideally have finished having children before surgery. Future pregnancies may undo your results.Also, wait at least 6 months after breastfeeding so that breast tissue has time to stabilize.
2. It’s a Major Surgery
A Mommy Makeover combines multiple procedures into one surgical session, so recovery is longer and more involved than with individual surgeries.Plan to take 1–2 weeks off work and avoid strenuous activity or exercise for at least 6 weeks.
3. Results Are Long-Lasting — If You Maintain Them
With a healthy lifestyle, your results can last for years. However, significant weight changes, pregnancy, or aging can still affect the outcome.
4. Scarring Is Inevitable — But Strategically Placed
Your surgeon will place incisions in discreet areas (e.g., bikini line, under the breast), and most scars fade significantly with time and care.
5. Choose Your Surgeon Wisely
This is critical: not all surgeons are equal.Look for a board-certified plastic surgeon who has extensive experience with Mommy Makeovers — your safety and your results depend on it.
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10 Essential Questions to Ask at Your Consultation
Your consultation is your chance to get clear, personalized information. Bring this list with you:
1. Are you board-certified in plastic surgery?
Only trust plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).
2, How many mommy makeovers do you perform each year?
Experience counts. Ask for real before-and-after photos.
3. Am I a good candidate for mommy makeover surgery?
Your surgeon should evaluate your health, anatomy, and goals.
4. Which procedures do you recommend for me and why?
Your plan should be tailored, not a cookie-cutter package.
5. Where will my mommy makeover surgery be performed?
It should be in a fully accredited surgical facility or hospital.
6. Do I need general anesthesia for my mommy makeover?
Most mommy makeovers are done under general anesthesia.
7. What is the recovery process like?Expect to need help at home for at least a week, especially with childcare and daily tasks.
8. What are the risks with a mommy makeover?
Your plastic surgeon should review risks honestly and explain how they’re minimized.
9. What will my mommy makeover scars look like, and how are they treated post-op?
Ask about scar therapy options, such as silicone sheets, laser treatments, or steroid injections.
10. How much is a mommy makeover near me?
Request a detailed quote covering plastic surgeon’s fees, facility costs, anesthesia, garments, and follow-up care.
Mommy Makeover Surgeon in Dallas, Texas- Dr. John Burns, MD, FACS
Final Thoughts: Your Confidence, Reclaimed
Dr. John Burns is a nationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience performing mommy makeovers. Known for his surgical artistry, commitment to safety, and individualized care, Dr. Burns has helped thousands of women in Dallas and beyond feel confident in their bodies again.
Serving Dallas, Texas, and The United StatesSchedule your complimentary virtual and in-office consult with Dr. Burns today.
Dr. John L. Burns, Jr., MD, FACS
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Nationally Recognized Breast & Body Specialist
25+ Years of Experience Creating Natural, Beautiful Results
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