Mommy Makeover

Have the body you want. Omni Cosmetic provides women in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the Midwest with a full range of plastic surgery and non-surgical options by way of a mommy makeover. At every step, you’ll be completely involved in the planning and decision-making process.

Omni Cosmetic strives to help women look and feel incredible through surgical technique, exceptional care, and individualized treatment planning. Our seasoned surgeons have years of experience and training in mommy makeover procedures, which focus on the features most affected by pregnancy and childbirth. Mommy makeover patients are among some of the happiest groups we treat because of the dramatic improvement they can achieve.

How many procedures are included with a mommy makeover?

A mommy makeover surgery can be as individual as a breast augmentation or breast enhancement. Some surgery plans can include several different procedures. Typically, combined procedures such as breast augmentation, mastopexy, and abdominoplasty will be completed together. Liposuction and non-invasive procedures such as laser rejuvenation may be included in your procedure as well.

Benefits of a Mommy Makeover

We realize each patient’s needs and desires are different. Your mommy makeover will be a uniquely tailored set of treatments designed to provide you with the experience and results you are ideally looking to receive. This can include:

Fuller, younger-looking breasts

If your breasts aren’t as high and youthful as you’d like, Omni Cosmetic will strive to rejuvenate your figure in a natural-looking way through breast augmentation and breast lift procedures. These treatments are a common part of mommy makeovers.

A flatter belly and stronger abdomen

Pregnancy can leave behind excess skin, stretch marks, and muscle damage that mommy makeover surgery can correct. Many of our Minneapolis and Saint Paul-area patients opt for tummy tuck so that they can better enjoy the way they look in form-fitting clothing, bikinis, and other outfits that show off their figure.

Attractively contoured buttocks and legs

Whether your mommy makeover includes a lower body lift or a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), our plastic surgeons are skilled in enhancing your curves and helping to reclaim your youth.

Is a Mommy Makeover Right for You?

A mommy makeover can address the physical changes you may have experienced after having kids. If you’re tired of covering up, feeling unsatisfied with your appearance, or missing your old physical self, you should consider a mommy makeover.

Start by contacting Omni Cosmetic for an appointment. We know that for many women in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area, their consultation is their first time exploring mommy makeover treatment, and we strive for it to be an optimal experience.

At our practice, treatment planning is a collaborative and transparent process; we want you to share your goals, know about your options, and decide for yourself what your mommy makeover should be. During your visit, Dr. Rolfes or Dr. Bichanich will conduct a thorough examination, listen closely to what you want to accomplish, and recommend an approach based on years of experience and your unique needs.

Who is a good candidate for a mommy makeover?

A good candidate should be fairly fit and be in good health overall. Smokers, and women with complex medical issues put themselves at risk for complications if undergoing any elective procedure. Generally, mommy makeover procedures are not recommended for women who smoke, as smoking greatly inhibits the body’s ability to heal. Additionally, these surgeries aren’t recommended for women that are obese or women with medical certain medical conditions that might increase the risks associated with surgery.

What Is the Recovery from a Mommy Makeover Like?

You’ll receive all of your mommy makeover care, from your first visit to your last postoperative check-up, under the same roof with the same familiar staff. Surgeries take place in our AAAASF-certified facility. This certification demonstrates that we are committed to the highest standards for patient safety and comfort.

We use the latest in anesthesia techniques on the market, such as strategic nerve blocks for tummy tucks and TIVA anesthesia, which provides a deep sleep and also decreases nausea after a mommy makeover. We will also focus intently on incision placement, scar care, and scar reduction so that you can have the most attractive and natural-looking results possible.

The timeline for recovering from a mommy makeover depends on the type and number of procedures you have. We want you to have the time you need to rest and recuperate, so we’ll talk about realistic expectations during your consultation so that you can plan properly for aftercare.

How long before I see my results?

Many of the benefits of a mommy makeover are immediate in a “now you see it, now you don’t” kind of experience. However, the full results cannot be assessed until all swelling has subsided. This will take from 3 months to a year. We plan the post-operative photo at 3 months when the initial result has been realized, but healing and maturing of the scar will continue for a full year. While the end results of mommy makeover surgery can be fantastic, there’s no getting around the fact that this is major surgery and it takes time for the body to fully heal. After surgery, it is recommended that you have a two-week period of reduced activity. This is sometimes a challenge for moms with young kids at home. Additionally, with tummy tuck surgery, you should not be lifting anything that causes you to strain for several months after surgery. The breast and tummy areas also tend to be swollen for several weeks, sometimes as long as two months. While your body eventually will look great, you do need to understand that it takes time for the body to heal and the appearance to improve. While these procedures definitely improve the shape and contour of the body, it’s not an overnight fix and patients definitely should be aware of this prior to the procedure.

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Pricing for a Mommy Makeover in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area

Since each mommy makeover is individualized to the patient, the cost for treatment differs from person to person. Factors that can affect the price include:

The number of procedures you decide to have.
The type of treatment you receive.
The size or complexity of the treatment area.

We encourage you to spend time during your mommy makeover consultation reviewing these factors with our staff. Omni Cosmetic can guide you through the cost for treatment, talk with you about likely outcomes from surgery, and help you choose your care with greater confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a mommy makeover an outpatient procedure?

The mommy makeover will be performed as an outpatient surgery. This allows you to recover at home. We love having our own in-house surgical center and the entire team at the Wayzata Surgical Center has years of experience caring for our patients. Moms typically are healthy and motivated to getting back to their “regular life.” We have several nearby hotels where many of our out-of-town patients like to stay. If you prefer additional assistance during the first 24 hours, your surgeon can recommend an overnight recovery suite.
What happens if I had a C-section? What if I have a lot of skin excess from multiple children?

Some women have babies – and you would never be able to tell. Other women who have babies – have a significant amount of skin and muscle damage. There is a wide range of outcomes after pregnancy and our treatment plan will be customized to the individual patient. Some women don’t have any stretch marks, and some have an entire abdomen covered by stretch marks or striae distensae. Every mom and every pregnancy can be different. A mommy makeover after a C-section can be a great option because you already have a scar. When we perform an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck at Omni Cosmetic, we remove the C-section scar and then plan the new scar to be a bit lower. We are usually able to remove the “little shelf” of tissue/skin above the scar so that the stomach will appear flatter, tighter, and even after the tuck. In general, a healthy and fit person might be a great candidate for a mommy makeover. These procedures definitely can help women whose bodies faced some significant changes after giving birth. Weakness in the abdominal wall can easily be address during a mommy makeover.
Will a Mommy Makeovers help me with weight loss?

Typically, the best candidates for a mommy makeover are women that are in good health and fairly fit or close to their ideal weight. However, we are often heard to say that we can definitely help with problem areas and it is not uncommon for patients to lose 4-5 pounds in the waistline area. The so-called “inner tube” can be safely reduced. We often combine a tummy tuck with liposuction of the flanks. This combination can help improve and define the waistline and repair and create a “corset” when we tighten the abdominal “core” muscles. Mommy makeovers are not meant to help with weight loss, but they are often a nice reward to one’s self for losing weight. Some moms refer to these surgeries as “push presents.” They did all the work of giving birth to their children and this is sometimes a nice gift they give to themselves.
How painful is surgery for a mommy makeover?

Every woman reacts to pain differently. A majority of women will say that the surgical site feels “tight” or “very tight.” That was the goal of the procedure(s)! Many women would never consider any option other than a natural birth with no medication and some women would never want anything other than an epidural. We adjust the medication plan for each patient’s needs. Every patient will get a long-acting numbing medication placed into the surgical site. Every procedure creates inflammation and a prescription-strength anti-inflammatory has been a big part of our treatment menu. Therefore, every patient will go home on a long-acting anti-inflammatory. This tends to decrease narcotic use; however, we will recommend a narcotic medication such as oxycodone or Percocet. Some patients need very little and some require a refill. We will customize the plan to meet the needs of the individual.
How long will the recovery after a mommy makeover take?

At Omni Cosmetic, we take a more permissive approach to the recovery time period. We encourage all of our patients to walk, walk, walk for the first two weeks after surgery. We believe that walking helps to improve muscle flexibility and maintains muscle tone. We want all of our patients to listen to their bodies. After your procedure and once recovered, you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle with balanced diet and exercise to optimize your results.

Look and feel incredible with a mommy makeover. Contact Omni Cosmetic in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area by calling (763) 559-4500.

How many procedures are included with a mommy makeover?