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Pregnancy, giving birth, and breastfeeding can drastically transform a woman’s body. After giving birth and breastfeeding, some women can exercise and diet all they want, but their body may still hold onto excess fat, have loose skin, stretch marks, and breasts that have lost their shape and fullness.
For women eager to recover their pre-pregnancy body, a mommy makeover is the best way to get the job done. Dr. Leo Lapuerta is an experienced plastic surgeon who has performed numerous procedures that make up the Mommy makeover. His personalized approach helps each patient reach their goals for a mommy makeover in Houston, TX.
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"Dr. Lapuerta and his entire staff were amazing. I had a Mommy Makeover, and his expertise in plastic surgery was the reason for my amazing results. His staff, nurses, and anesthesiologist were the best and very caring throughout the procedure. The best part he has his own amazing surgical suite. My husband was always notified of my surgery. Dr. Lapuerta is highly recommended, and I will share his name to everyone I know. Once again, thank you for my excellent care 4 months post-op surgery."
Review from C.J. | source: google | nov 09, 2023 Plastic Surgery Patient
A Mommy makeover consists of multiple procedures to enhance several areas at one time. The most popular areas to work on are the breasts and abdomen.
A Mommy makeover consists of multiple procedures to enhance several areas at one time. The most popular areas to work on are the breasts and abdomen.
The patient may also choose to have cosmetic surgery at the same time as these procedures. The end result is a new look that makes the patient feel good about herself after all the changes from pregnancy and childbirth.
Options include breast lift, augmentation, or reduction
Tightens abdominal muscles and removes excess skin
Enhances the shape and size of the buttocks
Removes stubborn fat deposits from various areas (e.g. abdomen, thighs, hips)
When you decide you want to have the Mommy Makeover surgery in Houston, you’ll schedule a consultation with Dr. Lapuerta. He’ll discuss your goals and what changes you want to make. At this stage, you’ll decide which procedures you want to have to work on specific areas. He’ll also discuss recovery and what happens if you have a pregnancy after a tummy tuck or breast augmentation.
The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia in an outpatient setting. For the breast augmentation, the surgeon will insert breast implants in the size the patient requested. They may also perform a breast lift to help prevent sagging. If the stomach is still stretched out after pregnancy, a tummy tuck may be another procedure performed as part of the Mommy makeover.
During the procedure, the surgeon will remove excess skin and tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall to give you a flatter stomach and a more toned appearance. If there are areas of stubborn fat that won’t go away with exercise and diet, the surgeon may perform liposuction. Recovery time will depend on the surgeries performed, but it can take six to eight weeks. During that time, you may go back to work, but you’ll be limited in how much you can lift or do any strenuous exercise.
Women who have completed their family and are not planning future pregnancies
Individuals in good health and at a stable weight
Non-smokers or those willing to quit before surgery
The best candidates for this surgery are women who cannot achieve their pre-pregnancy physique with diet and exercise alone. Simply put, they are not able to “fix” certain body parts. It is also recommended that patients undergoing mommy makeover surgery have completed their families and do not desire to add to their family in the future.
The surgery will not in any way limit a woman’s ability to become pregnant.
Or have children, or their ability to breastfeed, the benefits of a mommy makeover will likely be lost if the patient becomes pregnant again. If a candidate recently gave birth, she will be required to wait at least six months after the child is born or six months after she finishes breastfeeding before undergoing the procedure. A good candidate is one who meets the following requirements:
General recovery period 2-4 weeks
Importance of following post-operative care instructions
Gradual return to normal activities and exercise
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can significantly impact the breasts, leading to aesthetic concerns such as loss of volume, sagging, excess skin, and overly large breasts. Dr. Lapuerta offers several surgical options to address these issues:
For additional support, some patients may benefit from an internal bra, a soft tissue scaffold placed during surgery to support implants.
Pregnancy often alters the abdomen, causing excess fat, loose skin, stretch marks, and muscle separation. Dr. Lapuerta addresses these issues with:
Dr. Lapuerta frequently combines these procedures for optimal results, often including liposuction of the flanks to enhance the feminine curvature. Additional liposuction may target common post-pregnancy problem areas like the thighs and hips.
All mommy makeovers are performed under general anesthesia in an accredited surgical facility. Depending on the specific procedures recommended to achieve your cosmetic goals, surgery time will typically vary between four and ten hours. A typical mommy makeover surgery is approximately seven hours.
The majority of these surgeries are same-day surgery done on an outpatient basis. Dr. Lapuerta uses a form of local anesthesia that is injected into the patient’s abdominal surgery site that provides time-released numbing for three days after surgery. This technique greatly enhances the ability for a patient’s pain to be well controlled on oral pain medication and for them to enjoy the comfort of home for their recovery. Patients with complex medical problems or those having a significant amount of liposuction are recommended to have surgery in the hospital and stay overnight for observation.
The full recovery time is typically six weeks, and returning to work depends on the nature of the patient’s work. Most women can expect to be able to return to work within two to three weeks. The results of the mommy makeover will be immediately appreciated.
However, patients will notice a significant improvement in healing, scars, and swelling within six weeks and continue to improve with time, with the final results generally being recognized within eight to 12 weeks. Recovery time will vary based on which procedures are part of the Mommy makeover surgery. For instance, a breast augmentation will take up to two weeks of recovery time. During that time, you will be limited in which activities you can enjoy and how much weight you can lift. You won’t be able to sleep on your stomach for the first few weeks.
The doctor will also recommend that you wear compression garments to aid with recovery. You can expect swelling and bruising in the areas being treated during surgery. As such, you may have some discomfort that can be alleviated with pain medication. You should plan to take off from work for at least two to three weeks while you recover. While a Mommy makeover recovery can be lengthier than that of a singular procedure, it still cuts down the total time compared to having each procedure done separately.
Instead of separate surgeries with separate recovery times, everything is scheduled at once. You will need to follow up with your doctor to ensure the incision sites are healing and the swelling is subsiding correctly. While you will notice some results right away, it can take several months before you see the full results. Once swelling and bruising have healed, your new body will be fully apparent.
Mommy makeover procedures will vary in cost depending on how many procedures are combined. The price can range from $7,000 to $28,000.
A typical mommy makeover, including breast surgery, tummy tuck, and liposuction, averages $15,000. In order to get an accurate quote for the cost of a mommy makeover in Houston, it is essential to meet with Dr. Lapuerta for a consultation. He will collaborate with the patient to determine which surgical procedures are needed to recapture her pre-pregnancy body, and then provide an accurate quote for the total cost.
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Dr. Lapuerta is a triple-board-certified plastic surgeon who has performed thousands of these procedures on women. As a skilled surgeon, he takes the time to find out your unique goals for a Mommy Makeover to help you achieve the results you want.
Dr. Lapuerta has skillfully performed countless procedures to help women look and feel their best. He will answer your questions and put your mind at ease about what to expect both during recovery and with the final results.
Recovery time
Average Procedure time
Post-op Follow-up
Procedure Recovery Location
1-3 Weeks
4-8 Hours
1 Week
Outpatient
The cost of a Mommy makeover depends on which procedures you are having done. In general, the cost can range between $7000 and $28,000 with an average of around $15,000. Dr. Lapuerta will provide a quote for the Mommy makeover based on his consultation with each patient.
The best candidate for a Mommy makeover is someone who is finished having children and wants to get their body back to the pre-pregnancy look. They should be in good health and not smoke. They should have the ability to take off from work for a few weeks and have someone to help them until they are able to take care of their own daily tasks.
The procedure time will vary, depending on what procedures the surgeon is doing. On average, you can expect it to take seven hours, but it can vary between four and ten hours.
The majority of mommy makeovers are done as outpatient surgery. The surgeon uses general anesthesia for the procedure, which is performed in an accredited facility. If you are getting a significant amount of liposuction, you may need to stay overnight in the hospital for observation.
Dr. Lapuerta provides a time-released local anesthesia to patients through abdominal injection. This provides numbness for three days after the surgery is completed, allowing the pain to be better controlled with oral pain medications. At this point, the body is already beginning to heal and severe pain is reduced. The patient can continue to take over-the-counter medications for pain management during their recovery.
The absolute best time to get a mommy makeover is right after you are done breastfeeding your final child. In order to maximize the effectiveness of the procedure, the younger you can get the surgery, the better. As you age, your skin becomes less elastic, making it more difficult to successfully stretch and manipulate the skin. You also will recover much more quickly and see better results when you are younger. Therefore, you should try to time the surgery for right after you are done breastfeeding your last child, but older patients can still benefit from a mommy makeover procedure. However, you need to be sure you are not planning on having any other children after you get a mommy makeover. While it will in no way harm you or the child if you get pregnant, the results of the surgeries will be reversed.
A mommy makeover is different for each and every patient, as the procedure is customized to best meet the needs of the individual. During a consultation, Dr. Lapuerta will examine the patient and their medical history, and discuss their aesthetic goals. He’ll then partner with the patient to determine the best combination of plastic surgeries that will help them meet their goals. With this caveat in mind, a mommy makeover generally consists of a tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast augmentation or a breast lift. In some cases, a mommy makeover may also include vaginal rejuvenation, body sculpting, a thigh lift, or an arm lift. The goal of the procedure is to rejuvenate the patient’s appearance and recapture their pre-pregnancy body, and Dr. Lapuerta will suggest the best combination of procedures to do so.
As stated above, the full recovery time is usually around six weeks. However, after about two to three weeks, patients can expect to be healthy enough to return to work and their normal, everyday life. The final step in the recovery from a mommy makeover surgery will be returning to the gym and taking on serious physical activity. Usually, patients should be ready for vigorous activity around six weeks after the procedure.
