The Mommy Makeover: Renewed Body and Confidence

Hi, I’m Dr. Rosaline Reynolds, a plastic surgeon at Sauk Prairie Healthcare.

This video is all about the Mommy Makeover, a personalized combination of procedures designed to help restore your body after pregnancy. We’ll cover tummy tucks, breast lifts and augmentations, timing and recovery planning. If you’re ready to feel confident and comfortable again, let’s get started.

Call to Make an Appointment with Dr. Rosaline Reynolds:
608-643-4140

What exactly is a Mommy Makeover? It’s not one procedure. It’s a customizable series or combination of surgeries to restore your pre‑pregnancy shape. The core procedures usually address the two areas most affected by pregnancy: the breasts and the abdomen. Think tummy tuck plus a breast lift, augmentation, or a combination.

It’s designed to repair separated abdominal muscles, remove excess skin, and restore volume and shape to the breasts. It’s about helping you feel whole again.

The tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, can be a powerful component of a Mommy Makeover, and it’s about more than just skin removal. Pregnancy often causes diastasis recti, where the abdominal muscles separate. No amount of crunches can fix this gap. During the abdominoplasty, I repair these muscles, giving you a tighter, flatter, and more stable core. We also remove loose skin and stubborn fat below the belly button.

If your postpartum goals include addressing your breasts, you may wonder: should I get a lift? Augmentation? Or both? It depends on your current shape. If your breasts have lost volume and are empty on top, an augmentation restores fullness. If the nipple or breast sits low, a lift, or mastopexy, brings everything back up. Many patients need a lift with an augmentation, or aug‑pexy, to both elevate the position and restore lost volume for a full, youthful shape. We’ll help you determine the perfect approach for your goals.

Timing is everything with a Mommy Makeover procedure. When is the safest and best time to schedule your surgery? First, you must be done having children. Second, you should be at a stable, healthy weight that you plan to maintain. Third, and most importantly, we recommend that you are 6 to 12 months postpartum and done breastfeeding. You will need at least two weeks of dedicated help at home, so careful planning is key. The recovery is serious, but the results are worth it.

You may be wondering if the breast procedure and abdominoplasty can be combined in one surgery. The answer is sometimes, and when done by an experienced plastic surgeon in an accredited surgical setting like Sauk Prairie Healthcare. However, we prioritize safety above all. We carefully limit the operating time and often split the procedures into stages if that is best for your health profile or personal recovery. Your safety is non‑negotiable.

Ready to discuss what is best for your personal journey? Schedule a consult today.

Call to Make an Appointment with Dr. Rosaline Reynolds:
608-643-4140