Mommy Makeover in The Woodlands & Spring, TX

• You will need two to four weeks of downtime and up to three months for a full recovery.
• You may be left with scarring from some of these procedures, though Dr. Cho makes every effort to create incisions that leave minimal scarring.
• Future weight gain can have a negative effect on the results of your mommy makeover surgery.

While the procedures included in a mommy makeover are considered to be safe, they carry some risks. Infection and DVT blood clots are some of the risks of surgery. Choosing a highly experienced surgeon like Dr. Cho gives you the opportunity to avoid many of these risks and enjoy total peace of mind while you look forward to your results.

The mommy makeover is something of a journey. Our patients are often incredibly excited about this procedure, and we find that patients are often highly focused on the recovery process once the surgery itself has been completed. Patients are often excited to return to their normal routines after a couple of weeks, at which point they can begin seeing their results taking shape. By the six-week mark, many patients report that they’re starting to feel truly excited about their results as their swelling continues to resolve and their true outcomes become more and more visible.

Our main concern is ensuring that our patients receive proper post-procedural care, and we make sure that our mommy makeover patients are supported and cared for after surgery. We monitor patients closely for signs of potential infection or issues with wound healing. We’ll make sure to help you manage any discomfort, keep you hydrated, and ensure that you have everything you need to enjoy a peaceful and relatively pleasant recovery period.

A mommy makeover procedure can be very rewarding. There are things that you can do to help optimize your results. Staying close to your ideal body weight will allow your surgeon to optimize your result. In addition, a healthy lifestyle with a good balance of diet and exercise can further help you maintain your results after surgery.

A consultation can help further assess whether the mommy makeover procedure can include additional body parts such as the arms, back or thighs. Most typically the procedure focuses on the breast and abdomen, but you may be able to enhance your results by addressing other areas of concern whether they are done at the same time or at a separate stage. Additionally, it can be addressed in a non-surgical fashion.

One of the most important decisions is finding a plastic surgeon that is right for you. I would look for a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area and really focus on becoming educated on what your options are to achieve the best results during your consultation.

This is a general guide I give to my patients as to the recovery after a mommy makeover:

• • Week 1: Discomfort and tightness level progressively decrease with each day. Swelling decreases a great deal after one week. Most people return to work in some capacity.
• • Week 2: Unlikely to need any narcotic support except maybe at night. Swelling and tightness continue to improve compared to week 1.
• • Weeks 3-6: You may need Tylenol or Ibuprofen for intermittent discomfort. Swelling completely resolved. Tightness may continue as the implants sit into their final position over an additional few months.

As far as activity, here is a safety guide: No heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 6 weeks (a gallon of milk as a guide); Resume walking at a leisurely pace right after surgery (e.g. 2 mph); At 2 weeks, you can walk 2 miles at 2mph; At 3 weeks, you can walk 3 miles at 3mph; At 4 weeks, you can walk 4 miles at 4mph; At 5 weeks, you can jog 5 miles at 5mph); At 6 weeks, you can resume all activities, but listen to your body and use discomfort or tightness as a guide so you don't overdo it.

So as far as the little ones, I would recommend having help for basic needs like lifting into the car seat. You can cuddle with them while you are sitting down, but you should avoid the tendency to multitask with one child in your arms while you are busy doing other tasks.

Age alone does not determine whether you are a candidate or not for plastic surgery. If you are healthy and do not have a complicated medical history, you can certainly entertain a Mommy Makeover procedure. You may also need medical clearance which will include seeing your primary care physician or cardiologist to ensure that you are safe to undergo general anesthesia and a procedure such as a Mommy Makeover. The Mommy Makeover is an extremely rewarding procedure and can really help transform your body and build confidence. I would make sure that you visit with a board-certified plastic surgeon than can help you evaluate your options and come up with an appropriate treatment plan to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

A consultation with Dr. Cho will cost $175, but this cost can be applied to the overall total of your treatment plan, should you decide to move forward with Integrated Aesthetics.