Is a Mommy Makeover Painful?

Mommy Makeover procedures are a combination of surgical procedures that require general anesthesia so that you will be comfortable during the surgery. While some pain is usual after surgery, most patients say it was “less than what they expected.” We will give you good pain medication to keep you comfortable. Bruising and swelling are expected post-surgery.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

As Mommy Makeovers often involve a combination of major surgical procedures, you will need several appointments, including consultation, surgery, and post-surgery follow-ups. Further appointments will vary according to your individual recovery progression.

How Long Until I See Results?

The results of your Mommy Makeover will become noticeable after the swelling has subsided. By 2-3 weeks after surgery, you will see the early results. It generally takes 4-6 months for the final result. Your overall aesthetic appearance of a tightened body will be long-lasting, provided you maintain a stable weight and general fitness alongside a proper diet.

What Will the Scarring Look Like?

Incision lines may take anywhere from one to two years to fade. At Edelstein Cosmetic, our surgeons use advanced techniques and tools to make small incisions to minimize tissue damage during surgery. Our goal is to minimize scarring as much as possible so that it will be difficult to see once your body is fully healed.

When Can I Exercise Again After My Mommy Makeover?

During the first week after surgery, it is important to rest and recover while limiting physical activity. While patient recovery may vary, depending on the intensity of the surgery, most patients can resume low-intensity cardiovascular activities around three weeks after their procedure. Please consult your surgeon about when it is appropriate for you to resume normal activities.

Can I Combine a Mommy Makeover with Other Procedures?

Mommy Makeovers ARE a combination of multiple surgical procedures. If you find other areas of your body need additional surgical cosmetic treatment, you may undergo a complementary procedure simultaneously. A complementary procedure may enable you to achieve an enhanced result that addresses more than one concern at the same time, so you won’t have to undergo the experience of two separate surgical procedures and their related recovery periods. However, you can also schedule them at separate times if you are more comfortable doing so or if it is deemed medically necessary. Some patients wish to add non-surgical facial treatments, such as neuromodulators, laser treatments, or dermal fillers, to their overall treatment plans for a refreshed and rejuvenated look after the stress of childbirth. Please consult your surgeon with questions regarding additional surgical or non-surgical procedures and treatments. At Edelstein Cosmetic, your health and safety are the most important things.

What Are the Risks Associated with a Mommy Makeover?

Although our surgeons are experienced in providing patients with a safe and effective procedure, it’s important to understand some of the potential risks associated with surgery. These include, but are not limited to: Bleeding Infection Seroma (fluid buildup) Scarring Numbness in the treatment area

How Do I Find the Best Toronto Mommy Makeover Plastic Surgeon Near Me?

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Mommy Makeover Introduction

Few experiences in your life are as fulfilling and celebrated as when you become a mother. Your children mean the world to you, and you bestow all your love and attention upon them. But in doing so, you’ve come to neglect another important person in your life – yourself. The changes your body experienced when you became a mother, such as stretch marks, sagging skin, and changes to your abdominal skin—where pregnancy can affect its elasticity—saggy breasts, and growing bulges around your midsection, might have made you feel unattractive and less desirable. The positive self-image and happiness you deserve can be achieved with a mommy makeover. You can better enjoy your role not just as a mother but also as a beautiful woman — with your dream aesthetic. A mommy makeover can help restore your pre-pregnancy appearance by addressing the physical changes brought on by childbirth.

According to a study conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in 2011, approximately two out of three mothers would consider a mommy makeover, and with the surge of plastic surgery procedures since COVID, these numbers continue to go up every year.

At Edelstein Cosmetic, we’re proud of our patients who have experienced motherhood. As a practice, we’ve performed thousands of mommy makeover procedures on our Toronto patients, helping them achieve the figure they lost during pregnancy or, in some cases, never had.

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What is a Mommy Makeover?

A “Mommy Makeover” surgery involves treatments that can enhance your body contour, most commonly your breasts and midsection, to restore what you lost or make you look even better than before. The mommy makeover procedure is a comprehensive surgical solution designed to address multiple areas affected by pregnancy and childbirth.

A Mommy Makeover is a combination of procedures and treatments, specifically cosmetic procedures, tailored to restore or enhance a woman’s body after pregnancy. Giving birth is beautiful, but it does create immense changes in the body. Understandably, many women feel self-conscious or less desirable when their bodies have changed beyond their control, and they cannot regain their former figure through diet and exercise.

At Edelstein Cosmetic in Toronto, ON, we specialize in several procedures to restore your sense of self.

Common Mommy Makeover Procedures

While the most common combination of cosmetic surgery procedures is breast procedures (augmentation, lift, and/or reduction) and a tummy tuck, below is a list of some of the additional procedures our Toronto Mommy Makeover patients combine:

Arm Lift: Also known as brachioplasty, this procedure reshapes the upper arm to reduce or eliminate excess skin and fat.
Brazilian Butt Lift: A Brazilian butt lift is a cosmetic surgical option designed to enhance your buttock contour to get firmer, fuller, rounder buttocks. A Brazilian Butt Lift uses your own fat to contour your posterior.
Breast Augmentation: A procedure to replace lost volume or perkiness from breastfeeding or enhance your bust line to become the size you’ve always wanted. Breast implants are used to restore breast volume, and modern breast implants offer natural-feeling results and long-lasting enhancement.
Breast Lift: A procedure to eliminate sagging and create a more youthful contour. Breast lift surgery addresses sagging caused by pregnancy and breastfeeding, restoring a firmer, uplifted shape.
Breast Reduction: A procedure designed to reduce breasts that have become overly large after childbirth, to reclaim the size you were before pregnancy, and to reduce the strain overly large breasts have on your health. This breast surgery can also restore or enhance breast shape and volume.
Body Lift: A circumferential body lift, both back and front, to eliminate your excess skin and reveal your true body contours.
Liposuction: to remove the fat you developed during and following pregnancy that won’t go away.

Labiaplasty: A genital surgery to reduce the size of the labia or to reshape the labia and restore them to their state before damage caused by the trauma of childbirth, improving both comfort and the cosmetic appearance of the vulva.
Thigh Lift: A procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the thighs.
Tummy Tuck: This procedure banishes saggy skin and bulging fat and recontours your waistline for a sleeker figure. Some stretch marks may also be removed.
Mini-Tummy Tuck: A less invasive option than a full tummy tuck, suitable for patients with mild to moderate excess skin and fat. The mini tummy tuck uses a smaller incision and offers a quicker recovery, making it ideal for more localized abdominal contouring.

Non-Surgical Mommy Makeover Options

For women who are not ready for surgery or prefer a less invasive approach, non-surgical treatments can offer noticeable improvements in body contours and skin tone. Options such as Morpheus8 can help reduce excess fat and tighten skin without the need for incisions or downtime. While these non-surgical alternatives can be effective for mild to moderate concerns, it’s important to understand that they may not deliver the same dramatic transformation as surgical procedures like a tummy tuck or breast lift.

Non-surgical treatments can be used alone or in combination with a mommy makeover to enhance your results. Consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon will help you determine whether non-surgical treatments or surgical procedures are best suited to your goals, ensuring you achieve the body contours you desire with the safest and most effective approach.

What Are the Benefits of a Mommy Makeover?

A combination of surgeries and procedures can rejuvenate the body and improve and minimize changes such as loose skin, sagging breasts, wrinkles, and stretch marks. You may even look and feel better than ever before.

Patients in Toronto, ON, and the surrounding Ontario area have sought out Edelstein Cosmetic for the following benefits of a Mommy Makeover:

Elimination of stubborn fat deposits present before or created by pregnancy
Reduce or remove excess skin tissue to reveal a tighter, leaner figure
Enhance or lift breasts and buttocks
A more defined waist post-childbirth
Help women achieve bodies that closely resemble their pre-pregnancy bodies
A restored sense of self

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Mommy Makeover?

The best candidates for a Mommy Makeover are women who have stopped breastfeeding, are healthy, and have quit smoking within four weeks of the procedure (not smoking is most important for breast lifts, breast reductions, and tummy tucks). A candidate for a mommy makeover is typically someone who is dissatisfied with post-pregnancy body changes, can maintain a stable weight, and does not plan future pregnancies.

A Mommy Makeover significantly increases self-esteem and improves the overall quality of life for many women, but realistic expectations are also imperative to the overall satisfaction of your results. A mommy makeover candidate is usually a woman who wishes to enhance her body shape and restore her appearance following pregnancy and breastfeeding. While a mommy makeover is not a weight loss procedure, some patients may lose weight through the removal of excess skin and fat. During a consultation to determine if you are a candidate, your surgeon will explain the risks and projected outcomes and discuss the best combination of treatments and procedures to help you achieve your desired results.

Considering Future Pregnancies and Weight Changes

When planning a mommy makeover, it’s important to consider how future pregnancies and weight fluctuations may affect your results. While a mommy makeover can help restore your pre-pregnancy body, additional pregnancies can reverse some of the improvements by stretching the skin and abdominal muscles again. For this reason, many board-certified plastic surgeons recommend waiting until you have completed your family before undergoing surgery.

Significant weight gain or loss after your procedure can also impact your results, potentially leading to new areas of loose skin or changes in body contours. Maintaining a stable weight and embracing a healthy lifestyle are key to preserving your mommy makeover results for years to come. During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss your plans for future pregnancies and weight management to help you make the most informed decision about the timing of your surgery.

Mommy MakeoverFirst Step

What’s the first step?

Please schedule a surgical consultation with Edelstein Cosmetic in Toronto, ON, where you will receive the following:

An initial consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, during which you will be able to get the medically sound, trustworthy advice of an expert surgeon who has performed surgery on thousands of patients from around the world, as well as celebrities and socialites. The surgeon is committed to patient safety and follows strict safety protocols throughout every stage of your care.
Be prepared to share your medical history. Prior surgeries and childbirth can impact contouring treatment, and your timeline may also help your surgeon determine whether or not your weight loss has stabilized.
A customized solution to your aesthetic concern, tailored to achieve your unique desires.

During your consultation, please express your goals and expectations to us. Your surgeon will then be able to determine your options based on their expertise and provide you with a cost for a mommy makeover.
Your consultation is an honest and trustworthy medical discussion of your concerns so that you can make the right choice regarding your plastic surgery mommy makeover.

Talking to your children about surgery:

Many women with young children choose to tell their kids they are having surgery and simply explain they are doing so to feel better about themselves. Mothers and parents also choose to talk about the procedures to prepare their children for the recovery period when healing.

Some women are concerned about the message they are sending to their children, particularly their daughters, but most find that their children are understanding and realize that what their mother is doing is a personal choice, and they do not have to have plastic surgery in the future if they choose not to do so.

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How to Prepare for Your Mommy Makeover

Proper preparation is essential for a smooth mommy makeover experience and optimal recovery. Start by scheduling a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and develop a customized surgical plan. Leading up to your surgery, focus on maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise to achieve a stable weight, as this will help ensure the best possible results.

It’s also important to stop smoking, avoid certain medications as advised by your surgeon, and arrange for someone to assist you during the initial recovery period. Your surgeon may recommend wearing a compression garment after surgery to minimize swelling and support your new body shape. By following these preparation steps and your surgeon’s instructions, you can set yourself up for a successful mommy makeover and a smooth recovery period.

What to Expect on the Day of Mommy Makeover Surgery

Your surgeon will give you specific instructions on how to prepare before your surgery. These usually include stopping smoking, certain medications, and/or supplements.

You should also arrange for a friend or family member to pick you up from your appointment and help you around the house for the first day or two of recovery.

Many, if not most, surgical procedures, such as breast surgery or a tummy tuck, are performed under general anesthesia and usually take two or more hours each to complete. A customized mommy makeover typically involves a combination of procedures like tummy tuck, breast surgery, and liposuction, all coordinated in a single surgical session. The process begins with a consultation to determine your goals, followed by the surgical procedure itself, and concludes with a structured recovery plan so you know what to expect at each stage. We want our patients to achieve their aesthetic goals quickly and safely. There is a limit to how many procedures can be performed at the same time. Your surgeon will plan the most logical sequence of surgeries to achieve the results you would like.

Most of the time, the surgeon will be able to propose a plan that offers your ideal results with one surgery, but in some cases, some of these procedures may need to be spaced out with time to recuperate in between treatments.

Mommy Makeover Recovery

The benefit of having multiple procedures performed at one time is that there is only one recovery period, but it is still important to ensure you have a good support network behind you to assist you during your recovery. Being able to relax, lie down, and not lift is very important to the healing process, and many mothers are used to being very busy and active with their children. Some women may find it difficult to have their family and friends help with responsibilities for a few weeks. Following your surgeon’s instructions closely during the recovery process is essential for optimal healing and minimizing complications.

Depending on the procedure(s) performed, our Mommy Makeover patients can leave the clinic the day of their surgery or the following morning, accompanied by a friend or family member who can stay with them for the following 24 hours.

The recovery period will depend on the type of procedures and the number of surgeries performed on the same day.

Typically, most bandages come off within the first few days after surgery, and compression bandages are worn for a few weeks to minimize swelling. Compression garments are also recommended to support healing, reduce swelling, and improve aesthetic results during the recovery process. There may also be small tubes to collect drainage. Most procedures will result in swelling and bruising.

Depending on the procedures performed, the surgeon will provide detailed aftercare instructions to manage pain, bruising, and swelling throughout recovery. Pain medications may be prescribed to help manage discomfort during the initial stages of recovery. It is also important to monitor for complications such as infection, which can occur after surgery and require prompt medical attention.

Postoperative appointments will also be scheduled at one to two weeks, two months, six months after surgery. Before-and-after pictures will be taken for the patient and surgeon to review and compare the results, as the final results often take 4 to 6 months.

You will likely need downtime for two weeks. Four to six weeks for full recovery is not uncommon.

Mommy Makeover Cost

How Much Does a Mommy Makeover Cost in Toronto, ON?

At Edelstein Cosmetic in Toronto, ON, our plastic surgeons, injectors, and medical aestheticians individualize the cost of treatment for you based on your specific treatment needs. Every patient is different, and fees are based on the following:

The complexity of your case and the types of procedures performed
The amount of time it would take to do your procedure(s)

We can only provide a definite quote after you have been seen for your consultation for a Mommy Makeover.

A variety of payment options are available, including cash, certified cheque, debit card, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Medicard Finance & Health Smart Financing Co can arrange financing.

Why Choose Edelstein Cosmetic?

Over 20 years ago, Edelstein Cosmetic was founded by Dr. Jerome Edelstein, a board-certified plastic surgeon, to help men & women improve their appearance through surgical and non-surgical aesthetic medical options. Dr. Edelstein is a leading breast and body contouring plastic surgeon in Canada. Edelstein Cosmetic is recognized for providing the best mommy makeover in Toronto, delivering outstanding results and patient care. To achieve his vision of offering the highest standard of medical care with the absolute best results, he has partnered up with several other plastic surgeons to provide you with the safest and most effective options in cosmetic surgical procedures.

Our surgeons are members of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (CSAPS), and the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC).

Mommy Makeover FAQ’S

Mommy Makeover procedures are a combination of surgical procedures that require general anesthesia so that you will be comfortable during the surgery. While some pain is usual after surgery, most patients say it was “less than what they expected.” We will give you good pain medication to keep you comfortable. Bruising and swelling are expected post-surgery.
The results of your Mommy Makeover will become noticeable after the swelling has subsided. By 2-3 weeks after surgery, you will see the early results. It generally takes 4-6 months for the final result.

Your overall aesthetic appearance of a tightened body will be long-lasting, provided you maintain a stable weight and general fitness alongside a proper diet.
During the first week after surgery, it is important to rest and recover while limiting physical activity. While patient recovery may vary, depending on the intensity of the surgery, most patients can resume low-intensity cardiovascular activities around three weeks after their procedure.

Please consult your surgeon about when it is appropriate for you to resume normal activities.
Mommy Makeovers ARE a combination of multiple surgical procedures. If you find other areas of your body need additional surgical cosmetic treatment, you may undergo a complementary procedure simultaneously.

A complementary procedure may enable you to achieve an enhanced result that addresses more than one concern at the same time, so you won’t have to undergo the experience of two separate surgical procedures and their related recovery periods.

However, you can also schedule them at separate times if you are more comfortable doing so or if it is deemed medically necessary.

Some patients wish to add non-surgical facial treatments, such as neuromodulators, laser treatments, or dermal fillers, to their overall treatment plans for a refreshed and rejuvenated look after the stress of childbirth.

Please consult your surgeon with questions regarding additional surgical or non-surgical procedures and treatments. At Edelstein Cosmetic, your health and safety are the most important things.
Although our surgeons are experienced in providing patients with a safe and effective procedure, it’s important to understand some of the potential risks associated with surgery. These include, but are not limited to:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Seroma (fluid buildup)
- Scarring
- Numbness in the treatment area

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Schedule your consultation with Edelstein Cosmetic in Toronto, ON, today, and take the first step towards your new self with a Mommy Makeover! Our board-certified surgeons can provide a personalized approach to help you achieve your desired aesthetic. Call 416-256-5614 to book your appointment, or use our website to embark on your path to enhanced confidence and beauty.

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