What is a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover is a personalized surgical plan designed to address the structural changes that occur with pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight fluctuation.
Pregnancy can stretch the abdominal wall, separate the rectus muscles, reduce skin elasticity, and alter breast volume and position.
Rather than treating one area alone, this approach restores balance between the breasts, abdomen, waist, and surrounding contours. Each plan is tailored to your anatomy, tissue quality, and goals to restore proportion and support.
Mommy Makeover Before and After
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1 - Abdomen
Drainless Tummy Tuck
Removes excess skin and tightens the abdominal muscles to create a flatter, firmer, more sculpted midsection, with a drainless technique designed for a smoother recovery.
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Recovery is a critical part of any mommy makeover.
Dr. Gould uses EXPAREL®, a long-acting local anesthetic placed during surgery to provide extended pain control in the first few days after the procedure. This helps reduce discomfort and limits the need for opioid medications.
This approach is part of a broader enhanced recovery protocol that Dr. Gould has studied and published on, focusing on pain control and drainless lipoabdominoplasty.
Liposuction alone removes volume. It does not shape the body.
Dr. Gould approaches this as 360-degree contouring. The abdomen, waist, flanks, and lower back are treated together to create a continuous silhouette.
Fat is reduced selectively along natural anatomical lines. Areas are defined rather than hollowed. The result is not just a flatter stomach, but a more structured and balanced contour from every angle.
Lower abdominal laxity often extends into the pubic region, and when it is not addressed, patients can be left with residual fullness or heaviness below the incision line. This is extremely common.
As part of a comprehensive abdominal repair, Dr. Gould lifts and supports the mons pubis while restoring the abdominal wall to improve both form and function. This approach helps improve:
- Core strength by repairing separation of the abdominal muscles and restoring stability
- Urinary incontinence by supporting a more natural orientation of the urinary tract
- Overall function by improving comfort, balance, and quality of life
A modern mommy makeover is not just about making your body look better. It is about making your body work better.
- Abdominal muscle separation and excess skin
- Breast volume loss or sagging
- Persistent fat resistant to diet and exercise
- Changes in body proportion after pregnancy
- Physical discomfort or loss of confidence
- Improved abdominal strength and contour
- Restored breast shape and proportion
- More balanced body contours
- Increased comfort in clothing and daily activity
- A single, coordinated recovery period under one surgical plan
Meet Dr. Daniel Gould
Dr. Daniel Gould is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA, board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, specializing in comprehensive mommy makeover surgery. His approach is structurally focused, combining breast reshaping, abdominal wall repair, and precision contouring to restore anatomy altered by pregnancy rather than performing isolated cosmetic procedures. Patients throughout Los Angeles and beyond seek his expertise for mommy makeover results that reestablish core strength, breast support, and proportional body contour in a cohesive, anatomically coordinated plan.
Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon | Beverly Hills, CA
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When Can Mommy Go Back to Being Mommy
In this video, Dr. Daniel Gould discusses recovery timelines following a mommy makeover and when patients can safely return to daily responsibilities, including caring for children. He explains how healing progresses in phases, with activity restrictions gradually lifting as the body recovers. Emphasis is placed on balancing recovery with real-life demands, while ensuring optimal healing and long-term results. This discussion provides clear, practical guidance to help patients plan ahead, set realistic expectations, and transition back to their routine with confidence and safety.
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Mommy Makeover Overview
In this video, Dr. Daniel Gould provides an overview of the mommy makeover, a comprehensive approach designed to restore the body following pregnancy and childbirth. By combining procedures such as breast surgery and abdominal contouring, this approach addresses structural changes, skin laxity, and volume loss in a personalized way. Dr. Gould explains how surgical planning is tailored to each patient’s anatomy, goals, and recovery considerations. This overview highlights how a thoughtful, anatomy-driven approach can restore balance, proportion, and confidence while maintaining natural, long-lasting results.
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Journal Article
Validation of Ideal Breast Characteristics with Breast Augmentation Patients (ASJ Open Forum, 2022)
Frequently asked questions
Yes, when carefully planned. Combining procedures can be performed safely in a single operation, reducing overall recovery time compared to staging. Surgical planning is based on operative time, complexity, and overall health.
Timing is important for long-term stability. Surgery is typically recommended once childbearing is complete and breastfeeding has concluded, allowing tissues and hormone levels to stabilize.
Pregnancy is still possible after surgery. However, it can alter the surgical result, particularly in the abdomen and breasts. For this reason, most patients choose to proceed after completing their family.
A Mommy Makeover combines procedures to address post-pregnancy changes in the breasts and abdomen. This often includes a tummy tuck, breast lift with or without augmentation or reduction, and liposuction. The plan is fully customized to restore structural balance across treated areas.
Recovery varies based on the procedures performed. Most patients require approximately 2 to 3 weeks of initial downtime, with a gradual return to normal activity over the following weeks. A structured recovery protocol is used to support safe healing across multiple surgical sites.
Cost varies depending on the number of procedures, surgical complexity, and whether treatments are combined or staged. A personalized plan is developed during consultation, and exact pricing is reviewed afterward with the surgical coordinator.
Do you have additional questions?
Speak with our team to explore whether a tailored, Mommy Makeover 2.0 anatomy-first approach is right for you.