Mommy Makeover St. Louis: Restore Your Pre-Pregnancy Body

Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but pregnancy can take a toll on your body. If you're struggling with changes like stretched abdominal muscles, sagging skin, or deflated breasts, a mommy makeover in St. Louis may be the solution you're seeking.

What is a Mommy Makeover?

A mommy makeover is a customized combination of plastic surgery procedures designed to help restore your body to its pre-pregnancy shape - or even better. Typically, it includes:

• Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
• Breast lift
• Breast augmentation (or both lift and augmentation)
• Liposuction

Benefits of a Mommy Makeover

• Tightens abdominal muscles and removes excess skin
• Restores breast volume and shape
• Improves body contours
• Boosts self-confidence
• Addresses multiple concerns in a single surgery

The Mommy Makeover Procedure

Dr. John H. Hulsen performs mommy makeover surgeries in St. Louis using the following approach:

1. Breast rejuvenation (augmentation, lift, or both)
2. Liposuction of targeted areas
3. Tummy tuck to tighten muscles and remove excess skin
4. Placement of drains and compression garments

The surgery typically takes 4-6 hours under general anesthesia. Depending on the extent of procedures, it may be performed as outpatient or with an overnight stay.

Recovery After a Mommy Makeover

Recovery time varies but generally involves:

• 2-4 weeks of initial recovery
• Walking frequently starting the night of surgery
• Wearing compression garments for 6-8 weeks
• Limited lifting (5-10 lbs) for the first 3 weeks
• Gradual return to normal activities over 6 weeks

Is a Mommy Makeover Right for You?

Ideal candidates for a mommy makeover in St. Louis:

• Are finished having children
• Are at least 6-12 months postpartum
• Have completed breastfeeding for at least 3 months
• Are at a stable weight
• Are in good overall health
• Have realistic expectations

Schedule Your Mommy Makeover Consultation

Dr. John H. Hulsen is an experienced plastic surgeon in St. Louis specializing in mommy makeovers. To learn if this procedure is right for you, schedule a personalized consultation today.