Mommy Makeover in Minneapolis-St. Paul

The mommy makeover is a unique type of procedure that addresses many of the aesthetic body concerns of women who have recently given birth. The mommy makeover is typically done in a single session, and usually includes the following procedures: tummy tuck, breast augmentation or lift, and liposuction. The goal of a mommy makeover is to return a woman’s body to its pre-pregnancy shape or improve it all together. A mommy makeover is not a substitute for weight loss or an appropriate exercise program. The outcomes of the mommy makeover can be significantly influenced by weight fluctuations. Women who are planning to be pregnant again should not undergo the mommy makeover.

Although mommy makeover procedures are typically extensive and time-consuming procedures, they are usually very safe when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon.

No, tummy tuck surgery is an elective cosmetic procedure and will likely not be considered medically necessary by insurers.

Preparing for any plastic surgery, including mommy makeover, typically requires patients to stop smoking several weeks prior to surgery, and avoid eating or drinking for up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled procedure.

Theres no hard-and-fast rule for number of procedures that can be performed at once, and in mommy makeovers, at least two and sometimes three or for are done at once.

Use this checklist as a guide during your consultation: Am I a good candidate for this procedure? What will be expected of me to get the best results? Where and how will you perform my procedure? What surgical technique is recommended for me? How long of a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery? What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure? How are complications handled?

The mommy makeover is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image. A mommy makeover is a good option for you if you are physically healthy and at a stable weight, are a non-smoker, and are not planning on getting pregnant again.

The success and safety of your Minneapolis-St. Paul tummy tuck procedure depends very much on your complete candidness during your consultation. You’ll be asked a number of questions about your health, desires, and lifestyle. Be prepared to discuss why you want the surgery, your expectations, and desired outcome, medical conditions and drug allergies, and use of current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. Dr. Rocheford may also evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors and take photographs for your medical record.

Prior to surgery, you may be asked to get lab testing or a medical evaluation, take certain medications or adjust your current medications, stop smoking well in advance of surgery, and avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding. Special instructions you receive will cover what to do on the day of surgery the use of anesthesia during your mommy makeover, and post-operative care and follow-up.

The decision to have mommy makeover surgery is extremely personal and you’ll have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications are acceptable. Dr. Rocheford and her staff will explain, in detail, the risks associated with surgery. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure you will undergo and any risks or potential complications. Possible risks of a mommy makeover include, but are not limited to, unfavorable scarring, bleeding (hematoma), infection, fluid accumulation, numbness or other changes in skin sensation, and the possibility of revisional surgery.