Mommy Makeover

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Pregnancy and breastfeeding can change the shape of your body, leaving the breasts, abdomen, and other areas stretched or sagging. Our double board-certified plastic surgeon in Frisco, Dr. Robert Najera (“Dr. Dallas”), and cosmetic vaginal reconstructive surgeon Dr. Aimee Nguyen (also widely known as “Dr. Rejuvenation”) offer comprehensive, combination mommy makeover procedures to help women restore their pre-pregnancy appearance. This tailored approach can address the breasts, tummy, buttocks, and intimate areas, allowing patients to feel sexier, firmer, and more youthful.

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Mommy Makeover At a Glance

Potential Benefits:: Depending on the treatments selected, this procedure can restore breast shape and volume, tighten the abdomen, remove excess skin, and refine body contours after pregnancy.
Ideal Candidates:: Women in good overall health who are finished having children and want to improve areas affected by pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Procedure Time:: Approximately 1–2 hours; outpatient surgery that requires general anesthesia.
Recovery Timeline:: Many patients can return to light daily activities within 2-3 weeks, with full exercise typically resumed after 6 weeks.
Cost Range:: Mommy makeover pricing typically starts at approximately $22,000, depending on the procedures included.
Surgeon:: Dr. Robert Najera (Dr. Dallas) is a double board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 15 years of experience and a strong focus on body contouring and combination procedures. He has successfully performed mommy makeovers for many patients and helped them restore their pre-pregnancy bodies with exceptional results.

What Are the Benefits of a Mommy Makeover?

One of the biggest advantages of a mommy makeover is that it addresses several concerns at the same time. Instead of treating the breasts, abdomen, and other areas separately, the procedures are carefully combined to create more balanced and noticeable results.
Many women find that their body changes in multiple ways after pregnancy. The breasts may lose volume, the abdominal muscles may stretch, and loose skin can develop around the stomach. A mommy makeover is designed to improve all of these areas in a way that feels cohesive and natural to your overall shape.

Common benefits include:

Restoration of breast volume or shape
Removal of loose abdominal skin
Tightening of stretched abdominal muscles (diastasis recti repair)</li
Reduction of stubborn fat in areas like the waist, hips, thighs, or pubic area
Improved overall body proportions
Increased confidence in fitted clothing, swimwear, activewear, and lingerie

For some patients, the goal is to restore their pre-pregnancy figure. For others, the goal is to go even further and achieve a more sculpted, more defined look than before. Dr. Najera (Dr. Dallas) believes that the best results are the ones that match the patient’s expectations—whether subtle or dramatic.

Am I a Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?

A mommy makeover may be a great option for women who feel frustrated by the physical changes that come with pregnancy and breastfeeding. Even with consistent exercise and healthy eating habits, stretched skin and muscle separation often cannot be corrected without surgery.

You may be a good candidate if you:

Are finished having children
Are in generally good overall health
Maintain a stable weight
Have loose abdominal skin or weakened abdominal muscles
Notice volume loss or sagging in the breasts
Have realistic expectations about surgery

It is typically recommended that patients wait until they are done having children before pursuing a mommy makeover, as future pregnancies can affect the results. With that in mind, a mommy makeover should have no effect on a pregnancy following the procedure and our practice has seen many patients experience successful pregnancies after these treatments. During your consultation, Dr. Najera will carefully evaluate your goals, anatomy, and overall health to determine whether this procedure is right for you.

What Are the Mommy Makeover Treatment Options?

Every mommy makeover is completely customized. Instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach, Dr. Najera designs a treatment plan based on the specific areas you would like to improve.

Common procedures included in a mommy makeover may involve:

Breast augmentation with implants
Breast lift surgery
Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
Liposuction of the abdomen, waist, thighs, arms, back, or pubic area
Abdominal etching
Brazilian butt lift (BBL) procedures
Additional body contouring treatments, such as Renuvion^® skin tightening

Some patients also choose to combine cosmetic vaginal procedures—such as vaginoplasty, labiaplasty, or others—which can be performed by Dr. Aimee Nguyen (known to many as “Dr. Rejuvenation”). If this is something you are considering, it can be discussed during your consultation to determine the most appropriate plan for your goals.

What Does the Mommy Makeover Procedure Involve?

Because a mommy makeover includes multiple procedures, the exact surgical plan will vary from patient to patient. Most surgeries are performed under general anesthesia and can take anywhere from about two to six hours depending on the combination of treatments being performed.

During the procedure, Dr. Najera carefully addresses each area that has been included in your treatment plan. For example, a tummy tuck may be used to tighten the abdominal muscles (diastasis recti repair) and remove excess skin, while breast surgery can restore volume or lift the breasts to a more youthful position. Liposuction may also be used to refine the waistline and create more defined body contours, and Renuvion laser skin tightening can also be included to enhance results.

Precision and planning are especially important when combining procedures. Dr. Najera focuses on creating results that look balanced and proportionate from every angle—not just improving one single area. Every detail is carefully planned so the final result can reflect the patient’s overall vision.

“Dr. Najera is THE BEST of THE BEST! I was very unsure of getting my procedure done. But honestly I did my research and I had my consultation with him and he eased my mind! From the initial consultation to Pre-OP to the day of procedure and post op his team and him are AMAZING! I am OBSESSED with my results and the care they gave me.”

- Actual Patient

What Can I Expect During Mommy Makeover Recovery?

Recovery after a mommy makeover varies depending on which procedures are included. Some swelling, bruising, and soreness are normal for several days, but these symptoms should gradually improve over time.

Most patients return to light daily activities within about one to two weeks. More strenuous exercise and heavy lifting are usually resumed after approximately six weeks, depending on how the body heals. Swelling should continue to improve gradually, and the results should continue to refine over the following months and up to a year.

Many patients notice a dramatic improvement in their body shape once the initial swelling subsides. Clothing may fit better, the waistline may look more defined, and the overall silhouette often appears more balanced and sculpted.

As with any surgical procedure, there are potential risks involved, including bleeding, infection, and healing complications. Dr. Najera takes a safety-first approach and ensures that every patient receives detailed post-operative instructions and attentive follow-up care.

How Much Does a Mommy Makeover Cost?

At Najera Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery, the price of a full mommy makeover (i.e. a breast surgery and tummy tuck combination) starts at approximately $22,000. Please note that a mommy makeover is a highly customized procedure and the total cost is generally quite different from one patient to another depending on which options are included in the treatment plan and other components of care.

Several factors can influence the final cost, including:
Which procedures are included

The complexity of the surgery
Surgical time
Anesthesia fees

During your consultation, you will receive a customized treatment plan along with a detailed cost breakdown. We accept multiple convenient payment methods, including major credit cards (excluding American Express^®). For added flexibility, CareCredit^® and Alphaeon^® Credit provide qualified applicants with financing solutions that allow treatment costs to be paid in installments.

Key Takeaways

A mommy makeover is a customized combination of procedures designed to restore the body after pregnancy.
It commonly includes breast enhancement, a tummy tuck, and liposuction, but every treatment plan is unique.
The procedure can improve body proportions, remove excess skin, and create a more sculpted silhouette.
Many patients are able to return to work within 2-3 weeks and resume full exercise after about 6 weeks.
With more than 15 years of experience, Dr. Robert Najera (Dr. Dallas) focuses on honest guidance, personalized planning, and results that align with each patient’s goals.

If you are ready to explore what a customized mommy makeover could look like for you, the next step is simply starting the conversation. Our team would love to meet with you, learn about your goals, and help you decide whether this procedure feels right for where you are now. Please contact us today with any questions you may have, or to schedule a consultation.