Mommy Makeover

Conveniently located to serve the areas of Lake Oswego, Portland, OR and Woodburn, OR

A mommy makeover is a collection of different procedures that work in tandem to restore a woman’s body to a pre-pregnant state. While having a child can be one of life’s most joyous experiences, it undoubtedly leaves lasting changes to the body. Many women experience changes around their breasts, abdomen, buttocks, and genitalia. A mommy makeover aims to address each of these areas within one procedure, allowing you to restore your pre-baby body and your self-confidence.

Dr. Quita Lopez is the medical director and cosmetic surgeon at Aesthetic Laser Center. She offers more than 20 years of experience performing both surgical and nonsurgical procedures, and she is a diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.

To schedule a consultation at either our Lake Oswego or Woodburn offices, please contact us online or call (503) 353-0888.

About Mommy Makeover

A mommy makeover is a unique rejuvenation procedure that addresses several areas of the body at once. This procedure addresses the changes that pregnancy and breastfeeding bring, which may include sagging skin, deflated breasts, weakened abdominal muscles, stubborn fat deposits, and more. Because each woman is different, each treatment plan is a different combination, offering a tailored experience to address each concern. With a mommy makeover, Dr. Lopez can help you transform your body within one sitting, allowing you to quickly feel like yourself again.

Benefits

Mommy makeover patients can experience several benefits, including:

  • Refined Silhouette: Eliminating excess skin and fat from around the body can improve the sculpt and definition of your natural contours.
  • Better-Fitting Clothing: After your recovery, you may find that certain styles or garments of clothing look more flattering on your renewed figure, allowing you more freedom to express yourself.
  • Versatile Treatment Options: Dr. Lopez can combine several procedures to address a wide range of concerns, such as sagging skin, stubborn fat, or weakened muscles.
  • Lasting Results: With a stable weight and healthy lifestyle, the results of a mommy makeover can last for several years.
  • Reduced Recovery Time: By consolidating your procedures, you can save time by only needing to undergo a single recovery period.
  • Elevated Self-Esteem: Restoring and redefining your body can enhance your self-esteem, leading to a greater sense of confidence and body positivity.
  • Personalized Solutions: Dr. Lopez uniquely designs your mommy makeover around your anatomy, goals, and concerns, ensuring that results align with your specific desires.

Candidates

Candidates for a mommy makeover include women interested in addressing the body changes of pregnancy within one sitting. It is important that each patient has finished breastfeeding and has completed planning their family. Dr. Lopez also recommends that women who were recently pregnant wait until their breasts have returned to a normal size before undergoing this procedure. Anyone interested in addressing several concerns around their body may also make a suitable candidate, as candidacy is not exclusive to mothers.

Patients interested in this procedure should be in good overall health without any underlying medical conditions that may impact their results or recovery. It is also important that patients hold realistic expectations regarding what this procedure can achieve. Dr. Lopez will determine each patient’s candidacy for a mommy makeover during their initial consultation.

Personal Consultation

Because each mommy makeover is unique, you must attend a personal consultation before scheduling your procedure. During your consultation, you will meet with Dr. Lopez individually to learn more about what a mommy makeover is. She will ask about your medical history, current prescriptions, areas of concern, and treatment goals, and perform a physical examination of your overall anatomy and physique.

She will use these details to establish your eligibility and develop your treatment plan. Dr. Lopez will recommend the procedures that will most benefit you, and these may include additional procedures to enhance your final outcomes. Throughout the consultation, she will also answer any questions you may have. Through careful listening and planning, Dr. Lopez can present you with a completely customized procedure that addresses each concern.

To schedule this consultation with Dr. Lopez, please submit our online contact form. Alternatively, you can reach both our Lake Oswego and Woodburn offices at (503) 353-0888.

Preparation

Before your mommy makeover, Dr. Lopez or another member of her team will provide you with preparatory instructions. These instructions will vary depending on the procedures that your treatment plan includes, but you must closely follow each one.

At least two weeks before your appointment date, you will need to refrain from taking medications or supplements that contain either anti-inflammatory or blood-thinning properties. If applicable, you must cease smoking and other nicotine use for at least three weeks, with full abstinence throughout your recovery. You will need to arrange transportation home from your procedure and prepare to take time away from your career and other commitments. Dr. Lopez also recommends that you prepare your home and make any necessities easily accessible, as you may have mobility difficulties when healing.

Procedure

At Aesthetic Laser Center, Dr. Lopez performs mommy makeovers on an outpatient basis with patients under general anesthesia. Dr. Lopez can combine the following procedures to address pregnancy or breastfeeding body changes. These procedures include breast lifts, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction, butt lifts, or vaginal rejuvenation.

Breast Lift

A breast lift removes excess skin and tissue from the breasts to lift them to a higher, more youthful-looking position. Also known as a mastopexy, this procedure addresses sagging breast skin, or breast ptosis, (1) often a result of breastfeeding, pregnancy, or significant weight loss.

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation enhances the volume, shape, and symmetry of the breasts through the use of implants. (2) The breasts often become larger during pregnancy, but then become flat or deflated afterwards, prompting many women to seek augmentation. Dr. Lopez offers a wide variety of implant choices, with different options between implant material, size, and shape to help you achieve a more contoured and desirable bust. Dr. Lopez can also perform a combined breast augmentation with lift to cohesively address volume loss and ptosis.

Tummy Tuck

Tummy tucks can help strengthen weakened abdominal muscles and remove excess skin and tissues from the midsection. Abdominal skin often stretches during pregnancy, and your muscles may separate, causing your figure to lose its shape. While dieting and exercise can help, sometimes it is simply not enough. Dr. Lopez can include a tummy tuck in your procedure to restore a firmer midsection and improve the definition of your curves.

Liposuction

Liposuction, also known as suction-assisted lipectomy, removes stubborn deposits of fat from around the body. This treatment utilizes a small cannula to help break down fat before gently suctioning it from the body. Liposuction can address almost any part of the body, including the thighs, arms, abdomen, buttocks, hips, chin, and more. (3)

Butt Lift

A butt lift can restore a more youthful-looking behind by improving the shape and position of the buttocks. The effects of pregnancy, aging, and weight fluctuations can cause the buttocks to droop or sag. Dr. Lopez can perform a butt lift to help remove excess skin and lift the remaining tissues in the buttocks. If needed, Dr. Lopez can also perform a fat transfer to further augment the buttocks.

Vaginal Rejuvenation

Dr. Lopez offers several different vaginal rejuvenation treatments to help correct the appearance, function, or comfort of the vagina, labia, or mons. During your consultation, Dr. Lopez can evaluate the treatment area and suggest a treatment that can address your specific concerns. We offer both nonsurgical and surgical options to cater to each individual’s comfort level and concerns.

Recovery

Your specific recovery timeline will vary depending on the procedures you undergo, the extent of each procedure, and how fast your body heals itself.

As you recover, you can expect swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the treated areas. These effects are temporary and will gradually subside on their own, but you may receive prescription medications from Dr. Lopez to reduce discomfort. You may also need to wear a surgical garment as you heal. This garment will help minimize swelling and protect your new figure.

You may be able to return to your career within several weeks, but the exact timing will depend on the corrections made during your procedure and the nature of your career. You should continue to avoid any physical activities or strenuous tasks until Dr. Lopez clears you to return.

If you have any questions or concerns as you heal, we encourage you to contact our office, as Dr. Lopez and her team are here to support and guide you through your entire recovery.

Results

You will be able to enjoy your renewed figure after any residual swelling subsides. You will be able to experience more sculpted buttocks, contoured and symmetrical breasts, a flatter and more defined stomach, and other improvements in your silhouette. Many patients also report an improvement in their self-confidence after seeing their redefined appearance. The results of a mommy makeover are long-lasting, but you will need to adopt healthy lifestyle habits, as future pregnancy or weight fluctuations can alter them long-term.

To hear about the experiences of our former patients, we encourage you to read our reviews.

Cost of Mommy Makeovers in Portland, Oregon

Each mommy makeover is unique to the patient, meaning the cost of your procedure will vary. There are several factors that influence price, including the selected procedures, the extent of correction, whether or not additional procedures are included, and more. After establishing your treatment plan, Dr. Lopez will provide you with a cost estimate for your mommy makeover.

Aesthetic Laser Center also partners with both Prosper Financing and CareCredit to offer financing plans. If you have any questions about financing your procedure, our patient coordinators are more than willing to help you.

To schedule a consultation and learn more about the cost of your procedure, please contact us online or call (503) 353-0888.

FAQ

What procedures does a mommy makeover normally include?

Each mommy makeover is a combination of two or three of the following procedures: breast lift, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, butt lift, or vaginal rejuvenation. During your consultation, Dr. Lopez will help you determine which procedures will best suit your goals.

Does Dr. Lopez perform all procedures at once during a mommy makeover?

Yes, Dr. Lopez will perform all procedures within one appointment. This allows you to address several concerns simultaneously.

How long will the results of my mommy makeover last?

With a stable weight and healthy lifestyle, the results of your procedure can last for several years. However, the natural aging process, weight fluctuations, and pregnancy can affect the results of a mommy makeover.

Will there be any scarring after my mommy makeover?

Any surgical procedure will produce some scarring, but the amount of scarring will depend on the procedures. Dr. Lopez takes great care in placing incisions in discreet, easily concealable areas to help minimize the appearance of scarring post-procedure.

Can I combine my mommy makeover with other, unlisted procedures?

Yes, many patients choose to address unaccounted concerns in other areas of their body. We recommend scheduling a personal consultation with Dr. Lopez to discuss any other procedures you wish to include.

References

  1. Toomey AE, Cape JD. Mastopexy (Breast Lift). Nih.gov. Published December 11, 2024. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK610682/
  2. Fardo D, Sequeira Campos M, Pensler JM. Breast Augmentation. PubMed. Published 2021. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482206/
  3. Bartow MJ, Raggio BS. Liposuction. PubMed. Published 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563135/