Is a Mommy Makeover Painful?

Every Mommy Makeover procedure will be conducted with the assistance of anesthesia so patients will not experience pain or discomfort during their procedure. Depending on the procedure elected, patients may experience anywhere from mild bruising to swelling and bleeding. These symptoms should reduce over time as your body heals and adjusts to its new shape. They can be managed with ice packs or over-the-counter pain medication. Please review your medical history during your consultation so your surgeon can prescribe stronger pain medication if necessary.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

The appointments required for a Mommy Makeover will include surgical procedures and follow-up appointments to monitor your health and recovery from them. The exact number of appointments will vary per your individual surgical treatment plan. Depending on your needs and goals, you can combine procedures into one appointment or space them out for your safety and preference. Facial Aesthetic Concepts will provide you with an overview of your appointment during your consultation.

How Long Until I See Results?

Most Mommy Makeover patients see visible results immediately following their procedure(s), though it is recommended to waiting until swelling has reduced and the body has sufficiently healed to evaluate their results properly. It may take up to a year to fully appreciate their final results. Please note that while a Mommy Makeover can be long-lasting, increased or reduced weight gain may affect your results. For this reason, Facial Aesthetic Concepts recommends that mothers wait until their weight has stabilized or have completed their family planning before electing a Mommy Makeover.

What Will the Scarring Look Like?

We are able to minimize C-section scars and other severe scarring left behind from childbirth. While some unavoidable scarring may occur due to incisions, it will be much less noticeable due to our board-certified plastic surgeons’ techniques. Please ask any and all questions during your consultation to learn more about how your scarring can be reduced and minimized during your surgery. With the proper aftercare, your scars may fade over time and become less noticeable.

When Can I Exercise Again After My Mommy Makeover?

Our post-surgical team will clear patients to exercise after they have sufficiently progressed along their recovery timeline. This may occur after a few follow-up appointments to ensure smooth healing. For more minor procedures, you can resume your regular or more strenuous physical activities around one to two months following your procedures.

Can I Combine a Mommy Makeover with Other Procedures?

A Mommy Makeover is a combination of several surgical procedures, so feel free to mention any desired procedures during your consultation at Facial Aesthetic Concepts. Our Mommy Makeover patients often choose to undergo minimally invasive cosmetic treatments such as microneedling or fillers to round out their treatment and create a fully refreshed appearance. Let us know how we can help create your perfect cosmetic and surgical treatment plan!

What Are the Risks Associated with a Mommy Makeover?

Mommy Makeovers involve surgical procedures that may be risky depending on the type of surgery and your health profile. In general, a mommy makeover is associated with the following risks: Bleeding Swelling Soreness Tenderness Tissue death Hematoma Seroma Anesthesia risks Cardiopulmonary complications

How Do I Find the Best Orange County Mommy Makeover Plastic Surgeon Near Me?

Mommy Makeovers are becoming increasingly common as more women want to reclaim their pre-motherhood identities. We strongly recommend researching top cosmetic surgeons in your area, then narrowing down your options to your top three choices and scheduling consultations with each. During your consultation, review your aesthetic goals and ask any burning questions you have. Take the time also to review before-and-after photos to gain an understanding of what your surgeon can accomplish. After you have spoken with each cosmetic surgeon, think about who made you feel the most comfortable and whose work best aligned with your goals. You should feel one hundred percent comfortable with your chosen surgeon!

Mommy Makeover

In Orange County

Introduction

Introduction to Mommy Makeover

Motherhood is a miracle. There is nothing like bringing new life into the world and nourishing it with your own body! However, for many women, the toll pregnancy takes is hard to reverse through diet and exercise alone. It may take an extra step to return stretched and sagging skin back to its taut, pre-baby body.

Let Facial Aesthetic Concepts help you restore your figure with a Mommy Makeover. Located in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita, we are happy to offer flexible appointment scheduling that meets your needs. Please schedule a complimentary consultation to learn more about how a Mommy Makeover can improve your life today.

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A light-skinned woman lies diagonally on a white surface, eyes closed, wearing a black sports bra and bikini bottoms. Her toned physique and long brown hair are highlighted by natural sunlight, with soft shadows casting on the white background. - Mommy Makeover in San Clamente, Aliso Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

What is a Mommy Makeover?

A Mommy Makeover is a combination of customized surgical procedures designed to restore your body to its original figure or enhance it to reach your desired aesthetic goals.

Commonly Combined Procedures

Breast Augmentation: Restores deflated or sagging breasts with implants or fat transfer.
Breast Lift: Firms up the underlying breast structure to create perkier breasts.
Breast Reduction: Reduces overgrown breast size caused by breastfeeding or hormonal changes to a more proportionate body size.
Liposuction: Removed stubborn unwanted fat.
Tummy Tuck: Recontours the abdominal area to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and restore a defined waistline.

For more information on these procedures, please refer to their respective pages on our website.

What Are the Benefits of a Mommy Makeover?

Our patients across Orange County and the greater Southern California area love Mommy Makeovers to restore their sense of self and identity before becoming mothers. Some additional benefits of a Mommy Makeover include:

Enhanced and proportional breasts
Reduced back pain due to overgrown breast tissue
Recontoured curves back to original or enhanced shape
Removal of stubborn fatty tissue
Improved self-esteem and renewal of self!

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Mommy Makeover?

You may be an excellent candidate for a Mommy Makeover if you have completed your family planning and have weaned any children off of breastfeeding. We recommend that potential Mommy Makeover patients also meet some or all of the following characteristics:

Non-smokers
Unable to reduce stubborn fat through diet or exercise
Struggle with excess or stretched skin
Disproportionate or asymmetrical breasts
Have realistic expectations for their post-baby body. We encourage women to be gentle with themselves!

Let’s get started

What’s the First Step?

If you will benefit from a Mommy Makeover, please schedule a consultation at any of our locations convenient to you in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, or Rancho Santa Margarita. Your plastic surgeon will review your medical history and assess your post-childbirth areas for enhancement. Please ask him any and all questions during this time, as he wants you to be comfortable and knowledgeable about the surgical procedures you might like to consider to renew your body.

We will show you “before” and “after” pictures of previous patients who also underwent a Mommy Makeover so you may understand what is possible for your aesthetic goals and needs. If you wish to proceed, he will develop a personalized surgical plan that safely incorporates all your desired procedures. A member of our staff will then schedule your surgery or surgeries to accommodate your schedule.

What to Expect on the Day of a Mommy Makeover Treatment

Before the first of your Mommy Makeover surgeries, you will be provided with a list of pre-operative instructions to ensure successful results. Please abstain from smoking or drinking alcohol several weeks before and after your procedure(s), as these may interfere with your healing process and prevent you from reaching your optimal results. Avoid anti-inflammatory medications, and advise your doctor of any medications or supplements you are taking.

We will review your surgical plan with you once more to answer any additional questions or concerns. When you are ready for your procedure(s), you will be administered anesthesia, and your plastic surgeon will then proceed to target the areas discussed in your consultation by removing or modifying excess fat and tissue. Depending on your procedures, you may undergo multiple procedures in one surgery or space out your procedures for safety based on your surgeon’s recommendations.

Please arrange for a trusted family member or friend to transport you to and from the surgical center and help with basic household tasks after your procedures are complete.

Mommy Makeover Recovery

The Mommy Makeover is a combination of procedures, so each patient’s recovery timeline will be different depending on their unique needs and overall health. In general, it is recommended to avoid any strenuous activity or even simple movements like lifting children for several weeks following your procedures.

Facial Aesthetic Concepts will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your recovery and ensure there are no further risks or adverse effects from your procedures. If you are healing normally, you will be cleared for increased minor activities until you are fully recovered.

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How Much Does a Mommy Makeover Cost in Orange County, CA?

The cost of a Mommy Makeover in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, and the greater Orange County area will be based on the types of procedures elected, the extent of treatment required, and surgical facility fees. Your specific needs and aesthetic goals will inform your treatment. We will provide you with an exact cost breakdown during your consultation.

For patients concerned about affordability, please speak to us about our financing options! We would love to help you make your procedure as accessible as possible.

Why Choose Facial Aesthetic Concepts?

As the original founder of Facial Aesthetic Concepts, Dr. Richard A. Gangnes has over 30 years of experience in facial plastic surgery. He is a dual board-certified facial plastic surgeon with both the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (ABO-HNS) and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS), and as a Fellow with the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Bryan Brandon is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with memberships and affiliations with numerous prestigious professional societies, including the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS), the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (ABO-HNS), the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), and the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS).

Mommy Makeover FAQ’S

Every Mommy Makeover procedure will be conducted with the assistance of anesthesia so patients will not experience pain or discomfort during their procedure. Depending on the procedure elected, patients may experience anywhere from mild bruising to swelling and bleeding. These symptoms should reduce over time as your body heals and adjusts to its new shape. They can be managed with ice packs or over-the-counter pain medication. Please review your medical history during your consultation so your surgeon can prescribe stronger pain medication if necessary.
The appointments required for a Mommy Makeover will include surgical procedures and follow-up appointments to monitor your health and recovery from them. The exact number of appointments will vary per your individual surgical treatment plan. Depending on your needs and goals, you can combine procedures into one appointment or space them out for your safety and preference. Facial Aesthetic Concepts will provide you with an overview of your appointment during your consultation.
Most Mommy Makeover patients see visible results immediately following their procedure(s), though it is recommended to waiting until swelling has reduced and the body has sufficiently healed to evaluate their results properly. It may take up to a year to fully appreciate their final results.

Please note that while a Mommy Makeover can be long-lasting, increased or reduced weight gain may affect your results. For this reason, Facial Aesthetic Concepts recommends that mothers wait until their weight has stabilized or have completed their family planning before electing a Mommy Makeover.
We are able to minimize C-section scars and other severe scarring left behind from childbirth. While some unavoidable scarring may occur due to incisions, it will be much less noticeable due to our board-certified plastic surgeons’ techniques. Please ask any and all questions during your consultation to learn more about how your scarring can be reduced and minimized during your surgery. With the proper aftercare, your scars may fade over time and become less noticeable.
A Mommy Makeover is a combination of several surgical procedures, so feel free to mention any desired procedures during your consultation at Facial Aesthetic Concepts. Our Mommy Makeover patients often choose to undergo minimally invasive cosmetic treatments such as microneedling or fillers to round out their treatment and create a fully refreshed appearance. Let us know how we can help create your perfect cosmetic and surgical treatment plan!
Mommy Makeovers involve surgical procedures that may be risky depending on the type of surgery and your health profile. In general, a mommy makeover is associated with the following risks:
- Bleeding
- Swelling
- Soreness
- Tenderness
- Tissue death
- Hematoma
- Seroma
- Anesthesia risks
- Cardiopulmonary complications
Mommy Makeovers are becoming increasingly common as more women want to reclaim their pre-motherhood identities. We strongly recommend researching top cosmetic surgeons in your area, then narrowing down your options to your top three choices and scheduling consultations with each.

During your consultation, review your aesthetic goals and ask any burning questions you have. Take the time also to review before-and-after photos to gain an understanding of what your surgeon can accomplish. After you have spoken with each cosmetic surgeon, think about who made you feel the most comfortable and whose work best aligned with your goals. You should feel one hundred percent comfortable with your chosen surgeon!

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Consultation

If you are ready to reclaim your pre-baby body, please schedule a consultation at any of our locations in the greater Orange County area. We offer flexible scheduling at our San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita practices. Please complete our online booking form, and a member of our team will contact you shortly to schedule you.