Mommy Makeover in Austin, TX
You love being a mother, but pregnancy can leave lasting changes that diet and exercise may not correct, such as volume loss in the breasts, stretched abdominal muscles, excess skin, and stubborn fat. A mommy makeover at Restora Austin is designed to address these concerns with a customized surgical plan that helps restore your shape and confidence.
For women in Austin and Central Texas, a mommy makeover can combine procedures such as breast enhancement, Tummy Tuck 360™, and SAFELipo® into one carefully planned treatment approach. By tailoring the procedure mix to your anatomy, goals, and recovery needs, our surgeons create balanced, natural-looking results with a single recovery period for many patients.
Which Procedure Is Right for Me?
- Breast Enhancement
- Tummy Tuck 360™
- SAFELipo
- Vaginal Rejuvenation
- Skin/Laser (Cellulaze, Stretch Marks)
- Combo Procedures
- ThermiVa
For more information about Mommy Makeover, call Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre at 512-371-8817 to schedule your consultation today.
What Is a Mommy Makeover?
A mommy makeover uses advanced body contouring procedures to restore a more youthful shape after pregnancy. Treatment plans are customized and may include one or several of the following procedures, performed together or in stages depending on your needs.
Pregnancy can leave the breasts looking smaller, flatter, or less firm. Breast augmentation restores lost volume with implants to improve fullness, shape, and overall balance.
When the breasts have drooped after pregnancy or breastfeeding, a breast lift can raise and reshape them for a more youthful position. In some cases, it is combined with augmentation to address both volume loss and sagging.
A tummy tuck addresses loose abdominal skin and stretched muscles that often do not improve with exercise alone. This procedure removes excess skin, tightens the abdominal wall, and helps restore a flatter, firmer midsection. Restora Austin also offers Tummy Tuck 360™ for more comprehensive contouring.
Liposuction can remove stubborn pockets of fat that remain after pregnancy despite healthy habits. Restora Austin offers options including SAFELipo® and VASER HiDef Lipo to refine the waist, hips, thighs, and other areas for smoother contours.
Pregnancy, hormonal changes, and weight fluctuations can also affect intimate comfort and confidence. Options such as ThermiVa and labiaplasty can be included in a customized plan when appropriate.
Skin and laser treatments can help improve concerns such as stretch marks, cellulite, uneven tone, and rough texture after pregnancy or weight changes. Options may include laser resurfacing, medical peels, or targeted treatments such as Cellulaze to complement your mommy makeover results.
What Happens During Your Mommy Makeover Consultation?
During your consultation, we will review your concerns, examine your anatomy, and discuss the procedures that best fit your goals. We will explain what to expect before, during, and after surgery so you can make an informed decision and plan your recovery with confidence.
Many women also ask about recovery. Your surgeon will help you plan time away from work, exercise, and lifting so that healing fits as smoothly as possible into your family life. Bringing questions and photos to your visit can help guide a productive conversation about your ideal outcome.
How Do I Choose My Mommy Makeover Surgeon?
Mommy makeover surgery is common, but choosing the right surgeon matters. Look for credentials, board certification, experience, and a proven record of natural-looking results.
At Restora Austin, Dr. Gordon and Dr. Reid combine advanced training with extensive experience in breast and body contouring procedures. During your consultation, you can discuss your goals, review options, and decide on the safest approach for your needs.
Who Are Suitable Candidates for a Mommy Makeover in Austin, TX?
The best candidates for a mommy makeover are healthy women who want to address post-pregnancy body changes, have realistic expectations about surgery, and who:
- Are physically healthy
- Suffer from stubborn fat and sagging skin
- Suffer from sagging breasts
- Have realistic expectations
- Want to increase breast volume and size lost to childbirth or weight loss
- Want to correct abdominal diastasis, remove stretch marks from weight loss and childbirth.
Ideal candidates are typically finished having children, at or near a stable goal weight, and able to avoid smoking before and after surgery. If you have medical conditions, we will make sure they are well controlled before moving forward.
A mommy makeover is a personal choice. If you feel your body no longer reflects how you want to look and feel, a customized combination of procedures may help restore confidence while respecting your anatomy and goals.
Why Should I Choose Restora Austin Surgery Center?
Patients choose Restora Austin for our specialized experience, advanced techniques, and personalized care throughout the surgical process.
- Dr. Gordon and Dr. Reid are two of the busiest breast enhancement surgeons in Austin and are known for their natural, beautiful results. Two of the three breast implant companies have invited them to be on their advisory panels based on their experience, volume, and reputation in the field. Experience counts.
- They were among the first plastic surgeons in the country and the first in Austin to offer SAFELipo® to patients. They remain the only certified SAFELipo® providers for Austin and Central Texas.
- Based on their dramatic results with SAFELipo®, they developed a new, revolutionary surgical procedure, which they named Tummy Tuck 360™. Wait until you see the results of their revolutionary procedure.
If you are ready to feel more comfortable in your body after pregnancy, our team is here to help you explore your options with honesty, expertise, and support.
Dr. Ashley Gordon and Dr. Dustin Reid offer customized mommy makeover plans for women in Austin and Central Texas who want to address breast and body changes after pregnancy. Our goal is to help you achieve a natural, balanced result that helps you look and feel like yourself again.
How long is mommy makeover recovery for a busy mom?
A common question we hear is how long a mommy makeover recovery will take when you are caring for young children or managing a busy household. Most women need help with lifting children, housework, and driving for at least the first 1 to 2 weeks, especially if a Tummy Tuck 360™ is included. Light activity is encouraged early, but strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and high-impact workouts are usually restricted for 4 to 6 weeks to protect your incisions and support muscle repair. Our team will provide detailed, written instructions so you and your support system know exactly what to expect at each stage of healing.
Mommy Makeover FAQs
How long will my results last?
As long as you maintain a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle, your results will last for many years.
How long will I need to take off of work?
Most patients are ready to go back to work after 1 to 2 weeks. If your job is very physically demanding, you may need to take more time off or request light duty.
Are these outpatient procedures?
It depends on the type of procedures performed and the length of time they take. Based on your procedures, Dr. Gordin or Dr. Reid may require you to spend one night in our overnight suite at INSPIRE Surgery Centre. An RN who specializes in post-operative care will stay with you.
What happens if I get pregnant again?
You should be sure you aren’t having any more children before your mommy makeover, as subsequent pregnancies can bring about the same changes again. If you become pregnant by chance, your prior surgeries will not interfere. Your tissues will stretch again to accommodate the baby, but a revision may be necessary.
What are the risks and safety issues of a mommy makeover?
Every surgical procedure carries some degree of risk, and our goal is always to focus on your safety before, during, and after your mommy makeover. Possible risks can include bleeding, infection, delayed wound healing, fluid collections, changes in nipple or skin sensation, and blood clots. We will review these in detail during your consultation. Careful patient selection, operating in a fully accredited facility, like INSPIRE Surgery Centre, and working with a board-certified anesthesiologist all help reduce risk. By following your pre- and post-operative instructions closely, you can additionally support a smoother recovery and safer outcome.
Can I combine a mommy makeover with non-surgical skin and laser treatments?
Many women choose to improve their surgical results by adding non-surgical skin and laser treatments once their incisions have healed. Laser resurfacing, medical peels, and targeted therapies for stretch marks or pigment changes can refine the appearance of the abdomen, breasts, and other treated areas. Our team will help you time these treatments appropriately, so they complement your surgery without interfering with healing. This combination approach can create smoother, more even skin and a more polished overall result.
Will a mommy makeover affect future mammograms or breast screening?
If your mommy makeover includes breast enhancement, it is normal to wonder how implants or a lift may impact future mammograms. Modern imaging techniques are very effective at screening women who have breast implants, and radiology centers are accustomed to performing specialized views when needed. We recommend keeping your imaging center informed about your surgery and providing them with any operative notes they request so they can precisely interpret your studies. Regular self-exams and routine screenings, as recommended by your primary care physician or gynecologist, remain important after surgery.
What happens to mommy makeover results if my weight changes over time?
Keeping a stable weight is one of the best ways to protect your mommy makeover results over the long term. Significant weight gain can again stretch the skin and underlying tissues, potentially softening the improvements achieved with Tummy Tuck 360™ or SAFELipo®. Likewise, major weight loss after surgery may create new areas of skin laxity, which sometimes require touch-up procedures. Our surgeons will counsel you on timing your surgery to keep your weight as stable as possible and provide guidance on healthy lifestyle habits to help you maintain your results.
How should I prepare for a mommy makeover procedure in Austin?
Preparing well for your mommy makeover can make your recovery smoother and less stressful. Before surgery, we encourage you to arrange help with childcare, meals, and household tasks, as you will need to avoid lifting and bending for a period of time, especially after a tummy tuck. Setting up a comfortable recovery space with pillows, medications, compression garments, and entertainment can make the first week much easier. Our team will examine your medications, supplements, and lifestyle habits, such as smoking or vaping, to make certain everything is optimized for safe anesthesia and healing.
Is there a difference between a mommy makeover and staged body contouring procedures?
A mommy makeover generally refers to a single operation that combines several procedures, such as breast enhancement, Tummy Tuck 360™, and SAFELipo®, whereas staged body contouring spreads procedures over multiple surgeries. Combining procedures can offer the advantage of one anesthesia event and a single overall recovery, which many busy mothers appreciate. However, staging may be recommended for safety, to limit operating time, or to better accommodate your personal and family schedule. During your consultation, your surgeon will help you decide which approach delivers the safest and most satisfying path to your goals.