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One Plan for a Body That Changed as a Whole

A mommy makeover is not one procedure but a coordinated combination, typically involving the breast and abdomen together, tailored to restore a patient's pre-pregnancy shape in a single surgical plan. Dr. Tommaso Addona is well positioned to design this kind of combined procedure, bringing deep expertise in both breast and body surgery to a single, cohesive treatment. Talk with Dr. Addona about designing a mommy makeover in NYC that addresses your body as a whole, not procedure by procedure.

What Is a Mommy Makeover?

A mommy makeover is a customized combination of procedures designed to restore the breast and abdomen after pregnancy, breastfeeding, and childbirth. While every patient's plan is different, common combinations include a tummy tuck to address abdominal skin and muscle separation, along with breast augmentation, a lift, or both to restore breast volume and position.

Dr. Addona designs each mommy makeover individually, drawing on his experience across both breast and body surgery to determine which combination of procedures will most effectively address a patient's specific concerns. Liposuction is also frequently incorporated to refine contour in areas such as the flanks or thighs.

Because this approach combines multiple procedures into one surgical session, careful planning around safety, surgical time, and recovery is essential to a well-executed result.

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Benefits of a Mommy Makeover

Combining procedures into a single mommy makeover offers meaningful advantages, including:

  • Restoration of both breast and abdominal changes in one coordinated plan
  • A single recovery period rather than multiple separate surgeries
  • Customized procedure selection based on each patient's specific concerns
  • Comprehensive improvement in overall body contour
  • The efficiency of one surgical session and one anesthesia exposure
  • A cohesive result designed around the whole body, not isolated areas

Are You a Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?

Ideal candidates are healthy adults who have completed their family planning and are experiencing lasting changes to the breast and abdomen following pregnancy and breastfeeding. Candidates should be at a stable weight and in good overall health prior to undergoing a combined procedure of this scope.

During your consultation for a mommy makeover in NYC, Greenwich, & Westchester County, Dr. Addona will evaluate your specific concerns across the breast and abdomen to design a personalized combination of procedures. Not every patient is a candidate for combining every desired procedure into a single surgery, and some patients may be advised to stage certain elements separately for safety reasons.

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What to Expect During Your Mommy Makeover Procedure

Every mommy makeover begins with an in-depth consultation, during which Dr. Addona reviews your goals across the breast and abdomen to design a coordinated surgical plan.

The Procedure

A mommy makeover is typically performed under general anesthesia and can take anywhere from three to six hours, depending on the specific combination of procedures selected. Dr. Addona typically addresses the abdomen first, repairing muscle separation and removing excess skin, before turning to the breast to restore volume and position. Coordinating multiple procedures within appropriate safety limits for surgical time requires the same careful planning central to his broader surgical practice.

After Surgery

Most patients stay overnight for observation, given the combined scope of the procedure. Dr. Addona remains personally accessible throughout recovery, closely monitoring healing across all treated areas.

Dr. Addona is an incredibly skilled surgeon with an unparalleled bedside manner. His entire professional team provided helpful and timely communications, which made the entire experience simple and free of stress.

Mary Bianchi

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Recovery & Results After Your Mommy Makeover

Recovery from a mommy makeover is generally more involved than recovery from any single procedure alone, reflecting the combined nature of the surgery.

The First Two Weeks

Swelling, tightness, and restricted movement are common initially across both the breast and abdomen. Most patients require at least two weeks off work, with strenuous activity restricted for a longer period.

The Following Weeks

Swelling continues to resolve gradually over the following several weeks, with most patients feeling comfortable resuming moderate activity by around four to six weeks.

Long-Term Results

Final results become fully apparent within a few months, once swelling across all treated areas has resolved. With stable weight maintenance, results tend to remain well defined for many years.

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Why Choose Dr. Addona?

Few surgeons bring genuine, extensive expertise in both breast and body surgery to a single practice, a combination that makes designing a truly cohesive mommy makeover possible. As a leading mommy makeover surgeon in NYC, Dr. Addona personally plans and performs every element of your procedure, applying the same meticulous, safety-conscious approach across both the breast and abdominal components of your care.

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Mommy Makeover Frequently Asked Questions

What procedures are typically included in a mommy makeover?

Common combinations include a tummy tuck, breast augmentation or lift, and liposuction, though the exact combination is tailored individually based on your specific concerns during consultation.

Is it safe to combine multiple procedures into one surgery?

For appropriately selected, healthy candidates, combining procedures is generally safe, though Dr. Addona will evaluate your specific health and the scope of your desired procedures to confirm this during consultation.

How long does recovery take after a mommy makeover?

Most patients require about two weeks off work, with a longer period before resuming strenuous exercise, given the combined scope of the surgery involved.

Should I wait until I am done having children for a mommy makeover?

Yes, in most cases. Future pregnancies can affect the results of both breast and abdominal procedures, so a mommy makeover is generally recommended once family planning is complete.

Is a mommy makeover more painful than a single procedure?

Recovery generally involves more overall discomfort than a single procedure alone, simply due to multiple treated areas, though this is well managed with the guidance Dr. Addona provides.

Can my mommy makeover be customized to my specific concerns?

Yes. Every mommy makeover is individually designed based on your particular combination of breast and abdominal concerns, rather than following a standardized package of procedures.

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