Mommy Makeover

Regain your shape after pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy and the post-partum period bring significant hormonal and physical changes: the skin loses elasticity, the abdominal muscles may separate (rectus diastasis), the breasts change shape and volume, while fatty deposits become more resistant to diet and exercise. The Mommy Makeover is a combined, personalised surgical programme that corrects these changes with a dedicated multidisciplinary approach.

What does the Mommy Makeover involve?

The procedure combines two or more operations depending on the patient's needs:

Abdominoplasty: removes excess skin, restores the abdominal wall and brings the rectus muscles back together.
Mastopexy: with or without implants, lifts and reshapes the breasts after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Breast augmentation or reduction: optimises breast volume.
Liposuction: treats localised fat in the abdomen, hips, waist or other targeted areas.

Recovery varies depending on the procedures performed. On average 2–4 weeks are needed for normal daily activities, while intense sport may require several months. The improvement in self-esteem and body harmony makes every stage of the process worthwhile: the patient's confidence, wellbeing and wishes always remain central.

Dermolife Procedure

1. Consultation

After a complete health assessment, a thorough physical evaluation is performed:

Assessment of the abdominal wall for skin laxity, diastasis or hernias.
Breast analysis for volume loss, skin quality and need for mastopexy or implants.
Evaluation of fatty deposits (abdomen, hips, waist, thighs) to determine any liposuction.

BMI, cardiovascular-respiratory system, skin conditions and the time elapsed since the last pregnancy (at least 6–12 months) are considered. The surgeon discusses expectations, psychological and emotional factors and draws up a personalised surgical plan with detailed procedures and recovery path.

2. Anaesthesia

The Mommy Makeover combines multiple procedures in the same session, so general anaesthesia is used. The anaesthesiologist continuously monitors vital functions, breathing, blood pressure and heart rhythm. Before the procedure they assess medical history, any previous reactions to anaesthesia, cardiopulmonary status, laboratory tests and ongoing therapies.

3. Operation

The session lasts on average 4–6 hours, defined according to the combined techniques. Abdominoplasty requires 2–3 hours, breast reshaping 1–2.5 hours and liposuction 30–90 minutes depending on the areas. Dermolife sets a maximum limit of 6–7 hours to guarantee safety and optimal results.

4. After the operation

Hospitalisation lasts 1–2 nights depending on the extent of the procedure and the response to anaesthesia. Two procedures (e.g. abdominoplasty and breast augmentation) often require only one night; if the procedure exceeds 5–6 hours or involves significant breast reductions, 48-hour monitoring may be indicated.