Mommy Makeoverin Dallas
A tummy tuck or liposuction combined with breast surgery, in one operation, to restore your body after pregnancy.
One Operation,
Several Repairs.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can leave the breasts deflated and sagging, the abdominal muscles pulled apart, the skin of the abdomen loose, and pockets of fat that diet and exercise won't shift. Many of the mothers Dr. Schwartz sees eat well and work out, and their body still hasn't come back. Exercise can't close separated muscles or tighten stretched skin. Surgery can.
Dr. Schwartz, whose degree is in physics, treats a mommy makeover as a set of separate problems and works out which changes your body has undergone before choosing what to combine. Depending on what he finds, that may be breast surgery, a tummy tuck to repair the muscles and remove the loose skin, and liposuction of the waist, flanks and hips, all in one operation.
The surgery is done in our own operating room by our own permanent staff; we do not use outside contractors. Dr. Schwartz trained at UT Southwestern, has performed more than 10,000 surgeries over 25 years, and has a career reoperation rate of less than one percent. Most patients are back to their normal routines within four to ten days.
The Combination
A mommy makeover combines several operations, usually on the breasts and abdomen, done at the same time to repair the changes left by pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Pregnancy often deflates the breasts and makes them sag. Depending on your anatomy, Dr. Schwartz may recommend a breast augmentation, a lift, or both. Nipple or areola reduction can be done at the same time.
A tummy tuck repairs diastasis recti, the separation of the abdominal muscles that exercise cannot correct, and removes the excess skin, redraping what remains for a toned abdomen. For a full or a mini tummy tuck, Dr. Schwartz uses a low incision placed so the scar stays hidden under swimwear and underwear.
Dr. Schwartz uses Vaser and Vibrasat power-assisted liposuction on the waist, flanks and hips.
Surgery is done under general anesthesia in our private surgical suite and typically lasts between three and eight hours. Dr. Schwartz keeps operating time under close control for safety, and in some cases he may recommend staging the procedures across two sessions.
Most patients go home the same day and can look after themselves within 48 hours. Pain is usually mild to moderate, and most women are back at a desk job in 5 to 10 days.
Dr. Schwartz generally recommends waiting three to six weeks before strenuous exercise, depending on which procedures were done. Our team gives you a detailed schedule for returning to activity safely.
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What to Expect
A mommy makeover is a big operation. It goes better with careful preparation and the right help at home.
Your Consultation
Dr. Schwartz will examine your breasts and abdomen, discuss your goals and concerns, and plan the surgery. He will review your health history to decide which procedures can safely be done in a single session, and discuss staging them where relevant.
Pre-Operative Planning
Because several procedures are combined, preparation is thorough. Our patient concierge team coordinates lab work, medical clearance and recovery planning, including arranging care for your children during the first part of recovery.
Surgery Day
A mommy makeover typically takes three to eight hours under general anesthesia in our private surgical suite. You go home the same day with incision care instructions, drains if placed, the supplies you need, and a follow-up visit, usually the next day.
Early Recovery
The first two weeks require the most support. You will be limited in bending, lifting, and caring for small children. A compression garment is worn continuously. With the right preparation, the first week is hard but manageable. Pain is controlled with prescribed medication and usually eases to mild discomfort by day three or four.
Return to Activity
Light daily activity resumes around week two. Desk work typically at 5 to 10 days. Strenuous exercise and heavy lifting are restricted for three to six weeks, depending on which procedures were done. The change in the abdomen is visible immediately, even through early swelling.
Final Results
Swelling resolves and the final result appears over three to six months. Scars continue to mature over twelve to eighteen months.
Why Choose
Dr. Schwartz
Mommy makeovers are the largest part of Dr. Schwartz's practice, and his operative planning is built around doing several procedures safely in one session.
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Is This Right for Me?
A mommy makeover is best done once you have finished having children and can keep your weight stable. When you have it, and how you prepare, matter as much as the surgery.
Common Reasons
Patients Choose This
- You have finished having children. A future pregnancy could change the result.
- Your weight has been stable for several months.
- You finished breastfeeding at least six months ago, so your breasts have settled.
- You eat well and exercise, but loose skin or stubborn fat won't go away.
- You are in good overall health.
- You understand that you will need help at home for the first one to two weeks of recovery.
Things to Consider
Before Proceeding
- You are planning more pregnancies. Dr. Schwartz advises waiting, because a pregnancy would significantly compromise the result.
- You plan to lose a lot of weight, or your weight goes up and down. Either can affect both the safety of surgery and the final result.
- You smoke. Dr. Schwartz requires you to stop all nicotine well before and after surgery.
- You are still breastfeeding or have only recently weaned. It is better to wait.
- You don't have someone to help you at home for the first one to two weeks. Without that help, healing can be harder.
Dr. Schwartz will tell you honestly whether the procedures you're considering are best done together or staged separately.
Frequently Asked
Answers to the questions Dr. Schwartz hears most often from mommy makeover patients.
A mommy makeover is a plan built from separate procedures, chosen for your anatomy and goals. The most common are breast surgery (augmentation, lift or reduction), a tummy tuck (full, mini or modified) and liposuction. Doing them together in a single 3-to-8-hour operation means one anesthetic, one recovery period and better value.
A good candidate is in good overall health and has changes that diet and exercise cannot fix, such as loose skin, stubborn fat or lost breast volume. Surgery sooner is possible, but results are best when you are at a stable weight and have finished having children.
Dr. Schwartz recommends waiting at least six months after you have finished breastfeeding and your weight has stabilized. Operating on tissue that is still changing gives less predictable results. Many patients find that nine to twelve months after weaning works best, both physically and practically. Finish having children first, because a later pregnancy can stretch the repaired muscles and skin and undo the result.
Because several procedures are combined, recovery is more involved than after a single operation. Most patients return to desk work within 5 to 10 days. Strenuous exercise is typically restricted for three to six weeks, depending on which procedures were done. You need someone at home to help you for the first week, particularly if you have young children.
Pain is usually mild to moderate, even though several areas are treated. You recover at home; no hospital stay is needed, and our team gives you a detailed care plan.
Combining procedures carries more risk than a single surgery. Dr. Schwartz has performed over 10,000 surgeries over 25 years, and his reoperation rate is less than 1%. Your surgery is done in our own fully equipped operating room by our own permanent staff; we never use outside contractors.
The cost depends on which procedures your plan includes, for instance a mini tummy tuck versus a full tummy tuck with Vaser liposuction. At your consultation Dr. Schwartz gives you a direct and honest assessment and a fee quote. Financing is available.
Recovery & Concierge Care
You go home the same day. Dr. Schwartz sees you the next day, then typically at one week, three weeks, two months, four months and six months, adjusted to how you are healing. He does almost all follow-up visits himself, and at each one he gives you a specific plan for the weeks ahead. Our concierge team handles the arrangements, and you leave with incision care instructions and instructions for your drains if you have them.
The office can be reached 24 hours a day. After-hours calls from patients recovering from surgery go directly to Dr. Schwartz, so an important question never waits until morning. The recovery is planned so that any responsible adult can look after you at home. If you would rather have a nurse caring for you at home or in a hotel, we can arrange it.