Mommy Makeover

Overview

More Than One Procedure. One Transformation.

A mommy makeover is not a single procedure — it is a personalized combination of surgical procedures designed to address the specific changes that pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can cause to a woman's body. For many women, these changes are both physically and emotionally significant: stretched abdominal skin that no amount of exercise can tighten, separated core muscles that cause a persistent "pooch," breasts that have lost their fullness or position after nursing, and pockets of stubborn fat that resist even the most committed fitness regimen.

Dr. Newman's approach to the mommy makeover reflects his core philosophy: every patient is unique, and every treatment plan should be too. He listens carefully to your specific concerns and designs a procedure combination that addresses what matters most to you — whether that is primarily your abdomen, your breasts, or both. There is no standard package; there is only the plan that is right for your body and your goals.

Why Combine Procedures?

The most common mommy makeover combination includes a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) to remove excess skin and repair separated abdominal muscles, a breast procedure to restore volume and shape, and liposuction to refine the flanks and waist. Because all of these procedures are performed in a single surgical session, the practical benefits are significant: you undergo anesthesia only once, and you recover from all procedures simultaneously.

For mothers with young children, the consolidation of downtime is often one of the most valued aspects of the mommy makeover. Rather than scheduling and recovering from three separate surgeries over the course of a year or more, you experience a single recovery period — after which you can return fully to your life and your family.

The Tummy Tuck Component

The tummy tuck is frequently the centerpiece of a mommy makeover. Pregnancy stretches the abdominal skin beyond its elastic limit, and for many women that skin never fully contracts — no matter how much weight is lost or how diligently they exercise. More importantly, pregnancy often causes diastasis recti: a separation of the paired vertical abdominal muscles along the midline that creates a visible bulge and weakens core strength. Diet and exercise cannot close this separation; only surgery can repair it.

Dr. Newman's abdominoplasty removes the excess skin below the navel, tightens the remaining skin, and — critically — uses permanent internal sutures to bring the separated muscles back together. The result is a dramatically flatter, firmer abdominal profile and a meaningfully stronger core. The scar is placed low, within the bikini line.

Breast Restoration

Pregnancy and breastfeeding have a well-known effect on breast appearance. Volume fluctuates dramatically during and after pregnancy, often leaving behind deflated, drooping breasts once nursing concludes. The specific combination of breast procedures Dr. Newman recommends depends entirely on your anatomy and goals.

Women who have lost volume but retained good position may benefit from breast augmentation alone. Women with significant drooping but adequate volume may benefit from a breast lift (mastopexy). Women with both concerns — deflation and drooping — typically benefit most from an augmentation mastopexy, which restores fullness and repositions the breast simultaneously. Dr. Newman will evaluate your breast anatomy thoroughly and recommend the approach most likely to achieve your desired outcome.

Liposuction for Final Refinement

Liposuction is often added to a mommy makeover to address areas of stubborn fat that persist even at a healthy weight — most commonly the flanks ("love handles"), outer thighs, or bra-line area. Dr. Newman uses tumescent liposuction for precise, smooth contouring that complements the tummy tuck result. The combination of abdominal skin removal and flank liposuction produces a dramatically improved waist-to-hip ratio that patients consistently describe as the most noticeable change in how clothing fits.

Safety in Experienced Hands

Dr. Newman performs all mommy makeovers at a fully accredited outpatient surgical facility with board-certified anesthesiologists. Careful patient selection, meticulous surgical planning, and keeping total operating time within safe parameters are the cornerstones of his approach to combined procedures. He will conduct a thorough health evaluation before recommending any procedure combination, and he will be honest if he believes a staged approach would be safer for your specific situation.

Dr. Newman is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a clinical faculty member at UCLA. His Georgetown fellowship — completed under two internationally recognized breast surgeons — informs every breast procedure he performs. If you are considering a mommy makeover in Beverly Hills, we invite you to schedule a private consultation to discuss your goals and receive a personalized plan.