MOMMY MAKEOVER RECOVERY FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONNECTICUT

What is the Recovery after a Mommy Makeover?

Mommy Makeover Recovery - Connecticut

At the end of the mommy makeover, there will be steri-strips and gauze on all the incisions and you will be in a soft supportive bra and an abdominal binder for added support.  There will not be any drains in the breasts.  You will have two small drains that come out of the skin in the pubic area and are used to prevent a fluid accumulation known as a seroma.  You will be given pain medication, antibiotics, and Valium after surgery.  The combination of pain medication and a muscle relaxant such as Valium works incredibly well to make patients comfortable after surgery. 

Mommy Makeover Recovery Time

You are encouraged to be up and walking around the night after a mommy makeover to prevent clot formation in the legs.  You can remove the gauze and shower two days after surgery.  Baths and swimming are not allowed for 6 weeks after surgery.  You will be seen in the office within a few days of surgery to check to make sure everything is healing well.  You will have the abdominal drains removed within 1-2 weeks after the operation. 

Exercise after a Mommy Makeover

You will be able to resume light activity and return to work 1-2 weeks after a mommy makeover.  You will then be seen one final time 2-3 months postoperatively to take the after surgery photos.  At two months after mommy makeover surgery, you can resume vigorous exercise and working out.

Contact Us about a Mommy Makeover

If you are interested in a Mommy Makeover, come visit our plastic surgery office in Fairfield County, Connecticut.  Call 203-374-0310 to set up an appointment with Board Certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shareef Jandali.  We look forward to seeing you!