Mommy Makeover

About Mommy Makeover

Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding produce predictable changes in the abdomen and breasts. Skin stretches, abdominal muscles can separate (diastasis), breast tissue can deflate or droop, and stubborn fat accumulates over the lower abdomen and flanks. Diet and exercise help muscle tone, but they cannot restore stretched skin or repair separated muscle. Body contouring after pregnancy addresses both.

A typical post pregnancy body surgery plan combines tummy tuck (with rectus repair), liposuction of flanks, breast lift with or without implant, and sometimes facial procedures. We do not combine everything in one operation. Total operating time, anaesthesia load, and recovery capacity at home with young children are all considered when choosing between single-stage and two-stage plans.

During consultation we examine the abdomen and breasts in private, take photographs with consent, and discuss exactly what bothers you. Dr. Agarwal explains realistic outcomes from each procedure, the trade-offs of combining versus staging, and the practical recovery requirements with children at home. Cosmetic makeover surgery here is planned for real life, not for marketing brochures.

Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia in our day-care or overnight setting. Total operating time depends on the combination chosen, typically three to five hours for a tummy tuck plus breast surgery. Compression garments are fitted at the end of surgery, drains may be used for one to two days, and prescribed medications are dispensed before discharge with written aftercare.

Recovery in Lucknow is supported by reviews at one week, one month, three months, six months, and twelve months. Most patients take three to four weeks off domestic and work duties and arrange family help with younger children. Light exercise resumes at four weeks, full gym at eight to twelve weeks. Final result settles at three to six months and is best preserved by stable weight.

What to expect

• Private examination of breasts and abdomen with photographs
• Discussion of single-stage versus two-stage planning
• Choice of tummy tuck, liposuction, breast surgery, and facial procedures
• General anaesthesia, day-care or overnight stay
• Compression garments and short-term drains where needed
• Written aftercare and prescribed medications
• Reviews at one week, one month, three, six, and twelve months

Recovery

• Overnight stay with nursing support recommended
• Compression garment for four to six weeks
• Avoid lifting children over five kilograms for four weeks
• Desk work after two to three weeks
• Light exercise after four weeks, full gym at eight to twelve weeks
• Avoid smoking for at least two weeks before and after surgery