Mommy Makeover in Des Moines 


A Mommy Makeover at Des Moines Plastic Surgery™ is a customized combination of procedures designed to restore your body after pregnancy. Common treatments include a tummy tuck, breast lift or augmentation, and liposuction—each tailored to your individual goals. Board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. David Robbins use advanced techniques to lift, tighten, and reshape areas affected by motherhood. With expert care and a supportive team, we help you reclaim confidence in your appearance. Whether you’re restoring your figure or simply doing something for yourself, our personalized approach ensures beautiful, natural-looking results you’ll love.

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Mommy Makeover Overview

A Mommy Makeover is performed in a single stage under general anesthesia, with techniques tailored to your needs. Recovery varies, but most patients take 1–2 weeks off from daily activities, resume light tasks after two weeks, and avoid strenuous movement for six weeks. As swelling fades, results become more visible—revealing a firmer, more youthful figure. Beyond the physical transformation, many women experience renewed confidence and a deeper connection to their femininity. At Des Moines Plastic Surgery™, our team offers expert care and personalized recovery support, helping you feel empowered, beautiful, and like yourself again.

How Mommy Makeover Works

Every Mommy Makeover begins with a personalized consultation to design a surgical plan that aligns with your goals. Once in surgery, your board-certified plastic surgeon performs multiple procedures during one session, such as a tummy tuck, breast lift, and liposuction. This strategic approach not only restores your figure but minimizes the need for multiple surgeries. Advanced techniques reduce overall downtime and enhance results. Our practice ensures the highest standard of care from your first visit through full recovery.

Common Procedures Included in a Mommy Makeover

  • Breast Enhancement: Procedures such as breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast reduction to address changes in breast volume and position.
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): Removes excess skin and tightens abdominal muscles for a firmer midsection.
  • Liposuction: Eliminates stubborn fat deposits in areas like the abdomen, thighs, and hips.
  • Body Contouring: Additional procedures to sculpt and refine body shape.

Benefits of a Mommy Makeover Treatment

A Mommy Makeover offers physical and emotional rejuvenation. Many women regain lost confidence by addressing post-pregnancy concerns like sagging breasts, loose abdominal skin, and stubborn fat. The biggest benefit is the ability to combine multiple procedures into one surgery, which means just one recovery period. With long-lasting, natural-looking results, many patients say they feel like themselves again—only better. Our patients often describe their experience as life-changing, not only in appearance but in renewed self-esteem.

Mommy Makeover vs. Other Treatments

While standalone procedures like a tummy tuck or breast lift can offer targeted results, a Mommy Makeover addresses multiple concerns at once. This comprehensive approach offers both functional and aesthetic benefits, restoring your figure more completely than individual treatments alone. Compared to non-surgical body contouring, surgical mommy makeovers yield faster, more dramatic results. If you’re looking for a transformative option with longer-lasting outcomes, this procedure may be the right fit for your goals and lifestyle.

Is A Mommy Makeover Right For You?

Ideal candidates for a Mommy Makeover are individuals who: 

  • Maintain a Stable Weight: Being at or near your ideal weight ensures optimal results. 
  • Experience Changes Post-Pregnancy: Such as sagging breasts, excess abdominal skin, or stubborn fat deposits. 
  • Are in Good Health: Non-smokers with no underlying health conditions that could impair healing. 
  • Have Completed Childbearing: Future pregnancies can affect results; therefore, it’s advisable to undergo this procedure when you’re not planning to have more children. 

Before, During, and After a Mommy Makeover

What To Expect Before a Mommy Makeover

Before surgery, you’ll attend a thorough consultation in West Des Moines or Ankeny to discuss your goals and medical history. Our team will take pre-operative photos, perform physical assessments, and provide pre-surgery instructions. You’ll receive lab testing, and we’ll walk you through the entire process so you feel completely prepared. At Des Moines Plastic Surgery™, we believe that informed patients have the best experience—and the best results.

What To Expect During a Mommy Makeover

Your surgery will be performed under general anesthesia in our accredited operating suite. Depending on the combination of procedures, surgery time typically ranges from 3 to 6 hours. Your plastic surgeon will precisely execute your personalized treatment plan, focusing on symmetry, natural contours, and minimal scarring. You’ll be monitored closely post-surgery before being released with full aftercare instructions.

What To Expect After a Mommy Makeover

Following surgery, expect initial swelling and soreness. Most patients take 1 to 2 weeks off work to rest. Light activity resumes within a couple of weeks, while more strenuous tasks should wait for about 6 weeks. Our team provides detailed recovery guidance, medication as needed, and ongoing follow-ups to ensure a smooth healing process. Full results become noticeable as swelling diminishes, revealing a beautiful, rejuvenated shape.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mommy Makeover

Ideal candidates are women who are in good general health, have finished childbearing, and are at or near their target weight. If you have persistent aesthetic concerns after pregnancy—such as sagging breasts, stretched abdominal muscles, or stubborn fat pockets—you may benefit from a mommy makeover consultation with our team.

Recovery varies by patient and by the number of procedures performed. Most patients take 1–2 weeks off work and avoid strenuous activity for about 6 weeks. Our aftercare team will provide detailed recovery instructions and support throughout the healing process. View our Aftercare Instructions.

As with any surgery, risks may include infection, bleeding, or complications with anesthesia. Choosing an experienced, board-certified mommy makeover surgeon reduces your risk and ensures a safe and professional experience.

Pricing varies depending on the number and complexity of procedures performed. During your consultation, we will provide a detailed treatment plan and a full cost estimate. Financing options are available to make your transformation more accessible.

You should wait at least six months after giving birth and three to six months after breastfeeding before considering mommy makeover surgery. This allows your body to stabilize and achieve the best surgical outcomes.

Yes, but it’s best to undergo this procedure once your family is complete. Pregnancy after a mommy makeover may reverse some of the benefits.

Results can last many years with a healthy lifestyle and stable weight. While aging continues naturally, the improvements in contour and firmness are typically long-lasting and can be maintained with good habits. 

Yes, many women with previous C-sections are great candidates. Your surgeon will assess your scar and plan procedures to either avoid or revise it during the tummy tuck. 

Like any surgery, risks include infection, bleeding, anesthesia reactions, or scarring. Choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon and following all post-op instructions reduces these risks significantly. 

Most patients return to work and light activities within 1 to 2 weeks, depending on the procedures performed. Your surgeon will guide you based on your individual recovery progress. 

Yes, but our surgeons use advanced techniques to keep scars minimal and well-hidden. Scars fade over time and are often easily concealed by swimsuits and undergarments. 

Schedule Your Mommy Makeover Consultation

If you’re ready to take the next step toward post-pregnancy body restoration, schedule your mommy makeover consultation today at Des Moines Plastic Surgery™. We will listen to your goals, answer your questions, and create a plan that fits your lifestyle, recovery timeline, and aesthetic priorities. Contact us or call today to request your private consultation.

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