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For a lot of people, the decision to have plastic surgery isn’t about “looking different”, it’s about finally matching the way you feel on the inside with what you see in the mirror. After pregnancy, weight changes, or simply time, that usually means more than one area needs a little help. That’s where combination procedures like a mommy makeover plus facelift or other facial rejuvenation come into play.
Done thoughtfully, combining surgery can give you a powerful, head‑to‑toe transformation with one anesthesia event and one recovery period, instead of spacing multiple operations over years.
This blog walks you through how a mommy makeover works, how facial procedures fit in, and what you should know before saying yes to a bigger, more comprehensive plan.
What Is a Mommy Makeover?
A mommy makeover isn’t one single operation, it’s a customized package of body contouring procedures performed in one surgical session. Most plans focus on the areas pregnancy and weight changes affect the most:
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) to tighten stretched abdominal muscles and remove loose skin.
- Breast augmentation, breast lift, or a combination to restore volume and position.
- Liposuction to remove stubborn fat that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise.
Some women also add vaginal rejuvenation, fat transfer, or a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) for fuller curves.
The big advantages of a mommy makeover are:
- Fewer surgical sessions.
- A single block of downtime.
- More balanced, harmonious results when body areas are reshaped together.
Where Do Facial Procedures Fit In?
While mommy makeover surgery focuses on the breasts, abdomen, and body, many patients also notice aging changes in the face and neck, like jowls, loose jawline, or sagging cheeks, especially after years of interrupted sleep, stress, and hormonal shifts.
Facial options that may be combined with (or staged around) a mommy makeover include:
- Facelift / deep plane facelift – lifts sagging cheeks, smooths jowls, and tightens the jawline and neck for a more youthful facial contour.
- Mini facelift – a shorter‑scar lift for early jowling or mild laxity.
- Neck lift – targets loose neck skin and banding.
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) – removes excess eyelid skin and puffiness for a more awake look.
- Brow lift or endoscopic facelift – subtly elevates a heavy brow or midface.
Some patients choose non‑surgical facial rejuvenation (Botox, fillers, lasers) at a different visit instead of adding facial surgery to a long mommy makeover day.
Why Consider Combine Procedures?
When it’s done safely with a board‑certified plastic surgeon, combining a mommy makeover with facial or extra body procedures can offer several benefits:
1. One Recovery, Multiple Improvements
Recovering once from tummy tuck, breast lift, liposuction, and possibly facial surgery can feel more efficient than spacing each procedure months apart. You deal with one period of swelling, restrictions, and time off work, not three or four.
2. Cost Efficiency
Operating room fees, anesthesia fees, and facility costs are often charged per surgery day. Combining procedures can reduce these duplicated fees and sometimes lower overall cost compared with booking each procedure separately.
3. 360° Rejuvenation
Procedures like mommy makeover with liposuction or mommy makeover with BBL are specifically designed to create full‑body balance: flatter abdomen, reshaped waist, lifted breasts, and enhanced buttocks in one plan.
Adding a facelift or mini facelift can extend that same “refreshed” look to the face and neck, so your features and your figure look like they belong to the same age category.
4. Emotional Lift
Seeing multiple areas improve together can be a huge confidence boost. Studies and surgeon reports note that simultaneous body and facial improvements often translate to higher satisfaction, especially when patients have waited years to do something for themselves.
What are the Popular Combination Plans?
Every plan is personalized, but here are some combinations many women ask about:
Mommy Makeover + Liposuction
A mommy makeover with extensive liposuction targets stubborn fat not only on the abdomen and flanks, but also on the back, thighs, arms, and bra‑line bulges. This creates a smoother contour around the new tummy and breasts and can dramatically refine the waist and silhouette.
High‑definition liposuction tools like VASER and power‑assisted liposuction can further sculpt and tighten, while keeping trauma to surrounding tissues low when properly used.
Mommy Makeover + BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift)
For women who want more shape and projection in the buttocks, combining a tummy tuck, breast enhancement, and BBL in the same day is becoming very popular. Fat removed with liposuction is purified and reused to augment the buttocks, giving an hourglass contour and avoiding buttock implants.
Patients love that this offers 360° body rejuvenation with a single anesthesia and a unified recovery timeline.
Mommy Makeover + Breast Lift & Augmentation
Pregnancy and breastfeeding often lead to both volume loss and sagging. A breast lift with augmentation adds upper‑pole fullness and repositions the breast and nipple higher on the chest. This combination is frequently rolled into a mommy makeover, especially when patients want to address the abdomen at the same time. Surgeons may discuss slightly higher long‑term reoperation rates when implants and lifts are combined, and sometimes suggest staging if that better fits your anatomy and risk profile.
Mommy Makeover + Facial Lift
Some women are ready to refresh their face and neck at the same time as their body. In carefully selected cases, a surgeon may combine a mommy makeover with procedures like a mini facelift, neck lift, or eyelid surgery within a single operative window.
However, the final plan is based on safety first:
- Total anesthesia time is often kept around or under six hours, depending on health status and procedure mix.
- More extensive facial work (like a full deep‑plane facelift with neck lift and brow lift) may be staged separately from a large abdominoplasty to avoid overly long surgery and an overwhelmed recovery.
Safety First: How Surgeons Decide What Can Be Combined
Not every wish list belongs in one surgery day. When planning combination procedures, responsible surgeons look at:
- Total operative time – Many follow a self‑imposed limit (often ~6 hours) for elective cosmetic surgery to reduce risks related to prolonged anesthesia and blood clots.
- Type of procedures – Combining a tummy tuck with breast surgery and liposuction is very common. Adding high‑risk combinations like large BBLs, major facial surgery, or multiple revisions requires more caution.
- Risk of blood clots (VTE) – Abdominoplasty plus other long procedures can increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, so surgeons may use chemoprophylaxis (blood thinners), compression devices, and strict protocols.
- Your health and BMI – Stable weight, control of medical conditions, and not smoking are essential for safe combination surgery.
Sometimes, the safest strategy is a staged approach: for example, doing the mommy makeover first, then scheduling a facelift several months later when you’re fully healed.
What Recovery Really Looks Like
A mommy makeover alone usually involves about 4–6 weeks of recovery, with many patients returning to desk work in 2–3 weeks, depending on the procedures done and their job demands.
When you add more procedures, like extensive liposuction, BBL, or a facial lift, expect:
- The same overall recovery window, but more areas healing at once.
- Extra care with sleeping positions (for example, protecting BBL fat grafts or facelift incisions).
- Increased need for help at home with kids, pets, and household tasks.
- A stronger focus on nutrition, hydration, walking, and compression garments to lower complication risks.
Surgeons and their teams typically give step‑by‑step aftercare instructions, including pain control, drain care if used, driving and lifting restrictions, and gradual return to exercise.
Are You a Good Candidate for a Mommy Makeover + Facial Lift?
You might be a candidate for a combined plan if you:
- Are in good overall health with a safe BMI
- Have finished childbearing and breastfeeding
- Have stable weight for several months
- Don’t smoke (or are willing to stop around surgery)
- Are prepared for a realistic recovery window and have support at home
- Understand that perfection isn’t possible, but meaningful, long‑lasting improvement is realistic
Your surgeon will review your full medical history, any previous surgeries (including past mommy makeovers), medication list, and goals before recommending what can safely be combined.
What is Mommy Makeover Revision Surgery?
Even when everything is done carefully, some patients later choose revision surgery – especially after big multi‑area procedures like mommy makeovers.
Common reasons for mommy makeover revision include:
- Changes in weight or new pregnancy after surgery
- Scar issues (hypertrophic or keloid scars)
- Capsular contracture around breast implants
- Residual skin or muscle laxity
- Desire for a different implant size or additional contouring
Surgeons typically recommend waiting at least a year after the original surgery before considering revision, to allow scars to mature and swelling to fully settle.
A good revision plan starts with a clear diagnosis of what’s bothering you and may involve breast revision, additional liposuction, tummy tuck refinement, or scar revision. The goal is not perfect, but better balance, smoother contours, and higher satisfaction.
The Bottom Line
A mommy makeover plus facial lift or other combined procedures can be an incredibly efficient way to refresh your body and face in one thoughtful plan. When designed by a board‑certified plastic surgeon who prioritizes safety, proportion, and realism, combination surgery can:
- Restore your pre‑pregnancy body contours
- Rejuvenate the face and neck
- Minimize repeated anesthesia and downtime
- Give you a cohesive, natural‑looking transformation from every angle
If you’re ready to explore what’s possible, the next step is a personal consultation. Bring your questions, your goals, and maybe even a few wish list photos. Together, you and Dr. Sajan can decide which procedures belong on the same surgery day, and which are better staged, so you get beautiful, lasting results and protect your long‑term health. Call or text us at 206-209-0988 or visit our website https://www.allureesthetic.com/.
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