How Should I Prepare for a Mommy Makeover?

Preparation involves maintaining a healthy lifestyle, quitting smoking, adjusting medications if necessary, and organizing post-surgery support. A Mommy Makeover consultation with the surgeon is crucial to discuss medical history, expectations, and specific preoperative guidelines.

Is a Mommy Makeover Painful?

Patients in Hoston find their Mommy Makeover surgery from Dr. Sato virtually painless. The procedure is performed under anesthesia, and you will be prescribed temporary pain medication to alleviate any pain during recovery. You may feel sore during your initial recovery, but this is to be expected after the extensive change a Mommy Makeover provides

How Long Does the Surgery Take and What is the Hospital Stay Like?

The duration varies depending on the procedures performed, typically ranging from 4 to 7 hours. Patients typically return home the same day as the surgery; an overnight stay in a medical facility is rarely indicated.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

After your consultation and surgical appointment, Dr. Sato will have you return a day or two after surgery so that she can observe your initial healing, remove any drains left in, and redress any bandages if necessary. You will then require several follow-up appointments over the course of the year, typically a few weeks after surgery, another one a few months later (about six months post-op), and finally, about a year after your procedure. While you may have a different number of check-ups to come to than another patient, Dr. Sato will always inform you of when you are expected to return.

How Long Until I See Results?

Your visible results should be instantly noticeable after your surgery, especially if you receive any augmentations or lifts. However, some swelling and bruising will still affect your appearance. Although it takes almost a year to see your final results, side effects should completely dissipate after three or four months. Every patient will have a different recovery time, but the important thing to keep in mind is to be patient. When you come in for your Mommy Makeover consultation, Dr. Sato will discuss your realistic recovery and final result timeline.

What Will the Scarring Look Like?

Scarring is inevitable but can be minimized with skilled surgical techniques. Incisions are strategically placed, and your surgeon will provide postoperative care instructions to optimize healing and minimize scarring.

When Can I Exercise Again After My Mommy Makeover?

Your recovery time will vary depending on the types of procedures you combine for your Mommy Makeover in Houston. However, on average, patients can begin light exercise, such as taking walks, after three or four weeks. With Dr. Sato’s approval, heavier lifting and more intensive activities will require six to eight weeks before gradually returning to your normal routine.

How Long After Childbirth Should I Wait Before Undergoing a Mommy Makeover?

It’s advisable to wait at least six months to a year after childbirth to ensure your body has had enough time to recover. This period allows for stabilizing weight and hormone levels and completing breastfeeding, if applicable.

Can I Combine Other Procedures with a Mommy Makeover?

Yes! A Mommy Makeover plastic surgery typically includes a combination of procedures designed to address the physical changes that occur after pregnancy and childbirth. Common components are breast augmentation or lift, tummy tuck, and liposuction. Additional procedures for our Houston Mommy Makeover patients will also combine facial rejuvenation or vaginal rejuvenation procedures. Keep in mind that combining procedures may reduce overall recovery time and costs.

What Are the Risks Associated With a Mommy Makeover?

Every surgical procedure will come with its own set of potential risks, and Dr. Sato has a very high rate of patient satisfaction and safety; however, we do like to ensure our patients are aware of the potential complications of each procedure. A Mommy Makeover has the following potential risks: Reaction to anesthesia Delayed wound healing Contour deformities Inability to breastfeed Infection Loss of nipple sensation Deep venous thrombosis (blood clotting) Hematoma (pooling of blood outside the vessels) Seroma (accumulation of clear fluid)

How Do I Find the Best Houston Mommy Makeover Plastic Surgeon Near Me?

Research the surgeon’s credentials, experience, and patient reviews extensively. Schedule a Mommy Makeover consultation to discuss your goals, ask questions, and assess your comfort level with the surgeon.

Is Financing Available for a Mommy Makeover?

Many plastic surgery centers offer financing options to make Mommy Makeovers more accessible. During your consultation, discuss payment plans and inquire about potential financing options.

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Introduction to Mommy Makeover

Motherhood is a beautiful and wondrous experience that can change your life forever; the downside to that is that pregnancy can also change your body forever. While some new mothers are able to regain their pre-pregnancy body with diet and exercise, unfortunately, not all bodies are created equal, resulting in the need for surgical intervention to achieve this feat. Dr. Erika Sato in Houston, TX, takes enormous pride in helping women rediscover their beauty and increase their confidence with a Mommy Makeover procedure. Her goal is to help your exterior match your beautiful interior so you can stop worrying about your appearance and be able to focus on happily raising your child.

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What is a Mommy Makeover?

A Mommy Makeover is a combination of body contouring surgical procedures that help improve the appearance of your silhouette, especially after the changes your body experiences during pregnancy. While patients can combine any procedure in their Mommy Makeover, the three more common areas women wish to improve are their breasts, torso, and vaginal area.

Common Mommy Makeover Combinations

Breast Augmentation & Tummy Tuck or Mini Tummy Tuck
Breast Lift +/- Implants & Tummy Tuck or Mini Tummy Tuck
Breast Augmentation & BBL
Breast Lift +/- Implants & BBL
Breast Augmentation or Breast Lift +/- Implants & 360 Liposuction
Breast Augmentation or Breast Lift +/- Implants + Labiaplasty
Tummy Tuck or Mini Tummy Tuck + Labiaplasty
BBL + Labiaplasty

It’s important to keep in mind that some patients may require more surgical procedures than others to achieve their desired body shape, but Dr. Sato works closely with all of her patients to ensure they are able to address the areas of concern that they would like to improve while providing a safe and comfortable environment to discuss these sensitive issues.

Commonly Performed

Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty) is one of the most popular procedures for a Mommy Makeover. The main goal of abdominoplasty is to achieve a smoother and flatter abdomen. It is a great option for new mothers who want to address their drooping stomach after pregnancy.

Excess skin and fat are removed during a tummy tuck, and the abdominal wall muscles are tightened to flatten and shape the abdomen. This procedure also removes certain stretch marks by excision of excess skin and tightening of the remaining skin.

Labiaplasty

The labia minora can become enlarged or stretched from childbirth or hormonal changes. These changes may occur on one or both sides, and asymmetry is common.

Many women find this to be uncomfortable or unsightly and choose to restore their labia to their pre-pregnancy appearance. Pregnancy can also lead to atrophy of the fat in the labia majora, giving the vaginal region a less youthful appearance.

The labiaplasty technique is used to shorten elongated labia and restore symmetry. This cosmetic genital plastic surgery procedure removes excess labial tissue caused by childbirth or aging. The technique has been shown to help with labia that frequently experience twisting.

Liposuction

Liposuction can be performed alone to remove excess localized fat or as part of an abdominoplasty. This technique can help shape the body by removing excess fat from areas such as the belly, buttocks, chin, cheeks, neck, hips, thighs, knees, and upper arms.

Even though liposuction can’t replace eating right and working out, it can remove stubborn pockets of fat that are hard to get rid of through these methods.

Breast Lift / Breast Augmentation

Pregnancy and breastfeeding can take a toll on the breasts, leaving them sagging and deflated. Many women choose a breast lift and/or breast augmentation as part of their Mommy Makeover.

A breast lift raises sagging breasts higher on the chest and decreases the size of the areola, while a breast augmentation involves the insertion of breast implants to increase the overall size and change the shape of the breasts by giving volume back to the upper pole. These procedures can be performed simultaneously.

What Are the Benefits of a Mommy Makeover?

Our Houston Mommy Makeover patients have seen their lives change after their surgery, and they feel better and more confident than ever before! Some of the many benefits that our previous patients have mentioned include:

Achieve a renewed and improved body image
Reshapes and rejuvenates your breasts and torso after pregnancy
Improves and encourages self-confidence
Restores integrity and strength to your abdominal muscles
Clothing options will improve with a more flattering fit

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Mommy Makeover?

The best candidates for a Mommy Makeover in Houston should be healthy, over 18 years old, and experiencing unhappiness with the changes in their body after pregnancy, childbirth, and/or breastfeeding.

If you plan to have future pregnancies, Dr. Sato may advise you to wait before undergoing some of the procedures, as further pregnancies could diminish the results of the Mommy Makeover.

Smokers are not typically ideal candidates for a Mommy Makeover. This is because smoking can cause complications during the healing process, prolonging downtime. When smokers are interested in this combination procedure, they must quit several weeks before the date of the surgery and must not smoke during recovery.

Let’s Get Started

What’s the first step?

The first step in getting your Houston Mommy Makeover is to schedule your consultation with Dr. Erika Sato. After arriving at our practice and checking in with our concierge team, you will meet with Dr. Sato, who will examine your body and ask you certain questions about your aesthetic goals, medical history, and lifestyle. It is very important to be open and honest when providing your answers, as it will help you achieve your desired silhouette and ensure your safety.

Dr. Sato will discuss your procedure options and work with you to create your customized surgical plan, using her expertise and eye for detail, paired with your personal desires. Once this plan is created, our patient coordinator will help you schedule your surgical date and provide you with detailed instructions to follow before surgery.

What to Expect on the Day of Mommy Makeover Surgery

No two Mommy Makeovers are the same. Some procedures can be performed simultaneously, while others must be done separately. Dr. Sato will work with you to develop a surgical plan that considers your safety, aesthetic goals, family, and/or work obligations.

Mommy Makeover Recovery

Recovery is widely variable, dependent upon the individual patient and the number and type of procedures performed simultaneously. Generally, a degree of swelling and bruising will be present for a time before ameliorating. Cold compresses and elastic post-surgical garments are encouraged to address swelling.

Time off from work and plenty of rest will be required. To ensure high-quality results, it is important to follow Dr. Sato’s care directions as closely as possible.

How Much Does a Mommy Makeover Cost in Houston, TX?

The price of this combination procedure varies depending on many factors. Factors that impact Mommy Makeover cost include whether or not breast implants are being placed, how much excess tissue is being removed, how long the surgical session takes, and which procedures are being included.

Generally, the surgery is less expensive than getting all of the procedures it contains separately.

Why Choose Dr. Sato?

Dr. Erika Sato, an internationally lauded board-certified plastic surgeon in Houston, TX, performs age-defying cosmetic procedures utilizing some of the most cutting-edge aesthetic technologies. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the Texas Medical Association (TMA), and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), Dr. Sato’s core mission is to provide patients with customized, natural-looking outcomes in a state-of-the-art practice setting.

Throughout her esteemed career, Dr. Sato has been cited for excellence by an array of noteworthy organizations and publications. She was the recipient of the Texas Super Doctors award in Texas Monthly from 2022 to 2024, and in 2021 and 2023, Newsweek named Dr. Sato as one of America’s “Best Plastic Surgeons.” Additionally, she was honored as a Top Doctor by TX Top Doc and was the Houston Chronicle’s choice for “Best Plastic Surgeons in Houston.” Dr. Sato also appeared as a Bravo’s Married to Medicine Houston cast member.

Mommy Makeover FAQ’S

Patients in Hoston find their Mommy Makeover surgery from Dr. Sato virtually painless. The procedure is performed under anesthesia, and you will be prescribed temporary pain medication to alleviate any pain during recovery. You may feel sore during your initial recovery, but this is to be expected after the extensive change a Mommy Makeover provides
After your consultation and surgical appointment, Dr. Sato will have you return a day or two after surgery so that she can observe your initial healing, remove any drains left in, and redress any bandages if necessary. You will then require several follow-up appointments over the course of the year, typically a few weeks after surgery, another one a few months later (about six months post-op), and finally, about a year after your procedure.

While you may have a different number of check-ups to come to than another patient, Dr. Sato will always inform you of when you are expected to return.
Your visible results should be instantly noticeable after your surgery, especially if you receive any augmentations or lifts. However, some swelling and bruising will still affect your appearance. Although it takes almost a year to see your final results, side effects should completely dissipate after three or four months.

Every patient will have a different recovery time, but the important thing to keep in mind is to be patient. When you come in for your Mommy Makeover consultation, Dr. Sato will discuss your realistic recovery and final result timeline.
Your recovery time will vary depending on the types of procedures you combine for your Mommy Makeover in Houston. However, on average, patients can begin light exercise, such as taking walks, after three or four weeks. With Dr. Sato’s approval, heavier lifting and more intensive activities will require six to eight weeks before gradually returning to your normal routine.
Yes! A Mommy Makeover plastic surgery typically includes a combination of procedures designed to address the physical changes that occur after pregnancy and childbirth. Common components are breast augmentation or lift, tummy tuck, and liposuction. Additional procedures for our Houston Mommy Makeover patients will also combine facial rejuvenation or vaginal rejuvenation procedures. Keep in mind that combining procedures may reduce overall recovery time and costs.
Every surgical procedure will come with its own set of potential risks, and Dr. Sato has a very high rate of patient satisfaction and safety; however, we do like to ensure our patients are aware of the potential complications of each procedure. A Mommy Makeover has the following potential risks:
- Reaction to anesthesia
- Delayed wound healing
- Contour deformities
- Inability to breastfeed
- Infection
- Loss of nipple sensation
- Deep venous thrombosis (blood clotting)
- Hematoma (pooling of blood outside the vessels)
- Seroma (accumulation of clear fluid)

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Contact Dr. Erika Sato’s office if you would like to schedule a consultation and customize your Mommy Makeover in Houston. Dr. Sato will help you find the best combination of procedures to achieve the body of your dreams. You can call us directly or use our online application request form, and a member of our team will reach out to you.

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