Mommy Makeover in Huntington Beach, Orange County

During your free consultation with Dr. Miller, he will explain how the mommy makeover procedure goes and the costs. He will also discuss with you how to care for yourself after a mommy makeover and any complications that may arise. Dr. Miller will help you figure out what your body goals are before customizing your unique mommy makeover plan!

To be a good candidate for a mommy makeover, you should be generally in good health and not be planning to have any more children in the future. If you do plan on becoming pregnant again, you should wait until you are done having kids to plan your procedure to prevent your body from losing the hard work from the mommy makeover.

The mommy makeover process can take anywhere from three to six hours.

During your consultation to discuss a Mommy Makeover designed around your unique needs, it's beneficial to ask all of the questions that come to mind. Coming into your procedure as well-informed as possible is a significant factor in your overall experience. We're here to support you by providing all of the details you need to know, including some of the ways in which you can prepare for your procedure. Aside from asking questions, you can approach your Mommy Makeover with your health and recovery in mind. Tips include:

• Avoid smoking and nicotine use for at least six weeks before surgery.
• Dial in your diet to include an abundance of lean protein, healthy fats, and green, leafy vegetables. 
• Maintain a moderate, consistent exercise routine. Avoid overdoing strenuous exercise or rapid weight loss. 
• Arrange to have at least two full weeks off work.
• Arrange to have round-the-clock support at home for at least the first week of your recovery. 
• Pick up prescriptions and other necessary medical supplies, such as compression garments.
• Gather items that will keep you comfortable and entertained as you recover from surgery.

Your Mommy Makeover is designed completely around your needs and desired outcome. This means that your incisions may be different than anyone else's In general, Mommy Makeover incisions are made in locations where the resulting scars can be hidden without much effort. For example, if your treatment involves breast augmentation, Dr. Miller may create incisions around the areola only. If your makeover involves a breast lift, you may have incisions around the areola as well as vertically down the center of each breast. More extensive lifts also have incisions that run horizontally across the crease beneath the breasts. Abdominoplasty incisions are made horizontally between the hip bones, below the bikini line. Liposuction involves tiny nicks in the skin versus longer incisions. The scars that result from this body contouring procedure are usually so small that they go unnoticed regardless of where they are placed.

While we don't want you to feel overwhelmed by the prospect of Mommy Makeover surgery, we also want you to be fully prepared for what may occur. In general, patients who know what to expect during recovery tend to feel more comfortable and confident as their surgery day approaches.

After your Mommy Makeover, you can expect to develop bruising and swelling. The surgical areas will feel sore and tender. Areas where incisions were made may feel numb for a short time. Your nipple sensation, if you've had breast surgery, may feel diminished for a short time. To manage your comfort level, you'll rely on prescription pain medication for at least a few days. These may make you feel groggy. This grogginess, and the natural physical toll of surgery, may cause you to need more rest and sleep than is normal for you. Trust this process and allow yourself to rest as much as your body needs. Going slow, you'll find that your overall recovery is much more efficient and comfortable.

Physical activity will be limited during your Mommy Makeover recovery. You will not be cleared to exercise for six weeks. However, to prevent the formation of blood clots and support tissue healing, it's important that you walk short distances a few times every day, beginning the day of surgery.