Pregnancy and motherhood bring incredible joy, but they can also lead to lasting changes in a woman’s body, such as loose skin, excess fat, and loss of breast volume. Many women struggle to regain their pre-pregnancy shape despite diet and exercise, leading them to explore Mommy Makeover surgery, a combination of procedures designed to restore confidence and help women feel like themselves again.

For those seeking a Mommy Makeover in San Francisco, Dr. Karen Horton is an experienced Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon (and a Mom of twins herself) who specializes in creating natural, beautiful results through personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s aesthetic goals.

What is a Mommy Makeover?

A Mommy Makeover is a customized combination of cosmetic surgery procedures designed to restore a woman’s body after pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.¹ Many women experience changes such as breast deflation, loose skin, excess fat, and weakened abdominal muscles due to weight gain and weight loss during and after pregnancy. A Mommy Makeover addresses these concerns, helping women regain their pre-pregnancy shape, boost self-confidence, and achieve their aesthetic goals.
Mommy Makeovers can also include non-surgical aesthetic procedures to compliment the results of surgery, such as Botox and other neuromodulator treatments, dermal fillers, laser treatments and microneedling to brighten and refresh the skin.

Benefits of Mommy Makeover Surgery

• Restores more youthful breast volume and contour
• Tightens and/or removes loose skin and eliminates excess fat
• Repairs separated abdominal muscles for a flatter stomach and more effective core
• Enhances body proportions and curves
• Boosts self-confidence and body image
• Reduces the need for multiple recovery periods by combining surgeries

Candidates for Mommy Makeover

The ideal candidate for a Mommy Makeover is in good health, has completed their family, and is at a stable weight.² A good candidate should:

• Have realistic expectations about their results
• Be in good health with no medical conditions that impair healing
• Be at or near their ideal weight
• Have excess skin, stubborn fat, or loss of breast volume
• Not planning on future pregnancies, as they may affect results

Surgical Mommy Makeover Procedures

Mommy Makeover Procedures Mommy Makeovers often include a combination of breast surgery, tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, and other body contouring procedures. Common surgical options include:

• Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, or Breast Reduction: Enhances breast volume with breast implants (silicone or saline), lifts sagging breasts, or reduces excess breast tissue for improved proportions.
• Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): Removes excess skin, tightens abdominal muscles, and improves abdominal contour.
• Liposuction: Targets stubborn fat deposits in areas such as the armpits, abdomen, hips, thighs, and flanks (love handles).
• Labiaplasty: Reshapes and reduces excess tissue of the labia minora for aesthetic and functional improvement.

Preparing for Mommy Makeover Surgery

Before undergoing Mommy Makeover surgery, patients will have an in-depth consultation with a Dr. Horton to develop a personalized treatment plan. To prepare:

• Maintain a stable weight and healthy diet.
• Stop using nicotine (at least 6 weeks) and avoid certain medications & supplements.³
• Patients who are on GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Gardiance and others for weight loss or diabetes should have completed their weight loss journey before having a Mommy Makeover and should plan to be off these medications prior to planning surgery. GLP-1 medications must be stopped a full month before any surgery under general anesthesia to avoid complications. Learn more about how to stay safe when taking diabetic or weight loss medications including semaglutides in this blog post.
• Follow pre-operative instructions, including lab tests and medical clearance.
• Arrange for post-surgery support and care for up to a week.

Where can I find Mommy Makeover surgery near me?

Dr. Karen Horton is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco who specializes in Mommy Makeover procedures. She serves patients throughout the Bay Area and surrounding localities, offering customized treatment plans to help mothers restore their pre-pregnancy bodies with breast surgery, tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, and other contouring procedures.

Dr. Horton is highly experienced in performing multiple procedures in a single surgery to achieve natural, long-lasting results. She also had a Mommy Makeover procedure herself – and shares all the details in her blog! To schedule a consultation and learn more about your Mommy Makeover options, contact our office today.

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Sources

¹ American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Mommy Makeover. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/mommy-makeover. Accessed March 3, 2025.
² American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Mommy Makeover Candidates. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/mommy-makeover/candidates. Accessed March 3, 2025.
³ American Society of Plastic Surgeons. How should I prepare for a mommy makeover? https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/mommy-makeover/preparation. Accessed March 3, 2025.
⁴ American Society of Plastic Surgeons. What results should I expect after a mommy makeover? https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/mommy-makeover/results. Accessed March 3, 2025.