Pregnancy and childbirth create profound changes in a woman's body — some of which don't respond to diet and exercise. A Mommy Makeover addresses these changes through a customized combination of procedures performed in a single surgical session, offering comprehensive restoration with one recovery period.
What's Included?
A Mommy Makeover is not a single standardized operation but rather a personalized combination tailored to each patient. The most common combination is breast lift (with or without implants) + tummy tuck + liposuction. Additional procedures such as breast reduction, arm lift, thigh lift, or BBL can be incorporated based on individual needs. Every plan is unique.
Timing
Ideal timing is at least 6-12 months after the last delivery, after achieving weight stability, and after completing breastfeeding. Patients planning future pregnancies are generally advised to wait, as another pregnancy can reverse surgical results.
The Single-Session Advantage
Combining multiple procedures under one anesthesia means one hospital visit, one recovery period, and overall lower costs compared to staging procedures separately. However, combined surgeries are longer, and the initial recovery period requires more rest and support, particularly during the first 2 weeks.
Evaluation
During consultation, overall health, BMI stability, smoking status, breastfeeding completion, and realistic expectations are all assessed. Smoking must be discontinued at least 4 weeks before surgery. The surgical plan is discussed in detail to ensure you understand each component and the expected recovery timeline.
Practical Information — Mommy makeover in Istanbul
Mommy makeover combines abdominoplasty + breast lift/augmentation + liposuction in a 4-6 hour session. Wait 6-12 months postpartum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it include?
Typical: abdominoplasty + breast lift/augmentation + liposuction.
Single session or staged?
Most cases single session.
When after childbirth?
At least 6-12 months postpartum, after breastfeeding ended.
What if planning more children?
Should be deferred.
Mommy makeover in Istanbul — Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal's Practice
Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal's private clinic is located in central Istanbul, in the Nisantasi district — Istanbul's premier neighborhood for plastic surgery and luxury services. Address: Teşvikiye Cad. No:9/12, Istanbul. The clinic is easily accessible from major Istanbul hotels and from Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW).
Istanbul has become a leading destination for plastic surgery worldwide, attracting patients from Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia. International patients choose Istanbul for the combination of board-certified plastic surgeons, modern accredited hospitals, competitive pricing compared to Western Europe and the US, and the cultural appeal of the city itself.
Dr. Erdal's Istanbul practice is structured to provide international patients with seamless coordination: video consultation prior to travel, airport-hotel transfer, English-speaking medical team, accommodation arrangements at partner hotels near the clinic, and full postoperative follow-up. Hospital partners are accredited facilities in central Istanbul with international anesthesia standards. WhatsApp consultations are available at +90 544 850 72 32 for international inquiries.
Author: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal — Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist, FACS (American College of Surgeons), FEBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery). Hacettepe University Medical School graduate; trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (NYC) and Ghent University Hospital (Belgium). 30+ peer-reviewed international publications.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual evaluation requires in-person consultation.