Mommy Makeover
Conveniently located in Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire
Motherhood is a joy, an adventure, and a challenge. Though you can’t choose to skip the more challenging parts, this doesn’t mean you’re powerless. A mommy makeover with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Compoginis offers a completely personalized solution to help you reclaim your pre-pregnancy figure and feel confident in your skin once again.
Proudly serving the LA and Orange County areas, Dr. Compoginis blends artistry and advanced surgical techniques to restore your natural contours and boost your confidence so you can take motherhood head-on with confidence.
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Combination of body contouring and breast procedures
Tummy tuck, breast surgery, and liposuction
Restore body contours after pregnancy and childbirth
Recovery varies depending on procedures performed
Smoother abdominal contours and improved breast shape and volume
A Mommy Makeover is a customized combination of plastic surgery procedures designed to address the physical changes that often occur after pregnancy. Usually, a Mommy Makeover consists of breast augmentation or lift to improve sagging breasts, a tummy tuck to remove loose skin, and liposuction to reduce excess fat (especially in the lower belly). By combining several procedures into a single surgical plan, patients can address multiple concerns simultaneously while undergoing a single recovery period.
A Mommy Makeover is an umbrella term for a combination of surgical procedures aimed at addressing the changes pregnancy causes in your body. Not all patients will respond to pregnancy and childbirth in the same way, which is why your combination of procedures may look different than someone else’s.
Three of the most commonly included procedures in a mommy makeover are tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), breast lift (mastopexy), and liposuction.
As any mother knows from experience, the soft tissue of your abdomen is stretched beyond its natural limit during pregnancy and childbirth. Even women who return to their pre-pregnancy weight with diligent post-partum diet and exercise end up with loose, sagging skin around their midsection or a stubborn “pooch” that refuses to go away.
This is where a tummy tuck comes in. During this procedure, Dr. Compoginis removes the excess skin and tightens separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti, a common occurrence among pregnant mothers) to create a flatter, smoother stomach profile. The procedure involves making an incision along the lower abdomen, through which soft tissue is repaired and repositioned. Typically, Dr. Compoginis will conceal the incision beneath the underwear line to be as inconspicuous as possible.
Breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding mothers alike often have to contend with drooping breasts and stretched tissue after giving birth. A breast lift restores a more youthful breast position by removing excess skin and reshaping the remaining tissue. Typically, the areola is raised to a more natural position while breast contours are redefined for a perkier appearance.
Many women find that combining their lift with breast augmentation is the best way to compensate for lost volume, while others find that a lift by itself is enough to achieve amazing results. Dr. Compoginis will weigh each option and discuss with you according to the details of your unique case.
Some pregnancy-related fat deposits can resist even more aggressive diet and exercise efforts. If you’re feeling discouraged by a lack of progress, liposuction can help redefine contours around your abdomen, flanks, thighs, back, or arms for a more proportional aesthetic.
In this procedure, Dr. Compoginis will use thin tubes, or cannulas, to precisely target and extract fat cells without affecting surrounding tissues. For a more comprehensive option, Lipo 360 treats the entire torso at once. The combination of liposuction with a tummy tuck creates a dramatic yet harmonious result that smooths transitions between treatment areas while addressing excess skin and fat.
Mommy Makeover surgery can improve several common concerns that develop after pregnancy.
These may include:
By addressing these changes together, the procedure helps restore smoother, more youthful body contours.
Mommy Makeover surgery offers meaningful benefits for women who want to restore their body after pregnancy.
Multiple procedures can be performed together to address several concerns in a single treatment plan.
Tummy tuck surgery tightens abdominal muscles and removes loose skin to create a flatter, firmer midsection.
Breast augmentation, lift, or reduction procedures help restore youthful breast contours.
Combining procedures allows patients to recover once rather than undergoing multiple surgeries.
A Mommy Makeover typically focuses on the breasts and abdomen, but can also include contouring of the waist, hips, or thighs. By treating several areas during the same procedure, Dr. Compoginis can create balanced body proportions and restore a more defined silhouette.
If you meet the following criteria, you may be an ideal candidate for a mommy makeover:
Certain conditions may affect your eligibility for a mommy makeover, including bleeding disorders. Dr. Compoginis will discuss your eligibility with you in greater detail as part of the consultation process.
During your first week of recovery, swelling, bruising, and soreness are expected. Prescription pain medications can manage discomfort, which should steadily decrease after peaking within the first several days. You will be advised to wear compression garments and specialized bras as applicable to support the healing process, and you may have surgical drains placed.
Most patients take two to three weeks off work, though those with desk jobs may be able to return earlier. More intense physical activities like heavy lifting or running are to be avoided for a period of six to eight weeks, depending on progress. During your consultation, Dr. Compoginis will help you plan your recovery time based on the details of your procedure.
Over the next several months, your results will be revealed as swelling gradually declines. Incisions will fade, and your tissues will fully settle into their new position. While fat cells removed during liposuction won’t return, maintaining your goal weight is still vital after a mommy makeover because weight gain can still affect treated areas.
As swelling gradually subsides, patients begin to see the improvements created by their Mommy Makeover. The abdomen typically appears flatter and firmer, while the breasts regain improved shape, volume, and position.
Over the following months, the body continues to refine its new contours as healing progresses. With a healthy lifestyle and stable weight, the results of a Mommy Makeover can be long lasting, helping patients enjoy a more balanced and confident silhouette.
A double board-certified surgeon with extensive post-graduate training and experience, Dr. Compoginis dedicates himself to understanding your personal goals and creating results that look authentic and natural.
Call us today at (949) 247-8543 for Newport Beach or (661) 537-3030 for Palmdale, or book online to schedule your personalized mommy makeover consultation.
You should wait at least six months after delivery and, if breastfeeding, several months after fully weaning. This allows your hormonal profile and weight to stabilize.
A mommy makeover will not affect your safety (nor the baby’s safety) if you become pregnant later on. However, pregnancy and childbirth can still significantly affect your mommy makeover results, from causing muscles to separate once again to affecting breast tissue and more.
All surgical procedures create scars, but Dr. Compoginis strategically places incisions where they can be concealed by underwear, swimwear or natural body creases. Scars fade significantly over time, typically becoming much less noticeable within a year.
Results can last for many years with proper maintenance. Tummy tuck muscle repair is permanent unless another pregnancy occurs. Depending on your age at the time of the procedure(s), breast lift results can last ten to fifteen years before natural aging causes some recurrent sagging. Liposuction permanently removes fat cells from treated areas, but as mentioned, maintaining a stable weight is still essential for protecting your results.
There is no specific limit on the treatments that may be included in your Mommy Makeover procedure. Many women add procedures like lip enhancement, rhinoplasty, or labiaplasty to address additional concerns. Dr. Compoginis will discuss safe combination options during consultation.
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