5 Tips for Planning Your Mommy Makeover Around Back-to-School Season

Mothers make endless sacrifices for their children, and for many, a mommy makeover is a way to feel like themselves again after years of putting their own needs last. One question Dr. Davis often hears from busy moms is how to time their procedure so recovery doesn’t interfere with their family’s schedule. Late summer, before kids head back to school, can actually be one of the best times to plan your mommy makeover. Here are some top tips on how to make it work.

1. Schedule Surgery During the Last Few Weeks of Summer

Many of my patients choose to schedule their mommy makeover for late July or early August, giving themselves several weeks to recover before the start of the school year. This timing allows the most intensive part of recovery, typically the first 1 to 2 weeks, to happen while kids are still home and routines are more flexible, with lighter activity continuing as the school year begins.

2. Line Up Help in Advance

A mommy makeover typically combines procedures like a tummy tuck, breast enhancement and liposuction, which means your body needs real rest in the days following surgery. Before your procedure, arrange for a partner, family member or friend to help with school drop-offs, meals and other daily tasks during your first couple of weeks of recovery.

3. Prep Meals and Routines Ahead of Time

Getting ahead on meal prep, school supply shopping and setting up routines before surgery can take a lot of pressure off during your mommy makeover recovery. The less you have to think about in those first couple of weeks, the more you’ll be able to focus on rest and healing.

4. Be Realistic About Your Activity Level

It’s natural to want to jump back into the back-to-school rush, but your body needs time. Most women can resume light daily activities within a couple of weeks, but lifting, driving and more strenuous tasks typically need to wait longer. Plan for family and friends to help with carpools or heavier lifting tasks until you’re fully cleared.

5. Remember That Results Take Time

You may be excited to see your new shape right away, but swelling is a normal part of healing, and your final results will continue to improve over the following weeks and months. Patience during this period is part of getting the results you’re working toward.

Why Mommy Makeovers Are Safe and Customizable

Many of the moms who come in for a consultation ask about safety, which makes sense, as they’re thinking about their families. If you’re otherwise healthy, both anesthesia and surgery are very safe. A mommy makeover is also entirely customizable. Depending on your goals, Dr. Davis can combine a tummy tuck, breast augmentation or lift, liposuction and even labiaplasty to help you feel like yourself again.

Schedule Your Consultation

If you’re ready to talk about timing your mommy makeover before the school year begins, Dr. Davis would be happy to help you plan a recovery that fits your family’s schedule. Contact us online or call our Folsom office at 916-318-5770 to schedule your one-on-one consultation today.