What is a Mummy Makeover?

A Mummy Makeover is more than just a cosmetic procedure—it’s a transformative journey designed to restore confidence and rejuvenate the body after the life-changing experience of pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. This personalised suite of surgical procedures is tailored to address the physical toll that motherhood can take, helping women regain their pre-pregnancy contours and feel comfortable in their skin once again. Whether it’s lifting and reshaping the breasts, tightening the abdomen, or refining other areas affected by pregnancy, a Mummy Makeover is about empowering women to look and feel their best.

The breasts and abdomen are often the most significantly impacted by pregnancy, making them the primary focus of Mummy Makeover surgery. After months of carrying a baby and the demands of breastfeeding, many women experience loss of breast volume, sagging, and stretched abdominal muscles that don’t always respond to diet and exercise. This procedure can lift and enhance the breasts, tighten and flatten the tummy, and restore a youthful, toned silhouette—helping mothers reclaim their body with confidence and pride

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Why do women opt for rejuvenating surgery after childbirth?

Pregnancy and motherhood are transformative experiences, both emotionally and physically. While the journey of bringing a child into the world is incredibly rewarding, many women find the contrast between their pre-pregnancy body and their post-baby appearance to be challenging. The body undergoes remarkable changes to accommodate a growing baby, and for some, these changes can feel permanent despite efforts to restore their former shape.

One of the most noticeable areas of change is the breasts, which can fluctuate in size and shape due to pregnancy and breastfeeding. Some women experience a loss of volume and firmness, while others may notice sagging or asymmetry that wasn’t there before. This can lead to a desire for breast rejuvenation surgery, such as a breast lift or augmentation, to restore a youthful, lifted contour.

Additionally, weight gained during pregnancy can be notoriously difficult to shift, particularly in stubborn areas like the lower abdomen, hips, and thighs. With an average pregnancy weight gain of between10 and 12.5kg, the skin and muscles are often stretched to their limits. Nowhere is this more evident than in the abdominal area, where women commonly experience stretch marks, lax skin, and separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti)—issues that can’t always be resolved through diet and exercise alone.

For those who have had multiple pregnancies, these effects can be even more pronounced, making it increasingly difficult to regain a toned physique. Even with a healthy diet and strenuous exercise, some women find that stubborn pockets of fat and excess skin remain, preventing them from achieving the body they desire. This is why many turn to rejuvenating surgery, such as a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and liposuction, to restore their body’s shape and regain confidence in their appearance.

Which surgical procedures are typically included in mummy makeover surgery?

The Mummy Makeover is a highly personalised procedure designed to rejuvenate and restore all the areas of your body that have been affected by pregnancy, breastfeeding, and childbirth. Every woman’s body responds differently to motherhood, and while some changes may naturally reverse over time, others can be more stubborn and difficult to address through diet and exercise alone. Whether you’re looking to regain breast fullness, tighten your abdomen, or refine your overall shape, a Mummy Makeover can be customised to meet your unique needs and aesthetic goals.

Using a combination of advanced tightening and contouring techniques, Miss Breahna will carefully resculpt your body, enhancing your natural curves and recreating a harmonious silhouette. By addressing multiple areas in one carefully planned surgical journey, you can achieve comprehensive, long-lasting results that restore confidence and help you feel comfortable in your own skin once again.

The most popular surgical procedures that Miss Breahna performs for her clients as part of a Mummy Makeover are:

Tummy tuck

The tummy tuck, medically known as an abdominoplasty, is a highly effective procedure designed to restore a firmer, flatter abdomen. In Miss Breahna’s expert hands, this transformative surgery removes excess skin and stubborn tissue, helping to sculpt a smoother, more contoured waistline.

During pregnancy, the abdominal muscles naturally stretch to accommodate your growing baby, often leading to muscle separation (diastasis recti) that can’t be corrected through exercise alone. As part of your tummy tuck, these muscles can be gently tightened and repaired, restoring core strength and enhancing your overall silhouette.

The result? A sleek, toned midsection that not only boosts your confidence but also allows you to slip back into your favourite jeans with ease, feeling comfortable and stylish once again.

Liposuction 

While some fortunate women develop a neat, compact bump that disappears soon after giving birth, for most, pregnancy brings weight gain across multiple areas of the body. Even with a healthy lifestyle, many mothers find themselves struggling with stubborn fat deposits that linger long after their baby is born—most commonly in the abdomen, hips, thighs, flanks, and arms.

This is where liposuction can make a remarkable difference. Miss Breahna expertly uses this precision contouring technique to target and remove excess fat, restoring your body to a sleeker, more balanced silhouette. By restoring smooth, natural curves, liposuction helps redefine your shape, leaving you feeling lighter, more confident, and effortlessly elegant in your favourite outfits once again.

Breast Augmentation or Breast Uplift

Pregnancy and breastfeeding can bring significant changes to the size and shape of your breasts. Many women experience loss of volume and firmness, leaving their breasts looking deflated or saggy after this transformative stage of life.

For some, a breast uplift alone is enough to rejuvenate their figure—removing stretched skin, lifting the breasts, and repositioning the nipple for a more youthful, perky appearance.

Others choose to enhance their results by combining a breast uplift with breast augmentation. This approach not only restores breast position but also boosts volume and fullness using carefully selected breast implants.

The result? A beautifully sculpted, naturally rounded cleavage that enhances your figure and restores confidence in your shape.

Breast Reduction

Pregnancy and breastfeeding can lead to significant increases in breast size, often leaving women with heavy, uncomfortable breasts that feel out of proportion with the rest of their body. While some women find their breasts gradually return to their pre-pregnancy size, others experience persistent enlargement, leading to issues such as back, neck, and shoulder pain, skin irritation beneath the breasts, and difficulty finding well-fitting clothes or bras.

For those seeking relief, breast reduction surgery can be a life-changing solution. Miss Breahna specialises in reshaping and resizing the breasts, removing excess breast tissue, fat, and stretched skin to create smaller, firmer, and more proportionate breasts. By carefully sculpting a balanced, natural shape, this procedure not only enhances body confidence but also helps restore physical comfort and postural support.

Beyond the physical benefits, many women find that a breast reduction allows them to move more freely, wear a greater variety of clothing styles, and enjoy an active lifestyle without discomfort. The procedure also includes nipple repositioning, ensuring the breasts sit in a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing position.

For those who have struggled with post-baby breast enlargement, breast reduction offers a transformative result, restoring harmony to your silhouette and helping you feel lighter, more confident, and more comfortable in your own body.

Other plastic surgery procedures that could be part of a makeover for a new mother

Miss Breahna often performs arm and thigh lifts during the mummy makeover. Fat techniques can also be used as part of the recontouring process.

Some women opt to have a labiaplasty to restore the appearance of the labia after childbirth.

Recovery after makeover surgery

Mummy makeover patients remain in the hospital for a couple of nights after surgery depending on the treatments that have been performed. Full recovery may take up to three months and Miss Breahna encourages her patients to rest as much as possible initially to give the body time to heal.

Miss Breahna often performs all the aspects of the mummy makeover at the same time but your individual case may mean that more than one procedure is preferable. If you have had multiple procedures your recovery time may be affected.

Is mummy makeover surgery risky?

Plastic surgery procedures carry all the same risks as any surgery.

General surgical complications like bleeding, bruising, and the risk of infection are all possible after a mummy makeover. However, these risks are all minimised by your choice of an excellent surgeon.

Miss Breahna’s expertise and her commitment to your aftercare will make you feel confident that your surgical procedure will have an excellent outcome.

The mummy makeover with Anca Breahna

Anca Breahna brings a feminine perspective to her cosmetic surgery work as well as vast experience and surgical expertise.

Miss Breahna always has two consultations with clients considering mummy makeover surgery. She will be completely honest with you about whether the surgical approach is right for you. If surgery is appropriate, then she will ensure that you have realistic expectations about the end result.

You will have two consultations at Miss Breahna’s Cheshire Clinic and together you can design a mummy makeover procedure that will restore your physical appearance and return you to your confident self. 

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Anca Breahna - Plastic Surgeon

Miss Anca Breahna is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon in Chester UK. She performs Breast, Face and Body Surgery at Nuffield Hospital Chester as well as Minor Surgery, Skin and Hand Procedures in her rooms at Cheshire Cosmetic Surgery. Dr Anca Breahna FRCS (Plast) is proud to be one of the few leading female Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic surgeons in the UK serving people primarily across Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales and The Wirral. She is an experienced UK-trained plastic surgeon with multiple awarded fellowships since completing her training. With her commitment to the highest possible standard of care, Miss Breahna aims to bring you the epitome of excellence in cosmetic surgery, well-being and results, ensuring your surgical journey is a successful one.