Mommy Makeover
“Mommy makeovers are among the most common, and most meaningful, procedures I perform. My approach goes beyond traditional techniques, using advanced tummy tuck methods, HD liposculpting, internal bra support, and fat grafting to sculpt natural, feminine contours from every angle. I focus on highlighting each patient’s natural anatomy, paying special attention to smooth transitions, hourglass shaping, and creating a natural-looking belly button.
Every woman’s journey is her own. I’m simply here to support that path, whether it’s about feeling stronger, more confident, or simply more you.”
– Dr. Jules Walters
If you’re like most moms, pregnancy and childbirth are high points of your life. But they can dramatically change the shape and look of your breasts and body, which best explains the popularity of the mommy makeover. At our New Orleans, Louisiana, practice, a mommy makeover can help you reclaim your pre-baby body—or better! At the MODERN Plastic Surgery & Medspa, top board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jules Walters customizes mommy makeover procedures to each patient’s specific body and goals.
On this page, you will find answers to all your mommy makeover questions, including how much the procedure costs, what it includes, and how long it takes to recover. Dr. Walters and the rest of our team look forward to helping you rediscover your confidence.
The mommy makeover is a body contouring surgery custom-tailored for you based on your unique areas of concern. Mommy makeovers typically include a combination of skin removal, muscle tightening, fat reduction, and breast enhancement methods to reshape both the upper body (arms and breasts) and lower body (tummy, hips, and buttocks). Virtually any body part affected by pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight fluctuations can be addressed.
The beauty of a mommy makeover is that it includes a unique combination of procedures selected specifically for you, so you enjoy all the results you want without creating any corrections you don’t need. Most mommy makeovers include 2 or more of the following procedures:
The placement of either silicone or saline implants enhances the size and shape of the breasts.
This procedure tightens breast skin and tissues to address sagging, a deflated look, and low or enlarged areolas.
A tummy tuck removes excess loose skin on the abdomen and repairs stretched or separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti).
This less-invasive technique focuses on the area from the belly button down to the pubic area and typically does not include muscle repair.
Many people opt for liposuction to reduce stubborn fat deposits on areas such as the flanks, abdomen, back, upper arms, and thighs.
Labiaplasty corrects stretched or damaged vulvar tissues common after childbirth.
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“His expertise is UNMATCHED! His compassion and care for his patients? UNMATCHED. My stomach is the flattest it’s been in forever and I’m not even finished healing yet! I’d highly recommend anyone to him…If I should ever need anything involving plastics this is the only place I’m going. Thank you Dr. Walters for restoring my confidence and my body.”
L.L., Google
Our goal is to empower you during the consultation process by providing all the tools you need to make informed decisions on your aesthetic journey. To that end, we take a two-step consultation approach:
Your Phone Consultation: You will begin with a phone consultation with our patient care coordinator to help you maximize the benefits of your in-person mommy makeover consultation with Dr. Walters. Our coordinator will help you uncover questions to ask the doctor and provide more information on pricing, scheduling, recovery, and other treatments that may be right for you.
Your In-Person Consultation: You will meet with both Dr. Walters and our patient care coordinator in our beautiful office space for your thorough in-person consult. Dr. Walters will evaluate your concerns in a private consultation room and have an in-depth discussion with you about your customized treatment plan and how each procedure will improve your appearance. The goal is for you to be well informed and one step closer to attaining your cosmetic goals. We want to help you feel and look amazing.
Follow these tips to prepare your body, space, and mind for your transformation:
Mommy makeovers typically take 3 to 6 hours, depending on the complexity of the procedure. Dr. Walters performs the surgery while you are comfortably asleep under general anesthesia, most often at the AAAHC-accredited Houma Outpatient Surgery Center. Specific procedure steps vary depending on the procedures included, but Dr. Walters always prioritizes creating natural-looking results with the most inconspicuous scarring possible. All mommy makeovers Dr. Walters performs are outpatient procedures, meaning you can go home the same day after your surgery is complete.
A mommy makeover addresses multiple physical changes after pregnancy and weight shifts, including:
Rather than scheduling multiple surgeries over time, a mommy makeover allows you to combine multiple procedures into a streamlined cosmetic surgery plan, with one recovery period and lasting, head-to-toe results.
By consolidating surgeries, you save on general anesthesia, facility fees, and recovery time. This also makes it easier to coordinate childcare and time off work, a crucial factor for many patients.
Your treatment plan is built entirely around your goals. Whether you want to undergo breast enhancement, remove excess skin, or address stretch marks, we are here to help you feel like your most radiant self again.
Ideal mommy makeover candidates include people who:
Dr. Walters’ overall goal is to help you reclaim your body so you can get back to living life without additional concerns about your appearance.
Most people return to a somewhat normal routine within several weeks, typically returning to desk work after 2 to 3 weeks. You will need to avoid strenuous exercise for at least 2 months, although you can begin taking easy walks as soon as you feel up to it.
Mommy makeovers typically affect large areas of the body, so recovering from this surgery is a gradual process. Moving around and walking upright will be difficult the first week or so as it will take your body time to adjust to your tighter new abdominal skin and muscles. We will provide you with a post-surgical compression garment to minimize swelling and encourage smooth contours.
Our care for you continues long after you leave the office. Your recovery experience includes:
You’ll begin to notice changes in your body within the first few weeks, but your full outcome will continue to become more refined over 3 to 6 months. With the removal of loose skin, restored breast volume, and recontoured curves, many patients say their final results surpass their pre-baby body. These results can be long-lasting—especially when paired with a healthy diet and stable weight. Many patients say the biggest transformation happens not just in how they look, but in how they feel.
Choosing the right plastic surgeon for your mommy makeover surgery makes all the difference. At the MODERN, Dr. Jules Walters offers decades of experience in cosmetic surgery procedures, combining elite technical skill with a deeply thoughtful, patient-first philosophy.
Known for natural-looking outcomes and expert handling of complex cases, Dr. Walters is an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon you can trust. From consultation to your final result, you’re supported by a warm, compassionate team that values your well-being just as much as your aesthetic goals.
Dr. Walters draws from his exceptional training, experience, and skill to create beautiful, natural-looking results. He is board-certified in both plastic surgery and general surgery, and completed extensive training in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. His memberships include:
His credentials, integrity, and patient-centered approach make him one of the best-rated plastic surgeons in New Orleans.
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Because each mommy makeover is so highly customized, it is difficult to quote the cost of a mommy makeover at our New Orleans practice without first seeing you for a consultation. Once you and Dr. Walters have assessed your concerns and designed a personalized treatment plan, we will provide you with a detailed pricing estimate.
As long as you fall within the safe BMI range for elective surgery (ideally between 18.5 and 30), you do not need to be a certain weight to get a mommy makeover. However, you will enjoy the best and longest-lasting results if you wait until you are at a stable weight at or near your goal. Any major weight fluctuations after your surgery may compromise your results.
A mommy makeover will not affect your ability to have children, but additional pregnancies after your surgery may stretch your abdomen and cause weight gain, undoing the results the surgery achieved. We recommend waiting until you are finished having children to move forward with your mommy makeover.
Mommy makeovers are widely considered generally safe; however, any surgical procedure carries some risks, including infection, bleeding, poor healing, and changes in skin sensation. These complications are exceedingly rare, especially when working with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has extensive experience performing the procedure. Our team prioritizes your safety above all else and will work closely with you before, during, and after surgery to make sure you are safe, healthy, and happy.
Your scars will vary depending on the procedures you include. Dr. Walters takes great care to disguise incisions along natural creases or place them in easily covered areas, such as low on the pelvis. Over time, scars typically fade into thin, light lines. We offer multiple therapies to encourage this, including scar gel, scar sheeting, and laser treatments.
While it is possible to have each procedure done on its own, there are many advantages to combining them into a single surgery. In addition to the more comprehensive and customized results you’ll achieve, you will also save money by paying only a single set of facility and anesthesia fees, as well as saving time by only undergoing a single recovery period.
While there’s no “best” age for a mommy makeover, most women choose to have the procedure in their 30s to 50s, once they’re done having children and their bodies have fully recovered from pregnancy. Contrary to popular belief, the procedure isn’t just for new moms, it’s beneficial for women of various ages seeking a transformation.
Mommy makeover surgery typically takes 4 to 6 hours, depending on the number and complexity of procedures performed. Combining surgeries such as a tummy tuck, breast augmentation or lift, and liposuction allows for comprehensive results in a single operation. Dr. Walters provides an accurate estimate of how long your surgery will take based on your customized treatment plan.
Recovery from mommy makeover surgery typically involves some initial discomfort that includes swelling, bruising, and soreness. Our patients describe their discomfort as manageable with prescribed pain medications and proper rest. The pain or discomfort after surgery typically decreases significantly after the first week, and most women feel much better within 2 to 3 weeks.
The number of clothing sizes patients drop after a mommy makeover varies depending on the procedures performed and their unique body composition. On average, many patients drop 1 to 3 clothing sizes, especially after a tummy tuck with liposuction, which addresses excess skin and stubborn fat. Remember, the body contouring procedures that comprise mommy makeover surgery are not intended solely for weight loss.
Yes, a mommy makeover is widely considered worth the surgery, recovery time, and financial investment. The procedure earns a 95% “Worth It” rating on the medical review site RealSelf.com. Many women find mommy makeover to be a transformative, life-changing experience, helping them regain their pre-baby shape and boosting their confidence.
