Mommy Makeover | Fort Worth

Breastfeeding can unpredictably alter the size and shape of your breasts. You must be finished breastfeeding, and your breasts must have reached a stable size and shape before we can plan your mommy makeover.

Patients should avoid undergoing any type of plastic surgery for at least six months after childbirth. The body needs time to recover from pregnancy and birth, and six months is typically a sufficient amount of time.

If you plan on becoming pregnant again in the future, you should wait to undergo breast or body surgery. Future pregnancy will affect your body, so it is best to wait until you are done having children.

Fort Worth mommy makeover patients should be at or near their ideal weight for several weeks before undergoing surgery. If patients lose additional weight in the breasts, tummy, or other areas of the body after surgery, they may re-develop loose, excess skin.

Patients should be in good health before undergoing elective surgery. Dr. Rumalla will conduct a detailed examination to ensure you are healthy enough to undergo a mommy makeover and collaborate with your doctors to get medical clearance.

Smoking before and after any type of surgery can increase the risk of complications. Ideally, patients should be non-smokers or willing to quit for a period of time leading up to surgery. For best results, patients should abstain from smoking after surgery.

Depending on which procedures were included in your mommy makeover, you can expect to return to work as early as a few days after plastic surgery, but you may need two weeks or longer. Many patients can return to work the same week after undergoing breast augmentation, while a tummy tuck may require two weeks. We recommend taking as much time off as needed to give your body a chance to rest and recover.

Many patients can return to regular exercise around six weeks after the procedure. Light walking can be beneficial in the first few weeks after plastic surgery to promote blood circulation. Low-impact exercise such as yoga may be acceptable three to four weeks after surgery. Anything more rigorous will have to be cleared by Dr. Rumalla at your post-op appointment around six weeks or later.

Discomfort is typically at its worst the first three days after treatment. By the fourth day, most of our patients notice the pain subsiding. To reduce discomfort, our practice recommends that patients take over-the-counter pain medication, rest, and avoid strenuous activity.

Swelling typically peaks three to four days after surgery and usually goes down to a reasonable level by two weeks after surgery. However, some residual swelling may last for three to six months. To reduce swelling, rest, avoid strenuous activity, drink plenty of water, and consume a low-sodium diet.

Patients typically experience bruising for about two weeks after their procedure. To minimize the appearance of bruises, our plastic surgeon may recommend that you apply cool compresses and keep your upper body elevated.

Any nerves that were damaged during surgery can cause temporary tingling, numbness, or itching, most commonly at the incision sites. Resist the urge to rub the incision sites during the healing period, as this can increase the risk of scarring.