Mommy Makeover in Nashville with Dr. Olivia MaDan
Pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and motherhood can undoubtedly be some of the greatest experiences of a woman’s life.
While there’s no measure of how much joy a woman has when bringing children into the world, there’s also no argument that the experience can cause bodily changes that no amount of diet or exercise can help. Post-pregnancy changes can affect confidence and overall well-being long after pregnancy and breastfeeding are finished.
With mommy makeover procedures, you can reverse those unwanted changes and rejuvenate your body to help you look and feel more like yourself again. Mommy makeover body contouring procedures can help restore the appearance of your breasts, abdomen, and overall figure and renew your femininity.
Nashville mommy makeover procedures can help recapture your self-identity and reclaim your femininity by enhancing your overall silhouette and enriching your confidence. At BEYOND Collective, Dr. Olivia MaDan and our compassionate all-female staff are dedicated to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals and feel confident in your skin.
Are you interested in learning how a mommy makeover can enhance your figure and renew your confidence? Contact us at (615) 327-0303 or request your consultation to begin your body contouring journey today! We are located in Nashville, TN, and proudly serve patients from the Nashville and Murfreesboro areas.
At A Glance:
Mommy Makeover
- Anesthesia: General
- Procedure Time: 3 To 6 Hours
- Recovery Time: 1 To 2 Weeks
What Is a Mommy Makeover?
Mommy makeover is the term given to the collection of cosmetic procedures that aim to restore the changes that impact a woman’s breasts and abdomen after pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, significant weight loss, and even the natural aging process. These changes—stretched and sagging skin, lax muscles, and redistributed fat—typically cannot be resolved through diet and exercise alone. Each patient has unique post-pregnancy concerns, so mommy makeovers are highly customizable to meet those needs and aesthetic goals.
At BEYOND Collective, Dr. MaDan takes many measures to ensure natural-looking plastic surgery results that address your most bothersome areas. During your consultation, Dr. MaDan will ask questions to determine your areas of top concern. Your surgical plan typically includes combination procedures to address your prioritized problem areas. The specific components of your custom mommy makeover surgery are based on your health, anatomy, and aesthetic goals.
A mommy makeover is a combination of body contouring procedures to enhance your overall figure by:
- Removing excess skin and stubborn fat or redistributed fat
- Repairing stretched or weakened abdominal muscles
- Creating a firmer, flatter abdomen
- Addressing C-section scars and stretch marks
- Rejuvenating breast appearance, correcting sagging or lost volume
- Restoring overall proportions
It’s important to wait at least a year after your final pregnancy and at least 3 – 6 months after completing breastfeeding before considering mommy makeover procedures to allow your body to heal. While a mommy makeover will not impact your ability to become pregnant, future pregnancies may affect your results, requiring revision procedures.
A mommy makeover consists of combined body contouring procedures to enhance your overall figure and address your specific concerns. The procedure is not for weight loss. In fact, the scale is unlikely to change significantly after a mommy makeover. As such, Dr. MaDan recommends that her Nashville mommy makeover candidates should be close to their ideal weight and have a BMI of 30 or less before surgery.
Mommy Makeover Procedures
Mommy makeover procedures are uniquely tailored for each patient. Dr. MaDan offers many body contouring procedures customized to your anatomy and goals, including:
Choosing Dr. Olivia MaDan and BEYOND as Your Nashville Mommy Makeover Provider
At BEYOND Collective, we view patient care as an honor and a privilege. Our mission is to provide patients with a broad range of effective aesthetic treatments and procedures with proven results. As such, we explore countless options to empower our patients with the information necessary to make educated decisions about their aesthetic choices. We also strive to understand our patients’ goals and motivations to deliver outcomes that exceed expectations and an outstanding experience from consultation, treatment, and beyond.
Dr. Olivia MaDan is one of Nashville’s premier female plastic surgeons, specializing in breast and body contouring surgeries. For Dr. MaDan, one of the most rewarding aspects of plastic surgery is helping her patients restore their self-image, femininity, and confidence to improve their quality of life by resolving their most bothersome areas. She appreciates getting to know her patients and fostering meaningful connections.
When Dr. MaDan isn’t performing surgery, she enjoys projects that require her to work with her hands and engage her problem-solving skills. An avid sportswoman, Dr. MaDan participates in many sports like snowboarding, golf, fishing, and shooting sports. She also loves spending time with her two dogs, Blaze and Townes.
Your Mommy Makeover Consultation
At BEYOND Collective, we understand that thorough patient consultations are essential to building a trusting relationship. During your consultation, Dr. MaDan aims to get to know you as a person—your family, hobbies, career, and day-to-day life—to understand your concerns and goals for your mommy makeover. As one of Nashville’s premier female plastic surgeons, Dr. MaDan will discuss those areas that bother you most and review your mommy makeover options to help restore those concerns.
For your comfort, your consultation with Dr. MaDan will begin fully clothed. Once you are ready for the physical assessment, Dr. MaDan will lead you to our welcoming examination rooms, where you’ll change into one of our hand-dyed robes to ensure your comfort. After Dr. MaDan concludes her exam, you will have photos taken for our 3D imaging simulation.
Following your physical assessment and discussion, Dr. MaDan will develop a surgical plan that addresses your concerns in the safest, most effective manner.
Am I an Ideal Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?
Candidates for Tennessee mommy makeover procedures want to improve their self-image and enhance their appearance after the impacts of pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, significant weight loss, or the natural aging process. They want to restore a more youthful appearance and smooth, more toned figure.
Dr. MaDan recommends that candidates wait at least a year after their final pregnancy and at least 3 – 6 months after completing breastfeeding to allow the body to heal before considering mommy makeover procedures.
Nashville mommy makeover candidates should:
- Be at a healthy, stable body weight
- Have a BMI of 30 or less
- Be in good overall health and living a healthy lifestyle
- Be a non-smoker or willing to quit all nicotine at least 6 weeks before and after surgery
- Be finished with childbearing and breastfeeding
- Have no medical conditions that may impair healing
- Have a positive outlook and realistic goals for the procedure
- Understand the surgical risks and benefits
Meet Dr. Olivia MaDan
Nashville Plastic Surgeon &
Founder of BEYOND Collective
As one of Nashville’s premier female plastic surgeons, Dr. MaDan and her dedicated all-female team at BEYOND Collective understand that each patient has a unique motivation for choosing plastic surgery. Our experts strive to help you accomplish your aesthetic goals to restore your self-image and improve your quality of life. By delivering an outstanding experience with a personalized touch, Dr. MaDan and our compassionate staff want to exceed your expectations and empower you to feel more confident in your own skin.
Preparing for a Mommy Makeover
Before your Nashville mommy makeover, it’s essential to be in good overall health. Here is some general information to help you prepare.
Nashville Mommy Makeover Overview
On the night before surgery, don’t eat or drink anything after midnight; however, take necessary medications with small sips of water. Avoid wearing makeup, lotions, or deodorants, and remove all jewelry. Wear comfortable, loose clothing that is easy to put on after your procedure.
Review your paperwork to ensure your surgery location and arrival time. At check-in, you may need to provide identification and emergency contact information.
On the day of your procedure, you’ll meet with Dr. MaDan and your anesthesia provider to review the details of your surgery and answer any final questions.
During your consultation, Dr. MaDan will discuss how she will proceed with your mommy makeover procedures, depending on your anatomy and unique goals. She will determine which surgeries can be completed simultaneously and the order in which the procedures will be performed. She will place surgical markings and explain their meaning.
For most procedures, Dr. MaDan uses dissolvable sutures and performs meticulous multi-layer closures. She will cover the incisions with steri-strips that will remain in place until your first post-operative appointment. You will be placed in a supportive bra and compression garment before you are awakened from anesthesia.
Many mommy makeover procedures can be combined into one surgery. However, the procedures are limited by the time it takes to perform them. The general guideline is that elective surgeries should not last more than 6 hours. If your desired procedures are expected to take longer than 6 hours, Dr. MaDan will perform them separately for your safety and optimal results.
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Nashville Mommy Makeover Recovery
Mommy makeovers are typically outpatient procedures, meaning you will go home the same day after your surgery. Arrange for someone to drive you home from your procedure and help you with household tasks, including childcare or pet care, for a few days.
How Soon Will I See My Mommy Makeover Results?
Due to the highly customizable nature of mommy makeovers, each patient experiences a unique recovery. Following mommy makeover surgery, patients often see immediate results. However, it’s important to be prepared for the expected swelling and mild bruising that may obscure the final outcome. In 3 to 4 months, residual swelling will resolve and tissues will settle, revealing your full results.
While scarring is most pronounced in the first few months, your incisions will begin healing and form a pinkish scar. It may take a year or more for the scar to mature and match your skin tone. The scar will never disappear entirely. Dr. MaDan will provide you with her medical-grade scar therapy regimen to optimize the appearance of your scars.
Following all post-operative instructions and maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine will help you maintain long-lasting plastic surgery results from your Nashville mommy makeover.
Partner with Nashville’s Premier Female Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Olivia MaDan
Get ready to transform your silhouette with Nashville’s premier female plastic surgeon, Dr. Olivia MaDan. As an expert in body contouring procedures, Dr. MaDan understands the challenges that accompany contemplating mommy makeover surgeries. With her experienced team, Dr. MaDan strives to help you enhance your overall appearance and increase your confidence and body positivity.
Learn about mommy makeover near me options in Nashville by calling (615) 327-0303 or completing our online form to schedule your consultation today!
Mommy Makeover in Nashville FAQs
A mommy makeover is a combination contouring procedure typically addressing the breast and abdomen. Depending on your individual goals and needs, the breast procedure may be an augmentation, lift, reduction, or a combination augmentation + lift.
The majority of women seeking a mommy makeover have completed their family. Regardless of c-section or vaginal delivery, many moms are candidates for a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. This procedure tightens the abdominal wall and can repair a diastasis recti (a separation in the abdominal six-pack muscles). The mons area is typically lifted, and all skin and fat below the belly button is removed. Your belly button stays in the exact location. A new opening is made for it through the tighter abdominal skin. If desired, procedures like labiaplasty or liposuction may be added to your mommy makeover. A benefit of performing multiple procedures during one surgery is the consolidation of recovery time. If the procedures were performed separately, you would require recovery from each procedure separately, which can interfere with your life and busy schedule.
Most mommy makeover patients require assistance at home for at least 1 to 2 weeks. The amount of assistance may depend on the age and needs of your children. Certain modifications of household activities can be made. The majority of patients take at least one week off from work, depending on their occupation. Pain is most significant during the first week of recovery. The majority of the pain is usually secondary to the abdominal wall plication or tightening. Initial recovery requires 2 weeks of minimal activities– nothing that will elevate your heart rate or blood pressure. This is to minimize the risk of bleeding. The abdominoplasty component of a mommy makeover is probably more painful than the breast component. Dr. MaDan performs a drainless tummy tuck, so it is unlikely that you will have a drain during your recovery. One of the top complaints after a mommy makeover or abdominoplasty is the presence of a drainage tube. Dr. MaDan takes the additional steps of placing progressive tension sutures so that a drainage tube is not necessary. Swelling will typically peak during the first week of recovery. Compression garment therapy is continuous for a minimum of 6 weeks after surgery. A supportive, wireless bra should be worn at all times. After two weeks of physical downtime, light activities like walking can be resumed. Most patients avoid intense abdominal exercises like planks or crunches for 12 weeks.
No. Typically, drainage tubes are not indicated in breast surgery for mommy makeovers. Dr. MaDan sets herself apart from other Nashville plastic surgeons in that she performs a drainless tummy tuck. She takes the time during your surgery to place quilting sutures on the inside called progressive tension sutures. These stitches eliminate the space in which fluid can collect. If these sutures are not placed, a drainage tube is required.
The ideal mommy makeover patient is within 5 to 10% of their goal weight. The best results are typically seen in patients with a BMI <30. A patient with a BMI of 30 or higher often has a significant amount of visceral fat (fat around the organs) that negatively affects the final outcome. Weight gain after your mommy makeover can increase the visceral fat, causing you to appear full and bloated. Weight stability after a mommy makeover is essential to maintain your results.
Typically, a mommy makeover can take anywhere from 3 to 6 hours. The duration of the surgery depends on the procedures being performed.
For example:
- Breast augmentation + abdominoplasty: 3 hours
- Breast augmentation + Lift + abdominoplasty: 5 hours
- Breast lift + abdominoplasty: 4 – 4.5 hours
- Breast reduction + abdominoplasty: 5 – 6 hours
More complex procedures like breast implant revision can affect the duration of the surgery. You will receive a customized estimate at your consultation that will specify the expected surgical duration.
Recovery from a mommy makeover requires 2 weeks of minimal activity–meaning nothing to elevate your heart rate or blood pressure and lifting restrictions of nothing more than 10 lbs for the first month after surgery. Light activities like walking are acceptable after 2 weeks. Most patients feel 98% back to themselves at weeks 2 to 3 of recovery. It is essential to have help at home in assisting with childcare. Continuous compression garment therapy and support bra are implemented for a minimum of 6 weeks.
Candidates for a mommy makeover are those who have completed their family, finished breastfeeding or pumping a minimum of 3 months ago, are close to their pre-baby weight, and desire improvement in the shape of their abdomen and breasts. Ideal mommy makeover candidates have no health problems, no nicotine use, BMI < 30, reasonable expectations, and assistance during the recovery period. Because patient safety is the most important aspect of any surgery, pre-operative studies or labs may be required: any woman 40 years or older must have a mammogram within one year of any breast surgery. Women 50 or older must have blood work (CBC, CMP/BMP) and an EKG.
You will have a pre-operative appointment 2 weeks prior to your surgery date. At that visit, you will receive your instruction packet that outlines medications to avoid, what to bring on the morning of your surgery, and where to park and check in. We will also detail your recovery, including garments, bra, and medications.
Yes. A mommy makeover typically consists of at least two body contouring procedures–usually a breast and abdominal procedure. The individual components of each mommy makeover are customized to you and your desired outcome. Some women add additional procedures like labiaplasty or liposuction to their mommy makeover. For your safety, Dr. MaDan prefers to limit the maximum duration of surgery to 6 hours. If your desired procedures are expected to take more than 6 hours, Dr. MaDan may recommend two separate surgeries to accomplish your desired outcome. If a complication arises during surgery, Dr. MaDan has active admitting privileges to TriStar Centennial Medical Center.
You will be fitted in your surgical bra and compression garment before you are awakened from anesthesia. It is ideal to wear loose-fitting clothes that are easy to put on for your trip home from the surgery center. Sweatpants and a zip-up or button-up top are good options for a surgery outfit. During the first six weeks of your recovery, you should always be wearing the surgery bra and garment except when showering.
Most patients will sleep on their back with their knees and head elevated. Depending on your resources at home, some patients find it easier to sleep in a recliner. Positioning pillows around you can provide some cushion in case you move around in your sleep. Sleeping in your surgical bra and compression garment for the first 6 weeks after surgery is recommended. With time, you will be able to return to your normal sleeping position.
Yes. The ideal time for a mommy makeover is after your family has been completed and you have no plans for additional children. While there is no physical reason you can’t have additional children after a mommy makeover, the surgical results would likely be reversed due to pregnancy, hormone changes, and weight gain.
A mommy makeover will not affect your ability to conceive and bear children. If pregnancy and childbirth occur after a mommy makeover, your body will change and respond normally to hormones, weight gain, and the baby’s growth. There is a high likelihood that you will have recurrent abdominal wall laxity, rectus diastasis, and excess skin secondary to childbirth after a mommy makeover. To protect the investment you are making in yourself, Dr. MaDan will recommend deferring body contouring surgery until you have completed your family.