Mommy makeover recovery, week by week
Medically reviewed by Dr. T. Y. Steven Ip, MD, FACS, board certified plastic surgeon Updated
Mommy makeover surgery with Dr. Ip is outpatient, so most patients go home the same day. Expect swelling, bruising and a compression garment, and several days of rest with light walks. Most women return to work in two to six weeks and exercise again at four to six weeks.
Your recovery timeline
Every recovery is different, and how many procedures you combine changes yours. Dr. Ip goes over your own timeline at your consultation.
| When | What you feel | Activity | Work | Exercise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | What you feelSwelling and bruising. You wear a compression garment. | ActivitySurgery is outpatient, so most patients go home the same day. | ||
| Week 1 | What you feelSwelling and bruising, with your compression garment on. | ActivityRest for several days and take light walks. | ||
| Weeks 2 to 3 | WorkSome women return to work from two weeks, depending on how many procedures are combined. | |||
| Weeks 4 to 6 | WorkMost women are back at work within six weeks. | ExerciseMost women resume exercise at four to six weeks. |
Blank cells are milestones Dr. Ip reviews with you at your follow-up visits. All post-op visits and yearly follow-ups are free.
Keep planning your mommy makeover
Two more guides to read before your consultation.
Choosing your surgeon
What to check before you book: board certification, experience, accredited surgery centers and photos.
Read the surgeon checklist
Mommy makeover cost
Approximate prices for a tummy tuck, breast augmentation, lift and reduction, and what your quote covers.
See approximate pricesRecovery questions, answered
Surgery is outpatient, so most patients go home the same day. Expect swelling, bruising and a compression garment, with several days of rest and light walks. Most women return to work in two to six weeks, depending on how many procedures are combined, and exercise again at four to six weeks.
Most patients do. Mommy makeover surgery is outpatient, so most patients go home the same day.
Most women return to work in two to six weeks, depending on how many procedures are combined.
Most women resume exercise at four to six weeks. In the first days after surgery, rest for several days and take light walks.
Yes. You wear a compression garment while you recover, and you can expect swelling and bruising.
Plan your recovery with Dr. Ip
Ask Dr. Ip what your recovery will look like at your consultation in Newport Beach, Beverly Hills or Manhattan, or by FaceTime or Skype on request.
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