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Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover can include popular body contouring procedures such as tummy tuck, breast augmentation or lift and liposuction. With a Miami mommy makeover, patients enjoy the advantage of a shorter recovery period compared to multiple plastic surgeries. Recovery can vary between 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the personalised combination patients choose.
Arrange For Transportation
Your mommy makeover procedure requires general anesthesia; therefore, you will not be able to drive yourself home afterward. We suggest arranging with a friend or family member to help you with your travels and we can also help to arrange convenient and luxurious accommodations nearby.
Schedule Time To Rest
Many of us find it instinctual to return to our busy lives, however after your mommy makeover, it’s crucial that you get sufficient rest for your body to heal. We recommend our patients to take time off work for the first 1-2 weeks following surgery. This will give your body time to rest and see the majority of swelling or medication effects dissipate before you are out and about again.
Ask For Help Around The Home
Avoid Lifting
This tip is extremely important for those recovering from both breast and abdominal surgeries. Immediately post-op, don’t lift anything over 10 pounds or exercise for a minimum of 3 weeks. Your plastic surgeon will let you know when it’s safe to ease back into cardio-type exercise and eventually, weight-bearing workouts and heavy lifting can resume after roughly 6 weeks.
Take Prescriptions As Directed
After the mommy makeover, we prescribe patients medications to ensure comfort and prevent infection. It’s important that you take these medications as directed, to help with safe healing and so that you don’t feel any unnecessary discomfort.
Prepare Supplies Beforehand
- Gentle, stool softeners
- Antibiotic ointments and soap
- Digital thermometer
- Extra firm pillows
- Low-sodium crackers
- Easy, healthy meals
- Smoothie items
- Soups
- Jell-O
- Fresh fruit
- Great books and magazines