Mummy Makeover

The mummy makeover is typically performed as one single procedure. Part of the reason for this is that some of the treatments are naturally carried out in tandem. 

For example, the Brazilian tummy tuck is a safe and improved surgical technique that combines liposuction to the upper abdomen and flanks with tissue removal and repair of tummy muscles. This modified technique has less pain, negates the need for drains and creates a better-sculpted shape.

Although the mummy makeover is performed as a day surgery, meaning you will not need to stay overnight, these are all invasive procedures and recovery takes time. Depending on which procedures you opt for, you can expect to be in recovery for between six and 12 weeks. During this time you will have to restrict certain activities, such as going to the gym and refrain from sexual relations. This is particularly important if you have undergone a procedure such as vaginal rejuvenation, which involves tightening the vagina, reducing the size of the labia and perineum and pelvic floor repair.

Some surgery, particularly surgery involving the intimate area, will leave you bed-bound for a couple of days. You will need someone to look after you and help around the house during this period. If the treatments are split over several procedures, then this means the clock resets on the recovery period and you will need more downtime, including taking extra time off work.

Having separate procedures also means multiple trips to the clinic and more anaesthesia, which comes with its own risks and potential for complications.

By having all your mummy makeover treatments in one convenient procedure, you will see a more dramatic result immediately, rather than drawing it out over a longer period of several months, or even years. 

Having all the procedures at once may also cost less than having your surgery in phases. Please get in touch with our team who will be able to provide you with a quote.

The cost of a mummy makeover varies as it depends on what treatments you are having, how many treatments, and the surgical techniques used (for example, there are a number of different tummy tuck methods). Often it is cheaper to have all your procedures done at once, rather than have your surgery in phases spread out over a longer period of time. Your consultant will be able to advise you further on this.

Included in the cost of mummy makeover surgery are: 

• Up to two 30 - 60 minute consultations with a leading specialist plastic surgeon at our award-winning premises in Chelsea.
• Your procedure carried out at London’s leading specialist cosmetic surgery centre of excellence
• 24/7 on-call nurse assistance once you have returned home
• Dedicated patient coordinator, who will act as a personal point of contact through your journey with the Cadogan Clinic
• A pre-operative medical assessment to ensure you are fit for surgery
• Comprehensive post-operative aftercare courtesy of our specialist cosmetic nurses

We do offer and accept mummy makeover finance via an array of high street providers. Please speak to one of our patient advisors, who can guide you to a trusted mummy makeover finance provider, accepted by the clinic.

Typically expected improvements from surgery include:

• Removal of excess abdominal skin and fat
• Centralisation and tightening of the stomach wall muscles
• Reducing or restoring breast volume and shape
• Reducing the visibility of scars and stretch marks
• Removal of excess pockets of fat and skin from trouble areas such as the waist, arms and thighs
• Rejuvenating the appearance and structure of the vaginal region
• Increased satisfaction with the overall body contour and shape

The final results of mummy makeover surgery are typically first seen at around six weeks, post-treatment. However, you should expect to see continued improvements over the following 12 to 18 months. Your surgeon will be able to give you specific guidance at your consultation, once the precise combination of procedures has been agreed.

To ensure the best possible results from your mummy makeover surgery, you must follow all the aftercare advice issued by your surgeon. Failing to do so will impact your recovery time and may have an adverse impact on your final result. Following the post-operative instructions will also help lessen the likelihood of visible scarring.

Cadogan Clinic considers individuals fit for the mummy makeover procedure if all of the following are true of them:

• You are in good psychological and physical medical health
• You are at your ideal body weight
• You have a positive outlook and realistic expectations of what can be achieved via surgery
• You are a mother who has experienced body shape and contour changes following one or multiple pregnancies

If you are planning another pregnancy, we would advise waiting for your mummy makeover until you have completed your family. A mummy makeover will not make your body immune from the changes brought about by pregnancy and childbirth. If you go on to have another pregnancy after your surgery, this will affect the result and it is likely that you will need to repeat the surgery at a later date.

The results of the procedure will last for many years but unfortunately, they are not fully permanent. This is because the body continues to change shape as we age, and skin elasticity continues to deteriorate. The results will be meaningful and last a number of years, but will not be completely permanent.

You can maintain the results of your mummy makeover for longer by eating healthily, exercising and generally living a healthy lifestyle. We strongly advise quitting smoking as this accelerates the ageing process, causing the skin to sag, as well as hampering healing.

You may wish to consider further treatments in the future in order to maintain your rejuvenated body, such as liposuction or a breast lift (mastopexy).

We do not recommend having a mummy makeover if you plan to get pregnant again, as this will materially impact any results achieved. We also recommend that you avoid any significant weight loss after surgery. This is because this will leave excess lax skin in the treatment areas which will require further treatment.

As each procedure in the mummy makeover is different, the recovery times for each varies too. The amount of time you will need to take off work will also depend on the type of job you have; inevitably, administrative jobs will be more swiftly resumed than occupations that require more strenuous activity.

Likewise, you will be able to return to low impact activities like walking and cycling before you are able to reintroduce lifting heavy weights and doing intense aerobic activities.

Post-procedure pain can take one to two weeks to fully subside and abdominal tightness may be felt for several weeks. You will be fitted with a post-surgical garment to provide support and help with bruising and swelling. This should be worn day and night for four to six weeks. Strenuous exercise should be avoided for six to 12 weeks, with results improving for up to 12 to 18 months after the procedure.

You will also benefit from free aftercare from the Cadogan Clinic’s dedicated nursing team 24 months after the procedure.

If you split your mummy makeover surgery into several different procedures, then this will mean a more prolonged recovery period.

We would advise that you wait at least six months before undergoing mummy makeover surgery. This is in order to allow the abdominal tissue to heal before undergoing a tummy tuck.

A mummy makeover is an invasive surgery and depending on the nature of the surgery, it can take a long time to recover - anywhere up to 12 weeks.

If you have young children, you will likely need round-the-clock care during your recovery. There will be some bed rest required and you will likely need help to carry out everyday tasks. You must avoid lifting small children in the aftermath of your surgery. All these things will need to be taken into consideration when you are considering mummy makeover surgery.

If you have had a breast lift (mastopexy) as part of your mummy makeover you should be able to breastfeed as this should not interfere with milk supply. However, when you are recovering from invasive surgery, you may discover that finding a comfortable and safe position in which to feed may be a tricky task. You should be able to express milk following a breast lift.

It is also possible to breastfeed with implants, but it depends on the size and placement of the implants. If the incisions have been made under the fold of the breast or through your armpit, you shouldn't have any problems breastfeeding. Your surgeon will be able to advise you more on this at your initial consultation at the Cadogan Clinic.