Mommy Makeover in Cleveland, OH: Reclaim Your Body & Confidence
Pregnancy and childbirth are transformative experiences, but they often leave behind physical changes that diet and exercise alone cannot resolve. Stretched abdominal muscles, loss of breast volume, and stubborn fat deposits are natural results of the miracle of motherhood, but they don’t have to be permanent.
A Mommy Makeover, performed by Dr. Rodney Green, is not a single operation but a personalized “master plan” designed to restore your pre-pregnancy silhouette. By combining multiple procedures into a single surgical journey, Dr. Green helps you look and feel like yourself again—refreshed, toned, and confident.
What is a Mommy Makeover? (A Holistic Approach)
The goal of a Mommy Makeover is to address the specific areas most affected by pregnancy, nursing, and the rigors of motherhood. Because every woman’s journey is different, Dr. Green customizes your surgery to target your specific concerns.
Common Concerns Addressed
- The “Mummy Tummy”: Repairing separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) and removing the “apron” of loose skin.
- Breast Changes: Restoring lift to sagging tissues or replacing lost volume for a firmer, perkier profile.
- Stubborn Pockets: Targeting the hips, thighs, and waistline where “baby weight” often lingers.
- The Tired Look: Refreshing the face to eliminate fine lines and signs of fatigue caused by the stress of early motherhood.
Who is the Ideal Candidate?
Timing is Key
It is recommended to wait at least three to six months after giving birth or finishing breastfeeding. This allows your body to stabilize and your breast tissue to return to its baseline.
Completion of Childbearing
While it is safe to have children after a Mommy Makeover, we generally recommend the surgery for women who have finished growing their families. Future pregnancies can re-stretch the skin and muscles, potentially altering your results.
Healthy Non-Smokers
Optimal healing requires excellent circulation. Candidates should be in good health and nicotine-free.
The Recovery Process: Planning for Success
A Mommy Makeover is a major surgery, and recovery is a critical phase. Because multiple areas are treated at once, you only have to go through one healing period.
- The First Week: You will need dedicated help at home. You cannot lift heavy objects—including children—for several weeks.
- Timeline: While non-surgical options require zero downtime, surgical recovery typically ranges from one to eight weeks depending on the extent of the procedures.
- Support: Dr. Green provides medical-grade compression garments and close post-operative monitoring to ensure you are healing comfortably.
Your Mommy Makeover Options
Dr. Green coordinates a combination of procedures to achieve a balanced, harmonious transformation:
- The Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): This is often the cornerstone of the Mommy Makeover. Dr. Green removes loose skin, performs liposuction on the flanks, and—most importantly—tightens the underlying abdominal muscles that were stretched during pregnancy. The result is a flatter, firmer stomach that feels stronger from the inside out.
- Advanced Liposuction: Dr. Green uses VASER and Power-X technology to target stubborn fat in the thighs, buttocks, and waist. This allows for high-definition contouring with less downtime.
- Breast Enhancement (Lift and/or Augmentation)
- Breast Lift (Mastopexy): Ideal for removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple to a more youthful height.
- Breast Augmentation: Uses implants or fat grafting to restore the volume lost after breastfeeding, filling out the upper portion of the breast.: This procedure addresses sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the remaining tissue, creating firmer and perkier breasts. It can be combined with breast augmentation for those seeking to increase breast size.
- Facial Rejuvenation:For mothers experiencing the “tired” look of premature aging, Dr. Green offers non-surgical injectables, fillers, and Botox to smooth fine lines and restore a vibrant, rested glow to the face.
Important Note on Your Recovery & Results
Every individual’s body is unique, and as such, recovery timelines and final aesthetic results will vary from patient to patient. Factors such as your natural anatomy, skin elasticity, and how closely you follow post-operative instructions will influence your healing journey.
While Dr. Green and our team are here to support you every step of the way, your safety is a partnership. It is vital that you contact our office immediately at 440-449-8880 if you notice any unusual symptoms, such as excessive pain, unexpected swelling, redness, or fever. Early communication ensures we can provide the necessary guidance to keep your recovery on track.
Mommy Makeover FAQs
Can I combine all these surgeries at once?
In many cases, yes. Combining procedures is more cost-effective (one anesthesia and facility fee) and offers a “total” transformation. However, Dr. Green will prioritize your safety above all else; if he feels the surgical time would be too long, he may suggest staging the procedures into two sessions.
Where will my scars be?
Dr. Green is an expert in “hidden” incisions. Tummy tuck scars are placed low enough to be hidden by a bikini, and breast incisions are placed in the natural creases or around the areola.
Why shouldn't I just shop for the lowest price?
Dr. Green emphasizes that a Mommy Makeover is a complex, artistic endeavor. Choosing a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 35 years of experience ensures that you are receiving the highest level of safety and the most natural, long-lasting results. Your body is an investment.
Consultation Checklist: Questions to Ask Dr. Green
- How long should I wait after my last child before having surgery?
- Which combination of procedures will best address my specific concerns?
- Can I see “Before & After” photos of other moms with a similar body type?
- What kind of assistance will I need at home during the first week of recovery?
Achieve Your Dream Body With Our Experienced Surgical Team
We understand that your body is unique, and your goals for surgery are too. That’s why we offer a variety of surgical procedures to help you achieve your desired results.
Dr. Rodney Green is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality care and support. We will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that meets your individual needs and expectations.
Call us at 440-449-8880 or email us at drgreen@dr-rodgreen.com to take the first step toward the body of your dreams. to take the first step toward the body of your dreams.