Mummy Makeover

Ligament stretch and skin laxity from pregnancy are usually what cause breasts to sit lower than before. A breast lift repositions breast tissue and tightens skin without necessarily changing size, and can be paired with implants if volume has also been lost.

Milk production during breastfeeding can leave breasts permanently larger and heavier, contributing to ongoing back, neck and shoulder pain long after weaning. Breast reduction surgery removes excess tissue to relieve that physical load and reshape the breast to better suit your frame.

Pregnancy stretches the abdominal muscles, and in many women, they don’t fully knit back together, leaving a persistent bulge (diastasis recti) regardless of fitness level. A tummy tuck procedure removes excess skin and repairs separated muscle, addressing both the cosmetic and structural changes pregnancy causes. Where diastasis recti repair is medically indicated rather than purely cosmetic, part of the procedure may attract a Medicare rebate. This is assessed on your specific presentation, so ask during the consultation whether you qualify.

Pregnancy weight often redistributes to the flanks, hips and thighs in ways that resist normal diet and exercise, even once the rest of the body returns to a stable weight. Liposuction targets these specific pockets to refine contour rather than achieve broad weight loss.

Because a mummy makeover in Australia usually combines procedures, both figures scale with how many components are involved:

• Hospital stay: typically 1 night for a single procedure (e.g. breast surgery alone), extending to 2–3 nights when a tummy tuck is combined with breast surgery or liposuction.
• Time under anaesthetic: roughly 2–3 hours for a single procedure, up to 5–6 hours for a full combination surgery.

These are typical ranges, not fixed figures. Your surgical plan and exact timing will be confirmed once Dr Yunaev has assessed which procedures you need.

Most mummy makeover patients are also caring for young children during recovery, and this shapes the plan more than almost anything else. In the first 1–2 weeks, lifting restrictions typically mean you can’t pick up a toddler, carry a car seat, or manage school runs unassisted. Arranging help from a partner, family member, or paid support for this period is part of a safe recovery.

By weeks 3–6, most patients can manage light childcare tasks, though heavy lifting (a car seat with a baby in it, a toddler on your hip) generally still needs to wait until you’re cleared around the 6-week mark. Planning this support in advance is one of the most overlooked parts of preparing for a Sydney mummy makeover.

This is a significant but well-tolerated operation, and results are long-lasting when timed appropriately. Surgery may be right for you if:

• You are physically healthy and at a stable weight
• You have realistic expectations
• You are a non-smoker, or have stopped smoking
• You are bothered by how pregnancy has changed your body, in ways diet and exercise haven’t resolved

Mummy makeover surgery isn’t a substitute for weight loss or an exercise program, and results can be affected by significant future weight changes. Read more on post-pregnancy candidacy to see whether now is the right time for you.

We recommend waiting at least 6–12 months after giving birth, and until breastfeeding has fully finished, before proceeding. This gives your body time to stabilise, so results aren’t compromised by ongoing change.

If you’re unhappy with the physical effects of pregnancy on your body and want to explore your options, book a consultation with Dr Yunaev to discuss a tailored mummy makeover surgery plan. You may also want to review our guide to mummy makeover cost and the new cosmetic surgery regulations that apply across NSW before your appointment.

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