Home » Body Aesthetics » Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover reshapes the breasts, abdomen and waist that have changed after pregnancy — in a single operation.
“He gave me confidence by explaining how he would approach the operation.”
— Y.B.A. · Google Review (translated from Turkish)
To protect patient privacy, we do not publish before and after photos on our website. To see mommy makeover results of patients with a body type similar to yours, simply message us on WhatsApp.
4–6 Hours
General Anaesthesia
7–10 Days
6 Weeks
1–2 Nights
After 6–8 Weeks
A mommy makeover is a surgical plan that aims to restore the shape and appearance of a woman’s body after childbirth. Sagging and volume loss of the breasts, excess skin on the abdomen, separated muscles and stretch marks, and stubborn fat on the waist and hips are common changes after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
These changes usually do not improve with diet and exercise. In a mommy makeover, procedures such as breast surgery, tummy tuck and liposuction are combined in a single operation, giving a complete result with one anaesthetic and one recovery period.
At the consultation, Dr. Hakki Izmirli assesses your breasts, abdomen and waist together and plans with you which procedures suit you. Every patient’s mommy makeover plan is different.
The aim of a mommy makeover is to treat your body as a whole and achieve a proportionate, natural look:
Google Reviews
4.5 ★★★★★ · 44 reviews on Google · translated from Turkish
I had rhinoplasty with Dr. Hakki about 6 months ago. Although it was an operation I had put off for years, Dr. Hakki’s approach and reassuring manner overcame all my fears. I had almost no pain after surgery and hardly any bruising. His attentiveness, the way he treats patients and how he kept following up after surgery really give you great confidence. I recommend him wholeheartedly.
— Ş.A. ★★★★★ Google
If you want everything to be just right and to suit you, there are no better hands to trust than those of my dear doctor, Dr. Hakki. I am very grateful to him for giving me a new life, confidence and health.
— A.F. ★★★★★ Google
My endless thanks to Dr. Hakki Izmirli, who successfully performed the facelift I had because of a deformity in my face. Care, attention, kindness and success all come together in this wonderful team – I recommend you don’t hesitate to contact them.
— S.T. ★★★★★ Google
A good doctor who takes time for his patients and responds to their wishes while remaining professional. I felt I was in very safe hands and I am very happy with the results so far.
— M.A. ★★★★★ Google
Before the operation he understood my questions and concerns. After a successful operation I could reach him whenever I wanted and was always met with attention and warmth. I thank Dr. Hakki for the care, sincerity and kindness he showed both before and after surgery.
— Y.B.A. ★★★★★ Google
For breasts that have sagged and lost volume after pregnancy and breastfeeding, a breast lift, breast augmentation or a combination of both — a breast lift with implants — is performed as needed. For large, heavy breasts, a breast reduction is preferred.
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess skin and fat below the navel and repairs abdominal muscles separated during pregnancy. The incision stays hidden below the bikini line. Fat on the waist and flanks is removed with liposuction to shape the whole abdominal area.
Stubborn fat on the back, hips, buttocks and legs is removed with VASER liposuction to define your contours. If needed, the removed fat is transferred to the buttocks or breasts.
These procedures are combined in a single operation so that several areas are corrected at once — with one anaesthetic and one recovery period, shortening overall downtime.
During surgery: A mommy makeover is performed in hospital under general anaesthesia and takes 4–6 hours depending on the combined procedures. Pre-operative tests are done at the hospital on the morning of surgery.
After surgery:
Mommy makeover results are long-lasting. The skin removed and the muscles repaired in a tummy tuck are permanent; fat cells removed by liposuction do not come back. However, ageing, significant weight changes and a new pregnancy can affect the result.
Most swelling settles in the first weeks; the final result appears within 3–6 months. Keeping a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle is the best way to maintain it.
The aim of a mommy makeover is to restore the shape and appearance of a woman’s body after having children. Many women notice changes in their body after pregnancy. There are many areas that can be treated, mainly the breasts, abdomen, waist, genital area and buttocks.
A mommy makeover is usually performed as a single-stage procedure and is highly personalised. You should do it for yourself — not to fulfil someone else’s wishes or to try to match an ideal image.
Many techniques can be used. Which procedures suit you depends on the improvement you want, the location of scars and the type of breast implant to be used. Procedures that may be included:
You may be a candidate for a mommy makeover if:
At your consultation we discuss your expectations, general health, any drug allergies and medical treatments, the medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements you take, alcohol and smoking, and previous operations.
Your plastic surgeon also examines your breasts, abdomen and, if needed, buttocks; assesses their size, shape, skin quality and thickness, takes photographs, discusses your options and recommends the treatment plan that suits you.
A mommy makeover is performed in hospital under general anaesthesia and takes about 4–6 hours, depending on the combined procedures. According to the plan, breast surgery, tummy tuck and liposuction are performed in the same session.
After surgery, dressings are applied to the incisions. A support bra minimises swelling and supports the breasts; a compression garment controls swelling of the abdomen, waist and hips.
You will receive specific instructions on wound care, medication and follow-up appointments. You stay 1–2 nights in hospital, and a 7–10 day stay in Istanbul is recommended. Most patients return to daily life in 2–3 weeks and to sport after 6–8 weeks.
Possible risks include bleeding, infection, poor wound healing, haematoma, seroma, changes in nipple sensation, unfavourable scarring, recurrent skin laxity, fat necrosis, deep vein thrombosis, asymmetry, contour irregularities and anaesthesia risks.
Your plastic surgeon explains these risks in detail, and you will be asked to sign consent forms to make sure you fully understand the procedures and possible complications.
Yes. A mommy makeover is recommended once your family is complete. A later pregnancy can stretch the skin again and cause weight gain and changes in breast shape, spoiling the result.
Because the skin below the navel is removed in a tummy tuck, a large share of the stretch marks in this area disappears. Stretch marks outside the removed area become less visible but do not disappear completely.
As with any surgery there will be scars, mainly on the breasts and abdomen. The tummy tuck incision is placed below the bikini line, and breast scars are hidden in natural folds as far as possible. Scars fade considerably over time.
Results are long-lasting, but ageing, weight changes and new pregnancies can affect them. Keeping a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle helps preserve your results.
Because several procedures are combined, a mommy makeover is a major operation. Having it performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, in a fully equipped hospital and after a thorough assessment minimises the risks. When necessary, the procedures can be split into two sessions.
To learn more about a mommy makeover or to book an appointment, contact Dr. Hakki Izmirli.
© 2026 Dr. Hakki Izmirli. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy
