Motherhood changes everything, including how you feel in your skin. If pregnancy and breastfeeding left you with lax abdominal tissue, stubborn fat pockets, or shifted breast shape, a thoughtfully planned mommy makeover can help you feel like yourself again, without looking “done.” Led by Daniel J. Casper, MD, FACS, board-certified plastic surgeon and Chief of Plastic Surgery at Huntington Memorial Hospital, our Pasadena and Los Angeles practice is built around safety, artistry, and results that look naturally you. In this blog, we’ll take you through the full journey from consultation to recovery.
What A Mommy Makeover Really Is
A mommy makeover is not a preset combo; it’s a customized surgical plan designed around your anatomy, goals, and lifestyle. For some, that may be a breast lift and tummy tuck. For others, it’s liposuction to refine the waist and flanks plus an implant or fat transfer to restore breast volume. The point is precision.
Your plan may include:
- Breast Lift: Restores a youthful breast position and shape.
- Breast Augmentation: Rebuilds lost volume with implants or fat transfer.
- Breast Reduction: Relieves weight, refines proportion, and elevates comfort.
- Tummy Tuck: Tightens separated muscles and removes excess skin.
- Liposuction: Targets resistant pockets for cleaner lines.
Step 1: Your Consultation
Your consultation is a collaborative discussion. Dr. Casper will evaluate skin quality, muscle integrity, areas of volume loss, and fatty distribution. He will also review your lifestyle factors, such as childcare needs and work responsibilities, to ensure your surgical plan fits your reality. You’ll also have the opportunity to see before-and-after photos of similar cases to set clear, realistic expectations.
Step 2: Designing Your Custom Plan
Your plan balances artistry and biomechanics—how tissues drape, how scars can be concealed, and how to achieve symmetry. Incisions are mapped to hide within bras and swimsuits whenever possible. If diastasis (muscle separation) is present, repair is incorporated into abdominoplasty. When the breasts need both lift and fullness, a combined mastopexy-augmentation may be ideal. If you prefer a staged approach, your plan can be sequenced. Once everything is finalized and you’re fully prepared, surgery day arrives.
Step 3: The Day Of Surgery
Procedures are performed in Dr. Casper’s AAAASF-accredited surgical suite or at the hospital, depending on your plan and safety considerations. Anesthesia is delivered by board-certified professionals, and you will wake in a monitored recovery area before heading home with a designated caregiver. Patient safety is central to every step, from surgical planning to follow-up care.
Results That Look Natural and Elegant
The goal is balance, not just “flat” or “full,” but harmonious lines that match your frame. Expect a more refined waistline, a smoother abdominal contour, and breasts that sit more youthfully. Final results develop gradually over several months as swelling subsides and tissues settle.
Begin Your Mommy Makeover Journey
Confidence comes from aligning how you feel inside with how you look on the outside. If you are considering a mommy makeover in Los Angeles or Pasadena, schedule a private consultation with Daniel J. Casper, MD, FACS. Meet the team, see real patient outcomes, and explore a plan designed around your life and goals. Flexible financing options are available, making it easier to move forward when the timing is right. When you are ready, we are here to guide you every step of the way.