What a mommy makeover is (and isn't)
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"Mommy makeover" isn't the technical name of a single surgery — it's a plan that generally combines three procedures: breast surgery (augmentation, lift, or both), a tummy tuck, and liposuction. The exact combination depends on each case.
It's designed to address body changes associated with pregnancy and breastfeeding — abdominal skin that doesn't respond to exercise or diet, changes in breast volume and position, and localized fat deposits. It's not an alternative to healthy habits, but a complement for when those changes no longer respond to them.
A common question is whether everything can be done in a single surgery. The answer depends on the patient's overall health and anesthesia evaluation — combining procedures reduces the number of recoveries, but isn't always the safest choice for every case, and that decision is made by the surgeon during the assessment, not by the patient alone.
The approximate range at Surgical Travel is $149,000 to $199,000 MXN, and the general recommendation is to plan a minimum stay of 10 to 14 days in Cancún to allow for postoperative check-ups before flying back.
As with any combined procedure, coordination matters as much as the surgery itself: more than one procedure means more follow-up, not less.
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