How painful is a mommy makeover? ive never had surgery, but im really considering a mommy makeover, because everything is just sagging after three kids. im not good with pain, though. will it be bad? it seems like doing breasts and tummy would just mak

The : The amount of discomfort varies a lot from patient to patient, and is related to the complexity of the surgery. Since you address the issue of sagging, i will answer the question with the assumption that you would consider abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and breast lift (although that may be an incorrect assumption). Most patients do well with oral medications to control the pain associated with surgery. If you were to have your surgery in hospital with an overnight stay, it is quite unlikely that a combination of oral and intravenous pain meds would not be sufficient for the discomfort. With either or both of the procedures you may be considering, ask you surgeon about a post-operative pain pump, which slowly delivers a long-lasting local anesthetic into the surgical areas. These have been quite effective in controlling post-op pain, and usually reduce or eliminate the need for oral medicines for pain.

Pain Varies: Pain after mommy makeover surgery varies from one patient to another and will differ depending on exactly what procedure is performed. The use of pain medication, muscle relaxants, pain pumps etc. Tend to make these operations “tolerable”, with most patients “over the hump” after 2 to 4 days. Your plastic surgeon will provide you with more precise advice during the consultation process.

Mommy makeover pain: Mommy makeovers can be quite uncomfortable. Some things you can do to minimize discomfort includes the use of long-term numbing medication such as Exparel or a pain pump. It is usually at the abdominal portion of the procedure that is more comfortable than the breast. I would definitely consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss the procedure in more detail.

Managing Pain: A mommy makeover often produces dramatic results and yes, it can be an uncomfortable recovery depending on the specifics of your surgical case and the methods you choose to help minimize and manage any pain and discomfort. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your specific options, including the use of a pain pump following surgery.