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Mommy Makeover Scottsdale

We specialize in Mommy Makeover surgery in AZ combining Tummy Tuck, Breast Surgery, BBL and more.

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Mommy Makeover in Scottsdale

Get a Scottsdale mommy makeover at Guerra Plastic Surgery.

A mommy makeover at Guerra Plastic Surgery Center combines multiple procedures at one time. The most popular mommy makeover combination of procedures consists of a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), liposuction and a breast surgery in Scottsdale, We frequently perform a tummy truck and breast augmentation, tummy tuck and breast lift with implants or without. View these beautiful results at our mommy makeover before and after photos section of the website. There are many more makeover combinations.

Here is a complete list of options at Guerra Plastic Surgery Center:

  • Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation
  • Tummy Tuck and Breast Breast Lift with Breast Implants
  • Tummy Tuck and Breast Breast Lift Only (No Breast Implants)
  • Tummy Tuck and Breast Reduction
  • Tummy Tuck and Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

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Tummy tuck and Breast Augmentation in Scottsdale, Arizona actual patient.

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Mommy Makeover Surgeons in Scottsdale, Arizona

Our practice specializes in mommy makeovers.

The most important decision in getting a top mommy makeover in Arizona is selecting the right surgeon. Guerra Plastic Surgery Center specializes in mommy makeovers so our surgeons are highly rated in the area. Both of our board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Aldo Guerra and Dr. Jonathan Dang, has extensive training, expertise and techniques to achieve the most beautiful mommy makeover results in AZ.

Schedule a mommy makeover consultation with one of our Scottsdale plastic surgeon to begin your journey.

Dr. Jonathan Dang and Dr. Aldo Guerra
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Best Mommy Makeover in Arizona Photos

Over 10,000 before-and-after photos in our photo gallery.

Mommy makeover before and after photos in Arizona are a great way to view and research the different tummy tuck and breast surgery results. Our Scottsdale plastic surgeons have the experience and techniques to give you the lowest tummy tuck incision, help you achieve a smaller waistline and rejuvenate your breasts all at the same time. Our patients at Guerra Plastic Surgery Center are thrilled with the beautiful mommy makeover results. Explore our extensive mommy makeover before and after photo gallery.

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Mommy Makeover Options

Choose the best mommy makeover in Arizona fit for you.

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Tummy Tuck And Breast Augmentation

Our most popular mommy makeover in Scottsdale option.

The most popular mommy makeover procedure at Guerra Plastic Surgery Center is the tummy tuck with breast augmentation. After childbirth, patients consider a mommy makeover to help restore their bodies. Our mommy makeover surgeons use their advanced techniques, including a very-low tummy tuck incision, the latest generation silicone gummy bear breast implants, pain reduction medication Exparel, optional overnight stays and more.

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Case 34553 Before
Case 34553 After

Corsette Tummy Tuck, Liposuction of the Hips and Flanks and Breast Augmentation with 325cc Natrelle Responsive Implants, Actual Patient.

Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation at a glance

Avg. Surgery Time

3 - 4 hours

Anesthesia

General

Location

Certified Outpatient Center or Specialty Hospital

Recovery

  • Back to work: less than 2 weeks
  • Full exercise: 6 weeks

Improving the Experience

Overnight stay
Exparel® Long Lasting Pain Control
Funnel Implant Delivery Device
Implant Warranty

Am I a Good Candidate?

  • Healthy
  • Non-smoker
  • No medical conditions that reduce wound healing
  • Have excess skin and fat in abdomen
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) 26 - 32
  • Unhappy with size and shape of breasts
  • Realistic goals and expectations
Mommy Makeover Case #39785 - before
Mommy Makeover Case #39785 - after

Tummy Tuck with Corset technique, Power Assisted Liposuction of the Bra Rolls Hips and Flanks and Breast Augmentation with 520cc Mentor Boost Breast Implants, Actual Patient.

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Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift

Get rejuvenated with a mommy makeover today!

Another popular mommy makeover procedure is the tummy tuck and breast lift surgery. Often, breasts can sag after childbirth and need a breast lift to rejuvenate them. The combination tummy tuck can be paired with an anchor pattern breast lift, vertical breast lift or periareolar breast lift with or without breast implants.

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Case 34675 Before
Case 34675 After

Tummy Tuck, Liposuction of the Bra Rolls, Hips, Flanks and pubic area with an Anchor Pattern Breast Lift with 440cc Mentor Boost Breast Implants, Actual Patient.

Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift at a glance

Avg. Surgery Time

5 - 6 hours

Anesthesia

General

Location

Certified Outpatient Center or Specialty Hospital

Recovery

  • Back to work: 2 weeks
  • Full exercise: 6 weeks

Improving the Experience

Overnight stay
Exparel® Long Lasting Pain Control
embrace® #1 Scar Therapy Treatment
Funnel Implant Delivery Device
Implant Warranty

Am I a Good Candidate?

  • Healthy
  • Non-smoker
  • No medical conditions that reduce wound healing
  • Have excess skin and fat in abdomen
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) 26 - 32
  • Unhappy with size and shape of breasts
  • Realistic goals and expectations
Mommy Makeover Case #27651 - before
Mommy Makeover Case #27651 - after

Tummy Tuck, Liposuction of the Axilla and Flanks with an Anchor Pattern Breast Lift with No Implants, Actual Patient.

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Tummy Tuck and Breast Reduction

Reduce both your waistline and your breasts in one procedure.

After childbirth, patients also request the mommy makeover procedure tummy tuck with breast reduction. Over time, breasts can sag and breast tissue can be removed to reduce the breast size.

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Case 27651 Before
Case 27651 After

Tummy Tuck and Breast Reduction at a glance

Avg. Surgery Time

5.5 - 6 hours

Anesthesia

General

Location

Certified Outpatient Center or Specialty Hospital

Recovery

  • Back to work: 2 weeks
  • Full exercise: 6 weeks

Improving the Experience

Overnight stay
Exparel® Long Lasting Pain Control

Am I a Good Candidate?

  • Healthy
  • Non-smoker
  • No medical conditions that reduce wound healing
  • Have excess skin and fat in abdomen
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) 26 - 32
  • Unhappy with size and shape of breasts
  • Realistic goals and expectations
Mommy Makeover Case #35640 - before
Mommy Makeover Case #35640 - after
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Tummy Tuck and Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

Reduce both your waistline and increase your buttocks volume in one procedure.

Patients also request the mommy makeover procedure tummy tuck with fat transfer to the buttocks to give them a flatter tummy and rounder buttocks.

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Mommy Makeover Case #5265 - Before
Mommy Makeover Case #5265 - After
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State-of-the-Art Mommy Makeover Techniques

Beautiful mommy makeover results are the norm at Guerra Plastic Surgery.

Both Dr. Aldo Guerra and Dr. Jonathan Dang offers patients the advanced Very-Low Tummy Tuck Incision. This allows the patients to hide the incision with the regular underwear as the incision is healing. Patients feel really good about keeping the incision low since scarring is a major concern for most patients. He also uses the latest suture closing techniques, Exparel® long lasting pain control medication and other advanced techniques to achieve beautiful mommy makeover results.

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Tummy tuck before and after photos in Arizona showing the very-low incision technique. Photos shown are six (6) weeks after surgery, actual patient.

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Low Incision + Scar Therapy = Better Results

Silicone sheets and silicone gel treatments are great for tummy and breast surgery incisions.

Guerra Plastic Surgery Center offers scar therapy treatments with silicone gel for our Phoenix and Scottsdale area patients concerned about tummy tuck and breast lift scars. Patients can also purchase silicone sheets that protect and heal the incision at many online marketplaces. It has been clinically proven there are scar therapy treatments to minimize the formation of scars after surgery.

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Before after tummy tuck incision treated with embrace® Active Scar Defense. Results shown at 8 months.

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Fly to Arizona for Mommy Makeover Surgery

Great surgeons, great weather, why not do your surgery in Arizona?

Even if you live outside Arizona, you can still have your mommy makeover performed by one of our board-certified plastic surgeons in Scottsdale at Guerra Plastic Surgery Center. Our Fly In for Surgery program is designed to make the process simple and convenient for out-of-town patients, from consultations and scheduling to local accommodations and recovery guidance.

Explore how easy it is to plan your trip on our Fly In for your mommy makeover in Arizona page.

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Welcome to Scottsdale, where recovery meets relaxation.

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Ready for a Mommy Makeover in AZ?

Call us at (480) 568-2523 or schedule your personal consultation today and get your mommy makeover surgery journey started.

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Mommy makeover surgeons Jonathan Dang, MD and Aldo Guerra, MD, FACS.

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Pregnancy, Babies and your Body

When you are ready to rejuvenate your body.

Mommy makeovers are very popular in our practice because patients are very impressed with our Scottsdale plastic surgeons and their advanced techniques. With pregnancy, we all know the changes that can occur on the body. The body of a woman who has been through pregnancy is never the same. Just about everyone who has given birth develops the same problem areas: the breasts, the tummy, and the fat pads. Many women cannot recognize themselves and others feel like their body no longer belongs to them. Unfortunately, the body does not easily snap back into shape. As women attempt to regain their previous lifestyle, they find this to be a significant challenge.

Done Having Kids

Get back to you.

There is no doubt that having a child is one of the most fulfilling experiences a woman can have in life. Some women, however, feel self-conscious about the effects that can happen after pregnancy. Pregnancy takes its toll on a mother’s body, especially the breasts and tummy area. Stretching of the stomach muscles and tummy skin is normal with pregnancy and is variable depending on each individual. The breasts are sometimes affected by increasing elasticity and softness. Areas like the hips, back and thighs may accumulate fat that may not dissipate completely after pregnancy.

Make an appointment today to discuss the popular mommy makeover procedures.

Mommy Makeover Case #14488 - before
Mommy Makeover Case #14488 - after

Post pregnancy mom with a tummy tuck, liposuction and breast augmentation with 400cc breast implants.

Tummy Changes After Pregnancy

Learn what happens to your tummy.

Typically, the tummy area changes the most with pregnancy. The combination of growing uterus and pregnancy-related hormones allows you to stretch and increase the abdominal girth. These changes are normal and serve to allow the abdominal wall muscles to stretch allowing your baby to grow comfortably. This phenomenon typically creates a separation of the abdominal muscles, called rectus diastasis, in order to accommodate your baby. The skin of the tummy also stretches and becomes more elastic under the same influences, and may develop stretchmarks. In some women, the abdominal tissues affected return to their pre-pregnancy state, but most do not. Many women have loose, sagging skin, and disfiguring stretch marks, with a bulging abdominal wall to varying degrees post pregnancy. If a C-section was performed, the hanging skin may be quite pronounced. Diet and exercise typically do not help with these changes, which are often permanent, and cannot be reversed without cosmetic plastic surgery.

Mommy Makeover Case #37592 - before
Mommy Makeover Case #37592 - after

Post pregnancy mom with a tummy tuck, lipo360, breast implant exchange with Galaflex mesh with 635cc Mentor Boost breast implants.

Fat Storage After Pregnancy

Learn how your body stores fat after pregnancy.

Weight gain is an expected outcome of pregnancy. Not all women are able to lose the weight they gained during pregnancy. Some need a little help via liposuction or lipo to erase the evidence of pregnancy. With liposuction many of these fat pads are reduced. Normal hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy create permanent effects on the ability of the body to store localized fatty deposits on the hips, back, tummy, love-handles, buttocks and thighs. Depending on how much weight you gained, you may continue to store sizeable fat pockets in undesirable areas. The result from this weight gain may never go completely away and the fat pads can remain long after the birth of your child.

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Body contouring with liposuction

Add a Little Lipo.

Liposuction is recommended for these stubborn fat pockets. Liposuction is the removal of fat from deposits beneath the skin using a hollow tube, called a cannula, with the assistance of a vacuum device. Liposuction can be performed under general, IV sedation, and/or local (tumescent) anesthesia. Dr. Aldo Guerra prefers to use a modified version of tumescent liposuction which combines tumescent anesthesia and add some systemic anesthesia (general or IV sedation), administered by an anesthesiologist, to increase your comfort and make your experience better. The modified tumescent Scottsdale liposuction refers to a technique that uses large volumes of dilute local anesthetic medication and adrenaline, injected into the targeted fat pads until we see the tissue swollen and firm. This technique allows for safe, maximal fat removal with minimal blood loss.

Find out if now is the right time for your Mommy Makeover. Schedule a private consultation today.

Case 3013 Before
Case 3013 After
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Mommy Makeover Recovery Specialists

Our post-op team is ready to help you recover.

Recovery Step-by-Step

Overview on the recovery process.

We find it useful to think of the recovery period after mommy makeover as occurring in phases. We have categorized the postoperative recovery into 3 stages or phases in order for you to better understand the entire recovery experience. The 3 phases of mommy makeover surgery include:

  1. Mommy Makeover Recovery
  2. Tummy Renewal
  3. Clearance
Dr. Aldo with patients

Dr. Aldo in a post-operative recovery room with actual patients.

Phase 1: Mommy Makeover Recovery

Let’s get it started.

The Mommy Makeover Recovery phase begins as soon as surgery is completed and you enter the anesthesia recovery unit. Our nursing staff in the recovery unit will make sure you come out of anesthesia gently and have the appropriate level of pain control when you go to your private overnight recovery suite. This is where you will spend a very comfortable first night. Before going home the next morning, the nursing staff will provide you with additional instructions.

The Mommy Recovery phase lasts 14 days and focuses on post-op comfort. Once you arrive home, you can begin taking medications such as muscle relaxants and oral pain medications. Patients describe tightness and pressure in the breasts and abdomen after mommy makeover surgery. The combination of muscle relaxants and pain medications is noteworthy for creating the most positive experience after mommy makeover surgery. A great number of patients can stop the pain medication after 5 days. Breast massaging for saline and MemoryGel® silicone breast implants will start during this phase. No massaging is performed for MemoryShape® silicone breast implants. Patients typically return to some activity, including light-duty work 10 to 14 days after surgery. We do not recommend any vigorous exercise, which raises your heart rate above 100 beats per minute until 2 weeks after surgery. This includes avoiding heavy lifting.

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Model wearing a breast band.

Tummy Renewal

Most important phase.

After 2 weeks, we begin the Mommy Makeover Renewal phase. This is the most important phase of the entire recovery process. The mommy makeover renewal phase focuses on continuing incision healing, breast implant positioning, reduction of swelling and increasing activity. At this time, it is recommended you apply silicone sheets 12 hours a day to reduce inflammation on the incisions. To reduce swelling, we advise a program of lymphatic massaging to dramatically eradicate swelling and improve the feeling of tightness.This is performed over the next 4 to 6 weeks and allows patients to perform normal activities with comfort. No massaging is recommended for those receiving MemoryShape® breast implants. You should also continue to wear your supportive garments throughout this period. At this point, we allow patients to resume more vigorous activity including exercise. Limited physical activity is restricted to aerobic exercise keeping your heart rate around 100 to 130 beats per minute. You should continue this light regiment until 8 weeks after mommy makeover surgery.

breast massage

Breast massages are recommended for MemoryGel® and saline breast implants.

Phase 3: Clearance

Getting back to normal.

Patients are considered healed from their mommy makeover surgery when the swelling in the tummy has dropped by 90%, the incision has made nice progress, and the breasts implants have settled nicely. This typically takes 8 to 12 weeks after the surgery. When this occurs, we inform patients they are cleared to live a normal lifestyle. We call this the mommy makeover Clearance Phase. The rate of healing for each individual is variable. For some, the ability of the swelling to dissipate is slower. For some patients, including those with elastic abdominal skin, the ability to lose swelling seems expedited and they may return to full function sooner. On the other hand, patients with tighter skin should expect a longer period of settling with the healing proceeding at a slower pace. Sit-ups will likely not be required and if you decide on sit-ups, we recommend you wait 6 months after surgery to perform this type of exercise.

Discuss recovery expectations and get a personalized timeline during your Mommy Makeover consultation. Schedule a consultation today.

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Return to light activity after breast augmentation surgery, Model.

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Mommy Makeover Recovery Q & A

How far apart will my Post-Operative Appointments be?

After you are discharged from the overnight recovery facility you will be seen in the office within the first 3-5 days after surgery for pain pump removal. A second visit will be made for 6-8 days post-op for drain removal. A third visit will be made for 10-14 days post-op for DERMABOND™ PRINEO™ tape removal. A fourth visit will be made for 4 weeks post-op for general follow up and a final visit is made for 8-12 weeks post-op for final follow up with the doctor, photos and discharge.

What happens if I have any questions or concerns after hours?

Our patients are instructed to call our office at (480) 568-2523, at which time a member of our after hours on-call service will decide if the nurse/physician will need to be contacted ASAP. If the matter is urgent and cannot wait until the following business day the after hours service will contact either the doctor or the nurse and have them call you back within 15 minutes. We have a member of our post-op team on call 24 hours a day.

What should I wear to my post-op appointments after my Mommy Makeover surgery?

We suggest that patients come to their post-op appointments wearing loose fitting clothing such as a sun dress that slips off easily, a gown that buttons or zips down the front, or a house robe similar to a muumuu dress (you can find these at Walmart). At the first three visits we will need to remove everything in order to look at the surgical area and properly treat you. Wearing appropriate clothing will make it easier for you during your appointment.

Will I be spending the night after my surgery?

Yes, after your surgery you will be transferred to the recovery center upstairs where you will spend the night under constant supervision from the nursing staff. Greenbaum Overnight Recovery Center offers state-of-the-art, private rooms for our patients to recover in. Each nurse is fully trained in taking care of the special needs a plastic surgery patient requires. A one-night stay is included in the price of your surgery but if you would like to stay more than one night it is your choice to add that on.

What is the On-Q Pain Relief System?

The On-Q Pain Relief System is a localized post-operative pain pump system that is placed by the surgeon prior to the end of surgery. This closed, sterile system delivers a constant pain relieving medication to the surgical area that lasts up to 2-3 days post-op. The On-Q Pain Relief System allows for a faster recovery and the medication won’t make you drowsy. Another added benefit to the On-Q Pain Relief System is that it comes with its very own carrying pouch, similar to a fanny pack, that is lightweight and can also hold your drain bulb. The pain pump is removed by a member of the Post-Op Team on your first post-op visit.

Will I have any drains in place after my Mommy Makeover surgery?

Yes, typically you will come home from the recovery center with one drain depending upon the type of tummy tuck you are having. If you are having a more extensive tummy tuck you may have two drains in place. The type of drain/s used are Jackson-Pratt or JP drains and will remain in place until the output has turned a straw color and is draining below 25-30cc of fluid within a 24-hour period. While the drain/s is in place it is important to follow the post-op instructions given to you by the recovery facility for maintaining the patency (openess) of the drain by milking the drainage tubing at least three times a day. We suggest emptying the drainage bulb at least four times a day and record the date, time and amount each time.

When can I take a shower after my Mommy Makeover?

We recommend not taking a full shower until after your drain(s) have been removed. Until your drain(s) are removed you can have your caregiver provide you with a partial or complete bed bath.

How long do I have to wear my surgical garments for?

After a mommy makeover surgery you will go home in either a white abdominal binder or a black compression garment depending if you have any liposuction with your surgery as well as a surgical bra. The compression garment will be worn for at least 6 weeks. The purpose of the compression garment is to help reduce swelling as well as to support the abdomen and lower back region. The surgical bra is worn for at least 5-7 days, after that you can start wearing a sports bra that hooks in the front / back or wear a Coobies-style bra. You can find great selections of sports bras at Kohl’s and we carry the Coobies in our office.

When do my sutures come out and what is going to be on my incision after surgery?

Sutures are removed along with the DERMABOND™ PRINEO™ tape 10-14 days post-op. DERMABOND™ PRINEO™ incorporates a self-adhering mesh that is applied to the approximated skin edges to provide temporary skin edge alignment until the liquid topical skin adhesive is applied to achieve skin closure. It also aids in the recovery of the incision.

How long do I need to use ice packs?

Ice therapy is very beneficial if applied for 20 minutes at a time with 20-40 minutes in between each application. It is recommended to be used for the first 72 hours. You should start this after you get home from the recovery center. Using ice decreases post-operative inflammation (swelling) which in turn decreases post-operative pain.

What type of medications will I receive for my mommy makeover surgery and how often should I take them?

For the mommy makeover, you will receive an antibiotic, an anti-nausea, a narcotic pain reducer, a muscle relaxant, and an anti-clotting medication that is injected daily by the caregiver. For efficacy we recommend that patients alternate the pain medication with the muscle relaxer every 4 hours to maintain a consistent level of medication in their system to avoid any pain spikes. We recommend patients stay on a continual dosing schedule through a 24 hour period for the first 3-5 days then eventually wean off of the narcotic pain medication. We also recommend that for patients who have a tendency not to tolerate narcotic pain medications to take the anti-nausea medication 30 minutes prior to their pain medication to decrease the risk of nausea/vomiting.

What is the best sleeping position after my Mommy Makeover surgery?

The most practical sleeping position after a tummy tuck is in a recliner/Lazy Boy type of chair. This will automatically place you in a 45 degree angle with your back and legs elevated. If you do not have a recliner we suggest placing 2-3 pillows behind your head/shoulders and 2-3 pillows under your knees to keep the body in a soft “V” formation. This will keep any extra tension around the abdominal incision to a minimum. It also helps to reduce swelling in the feet and ankles, which can be common after abdominal surgery.

What type of Breast Massage will I be performing and how frequently?

Breast Massage is another essential element within the Breast Augmentation recovery process. At your first Post-Op visit a member of the Post-Op team will teach you a very gentle breast massage that will help to relax the pectoralis muscle. These massages are performed for 5-10 minutes twice daily until your next Post-Op visit. Around 7-10 days after surgery after the sutures are removed, a member of the Post-Op team will teach you more aggressive breast massage by showing you how to “walk down the muscle” and start training the internal scar tissue around the implant to stay away from the implant. You will perform this massage for a minimum of 5 minutes twice daily unless otherwise instructed by Dr. Aldo Guerra. At your next visit approximately 3-4 weeks after surgery a member of the Post-Op team will teach you additional breast massage that will help with more movement of the implant. The more you massage, the softer the breasts will feel. Patients will perform this massage for 5 minutes twice daily until their final visit with Dr. Aldo.

What is Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (LDT) or Lymphatic Massage? How is it beneficial to my recovery and is it required?

LDT is a gentle hands on therapy used to manually move the lymph fluid out of the body speeding up your recovery time. It is a specialized technique provided by a Lymphatic Drainage Specialist. Not only does this speed recovery by reducing toxins in your system and decreasing your swelling, it improves post-operative results. We recommend at least 4-6 treatments after having a Tummy Tuck surgery and if you can, one treatment prior to surgery. This treatment is not required but it is highly beneficial. Check with a Post-Op team member for a list of practitioners we refer to and ask about our patient testimonials about the service.

When can I drive after my mommy makeover surgery?

After a tummy tuck it is important not to drive for at least two weeks to prevent any injury to yourself. After two weeks, when you feel you can react in an emergency situation AND do not have any narcotic medication in your system you can drive.

What do I need to put on my scars to help them heal better & when can I start this?

embrace® Active Scar Defense is our #1 scar therapy treatment for breast and tummy incisions. Typically, within 2-3 weeks after surgery and when all of the sutures, tape or surgical glue has been removed you can start your embrace® treatments. Also consider using Vitamin E oil, Bio Oil, topical scar creams or liquids, or apply silicone sheets. This will assist the scar to appear less pink and decrease in thickness and texture.

What is "Scar Massage?"

Scar massage is taught to each patient during post-op visits by a member of our Post-Op team. Scar tissue forms whenever there is an incision made in the skin. As scar tissue heals, it tends to contract and get thick. We know that the nature of scar tissue as it’s healing is to contract but we also know that scar tissue is very malleable and trainable so we teach scar massage to help our patients achieve the most desired outcome possible with their scars. By placing pressure on scars or by rubbing/massaging them, the fibrous tissue gets broken down and trains the scar tissue to heal more flat. The more frequently it gets massaged, the flatter the scars will heal. This process takes anywhere from several weeks up to 6 months, at which point scar tissue matures and becomes less malleable or permanent.

When can I resume Vitamins and Herbal Supplements?

Depending upon specific supplements, within two weeks post-op you can resume Vitamins and Herbal Supplements with the exception of weight loss supplements in which case you need to wait at least six weeks to resume.

I need help filling out paperwork for my employer, who can help me with this?

A member of our Post-Op team will assist you with this. Please bring your paperwork in at your pre-op appointment so they will have sufficient time to complete the documents required. If you have specific forms that your employer requires, there is a $25 fee for each form to be completed and will be collected prior to the form being completed please allow 7-10 days for completion. If you only require a letter for your employer there is no fee for that. Generally speaking, Short Term Disability does not cover cosmetic procedures.

When can I workout/exercise?

We encourage every post-operative patient to start walking short distances as soon as they arrive home from surgery. Typically we like you to keep your Heart Rate under 100 Beats Per Minute (BPM) within the first two weeks. At week three, you can increase your Heart Rate to 120 BPM, at four weeks you can increase your Heart Rate to 130 BPM and at five weeks you can gradually work back into your normal regimen with the exception of lifting anything over 20 pounds. After six weeks you may return to your regular fitness regimen minus any abdominal exercises. We ask that you refrain from any abdominal exercises for at least 3-6 months post-op.

Have questions about recovery? Schedule a consultation to get answers specific to your Mommy Makeover plan.

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Mommy Makeover Reviews in Phoenix and Scottsdale

Confidence, care and results you can trust.

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Tiffany on Google

I am extremely happy with my results from my mommy makeover. After having five kids and the last two were twins, my stomach was so stretched out that no amount of exercise would do what Dr. Guerra was able to do. My stomach looks great! A friend referred me to his practice and I felt comfortable during the first consult. Dr. Guerra and his staff were always professional. I have already referred a few of my friends.

Courtney on Google

I’m beyond excited and Happy with my results! 3 weeks post op from having my Mommy makeover. Dr. Guerra is the BEST! He listened to every concern and answered all my questions. All the Ladies in the office were amazing and very helpful!

Bguerrero on Google

I am a 35yr old mother of 6, I have been wanting to get a Mommy Makeover for years now and just never had the courage or money to really do it. I saved for 3 years met over 6 different doctors read many reviews and did my research. When I came to Dr. Guerra’s office I was greeted and talked to Vidianna. I had my 1st consultation and I felt very comfortable, I was showed a lot of his work he had done and I was impressed. It took me 6 months to decide I am just going to do it. I was really scared of everything from going under to having ugly scares, infection you name it. I had heard so many horror stories before. I got many phone calls to see where I was at and if this was something I wanted done. I loved that it was never a pressure phone call it was always just giving me more information that I needed to make up my own mind. I was very happy with that cause the other doctors I seen seemed very pushy. Every appointment I went to before and after surgery was awesome, never waited to long and everyone was very helpful and courteous. I am 3 months out and my results are amazing. I feel great, I’m happy my husband is a very happy man!! So if you are thinking of doing it just do it, do not dwell on it. If you know it is something you have wanted for a long time just do it! I will say that nothing can every make you perfect but you will look great and you will feel great this is one of the best decisions I have made for myself. Dr. Aldo Guerra and his team are amazing and if you are looking for a great Mommy Makeover you are looking at the right place.

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Servicing the Phoenix metro area, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Glendale, Anthem, Cave Creek, Peoria, Buckeye, Avondale and surrounding areas.

* All appointments require a credit card to schedule or keep on file.

Board certified plastic surgeon Aldo Guerra, MD, FACS offers one (1) FREE consultation for new qualified patients that are interested in primary, first-time Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Tummy Tuck, Mommy Makeover, Body Lift, Thigh Lift, Arm Lift with a credit card on file.

Dual board certified plastic surgeon Jonathan Dang, MD offers one (1) FREE consultation for new qualified patients that are interested in Rhinoplasty, Facelift / Necklift, Brow Lift, Eyelid Surgery, Ear Surgery, Chin Implants, Gynecomastia, Labiaplasty, Liposuction360, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Mommy Makeover, Body Lift, Thigh Lift, Arm Lift, Body Lift, Thigh Lift, Arm Lift, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Implant Exchange, Breast Revision, Breast Implant Removal, Breast Reduction and Minimally Invasive In-Office Procedures including Labiaplasty, Neck Liposuction, Upper Lids Blepharoplasty, Buccal Fat Removal, Mons Liposuction, Lip Lift and Fat Transfer to the Face with a credit card on file.

Two (2) business day notice is required if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment to avoid being charged the $100.00 fee to your credit card on file. This also applies if you NO SHOW to your scheduled appointment.

If you previously had a FREE consultation then a $100 non-refundable fee for a second consultation is required.

We require a $25 scheduling fee for all non-surgical procedures. Two (2) business day notice is required if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment to avoid any fees.

We do not accept insurance.

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