May 08, 2026
A mommy makeover is one of our most revolutionary procedures yet. It’s a tummy tuck paired with a breast surgery of your choice (an augmentation, a lift, or both) and it addresses a slew of patient concerns in just one procedure.
Patients who have had mommy makeovers report feeling like a whole new person—or really, just feeling like themselves before all the changes that came with pregnancy and childbirth.
Considering this monumental change, recovery from a mommy makeover is more extensive than if you had just one procedure done. Getting multiple surgeries at once saves you time in the long run, but it means that immediately after your operation you’ll need all the TLC you can get.
For the initial 24-48 hours post-op, you’ll need a caregiver. Remember, you’ll be put under general anaesthesia during the operation, the effects of which take time to subside. You’ll also be at your most tender after being freshly operated on.A caregiver is someone (or someones) who can drive you back home from your surgery, help you take your medications on time, and just overall be around to serve you when needed. It’s kind of nice because you have an excuse to have someone wait on you hand and foot.
After two days, you’ll slowly start taking on more tasks, but you’ll still need help. During the first two weeks, you’ll notice that standing up for any lengthy period will be difficult; in fact, you won’t be able to stand upright at all. Lifting anything is also off the table—this means children too…
Once you reach the 2-week–1-month mark, you’ll ramp up with some light movement and eventually be able to lift lighter objects (still no kiddos). This means that for at least a month, you’ll be needing a lot of help at home. Given these elements of recovery, the summertime may be the best time to book your mommy makeover.
Although the surgery itself only lasts a few hours, recovery takes much longer. For about one month, you’ll need to be off work or, at the very least, working reduced hours. Depending on your occupation, you may have a lighter workload during the summertime. If so, you won’t have to worry about falling behind on big projects or missing out on presentations.
If you’re still a student, the summer is prime time for booking a surgery because you’ll have few or no classes compared to the rest of the school year. The same applies for parents of school-aged children. Summer break means you won’t have to account for pick-ups, drop-offs, strict morning and night routines, and everything in between.
When you plan your surgery for a time when you’ll face fewer demands from the world, you set yourself up for success. Instead of fretting about when you can get back to your regular programming, you can relish this time to yourself. In fact, patients report better recovery outcomes when they prioritize downtime and slow things down during their first couple weeks post-op.
The summertime doesn’t just mean more downtime for you; it can also mean more availability from your community. Generally lighter workloads mean that securing support for yourself (and childcare when needed) is a lot easier. If your working friends and family members have calmer caseloads, they can be around to help you out during your recovery.
Again, everybody has a different circumstance, but booking your mommy makeover during the summer could mean that you have your pick of support people to rotate through during recovery. Adult children who are home for summer break, family members who have vacation days to spare, friends who get off work early… The possibilities are endless.
After all, it takes a village.
There is a general consensus, backed by increasing research, that our mental and physical health impact one another. When one is doing well, the other follows suit. When one isn’t doing so hot, well… you get the idea.
Patients who are in better moods overall tend to experience improved healing. This is because your mental state impacts your immune response. One theory for this is that when you spend resources tending to your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, it leaves a little less life force to function physically.
Research also shows that sunlight has a positive impact on our overall mood. Vitamin D, longer days, warmer weather… Whatever it is about Mr. Sun that lifts our spirits, there’s no denying that we all get a little pep in our step following the Winter Blues.
Booking your surgery during the summer can create a positive atmosphere that counteracts the yuckiness you’ll feel during recovery. It’s like a boost in one domain of your life to make up for a dip in another. You’re physically feeling down, so you want to lift your morale to balance the scales while you get your strength back.
If you’ve had your eye on a mommy makeover for a while, consider booking it during the summer. An open schedule, loved ones’ increased availability, and the healing effects of sunlight are all reasons why the warmer season can facilitate recovery. To create a more thorough timeline for yourself, you can book a consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons today.
Did we answer all your questions? Our goal is to ensure you have the best information possible to make your decision. If you still have questions, we’re here to help.
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