17 People Get Real About Their Mommy Makeovers

Let’s talk about the rise of “mommy makeovers” – a trend that has gained popularity in recent years. Back in the day, plastic surgery was a bit of a secret, but now it’s more mainstream than ever. In fact, in the same year as a New York Times article, a whopping 325,000 mommy makeover procedures were performed. To put that number into perspective, there were 347,500 breast augmentations done that year, making it the most popular surgery at the time, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Even prime time TV got in on the action with a show called “Brothers and Sisters” featuring a playground scene where a mother asked, “Do you think I should get a mommy job?” The term “mommy job” may not have stuck around, but mommy makeovers certainly have. Today, they’re a serious consideration for many women looking to reclaim their bodies post-pregnancy.

The typical procedures in a mommy makeover include breast lifts, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and liposuction – all of which happen to be the top four most popular plastic surgery procedures right now. Dr. Umbareen Mahmood, a renowned plastic surgeon in NYC specializing in mommy makeovers, explains that pregnancy can leave women feeling like strangers in their own bodies due to changes like sagging skin, deflated breasts, and stretch marks.

Dr. Mahmood, who is also a mother, understands the struggles that come with motherhood and the desire to prioritize oneself. She often performs arm lifts, thigh lifts, and breast reductions as part of mommy makeovers. Dr. Doft believes that the rise in popularity of mommy makeovers can be attributed to women having children later in life, advancements in technology like IVF, and the desire for quick weight loss through medications like GLP-1.

So, whether you’re a mom or not, the mommy makeover trend is here to stay. It’s all about feeling confident and comfortable in your own skin, and sometimes a little surgical help can go a long way.