Mommy Makeover Fort Worth

Mommy Makeover

A mommy makeover in Fort Worth is a personalized combination of plastic surgeries that are designed to reverse changes to your body caused by pregnancy.

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Emily J. Kirby can perform any of the following breast and body contouring procedures as part of mommy makeover surgery in Fort Worth:

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Benefits of a Mommy Makeover

  • Combined surgical procedures allows you to have one consolidated recovery period
  • Repairs stretched and separated abdominal wall muscles (diastasis recti) after pregnancy
  • Restores your figure, often improving self-confidence

How much does a mommy makeover cost in Fort Worth?

The cost of your mommy makeover with Fort Worth plastic surgeon Dr. Emily Kirby will depend on the procedures you choose to include in your surgical plan, as well as whether or not you choose to combine your surgery with additional non-surgical treatments, such as microneedling or laser skin resurfacing.

During your consultation, Dr. Kirby will come up with a personalized surgical plan that is unique to you, and you will be given an exact cost quote by our patient care coordinators. We offer financing options to help making paying for your procedures as simple and seamless as possible.

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Dr. Emily Kirby

Female Plastic Surgeon Fort Worth

  • Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2019
  • Over 14 years of experience in private practice
  • First female Chief of Plastic Surgery, Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist Hospital
  • Founder and Medical Director of Kirby Plastic Surgery, Kalos Medical Spa, and City Surgery Center—a Quad A-accredited, state-of-the-art facility located onsite
  • Specialist in breast surgery and body contouring, including postpartum
Fort Worth plastic surgeon Dr. Emily Kirby
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Body Contouring Surgeries in a Mommy Makeover

Tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty) for Abdominal Repair

Your abdomen grows as your baby grows during pregnancy, which results in the weakening and separation of your abdominal wall muscles. Stretching of the abdominal skin may cause its collagen fibers to break, which results in “stretch marks.” A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) tightens the deep abdominal muscles and removes excess skin and soft tissues in order to help restore your pre-pregnancy figure.

Liposuction for Body Sculpting

Also, localized fat deposits may persist after pregnancy for many patients; liposuction can be performed to slim and reshape the body. Liposuction is the gold standard in permanent fat removal. Not only is it effective for contouring several areas of the body, including the hips, flanks, bra line, calves, and even the chin, but when performed alongside additional procedures, the results are transformative.

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“Dr. Kirby did my tummy tuck and breast augmentation. AMAZING! She is very approachable and the consultation was great.”

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Breast Procedures in a Mommy Makeover

Whether you breastfed your children or not, pregnancy can cause dramatic changes to your breasts. Many women are left with stretched, saggy breasts after pregnancy, and long for the larger breasts they enjoyed during pregnancy. A breast augmentation, breast lift, or a combination of the two can help lift and restore your youthful, perky look.

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Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

Fat transfer breast augmentation is also a breast procedure option. This technique uses liposuction to remove fat from another area of the body to help lift, shape, and enhance the breast without implants for a rejuvenated appearance.

Liposuction is often used around the breast area to address “bra bulges” to further refine your breast appearance.

Breast Implant Options

We offer the latest and safest breast implants on the market, and Dr. Kirby will help you select the ideal breast implant to achieve the breast appearance you desire. Read more about your breast implant options in our blog, “Breast Implant Placement: Under-the-muscle vs. Over-the-muscle”.

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Anesthesia from board-certified MDs or DOs only.

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Custom ERAS protocols for each patient.

Complimentary Breast Implant Checks

Instant ultrasound results, in-office.

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Relaxing, private, & Quad A-accredited.

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Your Mommy Makeover Consultation: What to Expect

Your consultation takes about one hour. You will spend most of that time with Dr. Kirby discussing your goals, concerns, and questions, and learning how Dr. Kirby tailors the procedure to address each of these.

You will also meet our nursing staff, who will take your vitals and review your medical history. Our patient care coordinator will help guide you through the process from start to finish and schedule your procedure.

Operating room with bright LED overhead lights, fully equipped and Quad A certified to facilitate safe cosmetic surgery.

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Our on-site, Quad A-accredited surgical suite

Instead of heading to a hospital or other public surgical facility for your procedure, you can enjoy the privacy and luxury of our on-site operating room, designed to facilitate safe, top-quality care in a spa-like setting. Quad A-accreditation is the gold standard and meets or exceeds hospital standards.

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Who is a good candidate for a mommy makeover?

Mommy makeover surgery is a highly individualized procedure. You may be a candidate for a mommy makeover if:

  • You are in good medical health but find your body has been impacted by childbirth
  • You are at your ideal body weight
  • You have a positive outlook and realistic expectations
  • You are finished with childbearing

What results should I expect after a mommy makeover in Fort Worth?

The final results of a mommy makeover may not be apparent for several months after surgery. Over time, the implants will settle, and the scar lines on the under or the breast will improve, although they’ll never disappear completely. Following Dr. Kirby’s instructions is key to the success of your mommy makeover. It is important that the surgical incisions are not subjected to excessive force, abrasion, or motion during the time of healing.

Female patient of Dr. Kirby's shown before and after breast lift
For this 44-year-old patient, pregnancy and breastfeeding resulted in a deflated, droopy breast appearance. Her mommy makeover plan also included a breast lift (mastopexy) to improve the breast position and degree of sagging. Her new breast shape and fullness appear youthful and natural.

Track your progress with our ShapeScale 3D Body Scanner

A mommy makeover is a big step toward feeling like yourself again. ShapeScale 3D body scans offer an empowering way to track your results from every angle as your body heals and reveals your new silhouette.

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Female patient before and after a mommy makeover with tummy tuck in Fort Worth, TX. Front view.
This patient’s mommy makeover included a tummy tuck with Dr. Kirby.
Minimal Downtime, Less Pain

Dr. Emily Kirby ensures that every plastic surgery patient receives Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) care to optimize recovery time and minimize pain. Dr. Kirby uses innovative pain reduction techniques, such as numbing anesthetics and small doses of different types of medications, to reduce discomfort from many angles.

“Dr. Kirby has created the most amazing experience. She is thorough and intuitive, sincerely cares about the work she does and perfectly marries listening to what you want and what science says.”

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Mommy Makeover FAQs

A mommy makeover is an elective cosmetic procedure, so it is usually not covered by insurance. The procedures included in a mommy makeover are performed to restore your figure after pregnancy, rather than to treat a medical condition.

In some situations, a portion of a related procedure may be considered medically necessary. For example, repair of significant diastasis recti, or a breast reduction performed to relieve physical symptoms, may qualify for coverage under certain plans. Coverage varies by insurer and policy, so we advise you to confirm directly with your health insurance provider. Our patient care coordinators can answer questions about financing plans that make your mommy makeover more affordable.

Yes, a tummy tuck can address abdominal separation after pregnancy. In this video, Dr. Kirby explains how:

Video transcript

“Some women are seeking a tightening of the abdominal wall—it’s not necessarily about removing extra skin or tissue. If the muscles have been stretched due to pregnancy or weight gain, they tend to stay relaxed and don’t always return to their proper position, which is right down the middle of the abdomen. In a tummy tuck, we move those muscles back and restore them to their anatomic position, correcting the diastasis or separation of the muscles. Then, after the tightening, we remove any extra skin that can be taken away.”

Most mommy makeover plastic surgery procedures are performed under general anesthesia for optimal comfort. This means you will be asleep for the entire surgery. You can read more about plastic surgery anesthesia options here.

Your recovery from mommy makeover surgery depends on your personalized mommy makeover plan. You will be provided specific post-operative instructions to follow after your procedure. Some of the basic precautions and instructions include:

  • Arrange for someone to help you get around the house and help you with your medication for at least the first 24 hours after your makeover. You may need pain medication and anti-nausea medication.
  • Try sleeping on several pillows on your back and keep your legs slightly bent at the hips to reduce tension on your abdominal incision, reduce pain, and result in a thinner scar.
  • Do not lift anything over 5 pounds, and avoid contact sports and jogging for up to six weeks.
  • Call Dr. Kirby immediately if you notice an increase in swelling, pain, redness, drainage, or bleeding in the surgical area, or if you develop fever, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting. Other red flags include shortness of breath, chest pains, and unusual heartbeat.

Dr. Kirby may ask you to wear a surgical bra after breast surgery to help lift and support your breasts. This will also help minimize swelling. Most swelling should improve within a few weeks, although some swelling may last for up to four months after breast reduction surgery. You will need to wear an abdominal binder after your tummy tuck surgery. You can shower after all of the dressings are removed. This usually occurs within 72 hours of your mommy makeover. After showering, pat your incisions dry and replace your abdominal binder. Swelling should improve within five weeks, and the results are apparent within three months. Dr. Kirby will discuss massage techniques when the timing is appropriate.

Video transcript

“My goal for you after surgery is to get you back on your feet and resuming your regular activities as soon as possible. The recovery timeline will vary depending on the type of surgery or procedure you have. If you feel like going out to dinner the night of your surgery, that’s fine—you’ll probably be a little tired, but you’re going to feel pretty good. Some people talk about a 24-hour recovery, but my goal is simply to get you back on your feet as soon as possible. The exact time frame will depend on the procedure. You may feel a little tired for a while after surgery, but the things you do ahead of time to prepare your home and yourself for recovery can make a big difference.”

Many patients seeking a mommy makeover take GLP-1 medications for weight loss. If you are still taking the medication at the time of your consultation, Dr. Kirby will work with you on the best timeline for your surgery because significant weight loss may:

  1. Change which procedure Dr. Kirby recommends (i.e. liposuction vs. tummy tuck) 
  2. Diminish your initial mommy makeover results

It is best to have your mommy makeover after you are happy with your weight so your results remain consistent. Further, you will need to stop taking weight loss medication about 2-3 weeks before surgery to avoid anesthesia complications.

Dr. Kirby recommends you wait to have your mommy makeover until after you have finished having children. This is because pregnancy permanently changes the body, and can therefore alter the results of your breast and body procedures. You can still have kids after a mommy makeover, but if you are considering having more children down the line, please discuss this with Dr. Kirby during your consultation.

In preparation for your mommy makeover surgery, you will need to spend time thinking about some important topics.

  • Do you plan to become pregnant again in the future? If so, you will want to wait to have a tummy tuck until you are finished having children. Muscles that are tightened during a tummy tuck will be re-stretched during later pregnancies.
  • Are you at a stable goal weight? If you plan to continue losing weight, it is best to do so with diet and exercise before having surgery. You will have better results if you are at your goal weight prior to surgery. Liposuction is not a weight loss solution; however, it can help contour your shape for a smoother silhouette.
  • Are you still breastfeeding? If so, you should wait until after you are no longer nursing to have any breast surgery. The risk of bleeding and infection is increased in actively breastfeeding women.

Prior to any procedure, it is necessary to review the medications you are taking that may affect your surgery. You may be asked to stop or adjust some medications you are on. As always, it is important to include supplements on your list of medications. Aspirin and aspirin products (Alka-Seltzer®, Carisoprodol, Excedrin®, Goody’s®, Midol®), anti-inflammatory medications (except acetaminophen, or Tylenol®), and herbal supplements must be avoided for 10 days prior to your mommy makeover.

Learn more about which medications and supplements to avoid. Dr. Kirby will discuss your medications with you.

Depending on your medical condition, you may be asked to get lab testing or a medical checkup prior to your mommy makeover. You may also be asked to have an updated mammogram prior to your surgery if you have not had one recently. Tobacco products impair your body’s ability to heal. You will be asked to stop smoking for 6 weeks prior to any surgery. Tobacco step-down products such as chewing gum and Nicoderm® continue to provide your body with tobacco and must be stopped as well. Please ask Dr. Kirby if you will need assistance with quitting.

Be sure to arrange for a responsible adult to drive you to and from your mommy makeover. You will need someone to stay with you the night following your surgery as well. You will receive specific instructions for your surgery day from Dr. Kirby’s patient care staff.

The decision to have a surgical procedure is personal, and you will have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications are acceptable. Dr. Kirby will thoroughly explain the risks associated with mommy makeover surgery to you.

Risks will vary, depending on your personalized combination of procedures. Some general risks of a mommy makeover include (but are not limited to): bleeding, infection, wound healing problems, anesthesia risks, deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications, possibility of revision surgery, unsatisfactory results, and unfavorable scarring may form.

Your safety is the number one priority at Kirby Plastic Surgery. Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Emily J. Kirby and her staff of medical professionals will take every step to ensure you remain safe before, during, and after your mommy makeover.

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  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Southlake, TX
  • Keller, TX
  • Flower Mound, TX
  • Arlington, TX
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