Aesthetic

Mommy makeover: when is the right time after childbirth?

Six months after breastfeeding ends and three months of stable weight — the two rules that protect your result.

Why breastfeeding matters

Breast tissue and volume change for months after feeding stops. Operating before it settles means planning around a shape that will not last, and it is the commonest reason for early revision requests.

Why weight stability matters more

A tummy tuck removes skin calibrated to your current size. Losing 15 kilos afterwards loosens the result; gaining it stretches the repair. Three months at a stable weight is the practical test.

Are you finished having children?

Pregnancy after a muscle repair can separate the repair again. It is not dangerous, but it may undo the operation — so the honest question is asked in consultation, not avoided.

What the combination involves

Tummy tuck with muscle repair, breast lift or augmentation, and liposuction of the flanks — one anaesthesia, 4–5 hours, two nights in hospital and ten days in Istanbul. One recovery instead of three separate ones.

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Frequently asked questions

Mommy makeover: when is the right time after childbirth?

Yes when total operating time is controlled and you are healthy — that is what the pre-operative work-up confirms.

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