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Mommy Makeover in Nashville, TN

Mommy makeover is one of the most requested procedures at Nashville Cosmetic Surgery — and board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Don Griffin has a particularly personal understanding of why. As a husband and father of three, and a physician with many mothers on his own staff, Dr. Griffin approaches every mommy makeover with genuine empathy for what pregnancy does to a woman’s body and self-confidence. This transformative procedure combines several surgeries — customized entirely to your needs — to address multiple areas of the body in a single operation.

HOW CAN MOMMY MAKEOVER HELP?

The mommy makeover in Nashville is a customizable, combination surgery that includes whichever procedures you and Dr. Griffin decide will help you look and feel more like your pre-baby self. Although each procedure has the potential to be unique, many mommy makeovers include at least 2 of the following: 

  • Breast augmentation to replace volume in the breasts lost after breastfeeding
  • Breast lift to reduce sagging and reshape the breasts for youthful perkiness
  • Tummy tuck to remove loose skin and create a firmer, slimmer abdominal contour
  • Liposuction to selectively remove deposits of unwanted fat

Some patients also choose labiaplasty or laser vaginal rejuvenation to repair these delicate tissues, improving their enjoyment of sex and potentially reducing incidences of incontinence.

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YOUR MOMMY MAKEOVER OPTIONS

The ideal candidate for mommy makeover in Nashville is a woman who has finished having children, is at or near her goal weight, and is in good overall health. Mommy makeover is not a weight loss procedure — it is a body restoration procedure, designed to address the specific changes that pregnancy, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery leave behind. Patients who achieve the most satisfying results are typically those who have maintained a stable weight for at least 6 months before surgery and have realistic expectations about outcomes. If you are still planning to have children, Dr. Griffin will typically recommend waiting until your family is complete before proceeding.

It’s no secret that the breasts and abdomen are affected more by pregnancy than any other areas of the body. Therefore, many mommy makeovers focus on these areas. But pregnancy is a unique experience, and other areas of the body can be affected as well. Many women find that pregnancy has added volume to their bodies that they’d like to reduce, including stubborn fat pockets on the hips, legs, and upper back. Childbirth and the later stages of pregnancy can also cause changes to the labia and vaginal canal, resulting in discomfort, laxity, and reduced sensation.
 

Breasts

As part of a Nashville mommy makeover, breast procedures address the dynamic and often unpredictable ways pregnancy and nursing change the breasts. Different women may find that their breasts are smaller, larger, or even different sizes after pregnancy and nursing. Very often, they’re simply not as perky as they used to be. While breast augmentation is a popular addition to a mommy makeover, breast lift, breast reduction, or even a combined approach can be performed in order to create the best result possible.
 

Abdomen

To treat the abdomen, a mommy makeover may include a tummy tuck to remove excess, sagging skin and tighten abdominal muscles that might have been stretched or damaged during pregnancy. Additionally, liposuction can remove stubborn pockets of fat in the midsection as well as on the thighs, hips, back, or other areas.

Dr. Griffin’s tummy tuck technique repairs the rectus abdominis muscles — the vertical abdominal muscles that stretch and sometimes separate (a condition called diastasis recti) during pregnancy. This muscle repair is what creates the firm, flat abdominal contour that diet and exercise alone cannot achieve after pregnancy. When combined with liposuction to address stubborn fat in the midsection, flanks, or hips, the abdominal result of a mommy makeover is typically dramatic and long-lasting
 

Vulva & Vagina

Changes in this area can often be attributed to hormonal fluctuations and the physical trauma of vaginal childbirth. If you’d like to treat this area, we offer DiVa, a nonsurgical option for addressing enlarged or stretched labia minora and majora as well as vaginal laxity and incontinence.

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MOMMY MAKEOVER SURGERY & RECOVERY: WHAT TO EXPECT

Typically, the procedures included in mommy makeover are performed in a single surgery that can require several hours. Mommy makeover is performed while you are under general anesthesia. Once the surgery is complete and you’ve returned home, you’ll need extra help from a trusted loved one for several days and up to 2 weeks. Your specific aftercare instructions depend on which procedures you underwent. However, all patients will need to abstain from vigorous activity, especially that which stresses incision sites, for several weeks. Most patients find that they can comfortably return to a sedentary work environment after 3 weeks.

During your consultation, Dr. Griffin will evaluate each area of concern and recommend a combination of procedures tailored to your anatomy and goals. The most common mommy makeover in Nashville combines breast augmentation or breast lift with a tummy tuck and liposuction — but your plan may differ. Some patients need only breast and abdominal work; others benefit from additional body contouring of the flanks, hips, or thighs. Dr. Griffin will walk you through exactly which procedures he recommends and why, so you can make a fully informed decision before committing to surgery.

Because mommy makeover combines multiple procedures into a single surgery, recovery is more involved than a single-procedure operation. Most patients require 2–3 weeks away from work and normal activity, and will need dedicated help at home for the first 7–10 days. Dr. Griffin’s team will provide detailed written aftercare instructions specific to each procedure in your plan. Patients who follow their recovery protocol closely consistently achieve better outcomes with less scarring and smoother healing.

Read what Dr. Griffin’s mommy makeover patients have to say about their experience and results. Nashville Cosmetic Surgery serves mommy makeover patients from Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Belle Meade, Green Hills, and the greater Middle Tennessee area.

COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT MOMMY MAKEOVER

The ideal timing is after you have completed your family, since future pregnancies can significantly alter results. You should also be at or near your stable goal weight — ideally maintaining that weight for at least six months before surgery. Dr. Griffin typically recommends waiting at least six months after finishing breastfeeding to allow breast tissue to fully stabilize before any breast procedure.

Combining multiple procedures into a single surgery means one anesthesia event, one recovery period, and a single healing timeline. This is both more convenient and more cost-effective than staging procedures separately over months. It also allows Dr. Griffin to address all concerns simultaneously and create a harmonious overall result. There are safety limits to how much can be done safely in one session, which Dr. Griffin evaluates carefully for each patient.

Because multiple procedures are performed together, recovery is more significant than for any single procedure. Most patients take 2–3 weeks away from desk work and 4–6 weeks before resuming physical activity. You will need help with childcare and household tasks for the first 1–2 weeks, as lifting is restricted. Planning ahead for post-operative help is an important part of mommy makeover preparation.

When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon in an accredited surgical facility with appropriate patient selection, mommy makeover surgery has a strong safety profile. Dr. Griffin is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), and is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He performs a thorough pre-operative evaluation and medical clearance to ensure each patient is a safe candidate, and will set clear limits on the scope of surgery based on safety considerations.

A tummy tuck removes the lower abdominal skin where most stretch marks occur, which can eliminate stretch marks in that area. Stretch marks above the navel or on other areas of the body are not removed by surgery, but may be improved with skin treatments at The Skin Lounge, such as Halo laser resurfacing or microneedling. Dr. Griffin and our team can discuss a comprehensive plan for stretch mark improvement.

Yes. Diastasis recti — the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles that commonly occurs during pregnancy — is corrected during the tummy tuck component of a mommy makeover. Dr. Griffin tightens and sutures the muscle fascia to restore abdominal wall integrity, which can dramatically improve both the appearance and functional strength of the core.

Because mommy makeover surgery is fully individualized, cost varies based on the procedures included, surgical complexity, and facility and anesthesia fees. A detailed, itemized quote is provided at your consultation. Financing is available for qualified patients.

Mommy makeover results are long-lasting when maintained with a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. Future pregnancies are the most significant factor that can alter outcomes, which is why we recommend completing your family before surgery. With these considerations in mind, most patients enjoy their results for many years.

Yes. A prior C-section does not disqualify you from a mommy makeover. In fact, the tummy tuck incision is typically placed in a similar location to the C-section scar, which means Dr. Griffin can often incorporate and improve the appearance of that scar during surgery. He will review your scar and abdominal anatomy at your consultation.

We recommend being at or close to your goal weight before surgery — ideally within 10–15 pounds and maintaining that weight stably for at least six months. Mommy makeover surgery is not a weight loss tool. Patients who are significantly overweight face higher surgical risks, and dramatic weight loss after surgery can affect results. Dr. Griffin will discuss your ideal pre-operative weight during your consultation.

Your mommy makeover at Nashville Cosmetic Surgery will be performed in our onsite, state-licensed surgical facility. This means your procedure takes place in a dedicated surgical environment that has met the State of Tennessee's rigorous requirements for surgical safety, staffing, equipment, sterilization, and emergency preparedness — not in a shared hospital outpatient department or an unlicensed procedure room. Dr. Griffin and his dedicated surgical team perform every case in the same facility, ensuring consistency, privacy, and a level of personalized care that a hospital setting simply cannot provide.