Mommy Makeover in AustinCombined post-pregnancy restoration — one operation, one recovery
A Mommy Makeover at Hall Plastic Surgery combines breast and body procedures in a single operation to address the physical changes pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight fluctuation leave behind. Every procedure is performed personally by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Hall in our accredited on-site Westlake facility. Appointments at Westlake and Cedar Park.
What is a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover is not a single procedure — it is a customized combination of surgical procedures, performed in a single operation under general anesthesia, designed to address the physical changes that pregnancy, breastfeeding, and post-pregnancy weight fluctuation cause to the breast and body. The most common combination is breast augmentation or breast lift combined with a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), with or without liposuction. The specific combination is determined at consultation based on examination findings and the patient’s goals.
The defining feature of a Mommy Makeover — what makes it different from scheduling the same procedures separately — is that everything is done in one operation. One anesthesia event. One recovery. For patients managing careers, children, and limited time off, that consolidation is not just convenient; it is often the only realistic way to accomplish what they want to accomplish. Staging procedures separately would mean two separate recovery periods, two separate operative risks, and a drawn-out process that many patients simply cannot fit into their lives.
Pregnancy changes the body in ways that no combination of exercise, nutrition, or non-surgical treatment can fully correct. Separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) cannot be repaired without surgery. Excess abdominal skin after significant weight change cannot be removed without surgery. Breast tissue that has deflated and descended following nursing cannot be restored to position and volume without surgery. A Mommy Makeover addresses all of these structural changes comprehensively — in a plan built around what your examination actually shows, not a templated package.
Hall Plastic Surgery — Westlake, Austin TX · Mommy Makeover by Dr. Jeffrey Hall, ABPS board-certified
What procedures are included in a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover at Hall Plastic Surgery is not a fixed menu — it is a surgical plan built around your specific anatomy and goals. Dr. Hall evaluates each patient at examination and recommends the combination that addresses what is actually present. The most common combinations involve two to three procedures from the following categories.
Breast Procedures
Most commonly includedPregnancy and breastfeeding alter breast volume, shape, and position in ways that vary significantly between patients. Dr. Hall examines each patient to determine which breast procedure — or combination — addresses what is actually present.
- Breast augmentation — Motiva or Allergan implants to restore or increase volume lost after nursing
- Breast lift (mastopexy) — repositions descended breast tissue and nipple without adding volume
- Augmentation-mastopexy — combined lift and implant for patients with both volume loss and ptosis; the most technically complex breast option in a Mommy Makeover
- Breast reduction — for patients whose breasts are disproportionately large and causing physical symptoms
Abdominal & Body Procedures
Core of most plansAbdominal changes following pregnancy — diastasis recti, excess skin, and residual fat deposits — are the primary driver behind most Mommy Makeover requests. These structural changes require surgical correction.
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) — removes excess abdominal skin and repairs separated rectus muscles (diastasis recti); the most commonly included body procedure
- Liposuction — removes stubborn fat deposits from flanks, hips, thighs, or back; frequently combined with tummy tuck
- Lower body lift — addresses excess skin and laxity in the abdomen, hips, and outer thighs; most commonly indicated after massive weight loss
- Arm lift (brachioplasty) — removes excess upper arm skin; included for patients with significant arm laxity following weight loss
The most common Mommy Makeover combination at Hall Plastic Surgery is breast augmentation or augmentation-mastopexy combined with tummy tuck and liposuction of the flanks. That combination addresses the three areas patients most consistently identify as their primary concerns. Every plan is confirmed at consultation after physical examination — the right combination for your body may be simpler or more involved than the “standard” package.
Why combine procedures into one operation?
Combining procedures is not simply a scheduling convenience. It is a clinically meaningful choice with specific advantages — and specific requirements that determine whether combining is appropriate for a given patient.
One anesthesia event
Every anesthesia carries some inherent risk. Combining procedures means one induction, one intubation, one recovery from anesthesia — instead of two or three if the same procedures were staged. For low-anesthesia-risk patients, this is a meaningful reduction in cumulative exposure.
One recovery period
Recovery from a tummy tuck is the longest element of a standard Mommy Makeover — typically 2–3 weeks before returning to normal activity. Adding breast surgery to the same operation does not meaningfully extend that recovery because the tummy tuck dominates the timeline. Staging the same procedures separately would mean two distinct recovery windows — twice the time off, twice the disruption to family and work schedules.
Comprehensive result in one decision
Patients who stage procedures sometimes find that after the first recovery, life circumstances make scheduling the second procedure difficult. Doing everything in one operation eliminates that risk and produces a comprehensive, coordinated result that Dr. Hall plans as a single aesthetic unit — not two separate surgeries with potentially inconsistent aesthetics.
Not appropriate for every patient
Combination surgery has limits. Operative time beyond 6–7 hours increases risk; certain medical conditions preclude lengthy general anesthesia; and some patients are better served by staging procedures that have competing tissue demands. Dr. Hall evaluates each patient’s health status and the specific procedures involved at consultation and stages when staging is the safer or better choice.
Are you a candidate for a Mommy Makeover?
The ideal Mommy Makeover candidate is a woman who has completed her family, reached a stable weight, and is in good overall health. The “completed family” requirement is meaningful: pregnancy after a Mommy Makeover will alter — and in many cases undo — the results of both the breast and abdominal components. This is not a reason to avoid surgery, but it is an honest consideration that Dr. Hall raises at every consultation with patients who have not definitively ruled out future pregnancy.
Strong candidates typically present with:
- Breast changes following pregnancy and breastfeeding — volume loss, ptosis, asymmetry, or deflation
- Abdominal skin laxity that does not respond to exercise — often combined with diastasis recti
- Residual fat deposits in the flanks, hips, or thighs that persist despite disciplined diet and exercise
- Stable weight for at least 3–6 months prior to surgery — not in an active weight loss phase
- Non-smoker, or willing to quit smoking a minimum of 4–6 weeks before surgery
- Healthy enough for general anesthesia and an operative time of 4–6 hours
- Realistic expectations about outcomes, scarring, and recovery
Patients who are significantly overweight are typically advised to reach a weight closer to their goal before surgery. Excess weight increases anesthesia risk, complicates wound healing — particularly for the tummy tuck — and means that post-surgical results may shift substantially with subsequent weight loss. Dr. Hall discusses this at consultation without judgment, focused on helping you get the best possible outcome from the procedure.
Patients with a BMI above 35 are generally not candidates for combination surgery under our safety protocols. Individual evaluation applies — this is discussed at consultation.
What a Mommy Makeover addresses:
- Breast volume loss from nursing
- Breast ptosis (drooping) post-pregnancy
- Breast asymmetry following multiple pregnancies
- Diastasis recti (separated abdominal muscles)
- Excess abdominal skin after pregnancy or weight loss
- Stubborn flanks, hip, or thigh fat deposits
- Post-pregnancy body proportion
- Inability to restore pre-pregnancy shape through exercise
What happens at your Mommy Makeover consultation?
Your consultation is with Dr. Hall personally. It is the most important appointment in the entire process — this is where the surgical plan is built, procedure by procedure, based on what your examination shows and what your goals actually are.
Goals conversation
Dr. Hall asks specific questions about what you want to change — not “how do you want to feel,” but which specific areas bother you most, what your target looks like, and what your timeline and recovery constraints are. Patients who come in with reference photos or a clear priority ranking between breast and abdominal concerns help make the consultation more efficient.
Breast examination
Dr. Hall examines breast tissue volume, skin quality, degree of ptosis, nipple position, and symmetry. This determines whether augmentation alone, lift alone, or combined augmentation-mastopexy is the right breast component — and which implant system and profile fit your anatomy if augmentation is included.
Abdominal examination
Dr. Hall assesses skin laxity, the degree of diastasis recti present (separated muscles), fat distribution, and the position of existing scars from C-sections or previous surgery. C-section scars can often be incorporated into the tummy tuck incision — and prior abdominal surgery affects the vascular anatomy that determines how the skin flap is designed. This is not a generic assessment; it is anatomy-specific surgical planning.
Combination candidacy assessment
Dr. Hall evaluates whether combining the procedures you want is appropriate for your health status and the expected operative time. He explains any procedures he recommends staging rather than combining, and why. Patients occasionally come in expecting a three-procedure combination and leave with a recommendation for two — because the third procedure would push operative time beyond the safe window for their specific case.
Recovery planning & pricing
Dr. Hall reviews a realistic recovery timeline specific to your combination. For most patients the tummy tuck component drives the recovery schedule: 2–3 weeks before returning to desk work and 6–8 weeks before vigorous exercise. Pricing, financing options, and scheduling are discussed before you leave.
Mommy Makeover recovery: what to expect.
Recovery from a Mommy Makeover is driven by the most involved procedure in the combination — typically the tummy tuck. Adding breast surgery to the same operation does not significantly extend the recovery timeline because both share the same initial rest period. The timeline below reflects the standard augmentation or lift combined with tummy tuck.
Soreness, tightness, and swelling across both the chest and abdomen. Patients are discharged home the same day with a post-operative care kit and written instructions. A surgical binder is worn over the abdomen; surgical bra worn over the chest. Most patients are walking (slowly, slightly bent forward) within 24 hours — early ambulation reduces DVT risk and is strongly encouraged.
Light daily activity from around day 7. Driving is not permitted while on prescription pain medication or while unable to react normally. Patients should arrange childcare for the first 2 weeks — lifting children, bending, or twisting is not possible during this period. First post-operative appointment with Dr. Hall within the first week to check incisions and answer questions.
Most patients return to desk work by week 2–3. The abdominal tightness from the tummy tuck begins to ease — patients can stand more fully upright typically by 10–14 days. Bruising resolves. Swelling persists but improves progressively. Breast implants begin to soften and settle. Abdominal compression garment continues per Dr. Hall’s instruction.
Light exercise — walking, lower body workouts — typically cleared at the 4–6 week mark. Upper body and core exercise restricted until Dr. Hall clears them at the 6-week follow-up. Lifting restrictions remain in place until abdominal healing is confirmed. Scar care with Silagen gel ongoing.
Final result is visible as all swelling resolves and breast implants fully settle. Tummy tuck scar fades significantly over 12–18 months and is positioned to sit below the bikini line in most patients. The 3–6 month mark is typically when patients see the full impact of the procedure — and report it most directly in terms of how they feel in clothing, at the gym, and in their daily life.
Important: childcare planning. Patients with young children need to arrange adult help for a minimum of 2 weeks post-surgery — ideally 3. You will not be able to lift a child, push a stroller, or handle the physical demands of early childcare during this window. This is not optional. Planning this in advance is as important as any other part of surgical preparation, and Dr. Hall’s team raises it at every Mommy Makeover consultation.
Dr. Jeffrey Hall — Austin’s board-certified Mommy Makeover surgeon.
Dr. Hall has been performing combination breast and body surgery in Austin for over 25 years. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), continuously since 1997 — a credential requiring accredited surgical residency training, written and oral board examinations, and ongoing continuing education. He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Texas Medical Association.
Mommy Makeover surgery is technically demanding precisely because it involves multiple procedures in a single operative session. The surgeon must plan the sequence of procedures to minimize total time, manage tissue tension between operations that affect overlapping anatomy (the lower abdomen is involved in both tummy tuck and liposuction), and maintain aesthetic coherence across the breast and body results. That coordination requires a surgeon experienced in performing all the component procedures — not a generalist who subcontracts elements to other providers.
At Hall Plastic Surgery, Dr. Hall performs every element of the Mommy Makeover personally. There is no division of the case between surgeons. The surgeon you meet at consultation is the surgeon performing the tummy tuck, the breast component, and every post-operative follow-up. That continuity is standard here — it is not available everywhere.
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Mommy Makeover — questions patients actually ask.
A Mommy Makeover is a customized combination of procedures — not a fixed package. The most common combination at Hall Plastic Surgery is breast augmentation or augmentation-mastopexy combined with tummy tuck and liposuction. Dr. Hall determines the specific combination at consultation based on your examination findings and goals. Some patients need only two procedures; others benefit from three. The surgical plan is built around what is actually present on examination, not a standard template.
Operative time depends on the specific combination. A standard augmentation with tummy tuck and liposuction typically takes 4–5 hours. An augmentation-mastopexy combined with tummy tuck may take 5–6 hours. Dr. Hall plans the operative time at consultation based on your specific case and does not schedule combination surgeries that would require unsafe operative duration for your health status.
Recovery is driven by the tummy tuck component, which is the most physically limiting procedure. Most patients return to desk work within 2–3 weeks. Vigorous exercise — including core and upper body workouts — is restricted for 6–8 weeks. Lifting restrictions apply for the same period. Final results are visible at 3–6 months when all swelling has resolved. Childcare coverage for at least 2 weeks post-surgery is essential and should be planned before scheduling surgery.
Yes, in most cases. Pregnancy after a Mommy Makeover can significantly alter or reverse the results — stretching repaired abdominal muscles, re-creating skin laxity, and changing breast volume and position. This does not mean surgery is impossible if you later become pregnant, but it means the surgical results may not be maintained. Patients who have not definitively ruled out future pregnancy are advised to discuss the timing decision honestly with Dr. Hall at consultation, who will present the trade-offs without pressure.
Diastasis recti is the separation of the two rectus abdominis muscle columns along the midline of the abdomen — a common result of pregnancy as the growing uterus pushes the muscles apart. It causes a visible midline bulge, core weakness, and a stomach that protrudes even in fit patients. Exercise cannot repair the separation; it can only strengthen the muscles on either side of the gap. A tummy tuck includes a muscular repair (plication) that closes the diastasis by suturing the fascial edges back together along the midline, restoring a flat, strong abdominal wall. This repair is one of the most significant functional benefits of the tummy tuck component of a Mommy Makeover.
Not negatively — in most cases a C-section scar can be incorporated into or positioned near the tummy tuck incision, effectively excising the old scar as part of the procedure. Tummy tuck incisions are designed to sit below the bikini line. Dr. Hall examines existing scars at consultation and shows patients specifically where the new incision will be placed and what it will look like relative to their existing anatomy.
This depends entirely on your examination findings. If you have adequate breast volume but significant ptosis (drooping), a lift alone may be the right breast component. If volume loss is the primary issue and position is acceptable, augmentation alone may be sufficient. If you have both volume loss and ptosis — the most common post-pregnancy breast presentation — combined augmentation-mastopexy addresses both in the same operation. Dr. Hall assesses this at your physical examination and provides a specific recommendation based on what he finds.
Mommy Makeover cost varies significantly based on the specific combination of procedures, implant selection, operative time, and anesthesia. Pricing is discussed in detail at consultation after Dr. Hall has determined the appropriate surgical plan for your case. Patient financing is available through several partners, including 0% APR options for qualified applicants. Visit the financing page for details and to apply online.
Yes, for appropriately selected patients. The safety of combining procedures depends on the patient’s overall health, BMI, smoking status, and the expected operative time for their specific combination. Dr. Hall evaluates all of these factors at consultation. Patients who are not candidates for combination surgery due to health or operative time concerns are advised to stage their procedures instead. The goal is always the safest pathway to the result, not the most efficient operative schedule.
The tummy tuck component does not affect breastfeeding. The breast component may — depending on the procedure. Breast augmentation alone carries minimal breastfeeding risk when the implant is placed below the glandular tissue or behind the muscle. Breast lift or augmentation-mastopexy carries a higher theoretical risk because the nipple-areola complex is repositioned. If preserving the ability to breastfeed future children is a consideration, discuss this explicitly with Dr. Hall at consultation so it can be factored into the surgical plan and the timing decision.
Patients should be at or near their goal weight and stable for at least 3–6 months before surgery. Significant weight loss after a Mommy Makeover can change the appearance of results — particularly the tummy tuck — by creating new skin laxity. Patients who are still actively losing weight are advised to reach their target before scheduling. Dr. Hall does not perform Mommy Makeover surgery on patients with a BMI above 35, and encourages patients at higher BMIs to reach a healthier weight range before proceeding.
Yes. Patient financing is available through several partners, including 0% APR options for qualified applicants. Given the combination nature of the procedure, Mommy Makeover represents a significant investment — financing allows patients to proceed without deferring surgery while managing the cost over time. Visit the financing page for options and to apply online.
Two Austin-area locations.
Hall Westlake
300 Beardsley Lane, Bldg C Ste 101
Austin, TX 78746
Mon–Thu: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Accredited on-site surgical facility — all Mommy Makeover procedures performed here
Call (512) 327-5337Hall Cedar Park
301 Denali Pass Dr Suite 6
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu: By appointment
Consultations & medspa services — surgery at Westlake
Call (512) 327-5337Schedule your Mommy Makeover consultation.
Consultations are in-person and with Dr. Hall personally. He’ll examine your anatomy, walk you through which combination is right for your specific case, and give you a realistic picture of what surgery can accomplish — including recovery planning for patients with young children. Appointments at Westlake and Cedar Park.