- Overview
What is a Mommy Makeover?
Pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding are among the most transformative experiences a woman can go through, and while the emotional rewards are immeasurable, the physical changes they leave behind can be deeply frustrating. Despite diet, exercise and the passage of time, many women find that certain changes simply cannot be reversed without surgical intervention.
A Mommy Makeover is not a single procedure, it is a fully personalised combination of surgical treatments designed to address the specific changes pregnancy has caused to your body. Most commonly this includes a tummy tuck to restore the abdomen, a breast procedure to lift or augment the breasts, and liposuction to remove stubborn fat deposits. But every Mommy Makeover is different, because every woman’s body and goals are different.
At Dr. Orman’s clinic, your Mommy Makeover begins with an in-depth consultation where he listens to your concerns, assesses your anatomy and designs a treatment plan that addresses exactly what you want to change, nothing more, nothing less. The goal is always the same: to help you feel like yourself again.
Comprehensive Transformation
Address multiple areas of concern in a single operation and a single recovery period, saving time and delivering more complete results.
Fully Personalised
No two Mommy Makeovers are the same. Your procedure combination is designed entirely around your body, your goals and your lifestyle.
Single Recovery
Combining procedures means one anaesthetic, one hospital stay and one recovery period, rather than multiple separate surgeries spread over months or years.
Targeted Results
Each procedure in your combination targets a specific area of concern, abdomen, breasts, flanks for results that are precise, proportionate and natural.
Long Lasting
With a stable weight and healthy lifestyle, Mommy Makeover results are designed to last giving you confidence that endures long beyond your recovery.
- Who Is Suitable
Is a Mommy Makeover right for you?
A Mommy Makeover is one of the most rewarding procedures Dr. Orman performs but it is also one of the most significant. Choosing the right time and ensuring you are the right candidate is essential to achieving the best possible result.
Good candidates are typically:
- Women who have completed their family and are not planning further pregnancies
- At or close to their ideal, stable weight
- In good general health with no underlying medical conditions
- Non-smokers or willing to stop smoking well in advance of surgery
- Experiencing loose or excess abdominal skin following pregnancy
- Noticing a loss of breast volume, sagging or asymmetry after breastfeeding
- Struggling with stubborn fat deposits that do not respond to diet or exercise
- Emotionally prepared and holding realistic expectations about outcomes
You may wish to wait if:
- You are planning to have more children, future pregnancies can significantly affect results
- You are currently breastfeeding, it is recommended to wait at least 6 months after finishing
- You have recently given birth, most surgeons recommend waiting at least 12 months
- You are significantly above your target weight, losing weight first will improve your results
- You smoke, smoking increases surgical risk and slows healing considerably
- You have unmanaged health conditions that may affect anaesthesia or recovery
- The Procedure
What happens during your Mommy Makeover?
Because a Mommy Makeover is a combination of procedures performed in a single surgical session, the exact steps will vary depending on your personalised treatment plan. Here is a general overview of what to expect:
Consultation & Planning
Before surgery, Dr. Orman conducts a thorough consultation assessing your anatomy, discussing your goals and designing the precise combination of procedures that will deliver the most natural and effective result for your body.
Anaesthesia
Your Mommy Makeover is performed under general anaesthesia in an internationally accredited private hospital in Istanbul. You will be completely comfortable and unaware throughout the entire procedure.
Abdominal Procedures
If a tummy tuck is part of your plan, Dr. Orman begins with the abdomen — removing excess skin, tightening the abdominal muscles and sculpting the waistline. If liposuction is included, stubborn fat deposits are precisely removed from the abdomen, flanks and any additional areas discussed during your consultation.
Breast Procedures
Once the abdominal work is complete, Dr. Orman addresses the breasts — whether that involves augmentation with implants, a lift to restore a youthful position, a reduction for improved proportion, or a combination of these. Each technique is chosen specifically for your anatomy and goals.
Closing & Recovery Begins
All incisions are carefully closed, dressings and compression garments are applied, and you are moved to your private recovery room. Dr. Orman will visit you personally before you are discharged.
- The Recovery
What to expect during your Mommy Makeover recovery.
Recovery from a Mommy Makeover is longer than recovery from a single procedure — but managing two recoveries in one is exactly why patients choose to combine their treatments. Here is what to expect at each stage:
Timeline:
Days 1–3
You will experience swelling, bruising and discomfort across all treated areas. Pain is well managed with prescribed medication. You will be required to wear compression garments and will remain in Istanbul under medical supervision. Rest is essential during this period.
Week 1–2
Swelling and bruising begin to subside. Most patients feel more comfortable moving around. You will attend a follow-up appointment with Dr. Orman before returning home. Light walking is encouraged to support circulation.
Week 2–4
Most patients feel significantly better and can manage light daily activities. Compression garments continue to be worn. Driving and returning to desk work may be possible from week 3 onwards depending on your procedure combination.
Month 1–3
Strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should still be avoided. Results begin to become more visible as swelling continues to reduce. Scars begin to fade and soften.
Month 3–6
Full results become visible. Scars continue to mature and lighten. Most patients are back to full normal activity by month 3.
Final Results
By 6 months post-surgery, your final Mommy Makeover results are fully visible — a transformed, natural and proportionate body that reflects the goals you and Dr. Orman discussed from the very beginning.
Activities to avoid during recovery:
- Heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for at least 6 weeks
- Swimming or submerging incisions in water for 6 weeks
- Smoking throughout the entire recovery period
- Wearing underwired bras until cleared by Dr. Orman
- Exposing scars to direct sunlight for at least 12 months
Motherhood asks everything of you — your time, your energy, your body. You gave it all willingly. A Mommy Makeover is not about vanity. It is about restoration. It is about reclaiming the body that worked so hard to bring your family into the world.
- Why a Mommy Makeover
Reclaim your body. Reclaim your confidence.
A Mommy Makeover does more than change how you look, it changes how you feel every single day.
Feel Like Yourself Again
Restore the body you had before pregnancy or better. A Mommy Makeover addresses the specific changes that no amount of exercise can reverse.
One Surgery. One Recovery.
Combining multiple procedures into a single operation means you only go through surgery and recovery once, saving months of downtime compared to staging procedures separately.
Completely Personalised
Your Mommy Makeover is built entirely around you. Dr. Orman designs every treatment plan from scratch based on your specific concerns, anatomy and goals.
Natural, Lasting Results
Results are designed to be proportionate, natural and long-lasting, so you look and feel like the best version of yourself, not like you have had surgery.
World-Class Care in Istanbul
All procedures are performed in internationally accredited hospitals in Istanbul, with full concierge support from airport to aftercare, making the entire experience seamless.
Supported Every Step
From your first WhatsApp message to your final follow-up appointment, Dr. Orman's team is with you throughout the entire journey.
- Body Aesthetics
Mommy Makeover
- Hospital Stay
1–2 Nights
- Operation Duration
4–6 Hours
- Anaesthesia
General
- Stay in Istanbul
7-10 Days
- Recovery Duration
4–6 Weeks
- Start Your Journey
Your dream body is closer than you think.
Dr. Orman has helped women from over 50 countries reclaim their confidence with natural results, personalised care and a journey handled from start to finish.
- FAQs
Everything you need to know before taking the next step.
We understand that choosing a surgeon is one of the most important decisions you will make. Here are the answers to the questions we hear most often.
Most surgeons recommend waiting at least 12 months after your last pregnancy and at least 6 months after you finish breastfeeding. This allows your body to stabilise and ensures your results are not affected by future hormonal changes or weight fluctuations.
You can, but it is not recommended. Future pregnancies will significantly affect the results of your Mommy Makeover — particularly the tummy tuck and breast procedures. Dr. Orman advises patients to wait until their family is complete before undergoing the procedure.
All surgical procedures leave some scarring. Dr. Orman places incisions carefully to ensure they are as discreet as possible — typically hidden within natural body contours or beneath clothing. Scars continue to fade and lighten significantly over 12 to 18 months.
Ideally you should be at or close to your stable target weight before surgery. A Mommy Makeover is not a weight loss procedure — it is a body contouring procedure. Being close to your ideal weight ensures the most proportionate and natural result.
Most Mommy Makeover patients stay in Istanbul for 7 to 10 days. This allows for the surgical procedure, 1 to 2 nights of hospital observation, and follow-up appointments with Dr. Orman before you return home.
All procedures are performed in internationally accredited private hospitals in Istanbul by a board-certified surgical team. As with any surgery, there are risks — which Dr. Orman discusses openly and honestly during your consultation. Choosing a board-certified, experienced surgeon significantly reduces these risks.
Cost varies depending on the specific procedures included in your plan. Dr. Orman provides fully transparent, all-inclusive pricing during your consultation — covering surgery, hospital fees, accommodation, transfers and aftercare. There are no hidden costs.
- Get in touch
Let's Begin Your Journey.
Dr. Orman understands that choosing to have a Mommy Makeover is deeply personal. His consultation is a conversation honest, unhurried and completely confidential. There is no pressure and no obligation.
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