Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Removes excess abdominal skin and, when needed, repairs stretched or separated abdominal muscles to create a firmer, flatter abdominal contour.
Pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and weight changes can affect the breasts, abdomen, waist, and overall body contour in ways that diet and exercise alone cannot always correct.
A Mommy Makeover is not a single procedure. It is a personalized combination of surgeries designed to address the areas most affected by pregnancy and breastfeeding. Depending on your anatomy and goals, this may include a tummy tuck, liposuction, breast lift, breast augmentation, or breast reduction.
At Cabo Plastic Surgery, Dr. Roberto López Konschot designs each Mommy Makeover individually. The objective is not simply to recreate your pre-pregnancy body, but to restore proportion, address the changes that matter most to you, and create a natural result that fits your body today.
Just as importantly, not every procedure needs to be performed at the same time. When a combination would make surgery unnecessarily long or increase risk, Dr. López Konschot may recommend staging procedures rather than prioritizing convenience over safety.
A successful Mommy Makeover is not defined by how many procedures are combined, but by choosing the right procedures—and the safest plan—for the individual patient.
| Procedure | Mommy Makeover |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Addresses multiple post-pregnancy changes through a personalized combination of procedures. |
| Common Procedures | Tummy tuck, liposuction, breast lift, breast augmentation, or breast reduction. |
| Ideal Candidates | Healthy women who have completed childbearing and are at a stable weight. |
| Anesthesia | General anesthesia, or double regional anesthesia + sedation. |
| Surgical Time | Typically 4–6 hours, depending on the procedures performed. |
| Hospital Stay | Usually 1–2 nights, depending on the extent of surgery and recovery. |
| Recovery | Light activity around 2 weeks; strenuous exercise generally restricted for 4–6 weeks. |
| Final Results | Develop gradually over approximately 3–6 months as swelling resolves. |
| Scars | Depend on the procedures performed and continue to fade and mature over time. |
| Staged Surgery | Procedures may be staged when combining them in one operation is not the safest approach. |
| Starting Price | From $12,000 USD medical team fee, typically $12,000–$16,000; hospital fees separate. |
A Mommy Makeover is customized to the individual patient. It may include one or several procedures depending on the changes caused by pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, and aging.
Removes excess abdominal skin and, when needed, repairs stretched or separated abdominal muscles to create a firmer, flatter abdominal contour.
Removes localized fat deposits that remain despite diet and exercise. Commonly used to contour the waist, flanks, back, hips, or other appropriate areas, and may complement a tummy tuck.
Raises and reshapes breasts that have become sagging or deflated after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight changes. May be performed alone or combined with implants when additional volume is desired.
Restores or increases breast volume using implants when pregnancy or breastfeeding has resulted in loss of fullness.
For patients whose breasts remain disproportionately large or heavy after pregnancy, breast reduction can reduce volume while lifting and reshaping the breasts.
Not always. A tummy tuck with moderate liposuction and breast surgery may be appropriate in a single operation for selected patients. The decision depends on your health, anatomy, the procedures required, and anticipated operative time.
The priority is not to combine the greatest number of procedures—it is to create the safest plan capable of achieving your goals.
Your body should have adequate time to recover from pregnancy and breastfeeding before surgery. In general, surgery should be considered at least 6 months after finishing breastfeeding, and ideally once weight, breast volume, and other pregnancy-related changes have stabilized.
Future pregnancy is possible after a Mommy Makeover, but it can stretch the abdominal tissues and alter the breasts again. For more durable results, surgery is generally best planned after you have completed childbearing.
There is no perfect age for a Mommy Makeover. Timing depends more on your health, weight stability, recovery from pregnancy and breastfeeding, and future family plans than on your age.
Dr. Roberto López Konschot evaluates your abdomen, breasts, body contour, medical history, and goals to determine which procedures should be included and whether they can be safely combined.
Traveling patients Virtual consultations are available for patients traveling to Los Cabos, with the final surgical plan confirmed after an in-person examination.
Your Mommy Makeover is performed at Hospital H+ under general anesthesia, or double regional anesthesia with sedation. Surgery typically takes approximately 4–6 hours, depending on the combination of procedures.
Hospital stay Most patients remain in the hospital for 1–2 nights for monitoring, pain management, and early assistance with mobility.
Swelling, bruising, tightness, and fatigue are expected during early recovery. Light activity generally resumes around 2 weeks, while strenuous exercise is usually restricted for approximately 4–6 weeks.
Included in your care Dr. López Konschot personally follows your recovery during your stay in Los Cabos, with post-operative garments and follow-up care included as part of your surgical plan.
Recovery varies according to the procedures performed, but most patients follow a similar progression.
A Mommy Makeover can improve several areas of the body at once, creating a flatter abdomen, improved waistline, more balanced breast shape and volume, and better overall body proportion. Results become increasingly visible as swelling resolves, with final contours generally developing over 3–6 months.
Scars depend on the procedures performed. Tummy tuck and breast surgery require permanent incisions, while liposuction uses much smaller access points. Scars typically soften and fade over time but do not disappear completely.
Results can be long-lasting, particularly when you maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. Aging will continue naturally, and significant weight changes or future pregnancy can alter the result.
The goal is not to erase the effects of motherhood, but to restore proportion and create a body contour that feels balanced and natural for you.
Not every Mommy Makeover should be completed in a single operation. Dr. Roberto López Konschot may recommend staging procedures when the planned combination would result in excessive operative time or a more demanding recovery.
Safety takes priority over completing every procedure at once. Sometimes the best surgical plan means doing less in one operation and completing the remaining procedures later.
A Mommy Makeover requires experience across both breast surgery and body contouring, as well as careful judgment about which procedures can safely be combined. Every Mommy Makeover is personally planned and performed by Dr. Roberto López Konschot.
Risks vary according to the procedures performed, their extent, and your individual health. Potential complications may include:
Your individual risks, expected benefits, and alternatives will be reviewed before surgery so you can make an informed decision.
There is no standard combination. Depending on your anatomy and goals, a Mommy Makeover may include tummy tuck, liposuction, breast lift, breast augmentation, or breast reduction.
Sometimes, but not always. The number and extent of procedures that can be safely combined depend on your health, anatomy, and surgical plan. When appropriate, procedures may be staged rather than performed during one operation.
There is no ideal age. Health, stable weight, completion of childbearing, and readiness for recovery are more important than age.
In general, surgery should be considered at least 6 months after finishing breastfeeding and once your weight, breast volume, and other pregnancy-related changes have stabilized.
Yes, but future pregnancy can change the abdomen and breasts again and affect your surgical results. For this reason, a Mommy Makeover is generally best planned after you have completed childbearing.
Many patients plan approximately 2–3 weeks away from work, although this depends on the procedures performed and the physical demands of your job.
Lifting restrictions depend on the procedures performed, particularly when a tummy tuck or breast surgery is included. You should arrange help with young children during early recovery and avoid lifting them until Dr. López Konschot clears you to do so.
Strenuous exercise is generally restricted for approximately 4–6 weeks. Your return to exercise should be gradual and based on medical clearance.
Results can be long-lasting with a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. Aging will continue naturally, and significant weight changes or future pregnancy can alter your contours.
International patients should plan to remain in Los Cabos for at least 10 days after surgery.
Yes. International patients can begin with a virtual consultation to discuss their goals and likely surgical plan. The final plan is confirmed after an in-person examination.
The medical team fee for a Mommy Makeover at Cabo Plastic Surgery starts at $12,000 USD, with most patients ranging from $12,000–$16,000 USD, depending on the procedures included.
| Item | Cabo Plastic Surgery |
|---|---|
| Medical Team Fee (from) | $12,000 USD |
| Typical Range | $12,000–$16,000 USD |
| Hospital & Operating Room | Quoted separately |
The fee includes the surgeon, anesthesiologist, first assistant, surgical garments, and all pre- and post-operative consultations with Dr. Roberto López Konschot.
For comparison, Mommy Makeover surgery averages approximately $18,000 USD in the United States and $21,000 USD in California.
Your final quote depends on the combination and extent of procedures included in your personalized surgical plan.
Patients traveling for a Mommy Makeover should plan to remain in Los Cabos for at least 10 days after surgery. This allows time for early recovery and important post-operative evaluations before traveling home.
During your stay, Dr. Roberto López Konschot personally follows your recovery and determines when you are medically ready to travel. Virtual consultations are available before your trip to discuss your goals and likely surgical plan.
If you are considering a Mommy Makeover, a consultation with Dr. Roberto López Konschot can help determine which procedures are best suited to your anatomy, priorities, and goals.
You will receive an individualized surgical plan, a clear explanation of what to expect, and a personalized quote.
Schedule a ConsultationThis information is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace a personalized consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon.
A Mommy Makeover is individualized, and recommendations regarding which procedures to perform, whether they should be combined or staged, surgical technique, recovery, risks, and expected results depend on each patient’s anatomy, health, medical history, and goals.
Because medical knowledge and surgical techniques continue to evolve, the information presented here reflects current evidence and accepted practices at the time of publication.
Last Updated: September 2026
Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Roberto López Konschot, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon