Enhance, Restore and Renew With a Mommy Makeover
Learn About Mommy Makeover Surgery, Candidacy, Recovery and Preparation From Dr. Tyler Frew at Balikian Plastic Surgery
Motherhood brings joy, pride, and unforgettable moments. But it can also leave lasting changes to your body that diet and exercise alone can’t fully address.
At Balikian Plastic Surgery in the Temecula Valley, Dr. Tyler Frew specializes in Mommy Makeovers that restore your shape, enhance your confidence and help you feel like yourself again.
What Is a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover is not a one-size-fits-all procedure. Every woman’s body changes differently after pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, which is why Dr. Tyler Frew takes the time to understand your individual goals.
Instead of following a set formula, he creates a personalized surgical plan that targets the areas most affected, such as lifting and reshaping the breasts, tightening abdominal muscles, or contouring stubborn fat deposits.
This tailored approach ensures that your results look balanced, natural, and uniquely yours.
Commonly Combined Procedures for a Mommy Makeover
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) – Tightens abdominal muscles and removes stretched or loose skin for a smooth, toned look.
- Breast Lift and/or Augmentation – Restores fullness, shape, and symmetry; implants can be added for volume enhancement.
- Liposuction 360° – Removes stubborn fat from the waistline, back, and flanks for balanced contouring.
- Optional Enhancements – Labiaplasty, arm contouring, or other targeted procedures depending on your goals.
Every Mommy Makeover performed by Dr. Frew is custom-tailored to your body, your lifestyle, and your vision for your results.
Ideal Candidates for a Mommy Makeover
You may be a great candidate for a Mommy Makeover if you:
- Are at or near your goal weight
- Are in overall good health
- Have completed childbearing (future pregnancies can alter results)
- Want to address loose skin, breast changes, or stubborn fat
- Have realistic expectations about recovery and outcomes
A consultation with Dr. Tyler Frew at Balikian Plastic Surgery will help determine if a Mommy Makeover is the right path to restoring your body and confidence.
Mommy Makeover Transformations
Recovery With Dr. Frew’s Enhanced Approach
Recovery is a vital part of your Mommy Makeover journey, and Dr. Frew’s enhanced approach is designed to help you heal faster, safer, and with greater comfort.
Most Mommy Makeover patients can expect:
- Light activity within 1–2 weeks
- Return to work in 2–4 weeks (depending on job demands)
- Avoiding heavy lifting for 6 weeks
At Balikian Plastic Surgery, we incorporate an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol to make your recovery smoother and more comfortable. This modern approach reduces discomfort, limits the need for narcotics, and helps you return to normal life more quickly.
Advanced Photobiomodulation Recovery Support
As one of the few practices to offer advanced light-based therapy after surgery, we use this innovative treatment to speed healing, minimize swelling, and encourage natural skin tightening.
By stimulating your body’s own cellular repair, light therapy not only makes recovery more comfortable but also enhances the quality of your final results.
This added layer of care sets your Mommy Makeover experience at Balikian Plastic Surgery apart, giving you access to a recovery protocol that goes beyond the standard approach.
Preparing for Your Mommy Makeover
Preparing for your Mommy Makeover is just as important as the surgery itself, setting the stage for a smooth experience and a comfortable recovery.
- Book Your Consultation – Meet with Dr. Frew to discuss your goals, review your health history, and design a surgical plan tailored to you.
- Plan for Recovery – Arrange childcare, household help, and time off work so you can focus fully on healing without added stress.
- Prioritize Your Health – Eat a balanced, nutrient-rich diet, stay well hydrated, and avoid smoking or alcohol to optimize your body’s ability to heal.
- Prepare Your Recovery Space – Set up a comfortable area at home with essentials like pillows, medications, healthy snacks, and entertainment within easy reach.
By taking these steps in advance, you’ll give yourself the best opportunity to heal well, enjoy your results, and return to daily life with confidence.
Why Choose Dr. Tyler Frew at Balikian Plastic Surgery
Dr. Frew is a board certified plastic surgeon who focuses exclusively on breast and body procedures. His philosophy blends surgical precision, artistic vision, and a deep understanding of the physical and emotional changes women experience after pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or aging. Because his practice is centered on body contouring, he approaches every procedure with a high level of specialization and a commitment to results that are both beautiful and long lasting.
Patients appreciate that Dr. Frew takes the time to understand their goals, concerns and lifestyle before creating a personalized plan. He believes that every woman deserves to feel confident and comfortable in her body and that the best outcomes come from listening closely, planning thoughtfully and using techniques that protect long term function as well as appearance.
His goal is simple. He wants you to look and feel your absolute best while achieving results that appear natural, refined, and never overdone. Whether restoring the abdomen, reshaping the breasts, or enhancing overall body balance, Dr. Frew is dedicated to creating outcomes that fit your anatomy and feel true to who you are.
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Mommy Makeover FAQs
What is a Mommy Makeover and how customized is it?
A Mommy Makeover is a tailored plan rather than a single operation. Typical combinations include tummy tuck with diastasis repair, Lipo 360 for the torso, and a breast procedure such as lift, reduction, augmentation, or fat transfer. Your mix is chosen to match your frame and goals.
When is the right time to have a Mommy Makeover?
Ideal candidates are at or near goal weight, in good health, and finished with childbearing since future pregnancies can change results.
Is it safe to combine procedures in one surgery?
For carefully selected, healthy patients, combining procedures is common. Meta-analyses show lipoabdominoplasty does not increase overall complication rates versus abdominoplasty alone, and large reviews report acceptable complication and revision rates for single-stage augmentation-mastopexy when appropriate.
Besides a flatter stomach, what does diastasis repair improve?
Repairing abdominal wall separation can improve core strength, posture, functional limitations, and in some patients urinary symptoms or sexual function, enhancing quality of life.
What areas are usually liposuctioned in a Mommy Makeover?
Lipo 360 is common. Dr. Frew’s pathway typically shapes the back, flanks, and abdomen to thin the skin envelope and define curves; arms or thighs can be added based on goals.
Will I have drains, and when are they removed?
Many patients have drains after a tummy tuck. In Dr. Frew’s protocol, most drains are removed by the end of week two, with compression garments and weekly follow-ups to guide fit and healing.
What does early recovery look like?
Expect the most swelling and soreness in the first two weeks. You will be up walking with assistance, wearing compression, and seen weekly for garment adjustments, lymphatic massage, and scar care. Photobiomodulation is used before and after surgery in Dr. Frew’s pathway to support healing.
How do BMI and smoking affect safety?
Higher BMI is associated with higher liposuction complication risk, and large reviews show abdominoplasty complications are generally low but influenced by patient factors. Nicotine use increases wound-healing risks, so cessation and weight stability are important.
Can breast fat transfer replace implants or be added for refinement?
Yes. Fat grafting can provide subtle fullness or improve symmetry, and it can be combined with implants if desired. Dr. Frew uses your own purified fat to pad small asymmetries or for natural-feeling volume.
Which breast incision is commonly used, and why?
Dr. Frew favors the inframammary fold incision for many augmentations and exchanges. It keeps access precise and the scar typically settles into the fold as implants drop into position.
When will I be standing straight and ready to return to normal routines?
By the end of week two, most patients are almost standing straight, with a gradual return to light activities as comfort improves. Return-to-work timing depends on job demands and your exact procedure mix.
Elite Surgical Skill in Breast & Body Aesthetics
Dr. Tyler Frew is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgery of the breast and body.
He is known for delivering natural-looking results through advanced techniques in breast enhancement, tummy tuck, liposuction, and mommy makeover procedures.
Dr. Frew combines surgical expertise with compassionate, patient-focused care, helping each individual restore confidence and achieve their personal aesthetic goals.
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