Mommy Makeover

Dr. María del Carmen Martínez · Plastic surgeon · CMP 42467 · RNE 20164 · Updated September 30, 2026

* Reference, variable price: this is not a fixed price or set rate and may vary entirely depending on the medical evaluation, the recommended technique, the implants or materials, operating room time and the complexity of each case. The exact amount is confirmed after your assessment with Dr. Martínez.

What does a Mommy Makeover include?

The Mommy Makeover is NOT a single surgery — it's a combined protocol personalized to your anatomy. It most commonly includes:

• Full tummy tuck: repairs diastasis + removes excess skin
• HD Liposculpture: flanks, back and arms as needed
• Mastopexy with implants or fat transfer: restores breast volume and firmness
• Optional: BBL (buttock fat transfer) if there is enough donor fat

Who is a candidate?

Ideal candidates:

• Women after 1+ full-term pregnancies
• Stable weight (±5 kg) for at least 6 months
• Breastfeeding ended at least 6 months ago
• No plans for pregnancy in the next 2-3 years
• Good general health (no clotting disorders or poorly controlled diabetes)
• Commitment to an extensive recovery (3-4 weeks of real time off)

Advantages of doing it all in one procedure

• A single general anesthesia: lower cumulative risk vs. separate surgeries
• A single recovery: you get back to your routine faster than with staged surgeries
• Harmonious result: the surgeon plans the whole, not each area separately
• Lower total cost: you save on repeated operating room, anesthesia and lab test fees

Risks to consider

The Mommy Makeover is a major surgery (4-7 hours). It requires:

• Thorough pre-op evaluation (blood work, EKG, echocardiogram, thrombosis risk)
• Accredited clinic with ICU available
• Thromboprophylaxis (stockings, low-dose anticoagulant)
• 24/7 companion during the first week

In experienced hands with modern protocols, serious complications are <2%.

Recovery step by step

• Day 0-3: 24-48 hour hospital stay, compression garment 24/7, drains for 3-5 days
• Day 4-14: follow-up and drain removal, daily walks, sleep semi-upright
• Weeks 2-4: stitches removed, time off work, no heavy lifting
• Weeks 4-6: very light cardio, avoid raising your arms too wide
• Months 2-3: gradual return to the gym
• Months 6-12: stable final result, pale scars

When is the ideal time for a Mommy Makeover?

The best time for a Mommy Makeover in Lima is once your family is complete and your body has stabilized after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Dr. Martínez generally recommends waiting 6 to 12 months after you finish breastfeeding, maintaining a stable weight and having regained your normal energy levels. Operating on a body that has already stabilized makes results more predictable and longer-lasting.

• Family complete: results last better if you are not planning more pregnancies.
• Stable weight: ideally close to your goal weight for several months.
• Breastfeeding completed: the breasts return to their true volume, which allows the augmentation or lift to be planned precisely.
• Good health: no anemia or active conditions, confirmed during the medical evaluation.

Abdominal diastasis: why exercise isn't always enough

During pregnancy, the rectus abdominis muscles separate to make room for the baby. In many women that separation —rectus diastasis— doesn't close on its own, which is why the belly stays bulging even with diet and exercise. The tummy tuck component of the Mommy Makeover repairs the diastasis by suturing the muscle wall and removes excess skin, something no exercise routine can achieve on its own. That's why combining procedures delivers a complete result that separate surgeries can't.

Mommy Makeover in a single surgery vs. separate surgeries

Combining a tummy tuck, HD liposuction and breast surgery in a single procedure offers advantages over having them done separately:

• One anesthesia and one recovery instead of several.
• Less total time off and fewer associated costs: the reference investment is usually lower than the sum of the procedures done separately.
• Harmonious result: the surgeon plans the torso and silhouette as a whole, not as separate parts.

The exact plan —which procedures are combined and in what order— is set at your medical evaluation with Dr. Martínez, according to your anatomy and goals.

Mommy Makeover in Lima with Dr. Martínez

Dr. María del Carmen Martínez (CMP 42467) is a plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience and more than 10,000 cases, and she personally plans and performs every Mommy Makeover at her accredited clinic in Santiago de Surco, Lima. Every surgery is performed in an equipped operating room, with an anesthesiologist and continuous monitoring, putting your safety first at all times.

The cost of a Mommy Makeover is a reference price and may vary according to the doctor's assessment during a medical exam, because each plan combines different procedures depending on your case. You can review the reference ranges on the prices page and ask about installment payment options. We serve patients from all over Lima and the rest of Peru, as well as Peruvian women abroad who plan their surgery during a visit home.