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Meva Clinic Plastic Surgery Care Team
Mommy Makeover
A personalised surgical combination for post-pregnancy reshaping (tummy tuck, breast surgery and liposuction), tailored to the anatomical changes that follow pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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"Our clinical approach prioritizes patient safety, individualized treatment planning, realistic expectations, and long-term follow-up throughout the international care journey."
About This Procedure
Why Choose Meva Clinic?
A personalised surgical combination for post-pregnancy reshaping (tummy tuck, breast surgery and liposuction), tailored to the anatomical changes that follow pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Meva Clinic Bariatric Care Team
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Aesthetic & Body Contouring Pathway Guidance
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Is This Treatment for Me?
Body changes after pregnancy
Several areas to address
Patients for whom a combination of procedures is considered suitable for their individual profile and feasible after medical assessment
Comprehensive International Patient Care Plan
Private airport transfer according to the confirmed care plan
Bosphorus-view partner hotel, according to the confirmed plan
24/7 nursing care during your hospital stay
Dedicated patient support throughout the confirmed care journey
Post-operative guidance and materials according to the confirmed treatment plan
Post-operative support and monitoring according to individual medical recommendations
The Clinical Procedure
An integrated surgical protocol for post-partum anatomical reshaping.
Combined plan and marking
The surgeon confirms which procedures you need, such as a breast lift or augmentation, a tummy tuck and liposuction, and marks each area while you stand.
General anaesthesia and planned operating time
Everything is done under general anaesthesia monitored by a specialist anaesthetist. The total operating time is planned in advance; if it would be too long, the procedures are split into two sessions.
Breast stage
The breasts are lifted, enlarged with implants, or both, through the incisions agreed in the surgical plan.
Tummy tuck and muscle repair
Through a low incision, excess lower-belly skin is removed, and separated abdominal muscles are stitched together (plication) when clinically indicated for diastasis.
Liposuction and closure
The waist and flanks are contoured by liposuction where planned, and the incisions are closed with fine internal stitches so the scars sit low and discreet.
Compression, support bra and monitoring
A compression garment and a surgical support bra are applied, and you are monitored in the partner hospital, with gentle walking started early.
Recovery & Transformation Journey
Phase 1: Days 1–2 (hospital)
Monitoring and pain control in the partner hospital, with the compression garment and support bra on and gentle walking to support circulation in the legs.
Phase 2: Days 3–9 (Istanbul hotel)
Short daily walks, wound checks and drain care if drains were placed. The post-op check before your flight confirms you are fit to travel.
Phase 3: Weeks 2–4 (at home)
Light daily activities; desk work usually from about 2 weeks, sometimes later depending on the combination. Keep wearing compression as advised and avoid lifting.
Phase 4: Weeks 6–12
Exercise resumes gradually once your surgeon agrees. Scars keep maturing and residual swelling decreases.
Phase 5: Months 3–6 and beyond
Contours settle further; the final result can take several months and depends on the procedures combined and your healing. Progress is reviewed at follow-up.
The Meva Advantage
A coordinated surgical plan aimed at a balanced, natural-looking result.
Medical Guidelines & Safety Protocols
Hospital-based procedures are coordinated through accredited partner hospitals, including JCI-accredited institutions where clinically appropriate. Below are the clinical guidelines, safety protocols, and medical reference documentation for this procedure.
Indicated / Suitable For
- Women in good general health who have completed their family plans and whose bodies have stabilised after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Patients with persistent laxity of the abdominal skin, weakened or separated abdominal muscles (rectus diastasis), or localised fat deposits that have not responded to diet and structured exercise.
- Women with significant loss of breast volume, ptosis (sagging of the breasts) or asymmetry after pregnancy or breastfeeding who wish to have it corrected surgically.
- Patients who have reached and maintained a stable body weight for a sustained period before the consultation; the surgical plan is not intended as a weight-loss method.
- Non-smokers, or patients fully committed to stopping nicotine as required by the medical team during the pre-operative period.
- Patients with realistic expectations of what a personalised combination of procedures can achieve, who understand that individual results depend on anatomy, healing and adherence to post-operative instructions.
Contraindications / Not Suitable
- Current pregnancy, or a recent postpartum period in which body tissues, weight and hormonal status have not yet stabilised; the appropriate timing is assessed individually by the surgical team.
- Ongoing breastfeeding or insufficient time since weaning; breast tissue must have stabilised before any breast procedure is planned.
- Significant obesity or unstable body weight; patients are encouraged to reach and maintain a stable, healthy weight before undergoing body-contouring surgery.
- Active nicotine use (smoking, vaping, patches or chewing tobacco) that has not been stopped as required; nicotine impairs microcirculation and significantly increases the risk of wound-healing complications and tissue necrosis.
- Uncontrolled systemic conditions such as poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, active cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure or severe clotting disorders, which increase surgical and anaesthetic risk.
- Unrealistic expectations of the results; surgical correction of postpartum changes aims at anatomical restoration, not perfection or a return to a pre-pregnancy figure if weight or anatomy has changed substantially.
- Clinical or psychological history that may compromise adherence to post-operative recovery instructions, assessed during the pre-operative evaluation.
Pre-Operative Evaluation & Diagnostic Checks
Medical history review: A detailed discussion of previous pregnancies, breastfeeding, any earlier abdominal or breast surgery, current medication, allergies and individual risk factors.
Clinical body assessment: Physical examination of the abdominal wall, skin quality, breasts (volume, degree of ptosis, symmetry) and body-contour areas to determine the appropriate surgical options.
Pre-operative laboratory tests: These may include a full blood count, coagulation profile, blood chemistry or other tests when clinically indicated, depending on age, medical history, the planned procedures and the anaesthetic assessment.
Cardiopulmonary assessment: An electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood pressure assessment when clinically indicated; additional specialist consultations may be recommended depending on the individual profile.
Breast imaging: Mammography or breast ultrasound before breast surgery, when clinically indicated based on age and medical history.
Pre-anaesthetic assessment: A dedicated consultation with the anaesthetist to review the medical history and set an anaesthetic protocol tailored to the case.
Non-smoking status review: Guidance on the need to stop nicotine before and after surgery to support microcirculation and good tissue healing.
Nutritional and general health assessment: Relevant haematological or metabolic markers reviewed individually to support post-operative recovery.
Potential Risks & Complications
In compliance with transparent clinical reporting, Meva Clinic ensures patients are fully informed of the physiological risks associated with surgical procedures through accredited partner-hospital safety protocols where clinically appropriate.
A collection of fluid under the skin or beneath the wound, managed by drainage; more common after a tummy tuck. A compression garment may be recommended for post-operative support and swelling control, depending on the procedures performed.
A collection of blood under the skin that requires drainage; the risk is reduced by careful surgical haemostasis (control of bleeding) and structured post-operative monitoring.
Delayed healing, wound dehiscence (reopening) or localised wound breakdown; the risk is higher with nicotine use, diabetes mellitus or poor nutritional status.
Visible scars are an inherent part of surgical incisions. Their appearance, texture and visibility vary with individual healing, skin type and location; hypertrophic or keloid scars are possible.
Superficial or deep wound infection, treated with antibiotics and local wound care; sterile operating conditions and preventive protocols reduce this risk.
Risks associated with general anaesthesia, including nausea, airway management and rare cardiopulmonary events; managed through a thorough pre-operative assessment.
Slight differences in the final contour, breast shape or breast volume between the two sides; anatomy, healing and the resolution of swelling all influence the final result.
Temporary or, less often, longer-lasting changes in skin or nipple sensation in the treated areas; most changes settle within a few weeks to a few months.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism. Preventive measures may include early mobilisation, mechanical compression and, when clinically indicated, medication based on an individual risk assessment.
Combining several procedures in a single session increases the total operating time and the physiological load on the body. When the individual risk profile calls for it, staging the procedures in separate sessions may be the safer recommendation.
Realistic Expectations & Outcomes
A Mommy Makeover addresses specific anatomical changes caused by pregnancy and breastfeeding. Individual results vary with the combination of procedures performed, the patient's anatomy, skin quality, healing response and adherence to post-operative guidance. The aim is a meaningful anatomical improvement and restoration of body contour, not perfection or an assured return to a pre-pregnancy figure. Keeping a stable body weight, avoiding further pregnancies and following long-term post-operative guidance are important factors in maintaining lasting results. A future pregnancy would be expected to change the results of the abdominal and breast surgery.
Revision & Follow-Up Policy
Post-operative follow-up continues at structured intervals. Because swelling subsides gradually and contours and tissues keep settling, assessing the final result can take several months and depends on the procedures and on healing. If residual concerns about contour, asymmetry or wound-related issues remain once the tissues have matured, a re-assessment and a discussion of possible adjustments can be arranged with the plastic surgeon. For 12 months after surgery you can also send photos to the medical team whenever you wish and receive their feedback, and your questions are answered remotely.
Authoritative Medical References & Studies
- [1]American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS): Mommy Makeover — Procedure Overview, Candidacy, and Safety.View Source
- [2]American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS): Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) — Overview, Procedure Steps, and Safety.View Source
- [3]ASPS Patient Safety Committee: Patient Safety in Cosmetic & Aesthetic Surgery.View Source
- [4]American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS): Questions to Ask Your Surgeon About Mommy Makeover Surgery.View Source
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for educational purposes only. Individual eligibility, surgical planning and final procedural decisions are made only after a direct clinical assessment, physical examination, review of the relevant medical tests and consultation with the surgical team. Nothing on this page constitutes medical advice or a guarantee of results.
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Procedure Details
Hospital Stay
2 Nights
Hotel Package
7 Nights
Return to Work
14 Days
Anaesthesia
General
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