Surgical · Body & Breast
Combined post-pregnancy restoration — tummy tuck, breast lift or augmentation, and contouring — performed in a single anaesthetic by Dr Hassan Soueid.
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Medically reviewed by Dr Hassan SoueidConsultant Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon
Overview
A mummy makeover is a co-ordinated set of operations addressing the changes pregnancy and breastfeeding leave behind — typically loose abdominal skin and separated muscles, deflated or descended breasts, and stubborn fat across the flanks and lower body. It is not a single procedure; it is a personalised combination performed in one anaesthetic.
At Kensington Cosmetic Clinic the makeover is built around what you actually want to change — and equally importantly, what we honestly think will make a meaningful difference. The same surgeon performs every component: there is no rotating team, no part-out of breasts vs body to different operators.
We are conservative about what to combine. Some patients are best served by a single big operation; others benefit from staging two operations 6 months apart for a safer recovery and a better long-term result.
The right mummy makeover is the one your surgeon would perform if you were their own family — never the longest possible operation.
How it works
A diagram of the procedure. Hover any pulsing marker to see how each anatomical layer is treated by Dr Hassan.
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Illustration is anatomical only — the procedure is tailored individually at consultation.
Treated Areas
Most makeovers combine two to three of the following. Each is assessed independently — we add only what serves the result.
Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
Removes loose abdominal skin, repairs separated rectus muscles (diastasis), and resets the contour. The cornerstone of most makeovers.
Flank liposuction
Almost always combined with a tummy tuck for a defined waistline rather than a tight-but-square contour.
Mons pubis lift
Re-suspends the descended pubic mound during the tummy tuck. Restores natural proportion across the lower abdomen.
Breast lift (mastopexy)
Reshapes and elevates breasts that have descended after breastfeeding. Volume is rearranged rather than added.
Augmentation with implants
Adds volume to deflated post-feeding breasts. Conservative implant sizing is the rule, particularly in combined operations.
Augmentation-mastopexy
Lift plus a small implant — when both descent and volume loss are present. Technically more demanding; sometimes staged.
Outer-thigh liposuction
Saddlebag fat that is genetic and resistant to exercise. Excellent indication for liposuction in the same anaesthetic.
Bra-line back fat
Small-volume but high-impact for clothing-line silhouette.
Fat transfer
Fat removed from one area can be used to add subtle volume to the breasts or buttocks — a 'free' contouring benefit when liposuction is already planned.
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Investment
Every patient is different — the area, technique and number of stages shape the plan. We share full pricing during your private consultation, after Dr Hassan or your treating clinician has reviewed your goals in person.
Before
Mummy makeover preparation is identical to its component operations — most importantly, smoking cessation and stable weight.
Approach
The key strategic decision in mummy makeover planning. Both approaches have a place — the right answer depends on case complexity and patient health.
Approach 1
All components performed in one anaesthetic — typically 4–6 hours total operative time. Single recovery period. Best for patients with moderate, well-defined goals and good general health.
Approach 2
Component operations split across two visits 6 months apart — typically tummy and body first, breast surgery second (or vice versa). Best for very extensive cases, patients with health considerations, or patients who prefer a shorter individual recovery.
Dr Hassan recommends the approach during consultation, after reviewing your goals, your general health and the practical realities of your recovery setup.
The Treatment
A minimum of two consultations — first to confirm candidacy and shape the makeover plan, second to confirm consent and operative date. Standardised photographs are taken at the first visit.
Performed under general anaesthetic in our CQC-registered theatre. Total operative time is typically 4–6 hours for combined operations. A consultant anaesthetist is present throughout.
Most patients stay one night in clinic. Drains removed at days 3–7 depending on output. First review at day 1; second at day 7.
Step by Step
A mummy makeover is two or three coordinated operations in one anaesthetic. Here is what each stage looks like.
01 · The Consultation
Two consultations before booking. Each component assessed independently — abdomen, breasts, contouring. Honest discussion of whether to combine in one operation or stage across two visits. Standardised photography on day one.
02 · Preparation
Six weeks smoking-free, two weeks off blood-thinners. Stable weight for three months. Six to twelve months post-breastfeeding before the breast component. Four weeks of social downtime arranged with childcare and household help.
03 · The Procedure
Four to six hours total. Breast component first (less anaesthetic risk supine), then tummy tuck and liposuction. Performed personally by Dr Hassan in our CQC-registered theatre. One night in clinic for monitoring.
04 · Recovery & Aftercare
Surgical bra and abdominal binder simultaneously for six weeks. No lifting children for four weeks; no heavy lifting for six. Lymphatic drainage from week one. Most patients consider themselves 'done healing' at three months; final result at six.
After
Mummy makeover recovery is real — most patients return to non-physical work at 3–4 weeks, full activity at 6 weeks, and final results at 6 months.
Results
Mummy makeover results settle gradually over 6 months as both component operations heal.
Questions
Generally 6–12 months from the end of breastfeeding. The breasts need time to fully settle into their post-feeding shape, and the abdomen needs time to retract as much as it will. Operating before this means working on a moving target.
Pregnancy after a makeover is medically safe but generally compromises the cosmetic result — particularly the muscle repair component of the tummy tuck and the breast shape. We strongly recommend completing your family before the operation.
It depends on the case. For most healthy patients with moderate goals, a single combined operation is safe and the recovery is concentrated. For more extensive cases or patients with comorbidities, splitting across two operations is the safer answer. Dr Hassan will give you a frank recommendation at consultation.
Plan 3–4 weeks before returning to non-physical work, 6 weeks before resuming full exercise, and 6 months for the final result. Childcare help is essential — most patients cannot lift toddlers or older children for 4 weeks.
We strongly advise against pregnancy after a makeover (see above). If pregnancy occurs, breastfeeding ability depends on the specific operations performed. Augmentation with implants and breast lift typically preserve some ability to breastfeed; reduction surgery may not. We would discuss this honestly at consultation.
Tummy tuck leaves a low transverse scar (hip to hip) hidden under underwear and bikini lines, plus a small belly button scar. Breast surgery scars depend on the operation — augmentation alone typically leaves a small inframammary or periareolar scar; lift adds a vertical and (sometimes) horizontal scar. All scars fade substantially over 12 months. We discuss preferred underwear, bikini and bra styles at consultation so scars are placed accordingly.
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