Mommy Makeover
Bay Area Mommy Makeover in San Francisco – Dr. Leonard Gray
Becoming a mother can be a wonderful thing, but pregnancy, childbirth, and weight gain may have taken a toll on your body. Many women notice that their breasts, hips, and abdominal region change considerably after having one or more kids. While this can be concerning, there are ways to help you gain your pre-baby body back.
Dr. Leonard Gray offers mommy makeovers to his San Francisco patients to do just that. Dr. Gray is board-certified, Harvard trained, and has been one of San Francisco’s best plastic surgeons for many years. Dr. Gray offers many surgical techniques that you can choose from to develop your custom mommy makeover plan.
Please continue reading to learn more about your San Francisco mommy makeover options, or schedule a consultation with Dr. Gray by calling 415-434-8858 or filling out our online form.
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Instilling Beauty
Inspiring Confidence
Dr. Gray is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience conducting surgical procedures of the breast, body, and face. His emphasis on patient education and attention to detail have made him the top choice for plastic surgery in the Bay Area. Dr. Gray invites you to meet with him for a friendly and informative consultation.
Why Might Someone Consider a Mommy Makeover?
Breast
Body
What are the Benefits of a Mommy Makeover?
As the term mommy makeover is broad, the benefits of the procedure are also broad. The intent is to provide a tighter, firmer, and more youthful-looking figure. Patients who undergo a mommy makeover will likely see a drastic boost in self-confidence, body image, and desire to be healthy.
What Exactly is a Mommy Makeover?
A mommy makeover is an umbrella term for a set of procedures that addresses the problems listed previously. The mommy makeover’s methods do not have to be combined in one single way, as each plan will meet the patient’s unique needs.
For example, a patient could choose breast augmentation, 360 liposuction, and fat transfer to the buttocks. Other patients may choose breast augmentation with a breast lift, liposuction, and tummy tuck. The possibilities are plentiful, and it is up to you and Dr. Gray to come up with a plan that best suits your goals and concerns.
Stunning natural results
Dr. Gray’s training, precision, and personalized treatment plans provide genuinely outstanding results. Want to see for yourself? Follow the link below to view before and after pictures of Dr. Gray’s actual patients.
What Mommy Makeover Procedures Can I Choose From?
Dr. Gray offers a variety of surgical procedures that you can choose from, including:
As the most popular cosmetic surgery option in the U.S., Breast augmentation uses breast implants to increase the size, fullness, and projection of the breasts. Breast augmentation can restore volume after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss. This can be done on its own or combined with a breast lift.
Many postpartum women experience deflated and droopy breasts after breastfeeding. Breast lifts raise the breasts to a more youthful-looking position on the chest. This can be done by tightening or removing excess skin and tissues. It can also reposition or reshape large areolas. Dr. Gray offers a variety of breast lift techniques and will help you determine your best options.
Tummy tuck surgery removes excess skin and fat from the midsection, tightens loose abdominal muscles, and recreates a natural looking belly button. Dr. Gray’s methods allow for a short, easily concealable scar and a natural looking belly button.
Dr. Gray uses liposuction to remove sections of excess fat throughout the body. Liposuction is great for mommy makeover patients who have fat that can’t be reached through exercise and diet alone. The extracted fat can also be transferred to contour other areas of the body.
Patients who do not necessarily need tummy tuck surgery may opt for liposuction with BodyTite skin tightening of the abdomen. This can reduce fat and tighten the tummy without the downtime of a tummy tuck.
When Dr. Gray removes fat with liposuction, he can carefully place it into other areas such as the buttocks or breasts. His methods allow for the body to reestablish a blood supply with the transplanted fat, making the results smooth, long-lasting, and natural-looking.
Learn more about fat transfer and Brazilian butt lifts here.
A non-surgical body contouring and muscle toning method, EMSculpt helps patients strengthen and tone their glutes or abdominals in-office using HIFEM (high intensity focused electromagnetic) energy. EMSculpt helps many post-pregnancy patients with rectus diastasis and can be a great option for patients who have recovered from surgery.
The goal of labiaplasty surgery is to trim excess skin and tissue away from an enlarged labia minora (vaginal lips). Discomfort, painful intercourse, and the catching of the labia in clothes are resolved through this surgery.
Using radio frequency energy, ThermiVa tightens the labia and vaginal canal. This treatment improves not only the aesthetic appearance of the vagina, but also sexual satisfaction, comfort, urinary incontinence, lubrication issues, and more.
Start Your Mommy Makeover Journey with Bay Area Plastic Surgery
If you would like to learn more about how a mommy makeover can help you look younger and more fit after having children, your next step is to visit with Dr. Gray in an informative consultation.
During your consultation, you can see mommy makeover before and after photos, learn the benefits of each procedure, and discuss your unique concerns. Dr. Gray believes in fully educating his patients so that they understand all aspects of a procedure before moving forward.
We invite any potential San Francisco mommy makeover patients to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Gray by calling 415-434-8858 or filling out our online form.
Bay Area Mommy Makeover FAQ
Mommy makeovers take between one to two days, depending on the demands of the procedures that you’ve selected. Dr. Gray can explain this to you after you’ve decided on the procedures that you’d like to undergo.
Because of the combined nature of surgeries, a mommy makeover is considered an invasive procedure. Any time a combination surgery takes place, the overall risks increase. For this reason, patients must find an experienced plastic surgeon that has the training and skill to perform multiple procedures in one setting. Under the hands of a skilled surgeon, the risks greatly decrease, and complications are rare.
Each of our patients is given a complimentary Biocorneum scar cream as part of the surgery package. For most patients, surgery incisions will heal into a thin line and will fade over time.
The cost of your mommy makeover in the Bay Area depends on a variety of factors. The price will primarily be determined by the procedures you choose and the amount of time it takes. We can provide you with an estimate after you are seen by Dr. Gray in consultation.
It is recommended that all pregnancies are completed before a patient decides to have a mommy makeover. While a mommy makeover won’t affect pregnancy, a pregnancy may compromise the results of a mommy makeover. Additional skin stretching and weight gain is inevitable. Patients who are uncertain if they will have additional children should consult with Dr. Gray to discuss the best approach to take.
A Mommy Makeover typically includes a tailored blend of surgical treatments to address post-pregnancy changes. Common options include a tummy tuck to remove excess skin and firm abdominal muscles, breast procedures to restore volume or lift sagging tissue, liposuction to sculpt stubborn fat in areas like the hips or thighs, and sometimes body tightening or fat transfer. Dr. Gray collaborates directly with you to tailor the procedure to your specific anatomy, goals, and recovery priorities.
Waiting at least six months after childbirth is advisable, and it is often recommended to delay surgery for three to six months after finishing breastfeeding. This timeframe allows your body to reach hormonal stability, helps tissues settle naturally, and allows weight distribution to become more predictable. Because future pregnancies could negatively impact surgical results, Dr. Gray emphasizes timing your procedure when you are confident your family plans are complete.
Recovery varies depending on your specific combination of procedures; however, most patients return to non-strenuous daily activities within two to four weeks. Immediately after surgery, rest is essential, and swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort are common in the treated areas. Drainage tubes may be used and removed approximately two weeks post-operatively. You’ll gradually resume light movement, progressing to normal activities over a period of six weeks. Dr. Gray and his team provide detailed postoperative guidance and remain accessible to help manage pain, address concerns, and support your healing journey.
Every surgical procedure carries potential risks, such as bleeding, infection, poor scar healing, or anesthesia-related issues. With combined surgeries, Dr. Gray takes extra precautions to limit risks—operating in a fully accredited surgical suite, under board-certified care, and managing operative times carefully. Patients receive comprehensive preoperative screening and postoperative instructions to minimize complications. Overall, combining procedures into one session can be safer than undergoing multiple surgeries separately, as it reduces cumulative anesthesia exposure and consolidates your recovery.
Post-surgical outcomes are designed to be long-lasting. Once excess skin is removed, muscles are tightened, and fat is sculpted or repositioned, the physical changes remain, provided you maintain a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle. Breast implants, if used, will require revision or replacement at some point. Natural tissue options, such as fat transfer, generally remain durable and age naturally with you. Overall, the empowering results of a Mommy Makeover can last many years when combined with mindful self-care.
For many moms, the physical changes after pregnancy cause more than aesthetic concerns, such as lower back pain or core weakness. By repairing stretched abdominal muscles (a standard component of a tummy tuck), the procedure can improve core strength and posture. Addressing breast volume and positioning may also relieve shoulder and upper back strain caused by sagging or heavy breasts. These functional improvements often enhance quality of life significantly, beyond cosmetic transformation.