Mommy Makeover in Berlin

How do you prepare for your Mommy Makeover?

It begins with a detailed consultation with Dr. Rippmann or Christian Roessing, M.D. Which areas are truly bothersome? Abdomen, breasts, waist, or all together? From this discussion, an individual treatment plan for your Mommy Makeover is developed, tailored to your initial situation after pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Preparation includes:

• General health check-up and current blood values
• For breast lift or breast augmentation: mammography or ultrasound, depending on age
• Nicotine break of four to six weeks. The tissue needs blood circulation for proper healing
• Discontinuation of blood-thinning medication after consultation
• Anesthesia consultation for general anesthesia

Anyone who is breastfeeding or planning another pregnancy should discuss this openly. The timing depends on your family planning.

What happens during the operation?

A Mommy Makeover is not a single procedure, but a combination. Most commonly combined: tummy tuck, breast lift or breast augmentation, often supplemented by liposuction on the waist or hips. Which combination is suitable for you in Berlin will be clarified during the consultation.

The operation lasts three to six hours, under general anesthesia and accompanied by an anesthesiologist. The surgeon determines the sequence individually, usually starting with the tummy tuck.

This is followed by a hospital stay of one to two nights. This allows for close monitoring of the healing process during the first few hours.

How does healing proceed?

The first two weeks mean: rest. No sports, no lifting, no jerky movements. A compression garment is worn for several weeks; it supports the tissue and reduces swelling. Drains remain in place for a few days, depending on the wound healing process.

General timeline for healing after the Mommy Makeover:

• Week 1–2: consistent rest, upright posture, no strain
• Week 3–4: light daily activity, still no sport
• From week 6: gradually return to sports depending on follow-up appointment

Follow-up checks are carried out at close intervals. Swelling and a feeling of tension are normal in the first few weeks.

How much does a Mommy Makeover cost?

There is deliberately no flat rate here. A Mommy Makeover is not an off-the-shelf treatment: the combination of procedures, the initial findings, and the desired scope determine the effort involved.

Only in a personal consultation with Dr. Rippmann or Christian Roessing, M.D. will it become clear which procedures are appropriate in your case. Based on this, an individual cost estimate will be created, transparent and without hidden items.

Where are the scars located, and how visible will they remain?

The location of the scars follows the incision lines. For a tummy tuck, it runs deep in the lower abdomen, usually easily concealed under underwear. For a breast lift or breast augmentation, it is typically around the areola, sometimes vertically to the breast crease.

Fresh scars are reddish and slightly raised. Over twelve to eighteen months, they fade significantly and adapt to the skin's appearance. If desired, the scars can also be post-treated with a laser.

What risks should be considered?

As with any surgical procedure, there are general risks: post-operative bleeding, wound healing disorders, infections. When combining several procedures, a longer anesthesia time is added, making prior clarification particularly important.

Specific:

Tummy tuck: temporary sensory disturbances in the abdominal area

Breast lift or breast augmentation: altered nipple sensitivity, rarely permanent

Asymmetries or a divergent result that may require a corrective procedure

A detailed informed consent discussion will address all risks in your specific case before the operation.

Let us advise you

The most important thing is a detailed consultation before considering one or more measures. We provide serious and comprehensive information – preventing hasty decisions and finding the right time and most sensible treatment for you.