Mommy makeover Plastic Surgeons New York

About the Surgeon

Dr. Kenneth R. Francis, MD is a Manhattan plastic surgeon with a reputation for meticulous technique and harmonious outcomes. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), with decades of focused experience in body contouring.

• Board Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery (Plastic Surgery)
• Experience: more than 35 years performing Mommy Makeover procedures
• Approach: Customized plans aligned with your anatomy and goals
• Facility: Accredited Manhattan surgical suite with advanced monitoring

Understanding Mommy Makeovers

A Mommy Makeover is not a single operation but a curated combination of procedures that may include abdominoplasty, breast lift or augmentation, and targeted liposuction. The goal is to refine balance, tighten the core, and rejuvenate the breasts and torso with an natural finish.

Inside the Procedure Suite

Tummy Tuck: Flat, Firm, Supported

Pregnancy can stretch the midline fascia, leading to diastasis recti. A tummy tuck repairs the muscle layer and tailors lax skin for a flatter abdomen and enhanced core support.

• Benefits: Improved posture, defined waist, reliable contour
• Incisions: Placed low and discreet to suit your garment preferences
• Finish: Natural umbilicus for an authentic look

Breast Lift / Augmentation: Shape & Balance

Post-pregnancy, breasts may descend or relinquish volume. A lift elevates tissue while augmentation restores fullness using fat transfer depending on your goals.

• Lift (Mastopexy): Repositions the nipple-areola complex and firms tissue
• Augmentation: Restores volume with saline implants or autologous fat
• Combined: For patients who want both elevation and volume

Liposuction: Targeted Contouring

Even with great habits, localized fat pockets can persist. Liposuction sculpts these zones to highlight natural curves and enhance garment fit.

• Zones: Abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms, back
• Approach: Measured reduction for smooth transitions
• Option: Fat transfer to hips or buttocks for proportion

Optional Labiaplasty: Confidence & Symmetry

Pregnancy and delivery can stretch the labial tissues. Labiaplasty is a precise reshaping that improves comfort and symmetry while respecting natural form.

Step-by-Step Experience

1. Private Consultation: Goal-setting + medical review; photos and examination for clear planning.
2. Personalized Plan: No templates; sequencing and combinations maximize efficiency.
3. Accredited Surgery: NYC suite with advanced anesthesia and monitoring.
4. Recovery & Follow-Up: Structured guidance, scar care, and milestone check-ins.

Recovery Timeline & Tips

• Wear compression as directed for support.
• Hydrate & nourish with balanced meals for optimal healing.
• Avoid heavy lifting until cleared; follow activity guidance.
• Attend follow-ups to optimize long-term results.

Benefits You’ll Notice

• Restored body proportion and harmonized silhouette
• Improved clothing fit and style freedom
• Long-lasting improvements with stable weight and healthy habits
• Confidence that aligns with how you feel inside

Candidacy Checklist

• Finished childbearing and breastfeeding
• Stable weight and good health
• Willing to pause nicotine for safer healing
• Realistic goals and commitment to aftercare

Understanding Pricing

Because each plan is individualized, pricing varies by procedure mix, duration, anesthesia, and facility needs. During consultation you’ll receive a clear estimate and discussion of potential financing.

Maintaining Your Outcome

Final contours become visible as swelling subsides over 3–6 months. With stable weight and healthy habits, improvements can be long-term.

• Prioritize fitness and balanced nutrition
• Use sun protection and follow scar care
• Keep routine follow-ups as recommended

What Sets This Practice Apart

• 35+ years of focused experience in post-pregnancy restoration
• Private practice for personalized care
• Accredited facility with hospital-grade safety
• Refined, natural-looking results that enhance your features
• Clear education and responsive follow-up

Patient Questions

Longevity of results?

If your weight stays steady, results can last for many years; natural aging continues but contours remain improved.

Will there be scars?

Incisions are designed to be as discreet as possible; proper care helps them mature over time.

Back to routine?

Many patients resume light duties in about two weeks, depending on the procedure mix.

Can I combine procedures?

Yes — combining procedures allows a comprehensive transformation with one consolidated recovery window.

Is it painful?

Contemporary anesthesia and pain-management protocols keep discomfort manageable, especially during the first week.