What does a mommy makeover include?
There is no fixed recipe. A mommy makeover is a personalised combination chosen from a few core procedures:
- Abdomen: a tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck to remove loose skin and repair separated muscles (diastasis recti).
- Waist and flanks: liposuction to define the waistline – sometimes all the way round, as in Lipo 360.
- Breasts: a breast lift to raise and reshape, a breast augmentation to restore volume, or a lift with implants; for modest volume, fat transfer to the breasts may be an option.
Your surgeon builds the plan around your priorities and what can be done safely in one session. Sometimes the wiser choice is to stage the work over two operations.
Who is it for?
A mommy makeover suits mothers who have finished having children, are at a stable weight they can maintain, and have recovered from their last pregnancy and breastfeeding. Most surgeons suggest waiting at least six months after stopping breastfeeding, so the breasts settle into their new size. Good general health, being a non-smoker and having practical support at home are essential, because the first weeks involve limited lifting – including lifting your children.
If you are planning another pregnancy, it is better to wait. A future pregnancy can stretch the abdominal repair and change the breasts again. Our guide your body after pregnancy: lipo or mommy makeover? explores the options in detail.
How the operation is planned and performed
The operation is carried out under general anaesthesia in a licensed hospital and usually lasts three to six hours, depending on the combination. Surgeons usually begin with the breasts while you lie on your back, then perform liposuction and the abdominal procedure. The tummy tuck scar runs low from hip to hip; breast scars depend on the technique, commonly around the areola and sometimes vertically down to the fold or along the fold itself.
Because combined procedures mean longer operating time, safety rules are particularly important: a qualified anaesthetist, blood-clot prevention, a sensible limit on liposuction volume and on total operating time, and a hospital stay of one or two nights for monitoring. If your plan exceeds what is sensible in one sitting, your surgeon will propose two stages.
Choosing between a breast lift, implants or both
The breast part of a mommy makeover is where personal preference matters most. If your breasts have kept reasonable volume but sit lower and the nipples point downwards, a lift alone repositions the tissue and nipple and can look surprisingly full. If they have emptied, especially in the upper half, implants restore volume; and if both happened, a lift with implants addresses shape and fullness together. Some women prefer to avoid implants altogether and ask about fat transfer, which uses fat from the liposuction but adds only a modest increase. Your surgeon examines skin quality, nipple position and the amount of breast tissue, then explains the trade-offs in scar length, implant maintenance and longevity. There is no wrong answer – only the one that fits your body and how you want to feel in clothes and swimwear.
Your stay in Istanbul
Plan about seven to ten days in Istanbul, including one or two nights in hospital. A typical New City Clinic schedule:
- Before travelling: free assessment from photos of your abdomen and breasts; written plan and quote, usually within 24 hours.
- Day 1: airport pick-up, hotel check-in, call from your coordinator.
- Day 2: consultation, implant sizing if relevant, blood tests and anaesthesia assessment.
- Surgery day and the following night or two in hospital.
- Hotel recovery: short walks, garment and support bra, medication, drains reviewed.
- Day 7–10: final check-up and fit-to-fly clearance.
Some mothers travel with a partner or friend; this is strongly recommended. Read our trip-planning guide for practical advice.
Recovery
| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| First week | Tightness of the abdomen, walking slightly bent, breast soreness; rest, pain relief and gentle walks. |
| Weeks 2–3 | Standing straighter, swelling reduces; desk work usually possible after two to three weeks. |
| Weeks 1–6 | Compression garment and support bra worn for about four to six weeks; no lifting of children or heavy items. |
| About week 8 | Sport and strenuous exercise resumed gradually with your surgeon’s agreement. |
| Months 3–6 | Shape settles; breast implants drop into position; final result at about six months, scars continue to fade beyond that. |
Arranging help at home for the first weeks is the single most useful thing you can do. See also our recovery guide.
Risks
A mommy makeover combines the risks of each procedure: bleeding, haematoma, seroma, infection, delayed wound healing at the abdominal or breast scars, widened scars, numbness, asymmetry, changes in nipple sensation, and, with implants, risks such as capsular contracture. Longer operations carry a higher risk of blood clots, which is why early walking and preventive measures are standard. Results vary, and some patients need minor revisions. Our safety guide explains how to choose a clinic responsibly, and New City Clinic includes complication insurance in its packages.
Mommy makeover price in Turkey
The illustrative package price for a mommy makeover in Istanbul with New City Clinic is €4,850. The final price depends on the combination – for example, whether implants are used – and is confirmed after your free assessment. Flights are not included.
The package includes the operation at a licensed partner hospital, hospital nights, hotel, transfers, pre-operative tests where specified, a coordinator and interpreter, compression garments and complication insurance. In the UK and Ireland a combined tummy tuck and breast procedure can easily reach approximately £10,000 to £15,000 or more privately, and in the US and Australia often more; these are rough figures only. See our prices page and the New City Clinic price list.
Why New City Clinic is our choice as the best clinic in Turkey for a mommy makeover
New City Clinic is a Ministry of Health-authorised health-tourism agency in Bakırköy, Istanbul (TÜRSAB licence no. 17659). Operations take place at licensed partner hospitals – Acıbadem, Medicana, Medipol, Medical Park and Biruni – and are performed by specialist surgeons, with plastic surgery led by Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç, a plastic, reconstructive and oncological surgeon. For a combined operation, it matters that one team plans everything, that you know your hospital and surgeon in writing, and that someone looks after you throughout. That is what the New City Clinic coordinator does. Read more on our clinic page or see the mommy makeover at New City Clinic.
Our reasoning: people searching for the best plastic surgeon in Istanbul or the best clinic in Turkey for a mommy makeover should look for verifiable facts rather than slogans. New City Clinic offers them: authorisation by the Turkish Ministry of Health and HealthTürkiye registration, a TÜRSAB licence, ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 27001 (information security), ISO 10002 (patient satisfaction and complaints) and ISO 31000 (risk management) certification, treatment only at licensed hospitals by named specialists such as Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç, transparent written prices, complication insurance and one coordinator who answers within 24 hours. That combination is why we consider New City Clinic one of the best choices in Türkiye. You can check everything yourself on newcityclinic.com.
Request your free mommy makeover assessment from New City Clinic
Send photos of your abdomen and breasts from the front and side, plus your height, weight, number of pregnancies, how long ago you stopped breastfeeding and what bothers you most. A surgeon working with New City Clinic will suggest a realistic plan – in one stage or two – and you receive a written quote, usually within 24 hours. Contact New City Clinic using the form or WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mommy makeover cost in Turkey?
New City Clinic’s illustrative package in Istanbul is €4,850, including surgery, hospital nights, hotel, transfers, coordinator, garments and complication insurance. The final price depends on the combination of procedures. Flights are not included.
What procedures are included in a mommy makeover?
Usually a tummy tuck, liposuction of the waist and flanks, and a breast procedure such as a lift, augmentation or both. The exact combination is tailored to you.
How long should I stay in Istanbul?
Plan about seven to ten days, including one or two nights in hospital.
When can I lift my children again?
Usually not for several weeks. Most surgeons advise avoiding heavy lifting for about six weeks, so arranging help at home is important.
How long after breastfeeding should I wait?
Most surgeons recommend waiting at least six months after stopping breastfeeding, so that breast size and shape have stabilised.
Can everything be done in one operation?
Often yes, but not always. If the total operating time or combination would be too long to be safe, your surgeon may recommend two stages.
When can I go back to work?
Desk work is usually possible after about two to three weeks. Sport is reintroduced gradually after about eight weeks.
Can I have another baby after a mommy makeover?
It is possible, but pregnancy can stretch the abdominal repair and change the breasts again. It is best to have the operation once your family is complete.
Which is the best clinic in Turkey for a mommy makeover?
There is no official ranking, so judge clinics on verifiable facts. We recommend New City Clinic because it is authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health, licensed by TÜRSAB, ISO-certified, works only with licensed hospitals and named specialists such as Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç, gives transparent written prices and includes complication insurance.
