Dr Evan Woo
Senior Consultant Breast and Plastic Surgeon
MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Surgery), MRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS (Plastic Surgery)
MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Surgery), MRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS (Plastic Surgery)
Your Guide to Mummy Makeover Surgery
Pregnancy and childbirth can bring lasting changes to the breasts and body. While many changes improve with time, some concerns, such as loose abdominal skin, changes in breast shape or stubborn fat deposits, may persist despite a healthy lifestyle.
If these changes continue to affect your confidence or comfort, a mummy makeover can help restore your body contours.
Postpartum Rejuvenation & Body Restoration
What Is a Mummy Makeover?
A mummy makeover is a personalised combination of cosmetic surgical procedures designed to address the physical changes that may occur following pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. Rather than being a single operation, it combines selected breast and body contouring procedures based on your anatomy, recovery considerations and aesthetic goals.
Common concerns that may be addressed include:
Post-Pregnancy Body Changes
Understanding Physical Changes After Pregnancy
Pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding can result in lasting changes to the breasts and body. While many women regain much of their pre-pregnancy shape over time, some changes may persist despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Understanding these changes can help determine whether surgical treatment may be appropriate.
Changes to the Abdomen
As the abdomen expands during pregnancy, the skin, muscles and supporting tissues stretch to accommodate the growing baby. After childbirth, some women may continue to experience:
- Excess or loose abdominal skin
- Weakened or separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti)
- A persistent abdominal bulge
- Localised fat deposits that remain despite diet and exercise
These changes may affect both the appearance and function of the abdominal wall. Depending on your concerns, procedures such as a tummy tuck or liposuction may be considered as part of a mummy makeover.
Changes to the Breasts
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can alter the size, shape and position of the breasts. Common concerns include:
- Loss of breast volume after breastfeeding
- Sagging breasts caused by stretched skin and supporting tissues
- Changes in breast shape or projection
- Breast asymmetry
- Enlarged or heavier breasts
Tailored Treatment Options
Personalising Your Mummy Makeover
A mummy makeover combines carefully selected breast and body procedures into a single, personalised treatment plan. Rather than focusing on one area alone, it addresses the changes that pregnancy and breastfeeding may have on your overall body contour, with each procedure chosen according to your anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Breast Augmentation
Restores breast volume and enhances breast shape using implants, fat grafting or a combination of techniques.
Breast Lift
Reshapes and elevates sagging breasts to create a firmer, more youthful breast contour.
Breast Reduction
Reduces breast size while improving comfort, breast shape and overall body proportions.
Tummy Tuck
Removes excess abdominal skin and tightens weakened abdominal muscles to create a firmer, flatter abdomen.
Liposuction
Removes localised fat deposits to refine body contours and improve overall body shape.
Potential Benefits & Outcomes
What Are the Benefits of a Mummy Makeover?
A mummy makeover may offer several benefits by addressing multiple post-pregnancy concerns within a personalised treatment plan. The specific benefits depend on the procedures performed and your individual treatment goals.
Restores Breast Shape and Volume
Depending on the procedures performed, a mummy makeover may restore breast volume, improve breast shape or address sagging that has developed following pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Improves Abdominal Contours
Procedures such as a tummy tuck may remove excess skin and tighten weakened abdominal muscles, helping to create a firmer, flatter abdominal profile.
Refines Body Proportions
Liposuction may reduce localised fat deposits that have not responded to diet and exercise, improving the contours of areas such as the waist, hips or thighs.
Creates More Balanced Overall Results
By addressing multiple areas together, a mummy makeover may improve the overall harmony between the breasts, abdomen and body contours, creating results that appear balanced and proportionate.
Every mummy makeover is planned as a whole, ensuring each procedure complements the others to achieve balanced, proportionate and natural-looking results.
Understanding Your Suitability
Is a Mummy Makeover Suitable for Me?
A mummy makeover may be suitable for women who wish to address persistent changes to their breasts and body following pregnancy and breastfeeding. Suitability depends on your overall health, anatomy, treatment goals and whether the planned procedures can be performed safely.
You may be a suitable candidate if you:
Take the First Step Towards Restoring Your Body Contours
Arrange a consultation with Dr Evan Woo to understand your treatment options and determine whether a mummy makeover is suitable for your needs.
Pre-Surgery Preparation
Preparing for a Mummy Makeover
Careful preparation helps ensure your surgery and recovery proceed as smoothly as possible.
| Step | What to Expect |
| Consultation and Assessment | Your concerns, medical history, overall health, anatomy, skin quality and treatment goals will be assessed to determine whether liposuction is suitable and which areas can be treated safely and effectively. |
| Treatment Planning | The areas to be treated, the amount of fat to be removed and your desired body contours will be carefully planned. Your surgeon will also discuss realistic expectations, potential outcomes and whether liposuction alone or in combination with another procedure is most appropriate. |
| Preparing for Surgery | You will receive personalised instructions to help you prepare for surgery. This may include reviewing your medications and supplements, temporarily stopping certain medications where appropriate, stopping smoking before and after surgery, maintaining a stable weight, and arranging support at home during your recovery. |
Consultation and Assessment
Your concerns, medical history, overall health, anatomy, skin quality and treatment goals will be assessed to determine whether liposuction is suitable and which areas can be treated safely and effectively.
Treatment Planning
The areas to be treated, the amount of fat to be removed and your desired body contours will be carefully planned. Your surgeon will also discuss realistic expectations, potential outcomes and whether liposuction alone or in combination with another procedure is most appropriate.
Preparing for Surgery
You will receive personalised instructions to help you prepare for surgery. This may include reviewing your medications and supplements, temporarily stopping certain medications where appropriate, stopping smoking before and after surgery, maintaining a stable weight, and arranging support at home during your recovery.
What to Expect
What Happens During a Mummy Makeover?
Depending on your anatomy and treatment goals, surgery may combine breast procedures with body contouring procedures. While every operation is individualised, it generally involves the following steps:
| Step | What to Expect |
| Anaesthesia | General anaesthesia is administered so you remain asleep and comfortable throughout the procedure. |
| Breast and Body Contouring Procedures | Your planned breast and body contouring procedures are performed according to your personalised surgical plan. The sequence varies depending on the combination of procedures being performed and your surgeon's operative approach. |
| Closing the Incisions | Incisions are closed with sutures, dressings are applied, and compression garments or a supportive surgical bra are fitted as required. |
| After the Procedure | Surgery may take several hours depending on the procedures performed. Most patients stay in hospital for one or more nights before being discharged with personalised aftercare instructions and follow-up appointments. |
Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia is administered so you remain asleep and comfortable throughout the procedure.
Breast and Body Contouring Procedures
Your planned breast and body contouring procedures are performed according to your personalised surgical plan. The sequence varies depending on the combination of procedures being performed and your surgeon's operative approach.
Closing the Incisions
Incisions are closed with sutures, dressings are applied, and compression garments or a supportive surgical bra are fitted as required.
After the Procedure
Surgery may take several hours depending on the procedures performed. Most patients stay in hospital for one or more nights before being discharged with personalised aftercare instructions and follow-up appointments.
A Bespoke Approach to Mummy Makeover Surgery
Every mummy makeover is carefully planned around your anatomy, goals and recovery, with Dr Evan Woo guiding you through every stage of the surgical journey.
Post-Surgery Recovery
Recovery After a Mummy Makeover
Recovery after a mummy makeover varies depending on the combination of procedures performed and your individual healing process. While recovery is generally more extensive than after a single procedure, most patients gradually resume light daily activities over the first few weeks as advised by their surgeon.
| What to Expect | Details |
| Initial Recovery | Temporary swelling, bruising, tightness and discomfort are expected in the treated areas after surgery. Light activities and short walks are encouraged early to support recovery, while heavy lifting, strenuous exercise and lifting young children should be avoided until advised by your surgeon. |
| Aftercare Recommendations | Depending on the procedures performed, you may be advised to wear a supportive surgical bra, compression garment or both to reduce swelling and support healing. Attending your scheduled follow-up appointments allows your recovery to be monitored and your postoperative care to be adjusted where necessary. |
| Final Results | Improvements in your breast shape and body contours become more noticeable as swelling subsides. It may take several months for the tissues to settle fully and for your final results to become apparent. |
Initial Recovery
Temporary swelling, bruising, tightness and discomfort are expected in the treated areas after surgery. Light activities and short walks are encouraged early to support recovery, while heavy lifting, strenuous exercise and lifting young children should be avoided until advised by your surgeon.
Aftercare Recommendations
Depending on the procedures performed, you may be advised to wear a supportive surgical bra, compression garment or both to reduce swelling and support healing. Attending your scheduled follow-up appointments allows your recovery to be monitored and your postoperative care to be adjusted where necessary.
Final Results
Improvements in your breast shape and body contours become more noticeable as swelling subsides. It may take several months for the tissues to settle fully and for your final results to become apparent.
Understanding the Risks
Risks and Potential Complications of a Mummy Makeover
As with any surgical procedure, a mummy makeover carries general risks associated with anaesthesia and surgery. The specific risks depend on the procedures included in your personalised treatment plan and will be discussed with you during your consultation.
Risks related to the procedures performed may include:
While complications cannot be completely eliminated, careful patient selection, thorough surgical planning and close postoperative follow-up help support a safe recovery. Dr Evan Woo will discuss the risks relevant to your treatment plan and answer any questions before surgery.
Trusted Breast Screening Expertise
Why Patients Choose
Dr Evan Woo for Mummy Makeovers
Dedicated Focus on Breast and Body Surgery
Rather than offering procedures across every area of plastic surgery, Dr Woo has built his practice around breast and body surgery, allowing him to develop focused expertise in the procedures most commonly performed as part of a mummy makeover.
A Foundation in Women's Health
Before entering private practice, Dr Woo trained and practised at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, where he developed extensive experience managing pregnancy-related breast and body changes. This background provides a strong foundation for planning mummy makeover procedures.
Fellowship-Trained Breast Surgeon
Following specialist training in Singapore, Dr Woo completed a Microsurgery Fellowship at the Nottingham Breast Institute, strengthening his expertise in breast reconstruction and complex breast surgery.
Committed to Surgical Innovation
Dr Woo continually adopts evidence-based advances in breast and body surgery where appropriate. This includes being one of Singapore's first certified Motiva providers and offering minimally invasive abdominal wall repair techniques for suitable patients.
Your Journey Starts Here
Restoring Confidence
After Pregnancy with Dr Evan Woo
Every woman’s experience after pregnancy is different. Whether your concerns involve changes to your breasts, abdomen or both, the first step is understanding which combination of procedures is most appropriate for your anatomy, lifestyle and goals.
At Evan Woo Plastic Surgery, every mummy makeover begins with a detailed consultation to understand your concerns and determine the combination of procedures best suited to your needs. With dedicated expertise in breast and body surgery, Dr Evan Woo develops a personalised surgical plan designed to address the changes following pregnancy while helping you achieve your aesthetic goals. If you are considering a mummy makeover, arranging a consultation is the first step towards understanding the options available to you.
Helpful Information
FAQs About Mummy Makeovers
When can I have a mummy makeover after pregnancy?
It is generally recommended to wait until you have completed breastfeeding and your weight has stabilised before considering a mummy makeover. This allows your breasts and body to recover naturally, making surgical planning more predictable. Dr Woo will advise on the most appropriate timing based on your individual circumstances.
Can all the procedures be performed during one operation?
In many cases, selected breast and body procedures can be safely combined into a single operation. However, the surgical plan depends on the procedures involved, your overall health and the anticipated operating time. For some patients, staging procedures may be the more appropriate option.
Can a mummy makeover remove stretch marks?
A mummy makeover is not designed specifically to treat stretch marks. However, if a tummy tuck is included, stretch marks on the excess skin that is removed may also be eliminated. Stretch marks outside the treated area will remain, although they may appear less noticeable if the surrounding skin is tightened.
Will I have visible scars after a mummy makeover?
Yes. As a mummy makeover combines one or more surgical procedures, scarring is an expected part of treatment. The location and extent of scars depend on the procedures performed. Dr Woo will discuss the expected scars during your consultation and explain how incision placement is planned where appropriate.
Can I breastfeed after a mummy makeover?
Whether you can breastfeed after a mummy makeover depends on the breast procedure performed and your individual anatomy. Many women are still able to breastfeed after certain breast surgeries, but this cannot be guaranteed. If you are planning future pregnancies or wish to breastfeed, discuss this with Dr Woo during your consultation.
How long do the results of a mummy makeover last?
The results of a mummy makeover can be long-lasting, particularly if you maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. However, natural ageing, future pregnancies and significant weight changes may affect the appearance of the breasts and body over time.
Experience You Can Rely On
Our Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon
Experience You Can Rely On
Our Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon
Dr Evan Woo
Senior Consultant Breast and Plastic Surgeon
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, National University of Singapore
- Master of Medicine (Surgery), National University of Singapore
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Fellow, Academy of Medicine, Singapore (Plastic Surgery)
Dr Evan Woo is a specialist plastic, reconstructive and breast surgeon whose practice is dedicated to breast and body surgery, with particular expertise in aesthetic breast surgery, breast reconstruction and breast cancer surgery. Following specialist training in Singapore, he completed a Microsurgery Fellowship at the Nottingham Breast Institute in the United Kingdom, further advancing his expertise in reconstructive and complex breast surgery.
Drawing on his experience in both breast and body contouring procedures, as well as his background caring for women following pregnancy and childbirth, Dr Woo develops personalised mummy makeover treatment plans tailored to each patient’s anatomy, concerns and aesthetic goals. Whether combining breast surgery with abdominoplasty, liposuction or other body contouring procedures, every surgical plan is carefully considered to achieve balanced, harmonious results.
