Mommy Makeover in Puerto Vallarta

The Ultimate Guide to Mommy Makeover in Puerto Vallarta

Last fact-checked: 12 September 2020

With a Mommy Makeover in Puerto Vallarta, you can make huge savings on a combination of cosmetic procedures designed to give you that pre-pregnancy bod back!

Medical Departures can help you find quality surgeons and clinics in this delightful Mexican coastal resort city, which is particularly easy to reach for patients traveling from the US or Canada. Book with us and look forward to savings of over 50%.

What Is a Mommy Makeover?

Mommy Makeovers are designed to help mothers regain their pre-pregnancy figure through a series of cosmetic surgeries. After giving birth, you may have been left with a sagging abdomen, drooping breasts and a figure that just doesn’t seem to respond to diet and exercise.

Typically, it is comprised of a combination of surgical procedures that:

  • Remove extra fat via liposuction
  • Give you a flat tummy via a tummy tuck (and remove the excess skin with stretch marks)
  • Improve the shape of your breasts a lift via implants, a surgical lift or reduction

A key benefit of a Mommy Makeover is that these surgeries can often be carried out in the same session, which means only one recovery time and less hassle. However, other procedures may be involved, so do remember to consult your chosen surgeon as to whether this is possible.

Why Consider a Mommy Makeover in Puerto Vallarta?

Undergoing any cosmetic surgery procedure in the US or Canada means that you will pay a great deal of money. For many middle-income earners with kids, these surgeries are simply beyond reach. In Puerto Vallarta, however, surgery is affordable (not to mention the fact that you’ll get to enjoy a great holiday prior to your treatment).

Do indulge in your activities a few days prior to surgery as you can use the remaining time to rest and recuperate, leaving your daily life behind and focus on getting well.

Puerto Vallarta has myriad tourist attractions, water sports, beaches, a vibrant nightlife and innumerable eating places. You can shop at boutiques or other shops at reasonable rates and replenish your wardrobe. You can also take short day trips or tours to nearby places or just laze around on the beach.

Why Can’t I Simply Book on My Own?

A Mommy Makeover consists of different procedures and is a complex surgery. You don’t want to take risks with surgery and there are sufficient horror stories on the web regarding people who have suffered from infections or botched surgeries and needed costly and sometimes disfiguring revision procedures.

When you book through Medical Departures you minimize your risk while maximizing your savings. That is because we carry out an array of checks and investigations prior to listing clinics and hospitals on our website. For instance, we:

  • Confirm the qualifications and credentials of all doctors and surgeons listed on our site to make sure they are duly certified.
  • Ensure that hospitals and clinics have English-speaking staff and that the ambience is up to the mark
  • Personally visit facilities, checking that the right equipment and modern technology is being used while adhering to international safety standards
  • Collate and publish real patient reviews so you can see what people are saying–regardless of whether the feedback is good or bad (although any clinic that receives consistently poor feedback, their name won’t be on our site for long).

How Long Does a Mommy Makeover Take and What Is the Recovery Period?

Surgery times depend on the number and complexity of the procedures you are having done.

If you are having a full tummy tuck, liposuction and breast surgery, then it can take as long as seven or eight hours. If you have a mini procedure or don’t have all the three together, then the time taken will be less.

For those opting for a complete Mommy Makeover in Puerto Vallarta, it would normally make sense to have all of the surgeries carried out in the same session (if possible) as your recovery time will be reduced rather than having each surgery separately, recovering and then going back in for the next.

You can estimate a night or two in hospital and two weeks' downtime as this is major surgery. You will wear compression garments and be prescribed painkillers and antibiotics. Full recovery will take six to eight weeks.

In terms of how long you will need to stay in Puerto Vallarta before heading back home, do consult with your surgeon on this; they will be able to give you a more concrete timeframe and advise when you will be ready to board you plane homeward.

How Much Can I Save on Mommy Makeover Surgery in Puerto Vallarta?

You can rest assured that the cost of a Mommy Makeover in Puerto Vallarta is much less than in the US and Canada where this surgical package can cost between $8,000 to $20,000. And you will be paying this amount in full as these are elective procedures (apart from perhaps a breast reduction, which is sometimes required for medical purposes).

At one of our partner clinics in Puerto Vallarta, you can expect a starting price of just $4,500.

[Please note: these prices are approximate estimates based on international data, calculated at the time of writing. You can check the clinics pages on our site to obtain the latest, most accurate pricing.]

What Now?

Get started by taking a look at the recommended Dr. Guillermo Ramos Gallardo - Puerto Vallarta, a top all-round plastic surgery facility in Puerto Vallarta that offers a range of different procedures.

The sooner you get Mommy Makeover done, the sooner you will regain your figure. Book through Medical Departures for the best prices online as well as free, round-the-clock access to our Customer Care Team.

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What is a Mommy Makeover? American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 9 June 2017.  https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/mommy-makeover

Puerto Vallarta: Get this Mexican beach to yourself. CNN Travel. 14 February 2018.  https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/puerto-vallarta-things-to-do/index.html

Liposuction. Medline Plus. Website accessed: 14 March 2020.  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002985.htm

Craven, Cameron MD, The five factors of breast augmentation. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 29 July 2016.  https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/the-five-factors-of-breast-augmentation

Chidyllo, Stephen, MD, DDS, FACs. Is breast reduction covered by health insurance? American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 19 January 2018. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/is-breast-reduction-covered-by-health-insurance