What is a Mommy Makeover?
A Mommy Makeover is a personalized surgical plan designed to address the structural changes that occur with pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight fluctuation.
Pregnancy can stretch the abdominal wall, separate the rectus muscles, reduce skin elasticity, and alter breast volume and position.
Rather than treating one area alone, this approach restores balance between the breasts, abdomen, waist, and surrounding contours. Each plan is tailored to your anatomy, tissue quality, and goals to restore proportion and support.
Mommy Makeover Before and After
is this procedure
Right for you?
- Abdominal muscle separation and excess skin
- Breast volume loss or sagging
- Persistent fat resistant to diet and exercise
- Changes in body proportion after pregnancy
- Physical discomfort or loss of confidence
- Improved abdominal strength and contour
- Restored breast shape and proportion
- More balanced body contours
- Increased comfort in clothing and daily activity
- A single, coordinated recovery period under one surgical plan
Meet Dr. Daniel Gould
Dr. Daniel Gould is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA, specializing in comprehensive mommy makeover surgery. His approach is structurally focused, combining breast reshaping, abdominal wall repair, and precision contouring to restore anatomy altered by pregnancy rather than performing isolated cosmetic procedures. Patients throughout Los Angeles and beyond seek his expertise for mommy makeover results that reestablish core strength, breast support, and proportional body contour in a cohesive, anatomically coordinated plan.
Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon | Beverly Hills, CA
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When Can Mommy Go Back to Being Mommy
In this video, Dr. Daniel Gould discusses recovery timelines following a mommy makeover and when patients can safely return to daily responsibilities, including caring for children. He explains how healing progresses in phases, with activity restrictions gradually lifting as the body recovers. Emphasis is placed on balancing recovery with real-life demands, while ensuring optimal healing and long-term results. This discussion provides clear, practical guidance to help patients plan ahead, set realistic expectations, and transition back to their routine with confidence and safety.
Watch YouTube Video(opens in new window)Mommy Makeover Overview
In this video, Dr. Daniel Gould provides an overview of the mommy makeover, a comprehensive approach designed to restore the body following pregnancy and childbirth. By combining procedures such as breast surgery and abdominal contouring, this approach addresses structural changes, skin laxity, and volume loss in a personalized way. Dr. Gould explains how surgical planning is tailored to each patient’s anatomy, goals, and recovery considerations. This overview highlights how a thoughtful, anatomy-driven approach can restore balance, proportion, and confidence while maintaining natural, long-lasting results.
Watch YouTube Video(opens in new window)Journal Article
Validation of Ideal Breast Characteristics with Breast Augmentation Patients (ASJ Open Forum, 2022)
Frequently asked questions
Do you have additional questions?
Speak with our team to explore whether a tailored, Mommy Makeover anatomy-first approach is right for you.

