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Cosmetic Surgery · Des Moines, Iowa

Mommy Makeover in Des Moines

A combination of procedures performed in one operation to address the abdominal and breast changes that follow pregnancy, most commonly a tummy tuck with a breast lift or augmentation. Compare Des Moines clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Des Moines

$15,000–$30,000

per procedure · USD

A general range for Des Moines, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.

Surgeon directory

Mommy Makeover surgeons in Des Moines

Only two plastic surgeons in Des Moines list mommy makeover among their procedures. Here they are, with a link to every surgeon in the city.

Sono Bello Des Moines in Des Moines

Sono Bello Des Moines

Des Moines

4.8 (208) · Google

Sono Bello Des Moines is a plastic surgery practice in Des Moines, Iowa, rated 4.8 stars across 208 Google reviews, performing 5 tracked procedures.

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Michael Carlisle, MD in Des Moines

Michael Carlisle, MD

Des Moines

4.4 (27) · Google

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Michael Carlisle, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Des Moines, Iowa, rated 4.4 stars across 27 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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About Mommy Makeover

A combination of procedures performed in one operation to address the abdominal and breast changes that follow pregnancy, most commonly a tummy tuck with a breast lift or augmentation.

Sessions

One combined operation, results long lasting at stable weight with no further pregnancies

Downtime

3 to 4 weeks off work, 8 weeks before full exercise, help at home essential for the first 2 weeks

Good candidate

People who have finished having children, are at a stable weight, are in good health, and have realistic expectations about a longer recovery than any single procedure

  • One anesthesia, one recovery, instead of two or three separate operations
  • Costs less than staging the same procedures separately
  • Addresses abdomen and breasts together, which is how the changes usually occur
  • Muscle repair often restores core function as well as appearance
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From their own websites

What the Des Moines mommy makeover practice states about itself

What the one Des Moines practice that lists mommy makeover says on its own website (checked September 2026); something it does not mention it may still offer, so ask at your consultation.

  • 1 of 1 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Other boards named: American Board of Otolaryngology (1)
  • 1 of 1 mention financing
  • Languages practices say they speak: Spanish (1)

In their words

Michael Carlisle, MDMost people return to work within 2 or 3 weeks following a mommy makeover.
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Michael Carlisle, MDMany women choose to include labiaplasty as part of a mommy makeover
FAQ

Mommy Makeover in Des Moines: common questions

How much does Mommy Makeover cost in Des Moines?

Mommy Makeover generally runs $15,000–$30,000 per procedure, and each Des Moines clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Des Moines clinics for a personalized quote.

How often should I get Mommy Makeover?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Des Moines providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.

How long do Mommy Makeover results last?

Results vary by patient, but most Des Moines providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Mommy Makeover series.

What is actually included?

There is no fixed definition, which is why quotes vary so widely. Most commonly it means a tummy tuck plus either a breast lift, a breast augmentation, or both, frequently with liposuction of the flanks. Some patients add other procedures. Because the term is marketing rather than a defined operation, insist on an itemized quote listing exactly which procedures are included before comparing prices between surgeons.

How much does it cost?

Nationally, $15,000 to $30,000 depending on which procedures are combined, including surgeon, anesthesia, and facility. That is meaningfully less than staging the same operations separately, because anesthesia and facility time are paid once rather than two or three times. Ask what a revision would cost and whether the quote includes garments and follow-up visits.

Is combining procedures safe?

It can be, with the right patient and the right limits. The relevant factors are total operating time, your general health, and the surgeon's judgment about how much to do at once. Longer operations carry higher risk of blood clots and other complications, which is why many surgeons cap combined cases at around six hours and screen carefully. A surgeon who declines to combine everything you asked for is exercising judgment, not being unhelpful.

When should I have it?

After you have finished having children, and once your weight has been stable for several months. Most surgeons also want you at least six months past breastfeeding so breast tissue has settled to its final state. Having it before a future pregnancy generally means undoing the abdominal repair, so the financial logic favors waiting.

How bad is the recovery honestly?

Harder than any single procedure, and the part patients most consistently underestimate. Expect two weeks where you genuinely cannot lift your children, three to four weeks before returning to work, and eight weeks before full exercise. Arrange help before surgery rather than assuming you will manage. The patients who struggle most are those who tried to run a household in week one.

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