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What a Mommy Makeover Actually Is (And Isn’t)

What a Mommy Makeover Actually Is (And Isn’t)

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No two pregnancies are the same, so no two mommy makeovers should be either. Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla — who is also a mom — breaks down why this procedure is a category, not a single operation, and how she builds a custom plan around each woman’s anatomy, goals, and recovery priorities.

She walks through the four changes pregnancy reliably causes in the body: skin laxity, fat redistribution, diastasis recti, and breast changes. She also explains why diastasis recti is an anatomic issue, not a fitness one — and why no amount of core work closes that fascial gap.

You’ll also hear what the internal bra technique does and when she recommends it, how she approaches the combined-vs-staged surgery decision, what recovery looks like week by week with kids at home, and why the weight loss program at the practice is sometimes the right first step.

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Questions answered in this episode:
  • What exactly is a mommy makeover and why is it a customizable category rather than a single procedure?
  • What are the four changes pregnancy reliably causes in the body?
  • What is diastasis recti and why can’t exercise fix it?
  • How do you tell if you have diastasis recti at home?
  • What is the internal bra technique and who is it recommended for?
  • Should a mommy makeover be done all at once or staged across two procedures?
  • When is the right time after pregnancy to have a mommy makeover?
  • What does week-by-week recovery look like when you have young children at home?
  • How is pain managed after a tummy tuck?
  • What should you bring to a mommy makeover consultation?
Dr. Shannon Kuruvilla is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery specializing in breast surgery, body contouring, and aesthetic procedures. She is known for her meticulous technique and her commitment to helping people feel confident in their own skin.

Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery is located in Northwest Houston in the Towne Lake area of Cypress. To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to https://www.basuplasticsurgery.com/podcast

On Instagram, follow Dr. Basu and the team @basuplasticsurgery

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