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If you’re feeling self-conscious about the changes in your body after pregnancy, a mummy makeover can help you regain your pre-pregnancy shape and confidence. This transformative procedure typically combines VASER liposuction with Renuvion Skin Tightening delivering a more balanced, youthful silhouette.
The mummy makeover has become an increasingly popular choice for women seeking to restore their body shape after childbirth. However, like any cosmetic procedure, it’s important to make an informed decision based on a clear understanding of what the surgery entails.
In this guide, we’ll explain what a mummy makeover involves, the procedures it includes, how much it costs, and why choosing to have your surgery in the UK ensures the highest standards of safety and care.
What’s Included in a Mummy Makeover Package?
A mummy makeover combines a range of advanced procedures designed to restore and even enhance your pre-pregnancy figure. Depending on your goals, these treatments can be performed in a single session or in stages, offering a fully personalised approach to body rejuvenation.
A mummy makeover with Dr Fasano typically includes:
VASER Liposuction – Using precise ultrasound energy, this technique gently melts and removes unwanted fat from areas such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, and flanks. It sculpts and defines your body contours while minimising trauma to surrounding tissues.
Renuvion Skin Tightening – This innovative treatment uses a combination of helium plasma and radiofrequency energy to tighten loose or sagging skin. It helps achieve a smoother, firmer, and more youthful appearance, particularly in the abdominal and breast areas.
Why Do Women Opt for a Mummy Makeover?
After pregnancy, many women notice that their bodies have changed in ways they didn’t expect — or to a greater extent than anticipated. Despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle with diet and exercise, some areas may remain resistant to improvement. Stubborn fat, stretched skin, and weakened abdominal muscles are common concerns that can affect confidence and comfort.
These post-pregnancy changes often occur around the abdomen, waist, hips, and thighs. Weight fluctuations and skin stretching can leave the stomach area loose or uneven, while hormonal changes can make fat more difficult to lose. In many cases, these issues can’t be corrected through lifestyle changes alone — and that’s where a mummy makeover offers a powerful solution.
This transformative procedure helps restore body shape, tone, and confidence by combining targeted fat removal with advanced skin-tightening technology.
Key benefits of a mummy makeover include:
Improved Body Shape – VASER liposuction gently removes stubborn fat from problem areas, while muscle tightening and contouring help achieve a smoother, more sculpted silhouette.
Firmer, Tighter Skin – Renuvion skin tightening uses helium plasma and radiofrequency energy to contract loose skin and improve elasticity. This creates a firmer, more youthful look without the need for large surgical incisions.
Restored Confidence – By reshaping the abdomen and refining your natural contours, a mummy makeover helps you feel more confident in your post-pregnancy body, making clothes fit better and boosting self-esteem.
Better Value – Combining treatments as part of a mummy makeover is more cost-effective than undergoing individual procedures separately, allowing for comprehensive results and smoother recovery at a reduced overall cost.
A mummy makeover offers a balanced, natural-looking transformation — helping women feel strong, confident, and comfortable in their own skin again.
What Is the Recovery Period After a Mummy Makeover?
The recovery period following a mummy makeover varies depending on whether your treatments are performed together in a single session or spaced out over multiple stages.
If you choose to have several procedures—such as VASER liposuction and Renuvion skin tightening—completed in one session, the initial recovery phase can be quite demanding. Your body will need time to heal and adjust, so it’s important to plan for at least two weeks of complete rest. During this time, you may need extra help at home, particularly if you have young children or household responsibilities.
Most patients who work from home can return to light duties after two weeks, while those in more active jobs may require up to four weeks off work. Gentle exercise can usually be resumed after four to six weeks, with full recovery expected around eight weeks post-surgery.
However, many people prefer to undergo their mummy makeover in stages. This approach is often easier on the body, allowing you to focus on healing one area at a time. By spacing out your treatments, you typically only need one to two weeks off work per procedure, and you can fully recover before proceeding with the next step.
This staged approach not only promotes a smoother, safer recovery but also ensures that each treatment achieves its best possible results—helping you move confidently toward your body goals with minimal disruption to your daily life.
