By Dr. Scott Kreitzberg, DO | Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Reviewed: August 2026
You did the hard work of pregnancy and childbirth, and your body carried you through it. For a lot of the moms we meet, the changes that linger afterward feel out of step with how they picture themselves. Loose skin that no amount of planks will tighten. Breasts that lost their fullness after nursing. A midsection that never quite bounced back. If any of that sounds familiar, a mommy makeover in Tulsa may be worth a closer look.
What a Mommy Makeover in Tulsa Involves
A mommy makeover is a set of cosmetic surgeries done together to address the changes many women notice after pregnancy and childbirth. Rather than scheduling several separate operations, Dr. Kreitzberg combines them into a single procedure, which reduces your total recovery time and lowers the risks associated with undergoing anesthesia more than once.
Most makeovers focus on the areas that change the most:
- Breasts, which can lose volume or sag after breastfeeding.
- The abdomen, where skin stretches, and muscles can separate.
- The buttocks, which may lose shape or fullness.
No two plans look the same, because no two pregnancies do.
Building Your Custom Mommy Makeover Procedure
Your mommy makeover procedure should match your body and your goals, not a template. At your initial consultation, Dr. Kreitzberg listens to whatโs actually bothering you and maps out a plan that fits. Procedures we commonly combine include:
- Breast lift: restores shape and lifts sagging breasts after pregnancy or nursing.
- Breast augmentation: adds volume and shape with implants or fat transfer.
- Fat transfer to the breasts: uses your own body fat for a natural result.
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty): removes excess abdominal skin and tightens the muscles underneath.
- Liposuction: targets stubborn fat on the abdomen, thighs, arms, and flanks.
- Fat transfer to the buttocks (BBL): reshapes and adds fullness using your own fat.
Some patients also opt for an arm lift, back lift, or buttock lift. A tummy tuck and liposuction together are among the more common pairings we see. Whatever the mix, the goal is a result that looks like you, only refreshed.
Why Moms Choose a Mommy Makeover
The change is physical, but the part patients talk about most is how they feel afterward. Clothes fit again. They stop dodging the mirror. Many tell us their confidence came back along with their pre-pregnancy shape.
- Renewed body confidence and self-esteem
- A figure that reflects the effort you already put in at the gym
- Long-lasting results when youโre at or near your goal weight
As a mom, you spend most of your energy on everyone else. Choosing something for yourself isnโt selfish. Itโs the kind of care youโve earned. Dr. Kreitzberg and our staff want you to feel fully in control of that decision, which is why we take time to answer every question before anything gets scheduled.
What Recovery Looks Like
Recovery depends on the procedures in your plan, but most patients return to normal activity within 3 to 6 weeks. The general timeline looks like this:
- First week: rest, good nutrition, and hydration matter most. Expect swelling, bruising, and some discomfort, which can be managed with prescribed medication.
- Weeks 2 to 3: light activity is usually fine. Hold off on strenuous exercise and heavy lifting. Some swelling is still normal.
- Weeks 3 to 6: many patients head back to work and light activity, still avoiding intense exercise until Dr. Kreitzberg clears them.
- 6 to 12 weeks: most swelling settles, and your results start to show. Full recovery can take up to 6 to 9 months, especially after a tummy tuck or fat transfer.
Compression garments and follow-up appointments are part of the process, and approaching the process with realistic expectations makes the whole stretch easier.
Why Tulsa Moms Trust Kreitzberg Plastic Surgery
Your surgeon is the most important choice youโll make here. Dr. Kreitzberg is a board-certified plastic surgeon through the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, with a focus on breast, body contouring, and facial rejuvenation. Heโs known across Tulsa County for a careful, detail-driven approach and results that look natural and hold up over time.
Our boutique clinic in South Tulsa welcomes patients from across the metro, including Bixby, Jenks, Owasso, Glenpool, Catoosa, and Sapulpa. We keep the experience unhurried and educational, so you leave understanding your options instead of feeling pushed toward them.
Ready to see whatโs possible? Schedule a consultation with our board-certified plastic surgeon, and letโs talk through your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Am I a good candidate for a mommy makeover?
Most healthy women who are finished having children and are at or near their goal weight make good candidates. The surest way to know is an in-person consultation, where Dr. Kreitzberg reviews your health and your goals with you.
2. Should I wait until Iโm done having kids?
We usually recommend it. A future pregnancy can undo the results of a tummy tuck or breast procedure, so many moms choose to schedule their makeover once their family feels complete.
3. Will a mommy makeover leave scars?
Any surgery with incisions leaves some scarring, but Dr. Kreitzberg places incisions where theyโre easiest to hide and where they fade over time. Heโll walk you through exactly what to expect for your specific plan.
