Guide:
- Quick Answer
- What’s Included in a “Mommy Makeover”?
- Average Cost in 2025: U.S. vs. Newport Beach
- Newport Beach vs. Other Major Metros (All-in Totals)
- What Actually Drives Your Price
- Example Budget Scenarios (Illustrative)
- Line-Item Costs Beyond the Surgeon’s Fee
- Insurance: What’s Covered (and What Isn’t)
- Financing Options
- Before and After Photos
- Recovery Timeline & Downtime (What Most Patients Experience)
- Risks & Safety
- Why Patients Choose LEA Plastic Surgery
- FAQs
- External References
Quick Answer
Most patients should budget $15,000–$30,000+ all-in for a mommy makeover, depending on how many procedures you combine (commonly tummy tuck + breast surgery + liposuction) and your surgeon, facility, anesthesia, and OR time. Across the U.S., patient-reported totals average $17,728 (range $7,983–$31,000+). In Orange County (incl. Newport Beach), the average is $23,196, reflecting a premium coastal market and high surgeon density.
What’s Included in a “Mommy Makeover”?
A customized plan to address post-pregnancy changes. Most often:
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) to tighten the abdomen (with diastasis repair when indicated)
- Breast surgery: augmentation (implants or fat transfer), lift (mastopexy), or reduction
- Liposuction for contouring (flanks, abdomen, hips, thighs)
Some patients also add labiaplasty/vaginal rejuvenation or BBL (often staged for safety). Combining procedures can lower total facility/anesthesia costs versus doing them separately.
Average Cost in 2025: U.S. vs. Newport Beach
Patient-Reported Totals (All-in)
- United States (overall): $17,728 average; $7,983–$31,000+ range.
- Orange County, CA (Newport Beach): $23,196 average.
- Los Angeles, CA: $27,000 average.
- Miami, FL: $11,479 average.
Why OC/LA often cost more: premium facilities, coastal cost of living, and a high concentration of top, in-demand surgeons.
ASPS Surgeon’s Fee Benchmarks (component procedures; do not include anesthesia/facility)
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty): $8,174
- Breast lift (mastopexy): $6,816
- Breast augmentation (implants): $4,875 (fat transfer: $5,719)
Newport Beach vs. Other Major Metros (All-in Totals)
| Metro | Avg Cost |
| Orange County, CA (Newport Beach) | $23,196 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $27,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $23,413 |
| San Diego, CA | $19,460 |
| Seattle–Tacoma, WA | $19,000 |
| New York City, NY | $20,386 |
| Dallas–Fort Worth, TX | $17,891 |
| Miami, FL | $11,479 |
| Chicago, IL | $18,625 |
| Atlanta, GA | $16,226 |
Source: RealSelf “Mommy Makeover Cost”
What Actually Drives Your Price
- Number & scope of procedures. A full tummy tuck + lift + lipo costs more than a mini tuck + limited lipo. Combining can be more economical than staging because you pay the facility/anesthesia once.
- Surgeon expertise & case volume. Board-certified surgeons with deep mommy-makeover portfolios typically command higher fees—and may reduce revision risk.
- Facility & anesthesia. Accredited private ORs often cost less than hospitals; MD anesthesiologists can bill more than CRNAs.
- Geography. OC/LA/NYC typically prices above the national average.
- Time under anesthesia. Many experienced surgeons keep combined cases to under ~6 hours for safety.
Example Budget Scenarios (Illustrative)
- Core combo: Full tummy tuck + breast lift + lipo (2–3 areas) → Often near or above OC average (~$23k) depending on OR time and lipo volume.
- Aug-forward combo: Breast augmentation (implants) + mini tummy tuck + small-volume lipo → Often mid-teens nationally; higher in OC.
- Extensive: Full tummy tuck with muscle repair + mastopexy-augmentation + 360° lipo → $25k–$35k+ in premium metros.
Line-Item Costs Beyond the Surgeon’s Fee
Expect to see these items on a comprehensive quote:
- Anesthesia fees (provider + meds)
- Facility/OR fees (accredited surgery center or hospital)
- Implant device costs (if augmentation; silicone typically > saline)
- Pre-op labs & imaging (as indicated)
- Compression garments & prescriptions
- Follow-ups & revision policy (ask how complications are handled)
Insurance: What’s Covered (and What Isn’t)
- Cosmetic components (tummy tuck, breast lift/augmentation, cosmetic lipo) are not covered.
- Potential exceptions (plan-dependent, documentation required):
- Umbilical hernia repair (medically necessary).
- Panniculectomy if a large overhanging pannus causes persistent rashes/infections or functional impairment despite conservative care. CMS LCDs and major carrier policies reflect criteria; abdominoplasty is cosmetic. Diastasis recti repair is typically not medically necessary unless performed with hernia repair.
Bottom line: Expect to self-pay for most of a mommy makeover, with possible partial coverage only for medically necessary elements validated by your insurer.
Financing Options
Elective cosmetic components are typically financed. Two widely accepted options:
- CareCredit® — widely accepted at cosmetic practices; offers promotional financing at enrolled providers (subject to credit approval).
- Alphaeon Credit® — pre-qualify with no impact to credit; special financing typically available for purchases $250+.
Tip: Compare promo periods, interest, and fees. (CareCredit and Alphaeon both promote special financing; always read terms.)
Here at LEA Plastic Surgery, we accept CareCredit.
Before and After Photos
Recovery Timeline & Downtime (What Most Patients Experience)
- Desk work: commonly ~1–2 weeks off (some need up to ~4 weeks, depending on job demands and breadth of surgery).
- Exercise/lifting: avoid strenuous activity ~6–8 weeks (Mayo advises no sports for at least 8 weeks after tummy tuck).
- Swelling refinement: improvements continue for months; scar maturation takes 6–12+ months.
Pro tips: Arrange help with childcare, driving, pets, and meal prep for the first 1–2 weeks; follow your surgeon’s compression, ambulation, and activity guidance closely.
Risks & Safety (Know Before You Book)
Expected effects include soreness, swelling, bruising, and temporary numbness. Less common risks: infection, seroma/hematoma, wound-healing issues, DVT/PE, contour irregularities, implant-related complications (if augmentation). Adhering to lifting and activity restrictions is crucial for safe recovery.
Why Patients Choose LEA Plastic Surgery (Newport Beach)
- Board-certified surgeon with extensive mommy makeover experience
- Abdominoplasty with muscle repair when indicated (diastasis, hernia)
- Breast options include endoscopic transaxillary augmentation (hidden underarm incision—no breast scar) or lift/reduction
- Liposuction for balanced contouring
- Accredited facility and personalized aftercare
Considering no-breast-scar augmentation as part of your plan? Learn about our technique: Endoscopic Breast Augmentation (Transaxillary).
FAQs
What’s the average cost of a mommy makeover in Newport Beach?
RealSelf’s Orange County average is $23,196 all-in. Your total varies by surgeon, number of procedures, OR time, facility/anesthesia, and implants (if used).
Is it cheaper to combine procedures?
Often yes—you typically pay facility/anesthesia once, and some surgeons discount add-ons (within safe operative time limits).
Will insurance cover any part?
Generally, no for cosmetic components. Panniculectomy may be covered with documentation (e.g., chronic rashes/functional issues); diastasis repair alone is typically not covered; hernia repair may be covered.
How long is downtime?
Plan ~1–2 weeks off desk work (up to ~4 weeks for some) and ~6–8 weeks before strenuous activity; your surgeon will tailor guidance to your exact plan.
Book a Consultation
At LEA Plastic Surgery (Newport Beach), Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva brings an Ivy-trained, detail-oriented plastic surgeon, takes a holistic approach to mommy makeovers. Rather than focusing on one feature, she carefully blends procedures like tummy tuck, breast surgery, and liposuction into a single transformative plan designed to restore balance, confidence, and comfort after pregnancy. Patients choose her for natural, harmonious results that look refined, not “done.”
Considering Mommy Makeover? Start the conversation.
External References
- RealSelf — Mommy Makeover Cost (U.S. avg, ranges, metro table) — updated July 4, 2024. RealSelf.com
- ASPS — Average Surgeon Fees 2023 (breast augmentation, breast lift, lipo) + procedure cost pages (tummy tuck $8,174, etc.). American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Cleveland Clinic — Mommy Makeover recovery (about 1 week to desk work; 6 weeks for exercise). Cleveland Clinic
- Mayo Clinic — Tummy tuck recovery (2–4 weeks back to work; no sports for ≥8 weeks). Mayo Clinic CMS LCDs & Major Carrier Policies — Panniculectomy criteria; diastasis repair typically not medically necessary absent hernia repair. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, anthem.com, Aetna
- CareCredit — Cosmetic & plastic surgery promotional financing at enrolled providers. CareCredit
- Alphaeon Credit — Pre-qualify with no impact to credit, special financing (typically for purchases $250+). Alphaeon Credit
